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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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Productions

Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Director
Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Director
Original Story
Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
 
[Australia, 2018]
Director
The Glass MenagerieThe Glass Menagerie
 
[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
 
[West End, 2016]
Original Story and Director
OnceOnce
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Director
Let the Right One InLet the Right One In
 
[West End, 2014]
Director
The Glass MenagerieThe Glass Menagerie
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Director
Alan Cumming's MacbethAlan Cumming's Macbeth
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Co-Director
OnceOnce
 
[West End, 2013]
Director
OnceOnce
 
[West End, 2013]
Director
MacbethMacbeth
 
[New York, 2012]
Director
OnceOnce
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
OnceOnce
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director

Writing

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Original Story and Playwright

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Play

John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Play

John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Play

John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child


winner
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Play

John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child


winner
Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Director

John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Director

John Tiffany, The Glass Menagerie

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Play

John Tiffany, Let the Right One In


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2014 - Best Direction of a Play

John Tiffany, The Glass Menagerie


winner
Drama League Awards - 2014 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

John Tiffany

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Direction of a Play

John Tiffany, The Glass Menagerie


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Direction of a Play

John Tiffany, Macbeth


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

John Tiffany, Once


winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Special Citation

John Tiffany, Once


winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Special Citation

John Tiffany, Once


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

John Tiffany, Once

The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Director

John Tiffany, Once


winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Musical

John Tiffany, Once

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Company Performance

John TiffanyBlack Watch


winner
Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Director

John TiffanyBlack Watch

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Photos: Tom Felton, John Skelley, Emmet Smith, and More in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSE Photo
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 Photo
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!
Alan Cumming Will Lead First Season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatr Photo
Alan Cumming Will Lead First Season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre
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.
Photos: Tom Felton Takes First Bows in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Photo
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 CHIL Photo
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!
Interview: Larry Yando talks playing Dumbledore in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Photo
Interview: Larry Yando talks playing Dumbledore in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
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.
Tom Felton Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Tonight Photo
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.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD To Make Atlanta Premiere At The Fox Theatre In 2026 Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD To Make Atlanta Premiere At The Fox Theatre In 2026
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.
Video: Tom Felton Praises Special Effects in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Photo
Video: Tom Felton Praises Special Effects in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
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.
Video: Tom Felton Credits Daniel Radcliffe as Inspiration for Coming to Broadway Photo
Video: Tom Felton Credits Daniel Radcliffe as Inspiration for Coming to Broadway
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.
Tom Felton to Light Empire State Building to Commemorate Broadway Debut Photo
Tom Felton to Light Empire State Building to Commemorate Broadway Debut
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.
Tickets to HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at The Fabulous Fox on Sale Now Photo
Tickets to HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at The Fabulous Fox on Sale Now
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!
Photos: New Cast Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in London Photo
Photos: New Cast Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in London
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!
The 92nd Street Y, New York to Present Gabriel Kahane & Friends: ONLY LIGHT CAN DO TH Photo
The 92nd Street Y, New York to Present Gabriel Kahane & Friends: ONLY LIGHT CAN DO THAT
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!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Host Draco Malfoy Look-Alike Contest Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Host Draco Malfoy Look-Alike Contest
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.
Photos: Tom Felton Greets Fans At HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Photo
Photos: Tom Felton Greets Fans At HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
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.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Golden Snitch Lottery in Columbus Photo
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Golden Snitch Lottery in Columbus
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.
Enter a Lottery to See Tom Felton's First Performance in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED Photo
Enter a Lottery to See Tom Felton's First Performance in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is launching a special one-time-only in-person lottery on Tuesday, September 30th where fans can enter for the chance to win two tickets to Tom Felton’s Broadway debut performance.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Tour Sets Cast For Second Year Photo
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 Launches Golden Snitch Digital Lottery in Providenc Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Launches Golden Snitch Digital Lottery in Providence
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025

The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) has announced that the Golden Snitch Digital Lottery is now open for their upcoming engagement of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has John Tiffany written?

John Tiffany has written 1 shows including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Both Parts (Original Story and Playwright).

What awards has John Tiffany been nominated for?

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.

What awards has John Tiffany won?

John Tiffany has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received Best Direction of a Play from the BroadwayWorld Awards for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, along with Outstanding Director of a Play honors from the Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, and the Tony Awards for the same production. Additionally, he earned Best Director at the Olivier Awards for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Tiffany also won Best Direction of a Play from the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Glass Menagerie and Macbeth. He was presented with the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing by the Drama League Awards. For the musical Once, John Tiffany received Outstanding Director of a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards, as well as Best Direction of a Musical from the Tony Awards. He was also awarded a Special Citation from the Obie Awards twice for Once. Finally, he won Best Director at the Olivier Awards for Black Watch.

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