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Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Paramount Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Aug 27, 2026

Dear Readers, when discussing the play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”, currently playing at the Paramount Theatre, we need to consider things in two time frames, B.C. and A.C., Before Covid and After Covid. B.C. the show was only in select places such as New York, London, and San Francisco, and was a two-show experience (either on two successive nights or in the same day for a matinee and evening). A.C., where we obviously are now, the show is still in London, New York, and elsewhere, and is also touring the country (hence being here in Seattle), and is a condensed one show affair, clocking in at almost 3 hours. I managed to see it B.C. in both New York and San Francisco. So, how does B.C. compare to A.C., and how is the show on tour? Well, it’s still a spectacle, only a little less spectacular, and it feels like less of an event and more of just a show. But we’ll get into that.

Review: OC's Segerstrom Center Welcomes HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Michael Quintos - Jul 22, 2026

In the fantastical, visually-enchanting stage play HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD—the theatrical continuation of J.K. Rowling's beloved magical saga—the idea of revisiting the past is embraced as its central theme, which in turn shifts the focus away from the mischievous school adventures that made the original franchise a global phenomenon, but, instead, explores the far messier realities of adulthood, parenthood, regret, generational trauma, and the very concept of leaving behind a proud legacy. The resulting stage show is a marvel of theatrical magic, mesmerizing in spectacle and movement, and filled with fantastical elements that will have audiences spellbound—even if the play 'borrows' its machinations from Back to the Future Part II.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is Coming to The Fabulous Fox
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

The North American tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is playing at The Fabulous Fox. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the first Harry Potter story to be presented on stage and the eighth story in the Harry Potter series.

Michael Gribble & Friends In A VERY GRIBBLE LA CHRISTMAS To Play The Hotel Cafe
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025

A Very Gribble LA Christmas will bring Michael Gribble & Friends to The Hotel Cafe for a one-night holiday program on December 7, 2025. The concert will feature original seasonal music and new arrangements of classic material performed by guest vocalists from stage and screen.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Tour Sets Cast For Second Year
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025

The cast has been set for the second year of the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child North American tour. Nick Dillenburg joins the cast as Harry Potter alongside Adam Grant Morrison as his son Albus Potter, with Trish Lindstrom continuing as Ginny Potter.

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 National Tour
by Joshua Wright - Sep 27, 2024

The National Tour of HARRY POTTER AND THE  CURSED CHILD is now on stage across the country. Read the reviews here!

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 10, 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.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Begins In Two Weeks At Nederlander Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2024

Broadway In Chicago has announced the National Tour of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD launches in Chicago in just two weeks!

Video: First Rehearsal for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD North American Tour
by Joshua Wright - Aug 14, 2024

Go inside the first rehearsal for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on tour, which begins performances on September 10th, 2024 in Chicago. 'We get to train to be wizards for a living, which is crazy.' said Aidan Close, who will play Scorpius Malfoy.

Full Cast Set For The National Tour Of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2024

The national tour cast for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD has been announced. The production will feature a talented ensemble bringing the magical world of Harry Potter to life on stage across the country.

The Green Room 42 Presents HOT GIRLS WRITE MUSICALS
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2024

Join Kuhoo Verma, Aléna Watters, Jaime Lyn Beatty, and Mackenzie Lesser-Roy in HOT GIRLS WRITE MUSICALS at The Green Room 42. Experience an evening of new work by musical theatre duo Hayley Goldenberg & Julia Sonya Koyfman exploring womanhood and intersectional feminism.

Video: Chryssie Whitehead Talks IN MY OWN LITTLE CORNER on CBS News
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024

Chryssie Whitehead will open In My Own Little Corner: My Work In Progress With Bipolar Disorder off-Broadway this month. Chryssie recently chatted with CBS News about the upcoming production. Watch the interview here!

Chryssie Whitehead Will Open New Play About Bipolar Disorder Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2023

Chryssie Whitehead will open In My Own Little Corner: My Work In Progress With Bipolar Disorder off-Broadway next year. The play is a striking and deeply personal, but widely relatable new autobiographical production (with music) that chronicles the actress and her late mother's shared stories of mental health – specifically, Bipolar ll Disorder.

Review: DAN TRACY & FRIENDS Have (And Give) Cause To Celebrate At The Bowery Electric
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 14, 2023

It may have been his birthday but when Dan Tracy returned to the stage after ten years off, it was the audience who had been given a gift.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Reveals Complete Casting For the 35th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2023

 National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced additional casting for the 35th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 26 and Friday, October 27, 2023, at New World Stages.

GoodBadGroup Presents BACHELORETTE Now Through March 5 At Arts On Site
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2023

GoodBadGroup presents 'Bachelorette,' the third and most exciting show yet from the innovative art collective. The show runs through March 5, 2023 in the heart of the East Village at Studio 3R, 12 St. Mark's Place, NYC, with performances at 8pm and a matinee on March 5 at 3pm.