Broadway's Cursed Child Adds New Cast Members
Several new actors join Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway beginning November 10, 2026, with Rupert Grint returning for a limited run in 2027.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Children’s Theater
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will add multiple cast members to its Broadway production beginning November 10, 2026. Rupert Grint joins as Ron Weasley for a limited run starting February 2, 2027.
Why it matters
The cast changes give audiences in New York City new opportunities to see the production with returning and new performers. The limited engagements of recognizable names may shape ticket demand during the early months of 2027.
The production has earned 10 Tony Award nominations and won 5 Tony Awards since its Broadway opening. Ticket sales and box office figures for the new cast period were not provided.
The players
Rupert Grint
The English actor known for playing Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series returns to the role for a limited Broadway run.
Tom Felton
The English actor known for playing Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films continues in the role through January 3, 2027.
Jack Thorne
The British playwright wrote the play based on a new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany.
The details
Matt Harrington joins as Ron Weasley from the North American tour through January 31, 2027, and Jocelyn Maher makes her Broadway debut as Ginny Potter. Tom Felton continues as Draco Malfoy through January 3, 2027, when Ben Thys takes over the role, while Cody Combs makes his Broadway debut as Scorpius beginning February 2, 2027.
Timeline
• April 22, 2018: Production opens on Broadway as a two-part experience.
• December 7, 2021: Condensed one-part version opens at the Lyric Theatre.
• November 10, 2026: New cast members begin joining the production.
• January 3, 2027: Tom Felton and Aidan Close's run ends.
• February 2, 2027: Rupert Grint and Cody Combs join the company.
Long-Running Production
The cast changes follow the production's 2018 two-part Broadway opening and its 2021 move to a condensed one-part version at the Lyric Theatre. Returning actors like Rupert Grint and Tom Felton keep the show's original Harry Potter connection alive during its extended Broadway run.
Theatergoers can see the production with new cast members beginning November 10, 2026. The limited-run engagements of Rupert Grint and Erik Christopher Peterson narrow the window for seeing those specific performers.
The takeaway
Fans planning a visit to see the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast changes should book early dates in the new-cast windows, since limited engagements like Rupert Grint's run through early 2027 may sell quickly.
What happens next
New cast members begin joining the production on November 10, 2026, with Ben Thys taking over as Draco Malfoy on January 5, 2027, and Rupert Grint joining as Ron Weasley on February 2, 2027.
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