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The world of Harry Potter continues to enchant audiences, this time bringing its magic to Chicago with the highly anticipated play, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child". Set to open at the James M. Nederlander Theatre, this production marks the beginning of its North American Tour. Fans in Chicago can experience the wonder from September 10, 2024, with an official opening on September 26, 2024, and the magic will last until February 1, 2025.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Nederlander Theatre
This production marks the world premiere of the first-ever touring version of the play, following its success on Broadway at the Lyric Theatre in New York. The story picks up up right where the last Harry Potter film left off: Nineteen years after Harry, Ron, and Hermione saved the wizarding world, they’re back on a most extraordinary new adventure – this time, joined by a brave new generation that has only just arrived at the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever.Since its world premiere in London in July 2016, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" has become a global phenomenon. It has sold over 10 million tickets worldwide and has been honored with numerous awards, including six Tony Awards and nine Laurence Olivier Awards. The play holds the record for the highest-grossing non-musical play in Broadway history, with over $270 million in total sales. The international phenomenon has cast its spell worldwide with productions currently running in London, New York, Hamburg, and Tokyo, and has completed runs in Melbourne, Toronto, and San Francisco. The original two-part production in London's West End recently celebrated its 7th anniversary, while the reimagined Broadway production celebrated its 5th anniversary
The arrival of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" in Chicago is a significant event for the city's cultural landscape. “Chicago is ready to welcome an extended engagement of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said. “We are thrilled that Chicagoans will experience this magical production as the first stop of the North American Tour. Chicago is ready to embrace this show as only we know how.” The play's extended run is expected to be a major draw for both local theatergoers and tourists from across the Midwest.
Tickets for groups are currently available, with sales for individual tickets to be announced later. This event is not just a theatrical performance; it's a celebration of the enduring magic of J.K. Rowling's world. "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" promises to be a memorable experience for fans and newcomers alike, bringing a touch of magic to Chicago's vibrant theater scene.
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