Tom Felton, the actor best known for portraying Draco Malfoy in the iconic Harry Potter film series, is stepping back into the wizarding world once again—this time on Broadway. The 37-year-old star will reprise his role in the highly acclaimed stage production Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for a limited engagement starting November 11, 2025, running through March 22, 2026, at New York City’s Lyric Theatre.
A Full-Circle Moment for Tom Felton
Felton shared his excitement about returning to the character that shaped much of his career. “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,” Felton said during his June 5 announcement on the Today show. He admitted the experience was emotional, describing how putting on Draco’s signature platinum blonde wig made him “immediately start crying.”
For Felton, this role marks a significant milestone—not only is it his Broadway debut, but it is also the first time a member of the original Harry Potter film cast has joined the stage adaptation. “Being a part of the Harry Potter films has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” he added. “I am thrilled to see Draco’s story through and share it with the greatest fan community in the world.”
About Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a sequel story written by Jack Thorne, based on an original story co-created with J.K. Rowling and director John Tiffany. Set 19 years after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the play follows the lives of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and Draco Malfoy as adults and focuses on their children’s adventures at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
The story centers around Harry’s son, Albus Severus Potter, and Draco’s son, Scorpius Malfoy. When the two young wizards form an unlikely friendship, it leads to an extraordinary journey that could change the past and the future forever.
Ticket Information and Broadway Impact
Fans eager to see Felton’s return to Hogwarts on stage can sign up for a presale starting June 10 at 11 a.m. ET, with general tickets available June 12 at 11 a.m. ET. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is one of Broadway’s most successful productions, having sold over 10 million tickets worldwide since its London debut in 2016. The play continues to captivate audiences in multiple cities, including London, New York, Hamburg, and Tokyo.
Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender expressed their enthusiasm for Felton’s return, stating that his portrayal of Draco brings “depth, gravity, and humanity” to the character and bridges generations of fans, breathing new life into this beloved story.
What’s Next for Tom Felton?
Besides reprising Draco Malfoy, Felton has continued to expand his acting career with roles in films such as They Will Kill You and stage performances including his West End debut in 2:22 A Ghost Story and A Child of Science at Bristol Old Vic.
As the Harry Potter franchise embarks on a new chapter with an upcoming HBO TV series adaptation, Felton’s return to the wizarding world on Broadway is a nostalgic and thrilling moment for fans old and new alike.