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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 25, 2026- Grosses Impacted As Blizzard Shutters Shows and More
by - Feb 25, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Aidan Close & Emmet Smith Are Making Magic in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Feb 24, 2026

Seven is an especially magical number in the Wizarding World, and the current Broadway company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child knows all about it. The Year 7 cast took the Lyric Theatre stage just a few months ago, and already they know there is know place like Hogwarts. Watch in this video as Aidan Close and Emmet Smith chat more about their magical time on Broadway so far!

Photos: Tom Felton in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026

You can now get a first look at photos of Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy in the Year 7 company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, now playing at the Lyric Theatre.

Photos: Blake Lively Visits Tom Felton at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 8, 2025

The Lyric Theatre welcomed a very special guest! Blake Lively stopped by Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway and posed with the cast, including original film star Tom Felton, afterwards. Check out photos here.

Photos: Tom Felton, John Skelley, Emmet Smith, and More in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025

All new photos have been released of the current cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, including Tom Felton, John Skelley, Emmet Smith, and more. Check out the photos here!

Video: On the Red Carpet for Tom Felton in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025

Broadway audiences can now see Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy in the Year 7 company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, now playing at the Lyric Theatre. See footage from the red carpet opening here!

Photos: Tom Felton Takes First Bows in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 12, 2025

Tom Felton took his first bows in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child last ight, November 11. The actor originated the role of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series. Check out photos from his first curtain call below!

Photos/Video: Tom Felton Makes His Broadway Debut in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025

Tom Felton returns to the wizarding world, joining the Broadway cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Lyric Theatre as Draco Malfoy for a 26-week limited engagement through May 10, 2026. Check out phots and video of his Broadway debut!

Tom Felton Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025

Performances begin tonight, Tuesday, November 11th for the new Broadway company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at New York's Lyric Theatre, with original film star Tom Felton joining the casat.

John Skelley, Emmet Smith, and Aidan Close Join HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025

New cast members have been announced for the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The new cast will begin performances at New York's Lyric Theatre on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. 

Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at National Theatre
by Roger Catlin - Jul 19, 2025

The best-selling book series in history, which in turn became one of the highest-grossing franchises of filmdom would naturally spawn a big Broadway hit, the nationally touring version of which is playing D.C. at the National Theatre after four months each in Chicago and Los Angeles. 

Interview: John Skelley on the Magic Behind HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Melissa Heckscher - May 12, 2025

With about a month left of its Hollywood run, BroadwayWorld sat down with John Skelley, who plays the adult Harry Potter in the show, to try and get the scoop on the show's secrets.

Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Hollywood Pantages
by Evan Henerson - Feb 28, 2025

This CURSED CHILD is a banquet of magical delights that also happens to be a crackling good story, which should delight series neophytes and Potter-lovers alike.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Enters Final Weeks of Performances in Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD has entered its final weeks in Chicago, set to play its final performance on Saturday, February 1 after a 21-week run. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review Roundup: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Launches National Tour In Chicago
by Joshua Wright - Sep 27, 2024

The National Tour of HARRY POTTER AND THE  CURSED CHILD is now on stage at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre, and the reviews have started coming in.

Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD National Tour Premiere
by Rachel Weinberg - Sep 27, 2024

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is three hours of nostalgia-fueled, utterly captivating theater...with heaps of stage magic. The Chicago engagement marks the national tour debut of the eighth installment in J.K. Rowling’s HARRY POTTER series.

All About the New Touring Production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024

New details are continuing to emerge about the new shortened version of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, that is now playing in Chicago ahead of a new national tour.

Video: First Curtain Call For CURSED CHILD National Tour
by Joshua Wright - Sep 12, 2024

Watch the first curtain call of the The National Tour of HARRY POTTER AND THE  CURSED CHILD, which is now on stage at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre. 

Photos: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Launches National Tour In Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2024

The National Tour of HARRY POTTER AND THE  CURSED CHILD will begin its 21-week engagement tonight at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre. Check out first look photos from the production.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Is Now Playing at Broadway in Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2024

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is now playing at Broadway In Chicago. Learn how to purchase tickets.