Harry Potter and The Cursed Child at Bass Concert Hall

This is it, it’s finally here! The groundbreaking play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is making its triumphant return to the US! It’s been a while but the play is back with even a bigger and better production than the last and it’s available in Austin, Texas for an incredibly limited time! The best part is that access is now up for grabs as this outstanding showdown conquers the Bass Concert Hall for a limited number of performances! Winner of nine Laurence Olivier Awards and six Tony Awards, the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will definitely have you believing in magic once again! This theatrical masterpiece gives you a spectacular look in the world of magic and all its wonders! With the original story from Harry Potter book series author J.K. Rowling and play story by Jack Thorne and John Tiffay, this outstanding play will surely send you into the magical world of Harry Potter! So hurry and grab your tickets now!

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Tickets

PLOT

This incredible story takes place 19 years after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The incredible ending was not the last we’ve seen of the famous wizard who took down the arch villain Voldemort and his team of Death Eaters. Harry Potter is now a head of the Department of Magic Law Enforcement. But these events follow his son, Albus Severus Potter, who’s now entering his first year at Hogwarts. Being in the shadow of his famous father, Albus is uneasy when he is sorted into the House of Slytherin instead of Gryffindor like his dad. Moreover, he meets a friend Scorpius Malfoy, son of Harry Potter’s rival and arch nemesis Draco Malfoy. Now, Albus is struggling finding anyting common with his father during his time in Hogwarts and have concluded that he is in fact, nothing alike. But what he doesn’t know is that his penchant for finding trouble is very much like his famous dad. So what kind of trouble does Albus get himself into?

BACKGROUND

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opened in London’s West End in 2016. The play, based on the original story by Harry Potter book series author J.K. Rowling worked with writers Jack Thorne and John Tiffany. The play, which is also directed by TIffany, received an amazing record breaking 11 nominations, and won nine at the Laurence Olivier Awards. The production sold approximately half a million tickets during its first year in London. Today, with showcases in North America, London, New York, Hamburg, Germany, The Netherlands, and Tokyo, Japan, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been seen by a whopping nine million plus viewers across the globe. The recent Broadway production in New York made waves when original Draco Malfoy film actor Tom Felton made his debut in the play as Draco. 

AWARDS

The production in London won nine out of 11 nominations at the Laurence Olivier Awards. These accomplishments include Best New Play and Best Director. In addition, the play also won eight WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Play and Best Direction. Over in New York, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child secured six Tony Awards including Best Play and Best Direction of a Play. The show also bagged several Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Director of a Play while show compers Imogen Heap won Outstanding Composer of a Play. Lastly, the Broadway production won six Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Outstanding New Broadway Play.

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

CREATIVE TEAM

With such an outstanding creative team, there’s no wonder how Harry Potter and The Cursed Child took the theater world by storm. This incredible production led by John Tiffany has secured the most outstanding talents in the industry. For starters, the play came to life with music from Imogen Heap. Meanwhile, movement director Steven Hogget worked hand in hand with Tifanny in bringing incredible dynamism into the play and delivering authentic wizarding world movements. Set designer Christine Jones and lighting designer Neil Austin bring the magic of Hogwards and other parts of the wizarding world to the stage, while sound designer Gareth Fry delivers much depth into making this amazing play an authentic Harry Potter Experience. Other outstanding designers who made this possible include costume designer Katrina Lindsay, Ilussions and magic designer Jamie Harrison, and music supervisor and arranger Martin Lowe. For a complete list of the production’s creative team, you can check the official website of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

“Absolute astonishment! Ravishingly entertaining!” – New York Times

TOURING CAST

The North American touring cast includes Nick Dillenburg as Harry Potter, Adam Grant Morrison as Albus Potter, Abbi Hawk as Ginny Potter, David Fine as Scorpius Malfoy, Ryan Hallahan as Draco Malfoy, Matt Harrington as Ron Weasley and Rachel Leslie as Hermione Granger. For a complete list of the touring cast, you can check out the official website of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

“This was an incredible performance as far as the stagecraft and illusions. I was blown away!” – Broadway.com reviewer

REVIEWS

The play has garnered incredible reviews from various platforms. Even the major newsite are raving over how amazing the production was. Fans also received this show with incredible reception. In their review Guardian wrote, “Emotional punch, rich suspense and dazzling effects make for all-round magic in the latest twist in Harry Potter’s tale.” Over at Forbes, the review called Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, “One of the most defining pop culture events of the decade.”

Meanwhile, the New York Times was all glowing with their review of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, “Absolute astonishment! Ravishingly entertaining!” But the true test is with how the public received this amazing theater masterpiece. Over on Broadway.com, fans raved about the show, “My daughter loves theater and Harry Potter, I got us tickets for her birthday. Even without me knowing a lot about the books/movies, the play was easy to follow and enjoy. The special effects were amazing! The actors and actresses put their all into this show and it was truly amazing!” 

Lastly, another spectator, Deborah A. from Lynchburg said, “This was an incredible performance as far as the stagecraft and illusions. I was blown away!! I’m still thinking of all of the mechanics and trying to figure stuff out. I was amazed! The acting was excellent as well but the effects make this show!”

“Emotional punch, rich suspense and dazzling effects make for all-round magic in the latest twist in Harry Potter’s tale.” – The Guardian

ABOUT THE VENUE

The Bass Concert Hall is one of Univesity of Texas Performing Arts Center’s five theaters. The facility offers incredible accommodations with 2,900 comfortable seating with impressive sightlines. The venue is famous for its outstanding ambiance and world class acoustics. It’s a theater that often hosts touring Broadway productions, concerts, and other cultural performances. The Bass Concert Hall is also popular for its large 100-musician orchestra pit that allows for grand orchestral performances. The venue has also undergone a series of major refurbishments and the establishment now features a grand glass atrium lobby, numerous limestone sculptures, and great accessibility. 

HOW TO GET TICKETS

Secure your access fast because this show is sure to fill up the venue in no time! So score your access through Ticket Squeeze. This trusted ticket site offers incredible seats and affordable prices! Get the best deals on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tickets by booking through Ticket Squeeze now!