John Tiffany
West End Production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Become One Part (Jan 28, 2026)
2026: Theatre in Scotland At A Glance (Jan 5, 2026)
Photos: Blake Lively Visits Tom Felton at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD (Dec 8, 2025)
BIO
John Tiffany directed Once for which he was the recipient of multiple awards both in the West End and on Broadway. As Associate Director of the Royal Court, his work includes Road, The Twits, Hope and The Pass. He was the director of Let The Right One In for the National Theatre of Scotland, which transferred to the Royal Court, West End and St. Ann's Warehouse. His other work for the National Theatre of Scotland includes Macbeth (also Broadway), Enquirer, The Missing, Peter Pan, The House of Bernarda Alba, Transform Caithness: Hunter, Be Near Me, Nobody Will Ever Forgive Us, The Bacchae, Black Watch, for which he won the Olivier and Critics' Circle Best Director Awards, Elizabeth Gordon Quinn and Home: Glasgow. Other recent credits include The Glass Menagerie at A.R.T, on Broadway, EIF and in the West End, and The Ambassador at BAM. Tiffany was Associate Director of the National Theatre of Scotland from 2005 to 2012, and was a Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University in the 2010-2011 academic year. For his work on Harry Potter And The Cursed Child, John received the Olivier Award for Best Director, one of a record-breaking nine Oliviers received by the production.
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John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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Videos
Video: On the Red Carpet for Tom Felton in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-11-18 15:47:36
Photos/Video: Tom Felton Makes His Broadway Debut in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-11-11 21:20:05
Video: Tom Felton Praises Special Effects in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-06 16:16:14
Video: Tom Felton Sees the HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED CHILD Theatre For the First Time
by Michael Major - 2025-09-05 16:18:49
Video: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Opens at the Pantages Theater
by Stephi Wild - 2025-02-25 07:41:08
Video: First Look at Japanese Production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-07 11:22:46
Video: Go Inside House Pride Nights at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-30 13:21:27
VIDEO: Decorating the Lyric Theatre Christmas Tree with the Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-12-23 14:19:34
VIDEO: Watch Stars Cara Ricketts and Aaron Bartz Decorate HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED CHILD Character Biscuits
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-12-23 14:12:43
VIDEO: Go Inside Halloween Tuesdays with HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-11-05 11:11:59
Video: Watch the All New Trailer For HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in the West End
by Stephi Wild - 2023-05-17 07:06:05
VIDEO: Go Inside HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's First Preview in Toronto
by Alan Henry - 2022-06-02 12:41:17
VIDEO: Go Inside HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's First Day of Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-04-07 15:54:47
VIDEO: CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre Transforms for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-15 17:00:04
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's Autism Friendly Performance
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-25 10:27:57
PHOTOS/VIDEO: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Opens in San Francisco; Get a First Look and Hear From J.K. Rowling!
by Stephi Wild - 2019-12-01 19:21:26
VIDEO: Watch the Music Video For 'Falling Slowly' From ONCE Ahead of the UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - 2019-10-11 06:48:37
VIDEO: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Releases New Trailer
by Julie Musbach - 2019-10-09 11:41:54
TV: Celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday With This CURSED CHILD Opening Night Throwback!
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-07-31 10:48:30
VIDEO: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Creatives Talk Bringing the Magic to San Francisco
by Julie Musbach - 2019-07-17 11:59:58
News
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
After ten years in the West End as a two-part theatrical event, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will evolve into a single performance-format. The production will move to the version of the show currently performed by companies around the globe, including the Broadway production in New York City.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 5, 2026
BroadwayWorld Scotland Editor Natalie O'Donoghue rounds up the best theatre taking place in Scotland in 2026
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.
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!
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!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2025
Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s Artistic Director, Alan Cumming has announced his highly anticipated inaugural season of exciting programming for 2026, which will coincide with the 75th anniversary of the celebrated Scottish Highland Theatre.
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!
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!
by R. Scott Reedy - Nov 11, 2025
A self-admitted “crazy person” for J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels who “stood in line at a bookstore whenever a new volume was released,” performer Larry Yando knows that portraying Dumbledore – onetime headmaster of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry – in the play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is a high-profile piece of work.
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.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2025
Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta will welcome the first-ever touring production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to the Fox Theatre for its Atlanta premiere engagement from February 28 to March 15, 2026.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 6, 2025
Tom Felton visited The Tonight Show to discuss reprising his role of Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Watch the interview, where he spoke about coming to New York for the show, the stage magic in the production and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 5, 2025
Tom Felton visited Good Morning America to discuss returning to the Wizarding World as Draco Malfoy in Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Check out the interview.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025
Tom Felton will light the Empire State Building, the iconic New York City landmark to commemorate his Broadway debut and return to the role of “Draco Malfoy” this November in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025
Single tickets for the St. Louis premiere of the first ever touring production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD are on sale now. Learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025
New cast members have officially taken to the stage for their first performance in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre in London. Check out all new production photos and family portraits here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025
The 92nd Street Y, New York (92NY) will present Gabriel Kahane & Friends: only light can do that, a 92NY commission, in October. Learn more and see how to attend!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will host a special “Draco Malfoy” look-alike contest for theatergoers on Halloween in celebration of original Harry Potter film star Tom Felton joining the company this fall.
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 30, 2025
Tom Felton is prepping to reprise the role of Draco Malfoy on Broadway in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child! On a recent visit to the theatre, Tom greeted some excited fans at the stage door. Check out photos below of Tom at the stage door.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2025
Join the Golden Snitch Digital Lottery for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in Columbus. Tickets start at $40! Entries close October 10 & 17.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
John Tiffany has written 1 shows including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Both Parts (Original Story and Playwright).
Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Let the Right One In , Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Macbeth, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Once, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Once, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Once, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Once, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Once, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Once, Best Company Performance (Olivier Awards) for Black Watch and Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Black Watch.
John Tiffany has received numerous awards for his directing work. He won Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, as well as Outstanding Director of a Play from the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production. Additionally, he earned Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards and Best Director at the Olivier Awards for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Tiffany also received Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Glass Menagerie and Macbeth. He was honored with the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing by the Drama League Awards. For the musical Once, he won Outstanding Director of a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards, a Special Citation from the Obie Awards (twice), Outstanding Director of a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards. Lastly, he was awarded Best Director at the Olivier Awards for Black Watch.
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