Nope, your internet has not gone wobbly: this is really happening.
Tom Felton, who played Harry’s nemesis Draco Malfoy in all eight of the original Harry Potter films, is to play the character once again as a grown-up. In fact, Tom will be exactly the same age as the character is in the play.
For 19 weeks only, you can catch Tom don the iconic blond wig from 11th November 2025 to 22nd March 2026 at New York’s Lyric Theatre.
To see Tom’s big Broadway debut, fans can sign up with the Cursed Child website for first access to tickets, which will unlock entry to the first pre-sale on Tuesday, 10th June at 11 a.m. ET. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday, 12th June at 11 a.m. ET.
You can also register with the Harry Potter Fan Club to get a pre-sale link drop straight into your inbox on 11th June. Oh, and remember to do so before 11.59 PM ET on 10th June if you want in. Draco is waiting!
It has been 15 years since the actor last played the conflicted Slytherin, and now, Tom examines the character in adulthood, with the play set 19 years after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. On the casting, Tom described the feeling as “surreal” and was “thrilled” to be taking part in the show.
“Being a part of the Harry Potter films has been one of the greatest honours of my life,” he said.
“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.”
No, we’re not crying!
Producer duo Sonia Friedman and Callender added that they felt “incredibly fortunate” to have Tom join the family.
“Tom Felton’s performance as a young Draco Malfoy on screen left an indelible impression on Harry Potter fans around the world," they said in a joint statement. "His role as Draco undeniably shaped one of the canon’s most nuanced characters. More than just a foil to Harry, Draco was a portrait of parental pressure, internal conflict, and reluctant vulnerability. Over the years, this character arc has become a symbol of how people can grow beyond the choices one was raised to make."
"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. It’s not lost on us that this is a cultural moment charged with nostalgia, evolution, and emotion. Tom’s return to Hogwarts bridges generations of fans and breathes new life into a beloved story. We’re beyond thrilled to welcome Tom back 'home' but also into a new family: our Broadway company. We can’t wait to see him inhabit this role once again with the same depth, gravity, and humanity he has always brought to Draco.”
Our father (and mother, brothers, sisters, cousins, uncles, aunties, sons, daughters, friends and any other extended family members) will certainly hear about this!
Some details on signing up for the pre-sale:
Sign up to the Cursed Child website today to get ready for the pre-sale for this incredibly special set of shows. Everyone who joins the list before 5:59PM PM ET on 9th June will receive a pre-sale ticket link via email. This email will arrive in your inbox by 9AM ET.
Upon clicking the email link, you will enter a digital waiting room. At 11AM ET, you’ll be assigned a random place in line – so be sure not to click away!
Harry Potter Fan Club members – you’ll be able to sign up for early access. Make sure you’re subscribed to our newsletter before 10th June - then you can snap up pre-sale tickets on 11th June. Again, keep an eagle eye on that inbox.
And for those that didn’t notice their Remembrall glowing for these dates – don’t worry, there’s also a general pre-sale on 12th June to look out for.
