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Tom Felton Returns as Draco on Broadway, Ovation Briefly Halts ‘Cursed Child’

Footage from the production shows fans erupting as Felton makes his first entrance in the role.

Overview

  • Felton debuted as Draco Malfoy on November 11 at Broadway’s Lyric Theatre, with the show’s official social accounts posting video of his entrance and curtain call.
  • He is reported to be the first actor from the original Harry Potter films to reprise the same character on the Broadway stage.
  • The sustained cheers paused the performance as Felton waited to deliver his opening lines, drawing a standing ovation noted across multiple outlets.
  • Coverage conflicts on his engagement length, with some reports citing a run through March 22, 2026 and others listing May 10, 2026, including producer-linked updates.
  • Felton described feeling lucky to return and noted stage-specific rehearsal tweaks such as practicing wand work with his left hand, as franchise attention also grows around HBO’s planned TV adaptation with announced casting.