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Tom Felton’s Draco Return on Broadway Draws Rousing Ovation

Felton’s limited engagement is booked through May 10, 2026, underscoring the Wizarding World’s lasting pull on live theater.

Overview

  • Felton made his Broadway debut as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at New York’s Lyric Theatre, receiving a prolonged standing ovation.
  • Footage of his emotional curtain call circulated widely on social media, highlighting an enthusiastic fan response to his first performance.
  • Producers list Felton in the role through May 10, 2026, extending the show’s current booking window well into next year.
  • The actor described preparing for the stage by training to cast with his left hand so he would not turn his back to the audience.
  • This marks Felton’s first time playing Draco since the 2011 film series finale, with coverage calling his appearance the most significant original-cast return to the franchise so far.