Overview
- Felton stepped onstage at New York’s Lyric Theatre on Nov. 11 to sustained cheers that paused the show for roughly 30 seconds before he delivered his first line, “I need a favor.”
- He becomes the first actor from the Harry Potter films to join the stage production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
- The engagement now spans 26 weeks after an initial 19-week plan, with tickets available for performances through May 10, 2026.
- The refreshed Year 7 Broadway company features tour transfers John Skelley as Harry Potter, Emmet Smith as Albus Potter, Aidan Close as Scorpius Malfoy, and Trish Lindstrom as Ginny Potter.
- Audience nostalgia peaked when Felton nodded to a signature Draco moment by delivering the “Scared, Potter?” line during his debut performance.