Erica Sweany News

Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts

by Albert Gutierrez — January 29, 2026

The reason the play works at all is because of the sheer strength of its production values and the commitment of its cast.

Photos: Raúl Esparza & Amanda Lipitz Honored at New York Stage and Film 2024 Gala

by A.A. Cristi — December 13, 2024

New York Stage and Film recently hosted its 2024 Annual Gala honoring award-winning director, producer, and writer Amanda Lipitz and four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza (Galileo, “Law & Order: SVU”).

Bernadette Peters, Raúl Esparza & More to Perform at NYSAF 2024 Gala

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 4, 2024

New York Stage and Film has revealed additional details for their 2024 Annual Gala honoring award-winning director, producer, and writer Amanda Lipitz and four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza.

Video: GALILEO's Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert Sings National Anthem at San Francisco Giants Game

by Joshua Wright — June 5, 2024

GALILEO's very own Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert stole the show at last Wednesday's SF Giants game with her stunning performance of the National Anthem.

Review Roundup: GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL World Premiere at Berkeley Rep

by Joshua Wright — May 17, 2024

The world premiere of Galileo: A Rock Musical is now on stage Berkeley Rep now through Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Video: Watch an All New Trailer For GALILEO at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Starring Raul Esparza

by Stephi Wild — May 16, 2024

An all new trailer has been released for GALILEO:  A ROCK MUSICAL, starring  Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Kushnier, and more, at Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL Starring Raúl Esparza Extends at Berkeley Rep

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 9, 2024

Due to popular ticket demand, Berkeley Repertory Theatre has extended the world premiere musical, Galileo: A Rock Musical.

Video: Inside the Sitzprobe For GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL, Starring Raúl Esparza

by Stephi Wild — May 6, 2024

An all new video has been released from the sitzprobe for GALILEO:  A ROCK MUSICAL, starring  Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Kushnier, and more! Check out the video here!

Video: Esparza and Kushnier Sing 'Believe the Day is Coming' from GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL

by Blair Ingenthron — April 27, 2024

Watch Raúl Esparza and Jeremy Kushnier perform 'Believe the Day is Coming' and hear the GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL creative team discuss the show's theme of truth vs.

Video: Raul Esparza Sings 'Heaven's Changing' in Rehearsal For GALILEO

by Stephi Wild — April 16, 2024

Rehearsals are underway for the new musical Galileo, starring Raul Esparza, at Berkeley Rep.

Javier Muñoz, Jeremy Kushnier & More Join GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL at Berkeley Rep

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 21, 2024

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world-premiere musical Galileo: A Rock Musical.

Kate Rockwell, Anthony Norman, Amber Ardolino & More to Star in THE LADIES MAN Industry Presentation

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 25, 2023

The Ladies Man, a new musical with 24 original songs by Justin Mortelliti and Shannon Hunt, will have a private industry reading on November 3 in New York.

Dee Dee Bridgewater & Charity Angél Dawson to Lead Industry Presentation of ELLA: AN AMERICAN MIRACLE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 25, 2022

ELLA: An American Miracle, a new musical written by Anna Deavere Smith (Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 and Notes From The Field) and featuring music from the Ella Fitzgerald songbook, is currently in development, with an upcoming work session held from August 25-September 21 to conclude with a private

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's Autism Friendly Performance

by Stephi Wild — April 25, 2020

On March 1, 2020, TDF presented its first ever Autism Friendly Performance of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child at the Lyric Theatre.

Breaking: Brady Dalton Richards, James Romney, Paul Thornley & More Will Join HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway

by Nicole Rosky — February 3, 2020

Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender have just announced the third Broadway cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child who will start performances at the Lyric Theatre in New York on March 18, 2020 following the final performance from the current cast on March 15, 2020.

Celebrate Your Hogwarts House at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD House Pride Nights on Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 17, 2020

The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will celebrate the Hogwarts houses with four special performances dedicated to each house.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Sets Records in Both New York and San Francisco

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 30, 2019

The two US productions of J.

Photo Flash: James Snyder And The Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Take The Stage At Birdland

by A.A. Cristi — August 5, 2019

VIDEO: Get a Look Backstage at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD With James Snyder!

by Linnae Medeiros — August 1, 2019

Broadway's Harry Potter himself, James Snyder, recently gave New York Live a look backstage at the Tony-winning hit play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child! Get a magical look backstage with this video!

VIDEO: Get a Tour of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's Lyric Theatre With San Francisco's Scorpius, Jon Steiger!

by Linnae Medeiros — July 26, 2019

It's time to head to Hogwarts because we're getting a tour around Broadway's Lyric Theatre, home to the Tony-winning hit play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, courtesy of Jon Steiger, who is set to play Scorpius Malfoy in the show's upcoming San Francisco production at the Curran Theatre.