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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at James M. Nederlander Theatre

Why see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?

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Wands at the ready! Jack Thorne's theatrical heavyweight, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is heading on tour. Following record-breaking and multi-award-winning runs on London's West End and Broadway, Chicago audiences can now experience the magic of the astounding production as it launches the trek with a 21-week engagement at the James M. Nederlander Theatre, beginning in fall 2024. A continuation of The Boy Who Lived's story, 'Cursed Child catches up with Harry and co as grown-ups where the challenges of adulthood, jobs, and kids prove far scarier than anything Voldemort could have cooked up!

Leaving critics impressed and fans bowled over, the show expertly recaptures the magic of the books, while crafting a totally unique world of its own. The story is brought to life with an intelligent script, wondrous costumes and a whole Defence Against the Dark Arts class worth of great theatrical special effects. The wish of every Potter fan to find out what happens after the final line of The Deathly Hallows is truly granted!

What Is The Story Of The Cursed Child?

The producers of The Cursed Child want every Potter fan heading into the play to be surprised by its twists and turns, so we won't reveal too much! We can say that Harry, Ron and Hermoine are now all in their late 30s, married with kids and respectfully employed. Harry and Ginny's son Albus is just starting his first term at Hogwarts, yet his father's reputation hangs heavy around his neck, and he resents being only known as the son of The Boy Who Lived. Yet when sinister forces from Harry's past reemerge into the world, Albus must embrace the Potter legacy for the battles to come...

Key Information

Audience

The show is suitable for ages 10 and up. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket

Run Time

Circa three hours and 30 minutes long including an intermission

Dates

Showing until Feb 1, 2025

Cast

  • John Skelly as Harry Potter
  • Trish Lindstrom as Ginny Potter
  • Emmet Smith as Albus Potter
  • Matt Mueller as Ron Weasley
  • Ebony Blake as Hermione Granger
  • Naiya Vanessa McCalla as Rose Granger-Weasley
  • Ben Thys as Draco Malfoy
  • Aidan Close as Scorpius Malfoy
  • Julia Nightingale as Delphi Diggory
  • Larry Yando as Severus Snape

Further cast

Kaleb Alexander, Julianna Austin, Markcus Blair, Casey Butler, Erin Chupinsky, Reese Sebastian Diaz, David Fine, Simon Gagnon, Alexis Gordon, Caleb Hafen, Lauryn Hayes, Nathan Hosner, Torsten Johnson, Katherine Leask, Markelle Leigh, Mackenzie Lesser-Roy, Evan Maltby, Zach Norton, Travis Patton, Maren Searle, Ayla Stackhouse and Jennifer Thiess

Creative

  • Written by Jack Thorne
  • Directed by John Tiffany
  • Movement by Steven Hoggett
  • Set design by Christine Jones
  • Costume by Katrina Lindsay
  • Lighting by Neil Austin
  • Music by Imogen Heap
  • Sound by Gareth Fry
  • Special effects by Jeremy Chernick

Awards

TONY AWARDS 2018 - WINS

Best Play
Best Scenic Design of a Play
Best Costume Design of a Play
Best Lighting Design of a Play
Best Sound Design of a Play
Best Director of a Play - John Tiffany

DRAMA DESK AWARDS, 2018 - WINS

Outstanding Director of a Play
Outstanding Music in a Play
Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play
Outstanding Projection Design
Outstanding Sound Design in a Play

DRAMA LEAGUE AWARDS, 2018 - WINS

Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

OLIVIER AWARD 2017

Best New Play Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Anthony Boyle
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Noma Dumezweni
Best Actor - Jamie Parker
White Light Award for Best Lighting - Neil Austin
Best Sound Design - Gareth Fry
Best Costume Design - Katrina Lindsay
Best Set Design - Christine Jones
Best Director - John Tiffany

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