Adventure runs in the family. When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells, and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on stage. “You’ll be wondering ‘how’d they do that?’ for days to come” (People Magazine).
Experience the wizarding world like never before from the moment you arrive. The entire theatre has been transformed with hidden surprises to discover around every corner. “It’s a marvel of imagination, as magical as any spell or potion” (The New York Times).
Prepare to be on the edge of your seat at this Tony Award®-winning spectacle that “leaves you gasping in wonder at the magic of it all” (TIME Magazine). The entire theatre has been transformed to immerse you as epic duels, extraordinary spells and beloved characters come to life. Awe, laughter, tears—you’ll feel every moment and never want it to end. “It has to be seen to be believed” (USA Today).
"Everyone at the theater was so kind. The show was amazing - great actors, and the effects were incredible! My family and I had a great evening!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 13, 2025
First timer!
"So we took my husband for his first broadway show…because I really wanted to see HP. The theater was great the show was great! our adult son and my husband really enjoyed it as well.
The cast members were awesome!
Bravo! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 7, 2025
A must see experience!
"Amazing special effects and the actors kept the audience engaged! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 7, 2025
Must see for Harry Potter fans
"The show was amazing and the special effects were truly magical. A great show for all ages although it might be a little scary for young children. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 6, 2025
Fun!
"This was definitely magical and a lot better than I thought it was going to be. You felt immersed into the show and it was absolutely hilarious"
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Gabby H from San Antonio on Apr 6, 2025
A great play with amazing effects
"A great trip to the theatre for our two boys (9 and 11) who were amazed by the effects and found the time passed incredibly quickly. A slightly confusing story initially if they’re not familiar with the accompanying book but the material and effects carried them through to having a great time. Extremely expensive snacks though!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 4, 2025
One of the best plays I’ve ever seen
"Entertaining, fast pace and magical. It mixes magic with story telling. Really good play. "
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Carlos R from Glen Allen on Apr 3, 2025
Absolutely Fantastic!!
"I loved the lighting, the way the crew moved the set pieces in and out, kept the show and illusion real. The cast was fantastic!
The whole show was amazing!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 3, 2025
Wow the special effects were excellent!
"Great story, well written, well played. Two thumbs up. Our family with 2 teens absolutely loved it! "
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CHRISTINE D from Windermere on Apr 2, 2025
Action packed from beginning to the end
"I had no idea what the show was going to be about, and that was on purpose. I didn’t want any spoilers. It was amazing from the beginning to the end. The stunts, the story, the acting, and some of the special effects were so cool to see. I’ve been to many shows in my life, and this one will never be forgotten. "
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is 2 hours and 55 minutes long, including one 20 minute intermission.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is suitable for ages 8 and up. Children under 5 are not permitted in the theatre. Please note that children under the age of 15 will not be admitted to the theatre without the accompaniment of an adult.
Anyone coming to see this show would benefit by reading the synopsis of the fourth book in the series. However, the show does give enough exposition for anyone unfamiliar with the world of Harry Potter to play catch up pretty quickly.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is one play, with a running time of 3 hours and 30 minutes.
GalaPro, a free app for on-demand captioning and audio description that you can use on your personal smartphone device. GalaPro makes theatre accessible for patrons who are hearing or sight impaired, or just don’t want to miss a word of the show.
Harry Potter plays at:
The Lyric Theatre
213 West 42nd St.
New York, NY 10019
(Erik C. Peterson
/ Photo courtesy of Boneau/Bryan-Brown)
Erik C. Peterson
He/him. Broadway Debut. Training: BFA Acting from The Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University and an apprenticeship with Great River Shakespeare Festival. Regional Theatre includes Othello and The Importance of Being Earnest (Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival), Romeo and Juliet (St. Louis Shakespeare), Spamalot and Our Teacher’s a Troll (Breckenridge Backstage Theatre). Directing includes Duckass by Dan Caffrey and The Most Lamentable Tragedy of the Peanut Butter King (Webster University). Devising/Writing includes The Tragedy of Clownpheus and EuridIceCream (with Nathan Shu) and All The World: a Shakespeare Project (VisionBox 360).
(Matthew James Thomas, photo courtesy of Boneau/Bryan-Brown)
Matthew James Thomas
After appearing on the London stage in Oliver, Fame and Whistle Down the Wind, British-born actor Matthew James Thomas moved to New York to appear in the original Broadway cast of Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark. In 2013, Thomas was tapped to play the title role in the first Broadway revival of Pippin. His film and TV credits include About a Boy, Billy Elliot and Britannia High.
Broadway: for colored girls who have considered suicide/… Select theater: What To Send Up When It Goes Down(BAM/Playwrights Horizons); Bad News!...(Skirball); King Philip (Clubbed Thumb); Sonic Life of a Giant Tortoise (The Play Company); Minor Character (UTR-Public Theater), An Iliad (Long Wharf Theatre); Intimate Apparel (Shakespeare and Company); The Winter’s Tale (Shakespeare Festival St. Louis); Detroit ’67(PlayMakers Rep); Disgraced (Rep. Theatre St. Louis); By the Queen (Trinity Rep). TV/Film: Girl on the Train, The Upside, Billions, Madame Secretary, Blindspot, Instinct, Elementary. Awards: 2019 Connecticut Critics Circle Award (Outstanding Solo Performance), 2022 Chita Rivera Award (Outstanding Ensemble)
Sarah Killough (she/her) is honored to be a part of Leopoldstadt. Her past Broadway credits include: Tom Stoppard’s Travesties, Long Day’s Journey Into Night, and The Lehman Trilogy. In her day job as an audition reader for various casting offices, Sarah has read for a few Stoppard plays; her favorite experience being Roundabout’s production of Indian Ink.
(Aaron Bartz
/ Photo courtesy of Boneau/Bryan-Brown)
Aaron Bartz
Broadway debut. Training: MFA, Yale School of Drama; BFA, University of Montana. Theatre includes Hamlet, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, American Night (Yale Repertory Theatre); The Royal Family of Broadway (Barrington Stage); Born Yesterday (Repertory Theatre of St. Louis); Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Baltimore Center Stage); The Comedy of Errors, Red Velvet (Shakespeare & Company); To Kill a Mockingbird (Montana Repertory Theatre).Television includes The Good Wife (CBS).
(Kristen Martin, photo courtesy of Boneau/Bryan-Brown)
Kristen Martin
Kristen Martin was recently seen in Wicked and in the original cast of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark (u/s Mary Jane). Her off-Broadway credits include The City Club (Crystal LaBelle) and she was also seen on the national and international tours of Wicked (Nessarose), A Chorus Line (Val), 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer), Cats (Demeter). Her regional credits include Cleveland Play House/McCarter: A Comedy of Tenors (Mimi), Goodspeed: 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer), La Cage (Anne), PCLO & Maine State: Footloose (Ariel) and Bay Street: Dames at Sea (Ruby). TV/film appearances include Deception and Psychotic (Roxy).
