Overview
- Felton began performing as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at New York’s Lyric Theatre on Nov. 11, drawing a thunderous reception on his first entrance.
- Jason Isaacs attended the Nov. 16 gala performance and posted an effusive Instagram tribute, writing, “I came. I saw. He conquered.”
- Backstage photos captured a three‑generation Malfoy moment with Isaacs, Felton and Aidan Close, who plays Scorpius Malfoy in the Broadway production.
- Variety reports Felton’s engagement is scheduled for 19 weeks, with broader coverage describing the engagement as a limited run.
- The gala introduced the Year 7 Broadway company, including John Skelley as Harry Potter, Emmet Smith as Albus, and Trish Lindstrom as Ginny, alongside Felton and Close.