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Casting Announced For The Reimagined Production Of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Australia
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2022


Melbourne audiences will be introduced to both familiar and new faces in the reimagined production. Including many of the original cast, returning performers are Gareth Reeves as Harry Potter, Paula Arundell as Hermione Granger, Michael Whalley as Ron Weasley, Lucy Goleby as Ginny Potter, Ben Walter as Albus Potter, Nyx Calder as Scorpius Malfoy, Aisha Aidara as Rose Granger-Weasley/Young Hermione and Jessica Vickers as Delphi Diggory.

Cast Announced for Australian Debut of Reimagined HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2022


Including many of the original cast, returning performers are Gareth Reeves as Harry Potter, Paula Arundell as Hermione Granger, Michael Whalley as Ron Weasley, Lucy Goleby as Ginny Potter, Ben Walter as Albus Potter, Nyx Calder as Scorpius Malfoy, Aisha Aidara as Rose Granger-Weasley/Young Hermione and Jessica Vickers as Delphi Diggory.

House Pride Nights to Return to HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2022


Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will once again celebrate the Hogwarts houses with four special performances dedicated to each house. Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw houses are the four living and learning communities for Hogwarts students, named after the wizarding school’s four founders. 

VIDEO: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Celebrates San Francisco Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2022


The West Coast engagement of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrates its opening night this week and the cast is prepping for opening with some celebratory magic on the stage of the Curran Theatre!

West End Production Of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Extends Booking to February 2023
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2022


A further extension to booking has been announced for the original two-part multi award-winning production at London's Palace Theatre to 26 February 2023. Tickets for the extended booking period are now exclusively on sale through Ticketmaster and with all Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's official trade and group booking partners.

AFGHANISTAN IS NOT FUNNY Comes to Holden Street Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2022


Afghanistan Is Not Funny will mark the first time Henry Naylor has performed in Australia in more than 20 years. The show will have its world premiere at the 2022 Adelaide Fringe at the Holden Street Theatres, 34 Holden Street Hindmarsh, playing from 12 February to 16 March in The Arch.

VIDEO: Daniel Radcliffe & Emma Watson Talk Challenges of Filming HARRY POTTER in Reunion Special Sneak Peek
by Michael Major - Dec 29, 2021


In an exclusive clip shared by the Today Show, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and director Chris Columbus revealed the challenges of filming Harry Potter when they were young. The clip is from HBO Max's upcoming Return to Hogwarts reunion special, featuring interviews and appearances from Rupert Grint, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, and more.

Photos: Check Out New Photos From the Harry Potter Reunion Special
by Michael Major - Dec 29, 2021


In celebration of the anniversary of the franchise’s first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the special celebrates the beloved Harry Potter franchise. Check out new photos of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Gary Oldman, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Evanna Lynch, and more.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Cancels Performances Through December 27
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2021


Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway has canceled performances from Tuesday, December 21, 2021- Monday, December 27, 2021 due to breakthrough Covid-19 infections within the company. 

VIDEO: Harry Potter Cast Reunites In New HBO Max Special Trailer
by Michael Major - Dec 20, 2021


Harry Potter film alumni joining the memorable tribute include Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Ian Hart, Toby Jones, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Cancels Weekend Shows
by Robert Diamond - Dec 18, 2021


Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has cancelled Saturday and Sunday's performances due to breakthrough Covid-19 cases

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Cancels Today's Matinee Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2021


Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has cancelled today's matinee performance due to breakthrough Covid-19 cases.

Review Roundup: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Reopens on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2021


Harry Potter and the Cursed Child officially reopened on Broadway tonight, December 7, at the Lyric Theatre. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child originally cast a spell over the world as an epic two-part event. Now, the show has been boldly restaged as one singular performance by the award-winning creative team for its return to North America.

Photos: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Reopens on Broadway Tonight!
by Show Highlights - Dec 7, 2021


Check out all new photos of the cast in action here as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child re-opened on Broadway at the Lyric Theatre.

BWW Interview: Markus Schöttl of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Mehr! Theater Am Großmarkt
by Martin Ganeider - Nov 24, 2021


When this interview got posted for the first time, Hamburg has been only a few weeks afar from the German Opening Night of J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Life sometimes goes mysterious ways, the C-Virus forced the world to take a break, but now, the theatres are back and so is Markus Schöttl, Hamburgs Harry Potter. Enjoy the interview we did before everything got canceled. Dive into the wizarding world of Harry Potter.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Announce House Pride Performances
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2021


The internationally award-winning London production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will celebrate the Hogwarts houses early next year with four special performances dedicated to each house. Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw houses are the four living and learning communities for Hogwarts students, named after the wizarding school's four founders.

Tonight's Performance of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Canceled
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2021


Tonight's performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been canceled. The production announced the cancellation less than one hour before the performance was set to begin. 

Reimagined HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Premiere in Australia May 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2021


Today Producers confirmed that Broadway’s new reimagined production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will make its Australian premiere in May 2022 at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre.

Casting Announced for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in San Francisco
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2021


The full cast has been announced for the exclusive West Coast engagement of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The world’s most award-winning new play returns to San Francisco’s Curran (445 Geary St.) on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 as a newly staged, single magical adventure.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Bring Back its 'Friday Forty' Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2021


The Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has announced the return of the popular “Friday Forty,” where every Friday at 1:00 PM ET the show will release a limited number of $40 tickets for every performance the following week.

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