Harry Potter Fans Rejoice: “Cursed Child” Is Coming To North America
The Tony Award-winning play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is set to embark on its first-ever North American tour next year, and the production will make its debut in Chicago. Chicagoans and fans from all over the continent alike can rejoice as they can now experience one of the most acclaimed plays of our time.
The production’s website announced that the play will land on the Chicago stage in Sept. 2024, however no further information has been released yet on which venue will host it, nor how long it will remain in the city. Fans that are eager for more information are encouraged to sign up for email alerts so they can be the first ones to know when dates and ticket information are set.
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is based on a story written by J.K. Rowling, the author of the beloved “Harry Potter” book series. The story follows the adventures of Harry Potter’s son Albus, who is arriving at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for the first time, while his father is now head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement at the school. However, the two grow apart as Albus forges his own path at the magical school.
The play first premiered in London’s “Palace Theatre” in 2016 and is still running, and then made its debut on Broadway in April 2018. Productions are still running in London, New York, Hamburg, Germany and Tokyo.
The play was originally split into two parts but has since been condensed into one production that runs for nearly three and a half hours with an intermission included.
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” was a huge success and won an impressive six Tony Awards, including “Best Play” and “Best Direction of a Play”.
So all Harry Potter fans, start planning your trip to Chicago in September 2024 to witness the magical production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience this incredible play that captures the spirit of the beloved books and films. Sign up to be the first to know when tickets go on sale and when the production will be in town.
