From page to stage to screen, the magic is real at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. Prepare to see the characters that you've known and loved in a thrilling new adventure that begins 19 years after the events of The Deathly Hollows. The entirety of the Lyric Theatre has been transfigured to immerse you in this magical world where epic duels, extraordinary spells and beloved characters come to life. Filled with unprecedented stage magic and thrilling storytelling, this Tony Award-winning show, Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, is a unforgettable experience unlike anything else you will ever see.
Is it strictly for Potterheads? Not at all, though anyone going in cold, with no prior knowledge of the stories, will miss much of the clever cross-referencing of characters and events from throughout the series. A detailed recap starting with the key prophecy that propelled the entire saga and continuing with a breakdown of each of the seven novels is provided in the program and will be helpful to the uninitiated. But there's also a universal dimension to the human drama here - the challenges of parenting, the conflict between fathers and teenage sons burdened by intimidating legacies, the sustaining force of love and friendship, the eternal grip of the past - that will prove poignant and meaningful even to audiences unversed in the wizarding wars. I'm by no means a Potter obsessive but I was amazed, watching the plays, at how vividly these characters are embedded in our cultural consciousness. You can feel the electric charge in the theater even before the action begins, and it's highly infectious, whatever your prior exposure.
Once you get past the sensory (and commercial) blandishments and the show begins, it's clear that director John Tiffany and his wizard designers have answered the big question: What can the theater do for the story of Harry Potter that the books and movie treatments haven't done? In a word, the theater has brought its own brand of wizardry to the material. Visually and aurally, the show presents a panorama of dazzling effects that draw audible gasps from the audience.
Price: $40.00
Where: On the TodayTix app.
When: Every Friday, the show will release some of the very best seats in the theatre at $40 for every performance for the following week. Submit your entry from Monday at 12:01AM ET to Friday at 1:00PM ET.
Limit: Two per customer
Information: You can only win the Lottery for each performance once. Entrants are selected at random. Entrants can also enter via mail by mailing an envelope with name, email, phone number, zip code (for up to 2 guests per winner), and desired performance to TodayTix, 32 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10013.
2018 | Australia |
Australian Production Australia |
2016 | West End |
West End |
2018 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
2021 | West End |
World Premiere West End Production West End |
2024 | US Tour |
North American Tour US Tour |
2019 | San Francisco (Regional) |
San Francisco Production San Francisco (Regional) |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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2018 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Direction of a Play | John Tiffany |
2018 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Featured Actress in a Play | Noma Dumezweni |
2018 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Play | Harry Potter and the Cursed Child |
2018 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Sound Design of a Play | Gareth Fry |
2018 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Costume Design for a Play | Katrina Lindsay |
2018 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Director of a Play | John Tiffany |
2018 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Anthony Boyle |
2018 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play | Neil Austin |
2018 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Music in a Play | Imogen Heap |
2018 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Projection Design | Ash J. Woodward |
2018 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Sound Design in a Play | Gareth Fry |
2018 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Wig and Hair | Carole Hancock |
2018 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Anthony Boyle |
2018 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Noma Dumezweni |
2018 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play | Jack Thorne |
2018 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Choreographer | Steven Hoggett |
2018 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Costume Design | Katrina Lindsay |
2018 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Director of a Play | John Tiffany |
2018 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Anthony Boyle |
2018 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design | Neil Austin |
2018 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Broadway Play | Harry Potter and the Cursed Child |
2018 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Score | Imogen Heap |
2018 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Projection Design | Finn Ross |
2018 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Set Design | Christine Jones |
2018 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Sound Design | Gareth Fry |
2018 | Theatre World Awards | Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance | Anthony Boyle |
2018 | Theatre World Awards | Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance | Noma Dumezweni |
2018 | Tony Awards | Best Choreography | Steven Hoggett |
2018 | Tony Awards | Best Costume Design of a Play | Katrina Lindsay |
2018 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Play | John Tiffany |
2018 | Tony Awards | Best Lighting Design of a Play | Neil Austin |
2018 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play | Anthony Boyle |
2018 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play | Jamie Parker |
2018 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play | Noma Dumezweni |
2018 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Jack Thorne |
2018 | Tony Awards | Best Scenic Design of a Play | Christine Jones |
2018 | Tony Awards | Best Sound Design of a Play | Gareth Fry |
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