The reason the play works at all is because of the sheer strength of its production values and the commitment of its cast. When you look at all the design elements – sets, lighting, illusions, choreography – and combine it with performers who move through that space with the same ease as one breathes, it create a cohesive, immersive world that feels both magical and meticulously controlled.
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.
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.
The best-selling book series in history, which in turn became one of the highest-grossing franchises of filmdom would naturally spawn a big Broadway hit, the nationally touring version of which is playing D.C. at the National Theatre after four months each in Chicago and Los Angeles.
The Joseph Jefferson Awards will honor The Theatre School at DePaul University with the 2025 Joseph Jefferson Special Award at the 51st Non-Equity Awards. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.
This CURSED CHILD is a banquet of magical delights that also happens to be a crackling good story, which should delight series neophytes and Potter-lovers alike.
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.
The National Tour of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is now on stage across the country. Read the reviews here!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is three hours of nostalgia-fueled, utterly captivating theater...with heaps of stage magic. The Chicago engagement marks the national tour debut of the eighth installment in J.K. Rowling’s HARRY POTTER series.
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.
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.
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. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway In Chicago has announced the National Tour of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD launches in Chicago in just two weeks!
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.
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 Goodman Theatre has revealed its 2024/25 season! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Learn about the world champion boxer and see how his story inspired Grammy Award-winning composer Terence Blanchard's first foray into opera in this interview with director James Robinson in an all-new video.
Watch Director Jessica Thebus relive her top 3 moments from her productions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL in the video below!
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting the Lyric premiere of Grammy Award-winning composer Terence Blanchard and Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning librettist Michael Cristofer’s knockout opera Champion. Learn more about this opera!
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