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Amazing special effects!

" Very in line with the book. Helps to have read it to keep up/follow along. Outstanding special effects! My kids (14, 12) loved it. I thought it was a musical, so it took me awhile to adjust to the fact that it was not! But a very well done performance. "

Renee T from Traverse City on Mar 26, 2025

Incredible!!!!

"If you’re a HP fan, this is a must see!! If you’re not, this is a must see!! A++++!"

Keisha S from Rogers on Mar 26, 2025

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing

"Was an incredible experience including the magic and effects. You need to have a knowledge of previous Harry Potter movies and of the next generation to follow the play."

Von V from Knoxville on Mar 24, 2025

Excellent performance with dazzling effects!

"My wife and I took our nine-year-old son to see this performance. He absolutely loved it! Special effects and transitions were amazing! We would highly recommend others seeing it."

Matt N from Eagle Mountain on Mar 23, 2025

Absolutely magical

"What an absolutely amazing show! My son and I just finished reading the Harry Potter books and had to come see this show. It did not disappoint. Not only was the story fantastic but the performances, magic and lighting was insane. I’ve never seen such a show before that I truly thought I was in the wizarding world. Even my husband who hasn’t read or watched the Harry Potter movies thought it was one of the best shows he has ever seen! "

Lindsey W from Winter Park on Mar 23, 2025

AMAZING SHOW!

"I’ve recently gotten into harry potter, so when we had a trip planned to NYC we decided to go to this show. I went in without knowing anything about it, but WOW, the whole show was fantastic. I laughed, I cried, I smiled. It also felt immersive with the dementors & lights & magic tricks. Everything from the books/movies felt woven into the play so beautifully. However, I did sit next to a family that had 3 kids under 10 years old. They kept saying “I don’t get what’s happening” to their mom. With the dementors, the one child started to cry. Therefore, I’d say if you are a kid not into harry potter- or a person who has never seen the movies/read the books- it may be a bit confusing. Final Note: Besides the play being the highlight of the trip, the butter-beer at the concession stand was so fun… and so good. "

Rachel L from Sarasota on Mar 21, 2025

MAGICAL (Pun intended)

"Wow, what an experience for my 1st broadway show. Highly recommend, and also recommend getting their early to experience the lobby area. I'm a big Harry Potter fan but had no idea about the plot of this play and would say that it made the experience more fun not knowing what was in store. Would also recommend making sure to explore the lobby at the intermission as well for a cool surprise."

Nate H from San Diego on Mar 17, 2025

Stunning!!!

"Just amazing!!! The acting was superb, effects were mind blowing and the funny banter added in was perfect!!! Had a young child yell "what!" To something that was said by professor McGonagall, and whole cast reacted wonderfully and played it off really well!!!!!"

Broadway.com Customer on Mar 17, 2025

Amazing show

"If you are a Harry Potter fan you will love this play! Special effects are outstanding. Family friendly outing on Broadway "

Broadway.com Customer on Mar 16, 2025

Great show

"Even though I’m a die hard HP fan and am not really impressed with the story itself, the special effects alone make this show worth it! It felt like real magic. Several times it had us gasping in awe"

Rebecca N from Maryville on Mar 13, 2025

Great show

"I thought the special effects were amazing! I liked the story line but at times it was hard to hear the actors. It was great for Harry Potter fans. I would suggest children over 10 that are not easily frightened."

Gina B from West Milford on Mar 13, 2025

Witty and nostalgic

"U get all the old characters and same witty retorts in the original hp, loved it!!!"

Broadway.com Customer on Mar 9, 2025

Now a Harry Potter fan

"This show was absolutely amazing! The special effects and acting were phenomenal! This was one of the best broadway shows I have ever seen (and I’ve seen a lot). A definite must see."

Broadway.com Customer on Mar 7, 2025

Theater at its best

"I absolutely loved this production. The magic felt real and I wanted to rewind and watch again immediately "

Barb S from Saxonburg on Mar 5, 2025

Better than I could imagine

"I read the book a long time ago, and the piece remind me every single details of it. The mise en scène is spectacular, with special effects and music."

