May 10, 2019
2021 Update - Broadway Reopening
On May 3rd, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that most COVID-19 capacity restrictions will be lifted in New York and New Jersey beginning on May 19. That, along with Mayor Bill de Blasio's previous announcement that that New York City plans to "fully reopen" on July 1, means that Broadway is coming back. While shows could start before then, the previously-announced September 1st date is the current target. While some shows will not return, and new ones will be announced, Broadway fans can count on the return of established shows like Wicked, The Lion King, Harry Potter, Six The Musical, The Book of Mormon, Hamilton, Chicago, Moulin Rouge, Phantom of the Opera, Jagged Little Pill, Come From Away, and Dear Evan Hansen. Tickets are currently available on TicketIQ, and more inventory is likely to come onto the market as shows roll out their on-sale schedules.
Harry Potter and The Cursed Child returns to Broadway on November 12th, 2021.
Where to Find Harry Potter and The Cursed Child Tickets
Primary market tickets to "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” went on sale on Monday, July 12th, 2021 for its return to Broadway.
On the secondary market, TicketIQ has Fee-Free Harry Potter tickets which also include a Refund Guarantee. Our Refund Guarantee states that if an event is canceled or deemed unfit for fans to attend, TicketIQ will refund ticket buyers in as soon as 15 days. That means that you can buy from TicketIQ worry-free. Customers on TicketIQ save between 15%-25% compared to other secondary market ticketing sites.
The show is a continuation of author J.K. Rowling’s book series, and is in two parts – ticket prices are for Part One or Part Two. Ticketmaster offers patrons a chance to buy a package that includes both shows.
In total, both parts of the play last five hours.
Harry Potter and The Cursed Child Schedule & Run Dates
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opened at the Lyric Theater on Broadway on April 22, 2018. It premiered in London in July 2016. The Lyric Theater is dark on Mondays and Tuesdays. Shows are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. on Sundays, 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays and 1 p.m. on Sundays.
Harry Potter and The Cursed Child Show Details & Reviews
Harry Potter and Cursed Child begins two decades after the final novel left off, with Harry as a husband and father of three school-aged children. Harry works for the Ministry of Magic and struggles to keep the past in its place. The play revisits the past throughout, mixing iconic moments from the novels with the present-day scenario.
According to Entertainment Weekly, the London opener broke pre-sale records
Reviews of the New York version of the show were enthusiastic as Time Magazine said Harry Potter “leaves you gasping in wonder at the magic of it all,” while a USA Today review says the show “has to be seen to be believed.”
In March, the Broadway version announced a cast changeover, with the original London and New York cast retiring from the show. That cast won six Tonys, including Best Play, after its New York debut in 2018.
Lyric Theatre Seating Chart + Details
The Lyric Theatre is located at 214 West 43rd Street in New York City. The theater seats 1,932. The Lyric Theatre is built on the foundations of the original Lyric and Apollo theaters, and underwent a complete redesign prior to the opening of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Guests under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Wheelchair-Accessible Options
The Lyric Theatre is handicap accessible via the entrance on 42nd Street, which is at street level and accesses an elevator that serves the Orchestra and Dress Circle. Wheelchair accessible seats are available in both sections. There is no elevator access to the Balcony, and accessible rest rooms are located in the Dress Circle Lobby.
For those with hearing issues, the Lyric Theatre offers GalaPro, a free app with on-demand captioning and audio descriptions via smartphone.
Standing Room Option
There are no standing room spots in the Lyric Theatre.
Other Venue and Show Details
Part One of the show runs approximately 2 hours, 40 minutes, and Part 2 runs approximately 2 hours, 35 minutes. Each show has a 20-minute intermission.
The Lyric Theatre recommends that patrons arrive one hour before curtain, and latecomers will not be seated until intermission. The Lyric Theatre does full security checks before entry, and suitcases and large bags are not permitted in the theater.
The Lyric Bars and Snack Shop open one hour before curtain.
Harry Potter and The Cursed Child Tickets Rush & Lottery Options
Rush
There is no Rush option for Harry Potter, but last-minute tickets and cancellations are available in the cancellation line at the theater box office daily. Tickets are sold at full price.
Lottery
There is no daily digital lottery for Harry Potter, but fans can enter the “Friday Forty,” which gives 40 patrons both Parts One and Two for $40 total. Theater goers can register at TodayTix.com, and entries are accepted from 12:01 a.m.-1 p.m. every Friday for the performance the following week. Winners will be notified between 1-5 p.m. and will have one hour to claim tickets. Seats are determined by the box office, there is a limit of two tickets per person, and credit cards are accepted.
Harry Potter and The Cursed Child Discounted Tickets
TKTS
For theatergoers with flexibility, TKTS Discount Booths are a great way to see theater in New York City at affordable prices. Known for their iconic booth located around Manhattan, they offer discounts of 20% to 50% off face value tickets, and have limited availability of unsold tickets for purchase on the day of the event. TKTS Discount Booths in New York City, including the flagship location in the heart of Times Square, with booths at South Street Seaport and Lincoln Center. One extra benefit to using TKTS is that your ticket purchase does toward supporting the Theatre Development organization, which is dedicated to sustaining and sharing the arts and building audiences of the future.
