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J.K. Rowling is the author of the seven Harry Potter novels, which have sold over 450 million copies and have been translated into 79 languages, and three companion books originally published for charity. She has also written The Casual Vacancy, a novel for adults, and, under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, is the author of the Cormoran Strike crime series, which have been adapted as a major new television series for BBC One, produced by Bronte Film and Television. J.K. Rowling also made her screenwriting debut in 2016 with the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, a further extension of the Wizarding World and the start of a new five-film series.

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J. K. Rowling Won't Forgive Daniel Radcliffe For Supporting Trans Community


Harry Potter writer J. K. Rowling has taken to X again to continue spouting anti-transgender rhetoric. An X user sent a comment to Rowling, saying: 'Just waiting for Dan and Emma to give you a very public apology ... safe in the knowledge that you will forgive them...' See Rowling's response here.

Recinto Del Inbal Invita A Participar En El Taller De Escritura Fantástica, En Cuernavaca


Join the Fantasy Writing Workshop in Cuernavaca, an initiative by the Inbal Enclosure. Open to all, it's a great opportunity to enhance your creative writing skills.

Video: Go Inside House Pride Nights at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway


The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrated the Hogwarts houses with four special evening performances dedicated to each house. Check out video highlights here!

Broadway Buying Guide: March 18, 2024- THE WHO'S TOMMY Tops the Week


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 18, 2024.

Broadway Buying Guide: March 11, 2024- DOUBT is Back on Broadway


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 11, 2024.

POE is Now Playing at the National Theatre in Prague


POE is now playing at the National Theatre in Prague. Performances continue through 19 June.

HARRY POTTER, WICKED & More Set for Broadway In Hollywood 2024-25 Season


BROADWAY IN HOLLYWOOD has revealed their new 2024-25 Season - consisting of Six Los Angeles Premieres and the return of two blockbuster favorites. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Extends Booking in London to March 2025


The producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have announced a further booking extension through to 2 March 2025 for the original two-part multi award-winning production at London's Palace Theatre.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Sets 2024 House Pride Nights


Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway will once again celebrate the Hogwarts houses with four special evening performances dedicated to each house.

Teachers Can Now Purchase Perusal Script to License HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD


Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the award-winning record-breaking hit play, to high school and secondary school theatre programs worldwide starting later this year.

Broadway Buying Guide: January 22, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, January 22, 2024.

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films


Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

VIDEO: Washington National Opera Presents The 11th Season Of American Opera Initiative Featuring Three World Premieres


Washington National Opera will present the 11th season of American Opera Initiative (AOI), an acclaimed initiative to commission and present new American operas, on January 19, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. T

CURSED CHILD Sets New Sales Record With Best Week For A Play in Broadway History


The Tony and Olivier Award-winning Best Play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, has set a new Broadway record for weekly ticket sales for a non-musical play, reporting a gross of $2,718,487.50 for the week ending December 31, 2023.

J.K. Rowling Makes $10.5 Million from CURSED CHILD Post-Pandemic


Learn about the profit structure of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child which continues to bring in profits for J.K. Rowling, who has made $10.5 million from HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD post-pandemic. 

VIDEO: Decorating the Lyric Theatre Christmas Tree with the Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD


Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway has released a video of the cast as they decorate the Lyric Theatre Christmas Tree. Watch the video here!

VIDEO: Watch Stars Cara Ricketts and Aaron Bartz Decorate HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED CHILD Character Biscuits


Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’s Cara Ricketts (Hermoine) and Aaron Bartz (Draco Malfoy) were tasked with decorating Draco and Hermione biscuits for each other in under two minutes. Watch the video released by the production here to see how it went!

Broadway Buying Guide: December 18, 2023


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 18, 2023.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD North American Tour Will Launch in Chicago in September 2024


The magic is hitting the road next year! The North American Tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will launch at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago in September 2024. Learn more about the tour here!

J.K. Rowling FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has J.K. Rowling written?

J.K. Rowling has written 1 shows including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Both Parts (Original Story).

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