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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, New York, NY

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

214 W 43rd St · New York, NY

Why you should go…

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child picks up the story years after the books, following Harry Potter and his son Albus. The play runs at the Lyric Theatre on West 43rd Street, which was renovated before the April 2018 opening, moving its main entrance from 42nd Street to 43rd Street and decorating the house with Harry Potter motifs. Since late 2024 the show has played in a shorter version of just under three hours.

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  • #times square
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  • #theatre district

Good to know

General theatre & events guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Curtain time is firm

    Latecomers are commonly held at the back until a scene break, so build in a buffer.

  • Study the seating chart

    Price and sightline vary a lot within the same house. A few rows back can be the better seat.

  • Rush and lottery seats exist

    Many venues release same-day tickets at a discount if you are flexible about where you sit.

  • Arrive with time to spare

    Parking, bag check, and finding your row all take longer than you think on a full house.

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