IT’S TIME TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC – HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is now on tour across North America, boldly restaged as one magical show. Hold onto the edge of your seat as this spellbinding spectacular will whisk you back to Hogwarts and beyond your imagination for a one-of-a-kind journey that’s everything you hoped for—and more. With just one ticket in hand, you’ll enjoy the continuation of Harry’s story in one magical afternoon or evening. Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before at this record-breaking hit and winner of six Tony Awards including Best Play. “It’s one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade” (Forbes).
When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells, and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on stage. It’s a “marvel of imagination” (The New York Times) that will “leave you wondering ‘how’d they do that?’ for days to come” (People Magazine)
Just the best special effects ever, with lots of trap doors, pyrotechnics, flying cast members, ghosts, it really packs a punch. With all of this new technology in ways that you could only dream about. My favorite thing was the set; with its gorgeous movable arches and columns, so ingenious. Truly the first thing I saw was the gorgeous architectural design and the way that it moved and changed throughout the show.
The other thing that I found to be very interesting is that there are no real songs in the show, movement and dance is there but no singing. So, if that is what you are expecting, know that you will not walk away with any catchy show tunes. But what Harry Potter and The Cursed Child lacks in musical singing numbers it makes up for it in over the top special effects and pyrotechnics. There is lots of magic and wizardry in this excellently staged show.
I have seen many musicals at The Hollywood Pantages as part of Broadway in Hollywood, but this show had gravity defying effects, stunning time travel that you say “how did they do that”? Tech wizardry, floating people, floating chairs, performers changing form before your eyes. Lots of magic spells come to life. I have never been the biggest Harry Potter aficionado, but it really does not matter, outsiders like me will still enjoy the magic.
The cast is beyond talented: Standout performances, Aidan Close as Scorpius Malloy, Ebony Blake as Hermione Granger, Nathan Hosner as Voldemort, John Skelley as Harry Potter, Emmet Smith as Albus Potter, and so many more outstanding performances.
Based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany. A New Play by Jack Thorne. Directed by John Tiffany.
The Red Carpet was truly magical, Celebrity Attendees: Skylar Astin, Loni Love, Derek & Hayley Hough, Ariana Madix, Xolo Mariduena, Show Producers: Sonia Friedman, Sir Colin Callender, Featured Actors from the show: John Skelley – Harry Potter, Aidan Close – Scorpius Malfoy, Julia Nightingale – Delphi Diggory, Emmet Smith – Albus Potter, Ebony Blake – Hermione Granger, Trish Lindstorm – Ginny Weasley.
It truly is a must see, run don’t walk to this magical excursion. I am sure tickets will be hard to get after audiences realize just how incredible this show is!
The Hollywood Pantages Theater
6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
