Boston, September 23, 2025
News Summary
The Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston will host the highly anticipated one-part version of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ from November 9 to December 20, 2025. This marks the first North American tour of the show, following its premiere in Chicago. With a runtime of two hours and 50 minutes, this adaptation promises to deliver a captivating performance that aligns with the current Broadway format. Tickets will be available starting February 28, 2025, providing fans an opportunity to experience this magical theatrical event.
Boston — The Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston will host “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”
The show runs from November 9 through December 20, 2025. The production marks the first tour of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” across North America and will appear in Boston after an opening in Chicago. Tickets for the show go on sale on February 28, 2025, at noon.
Key details
The production will premiere at Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre in September 2025 before arriving in Boston. The show has a runtime of two hours and 50 minutes. The staging in this North American tour follows the shorter one-part format: This version of the show will match the shorter one-part version currently running on Broadway. At the same time, The original two-part version of the show is still being performed in London’s West End.
Story and format
The storyline takes place twenty years after the last Harry Potter story. The plot follows young Hogwarts students who attempt to manipulate time to assist a classmate. The staging adapts those events into a single, continuous performance designed to align with the Broadway one-part presentation and to fit the specified runtime.
Creative and production team
The talented production team includes: Steven Hoggett (movement), Christine Jones (sets), Katrina Lindsay (costumes), Jamie Harrison (special effects), Imogen Heap (music). The creative minds behind the show are: J.K. Rowling (story), Jack Thorne (script), John Tiffany (director). The touring production is supported by established theatrical producers: The production is backed by Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender, and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions.
Tour context and prior performances
The play has enjoyed commercial success in several cities. “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” has been successful in Melbourne, Toronto, and San Francisco. The broader production continues to attract audiences worldwide, with ongoing runs and large audiences in major cities. The show continues to draw large audiences in major cities worldwide including London, New York, Hamburg, and Tokyo.
Logistics and audience information
Patrons should note the ticket release timing and the single-part format when planning attendance. The November–December Boston engagement offers a multi-week window for viewers to obtain seats following the February 28 ticket on-sale date. The runtime and format details are intended to help potential attendees plan arrival and intermission expectations.
What to expect in Boston
The Boston engagement brings the North American tour to the Emerson Colonial Theatre for the first time. Audiences can expect a staging that aligns with the one-part Broadway production while maintaining the technical and creative elements credited to the named production team and creative leads. The tour placement in Chicago before Boston places the local engagement within a broader North American rollout that begins in autumn 2025.
FAQ
Where will the show be hosted?
The Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston will host “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”
When does the show run in Boston?
The show runs from November 9 through December 20, 2025.
When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets for the show go on sale on February 28, 2025, at noon.
Is this the first North American tour?
It marks the first tour of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” across North America.
Where will the production premiere before Boston?
Before Boston, the production will premiere at Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre in September 2025.
What is the runtime of the show?
The show has a runtime of two hours and 50 minutes.
What is the storyline and plot?
The storyline takes place twenty years after the last Harry Potter story. The plot follows young Hogwarts students who attempt to manipulate time to assist a classmate.
Who are the creative leads and production team?
The talented production team includes: Steven Hoggett (movement), Christine Jones (sets), Katrina Lindsay (costumes), Jamie Harrison (special effects), Imogen Heap (music).
The creative minds behind the show are: J.K. Rowling (story), Jack Thorne (script), John Tiffany (director).
How does this version compare to other productions?
This version of the show will match the shorter one-part version currently running on Broadway. The original two-part version of the show is still being performed in London’s West End.
Who is backing the production?
The production is backed by Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender, and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions.
Where has the show been successful previously?
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” has been successful in Melbourne, Toronto, and San Francisco. The show continues to draw large audiences in major cities worldwide including London, New York, Hamburg, and Tokyo.
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Quick reference table
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston will host “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” |
| Boston run dates | The show runs from November 9 through December 20, 2025. |
| Ticket on-sale | Tickets for the show go on sale on February 28, 2025, at noon. |
| North American tour status | It marks the first tour of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” across North America. |
| Premiere before Boston | Before Boston, the production will premiere at Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre in September 2025. |
| Runtime | The show has a runtime of two hours and 50 minutes. |
| Storyline | The storyline takes place twenty years after the last Harry Potter story. The plot follows young Hogwarts students who attempt to manipulate time to assist a classmate. |
| Production team | The talented production team includes: Steven Hoggett (movement), Christine Jones (sets), Katrina Lindsay (costumes), Jamie Harrison (special effects), Imogen Heap (music). |
| Creative leads | The creative minds behind the show are: J.K. Rowling (story), Jack Thorne (script), John Tiffany (director). |
| Production backers | The production is backed by Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender, and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions. |
| Other successful runs | “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” has been successful in Melbourne, Toronto, and San Francisco. The show continues to draw large audiences in major cities worldwide including London, New York, Hamburg, and Tokyo. |
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