Harry Potter and The Cursed Child at State Theatre

Here’s your chance to witness the magic! The epic fantasty play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has taken Broadway, New York and London’s West End by storm and it’s finally making its way across North America! This year comes through with phenomenal performances as this award-winning production comes to numerous major cities, including a roaring pitstop over in Cleveland, Ohio! See this monumental cultural phenomenon conquer the Keybank State Theatre for a limited time! Yup, you’ve read that right, the show is available for only a few weeks, and it’s all the more reason for you to secure your tickets right now! Witness immense artistry and magnificent stagecraft and let this thrilling production transport you into the magical world of Harry Potter! So don’t miss it, it’s an exceptional play that will go down in history as the most riveting theatrical showcase in recent years! Score tickets now before it’s too late!

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Tickets

BACKGROUND

The story of Harry Potter lives on! Almost two decades following the events of J.K. Rowling’s last novel in the Harry Potter series titled Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, here comes another spectacular adventure featuring a brand new story and new characters! Harry POtter and the Cursed Child was written by British playwright Jack Thorne based on the story by J.K. Rowling and John Tiffany. The play opened in London’s West End in 2016 and successfully mounted a magnificent run at the Palace Theatre. The production also secured numerous prestigious nominations, with a record breaking 11 nods at the Laurence Olivier Awards, winning a total of nine, another record breaking feat. 

In 2023, the production premiered on Broadway and has reportedly sold over 3.5 million tickets so far. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is considered the highest grossing non musical production ever in Broadway history. The overall production in London and New York has sold over 14 million tickets.

PLOT

Two decades after the massive battle between Harry Potter and his friends against Voldemort and his Death Eaters and dementors, Harry Potter is now the head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement at the Ministry of Magic. His son Albus Severus Potter is about to enter Hogwarts for the first time. However, being in the shadow of his famous father, Albus struggles to find his own identity. Often compared to his dad, who’s a talented wizard, he can’t help but feel the pressure. Meanwhile, during the sorting hat ceremony, Albus was sorted into Slytherin, instead of Gryffindor like his dad Harry. In addition, Albus befriends a boy named Scorpius Malfoy, the son of Harry’s archnemesis Draco Malfoy. Albus and Scorpious now find themselves in dire and dangerous situations, including getting their hands on a more dangerous version of the time turner. Now what predicaments will come from Albus and Scorpius this time around? Find out when you catch Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Keyband State Theatre.

CREATIVE TEAM

The team led by director John Tiffany brought this magnificent epic to life with the help of amazing designers and orchestrators. The magical world of Harry Potter has been brought to the stage thanks to set designer Christine Jones, costume designer, Katrina Lindsay, and lighting designer Neil Austin. Meanwhile, the authenticity and magical vibes were totally authentic, close to what the book and film represented with the help of movement director Steve Hoggett and illusions and magic designer Jamie Harrison. Lastly, the play has been given much depth thanks to music from Imogen Heap and sound designer Gareth Fry. For a complete list of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’s creative team, please check the official website

“Truly game-changing production and a thrilling theatrical endeavour” – The Stage

TOURING CAST

See the stellar cast when you catch Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in Cleveland, Ohio’s State Theatre! The cast includes Nick Dillenburg as Harry Potter, Adam Grant Morrison, as Albus Potter, David Fine as Scorpious Malfoy, Ryan Hallahan as Draco Malfoy, Matt Harrington as Ron Weasley, Abbi Hawk as Ginny Potter, and Rachel Leslie as Hermione Granger. For a complete list of the touring cast, check Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’s official website.

“A marvel of imagination” – The New York Times 

AWARDS

The play earned a ton of amazing accolades for its major productions. In London, the play won nine Laurence Olivier Awards, including Best New Play. Over at WhatsOnStage Awards, the production brought home eight awards. Other accolades from the UK includes, an Evening Standard Theatre Award, three Critics Circle Theatre Award, and South Bank Sky Arts Awards. Over in New York, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child won six Tony Awards, including Best Play, out of ten nominations. The Drama Desk also awarded the play with five awards, while the Outer Critics Circle Award awarded the production six Awards. In 2020, Imogen Heap was nominated at the Grammys for Best Musical Theater Album. 

“One of the most defining pop culture events of the decade” – Forbes

REVIEWS 

This play has received endless rave reviews from critics and fans. The phemonal stagecraft, great storyline, stellar cast has brought this outstanding theater masterpiece into one of the most coveted shows globally. For instance Forbes has regarded this play as “one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade.” Over at the New York Times, the play has been called “a marvel of imagination.” Indeed, with a staggering artistry and innovation to make the magic aspect turn into reality on stage, the production totally stunned audiences with its amazing stage effects.

Over at the Daily Telegraph, the play was regarded as triumphant. “Those involved can give themselves a pat on the back. It’s a triumph.” Meanwhile, The Stage mentioned that Harrpy Potter and the Cursed Child, “truly game-changing production and a thrilling theatrical endeavour.”

THE VENUE

The Keybank State Theatre is a prime performing arts facility located in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio. This venue is part of the esteemed Playhouse Square district within the city. Home to the biggest, most exciting shows to come to Cleveland, the KeyBank State Theatre is the perfect setting for traveling Broaday musicals. The KeyBank State Theatre is a 3,200 capacity auditorium with lush interiors and outstanding architecture, giving off a classic renaissance style atmosphere. Originally built as a vaudeville theater, the venue has undergone extensive refurbishments to facilitate large scale productions and concerts. The State Theatre is now equipped with cutting edge sound and lights technology. The venue also serves wine, beer, and light snacks. Meanwhile, the bathrooms are pristine, and accessibility is a breeze!

 “Those involved can give themselves a pat on the back. It’s a triumph.” – The Daily Telegraph

HOW TO GET TICKETS

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