Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis

Now playing at the Orpheum Theatre through May 17, 2026, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child brings the wizarding world back—but in a way that feels more grown-up and a lot more personal.

The story picks up years after the original series. Harry is now an adult, working at the Ministry and raising a family, but the focus really lands on his relationship with his son, Albus. That father-son tension drives most of the show, and it’s what gives everything else some weight.

Minneapolis native, Nick Dillenburg plays Harry with a tired, more grounded energy. This isn’t the heroic, wide-eyed version of the character—he feels like someone trying to keep it all together. Adam Grant Morrison as Albus does a nice job showing what it’s like to grow up in a shadow you didn’t ask for. A lot of the emotional moments between them actually land pretty well.

One of the biggest surprises is how much Scorpius Malfoy ends up stealing the show. David Fine plays him a bit awkward, a bit funny, and very likable. His friendship with Albus is easily one of the most enjoyable parts of the whole production.

The rest of the cast fits right in. Matt Harrington brings good comic timing as Ron, while Abbi Hawk keeps Ginny steady and believable. Rachel Leslie steps into Hermione with confidence, and Ryan Hallahan gives Draco a more reflective, almost softer edge than you might expect. Julia Nightingale also adds some mystery as Delphi, keeping things interesting as the story unfolds.

The real wow factor, though, is the stage magic. There are moments where things happen so fast—disappearing acts, quick changes, visual tricks—you kind of just sit there wondering how they pulled it off. It’s very much a “you have to see it live” kind of show.

At its core, this isn’t just about spells or time travel. It’s about family, pressure, and trying to figure out who you are when everyone already thinks they know. And that’s what keeps it grounded even when the story gets big and twisty.

Overall, seeing Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Orpheum Theatre is a solid night out. The effects are impressive, but it’s the relationships and performances that stick with you after you leave.

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