Harry Potter and the Cursed Child North American Tour (Photo by Matthew Murphy)
Washington, D.C. conjured up a bit of Hogwarts magic on opening night of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ at the National Theatre, where devoted fans gathered to celebrate the much-anticipated arrival of the Tony Award-winning production.
Die-hard Potterheads sported Gryffindor scarves, Slytherin ties, and wand holsters worthy of Ollivanders. Kids and adults alike delighted in collecting buttons at the door, each proudly proclaiming house values like “Wisdom” (Ravenclaw), “Ambition” (Slytherin), “Loyalty” (Hufflepuff), and “Bravery” (Gryffindor).
Inside the historic National Theatre, the magic didn’t stop at the costumes. With jaw-dropping stage illusions, elegant choreography by Steven Hoggett, and a beautiful score arranged by Imogen Heap, ‘Cursed Child’ weaves the next chapter in the Potter saga. The story follows Harry’s son, Albus, on a time-traveling journey that challenges the past and tests the legacy of the Boy Who Lived.
(Photo by Matthew Murphy)
Originally written by Jack Thorne and based on a story by J.K. Rowling, Thorne, and director John Tiffany, the play has enchanted audiences from London to Broadway—and now brings its wizardry to the nation’s capital.
Julia Nightingale as Delphi Diggory, Aidan Close as Scorpius Malfoy and Emmet Smith as Albus Potter. (Photo by Matthew Murphy)
For D.C. audiences, this marks a rare opportunity to experience the full spellbinding experience without a portkey. So don your house colors and prepare for two acts of theatrical sorcery that prove—nearly three decades later—the magic lives on.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is playing at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. now through September 29, 2025. Tickets are available at BroadwayatTheNational.com.
