Tom Felton extends his Broadway run as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at New York City’s Lyric Theatre this fall, responding to heavy ticket demand. The actor, famous for portraying Draco in all eight Harry Potter films, adds seven weeks to his previously scheduled Broadway debut, now set to continue through May 10, 2026.
Strong Ticket Sales Lead to Extended Engagement
Following a presale beginning June 9, overwhelming ticket interest led to producers extending Felton’s upcoming Broadway engagement. Initially planned as a 19-week run ending March 22, 2026, the schedule now stretches for a total of 26 weeks. This marks Felton’s first time playing Draco Malfoy on stage and his Broadway debut, nearly 15 years after last appearing as the character in the film series. He will begin performances on November 11, 2025, at the Lyric Theatre on Broadway.
Historic Return to the Wizarding World
Felton is the first main cast member from the original movies to join the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child stage production. The play, set 19 years after the end of the original Harry Potter saga, presents Draco as an adult grappling with parenthood and his son’s legacy at Hogwarts. Tickets for this special engagement become available to the general public on June 12 at 11 a.m. ET, offering Harry Potter fans a long-awaited full-circle moment.
Felton and Producers Reflect on the Broadway Debut
Tom Felton has spoken with enthusiasm about reprising Draco Malfoy, emphasizing its personal significance and the excitement surrounding his joining the Broadway community.
“Being a part of the Harry Potter films has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Joining this production will be a full-circle moment for me, because when I begin performances in Cursed Child this fall, I’ll also be the exact age Draco is in the play. It’s surreal to be stepping back into his shoes—and of course his iconic platinum blond hair—and I am thrilled to be able to see his story through and to share it with the greatest fan community in the world. I look forward to joining this incredible company and being a part of the Broadway community.”
—Tom Felton, Actor
Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender praised Felton’s previous performance and the complexity of Draco’s character. They emphasized the unique experience fans will have seeing an original movie star inhabit Draco as an adult, reflecting on themes of growth and transformation.
“As fans of the wizarding world ourselves, we feel incredibly fortunate to welcome Tom into our Cursed Child family on Broadway and to offer Harry Potter fans around the globe the once-in-a-lifetime excitement of seeing him reprise this iconic role, this time on-stage in New York City. This moment is powerful on many levels—Tom will be making his Broadway debut and is marking a full-circle moment for not just himself, but for Draco too. He gets to inhabit Draco once more, but this time as an adult facing the relatable challenges of parenthood and the complicated meaning of legacy.”
—Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender, Producers
Felton’s Recent Performances and Stage Experience
Leading up to his Broadway role, Felton has expanded his stage credentials. He starred in the 2022 West End production of 2:22 A Ghost Story as Sam, and in 2024 played Bob Edwards in Gareth Farr’s play A Child of Science at Bristol Old Vic. His screen work since the Harry Potter series includes They Will Kill You and Fackham Hall, along with film credits such as Rise of the Planet of the Apes, A United Kingdom, In Secret, Feed, Risen, The Forgotten Battle, Save the Cinema, and Some Other Woman.
The Legacy of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Since its world premiere in London in July 2016, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has captivated audiences globally. The Broadway production, which debuted as a two-part experience on April 22, 2018, earned 10 Tony Award nominations and secured five wins, including Best Play. After the COVID-19 pandemic, a shortened, one-part version launched at the Lyric Theatre on December 7, 2021, with a further updated version arriving in November 2024.
The story was developed by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany, with Thorne also serving as playwright and Tiffany as director. The production boasts choreography by Steven Hoggett, set design by Christine Jones, costume design by Katrina Lindsay, musical arrangements by Imogen Heap and Martin Lowe, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry, and illusions by Jamie Harrison. U.S. casting is overseen by Jim Carnahan. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is brought to Broadway by Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender, and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions.
Significance for Fans and the Broadway Community
Tom Felton’s return as Draco Malfoy marks a rare event for fans, uniting the original films and stage adaptation in a way never seen before. For the first time, New York audiences will see a key original actor assume his iconic role in the live production. The creative team’s blend of talent, helmed by Sonia Friedman, Colin Callender, and others, ensures both a memorable continuation of the Harry Potter legacy and a major moment in Broadway history. Felton’s extended run validates the enthusiastic ticket demand and signals just how much anticipation exists for this full-circle performance.