Broadway.com Customer on Mar 3, 2025

Phenomenal Show! Didn’t want it to end.

"While visiting from Australia we had to see a Broadway show and Harry Potter well and truly exceeded all expectations. Absolutely loved it! The set changes were seamless, spells and action scenes were mind blowing, the actors were absolutely incredible and it felt like you were fully immersed in the HP world! Once you’ve seen a show on Broadway, nothing else will compare! Thank you for making our NY part of our trip so memorable! Cannot recommend more highly! Worth every cent."

Broadway.com Customer on Mar 1, 2025

Brilliant! I was overwhelmed with excitement!

"Perfect casting, outstanding effects, marvelous performances and the ambiance is impeccable! The staff are amazing, especially Randy! He made my birthday experience so memorable! I attended 2/23 & 2/25 and they did not disappoint!"

Brandi H from McLeansville on Feb 28, 2025

A magical experience

"Brilliant show, a must see for any fan of the wizarding world and Harry Potter."

Mark L from Heywood on Feb 25, 2025

Wife & I have waited years to see this… it did not disappoint!

"Wife and I had been talking about seeing this show for years and finally pulled the trigger. We were worried the show wouldn’t live up the hype or the pedestal we put it on. It lived up to the hype and then some. We’re big Harry Potter fans, her more than me but it was overall incredible, from beginning to end we were completely captivated. The special fx was literally like magic and so quick and subtle at times. Was worried we would be too far from the stage sitting in the right side dress circle but having the aisle seat helped my short wife and even though we were row F it was perfect and reasonably priced. We were so beyond thrilled, if you’re on the fence definitely go!!"

Justin R from Bayport on Feb 23, 2025

One Muggle's Dream Come True

"As a diehard HP superfan, I entered the beautiful Lyric Theathre with exceeding high expectations for the Cursed Child, and the play did not disappoint! My favorite feature of the show was its unique special effects, especially the one for the time-turner scenes--it was truly incredible! I knew the book version well which made it easier to follow the story, and I mention that because some older gentlemen in the crowd seemed a bit confused at times about what was going on. If you have read the other HP books (or seen the movies), however, you should be able to follow it just fine without reading the screenplay beforehand. For young children, there were roughly two mildly scary scenes with the dementors that might frighten sensitive kids. With that said, HP and the Cursed Child did not seem to have anything worse than most Disney movies. If you are still reading this review, I'm guessing you will love the show ALMOST as much as I did. "

Anthony K from New Brunswick on Feb 23, 2025

Magical

"I didn't know much about Harry Potter and wasn't sure what to expect! The show, the cast, the decors were fantastic! The theater is the perfect size ! Loved it ! Highly recommend it! "

Broadway.com Customer on Feb 21, 2025

Dynamic Potter performances

"For a late comer to the Harry Potter saga ,I found the performance absolutely amazing. Stage props and presentations were exciting ! Scene changes were clever and seamless. Lots of high flying action and suspense. The cast was excellent from top to bottom. A wonderful experience for families. "

Sandy P N from Youngstown on Feb 17, 2025

More than expected

"When watching the video ads and reviews for this play I wasn’t sure if it would keep my kids attention. I was worried that the length would be too long or it would be too slow moving for my Harry Potter loving but very ADHD family. I couldn’t be more wrong. Absolutely recommend sitting in the lower sections for the full experience. But still really enjoyable in the top sections too. My kids left completely blow away and want to go back to see it again my self included. "

Kelly P from Aldie on Feb 17, 2025

Awesome

"Epic! I LOVED it. It was so engaging and the MAGIC was AWESOME!!"

Broadway.com Customer on Feb 17, 2025

Amazing Memorable Experience

"Everything was amazing. From the Acting to the effects. The show was immersive and entertaining. It’s a must see for everyone, especially Potter Fans !"

Joshua B from Dover on Feb 16, 2025

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