Harry Potter and The Cursed Child at Procter & Gamble Hall

Here’s your chance to experience the magic live on stage! No, it’s not a magic show, but a better one – a thrilling Tony and Laurience Olivier Award winning play will be conquering major theaters across North America and it’s making a stupefying stop in Cincinnati, Ohio! The record breaking Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is finally going on tour in the US and it’s taking over the Procter & Gamble Hall for a limited run! Don’t miss it, it’s another chance to relive the Harry Potter experience, but instead of the film, you catch this epically wondrous universe on the big stage, with amazing stage craft, artistry, and a stellar cast! Based on the original by New York Times Bestselling Author J.K. Rowling, this magnificent theater masterpiece by Jack Thorne has been wowing audiences since it premiered in London in 2016! Seen by over 11 million people worldwide and grossing over $430 million, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is indeed the biggest play ever! You gotta see it, so hurry and score tickets now before it’s too late!

Harry Potter and The Cursed Child Tickets

BACKGROUND

The biggest play to come out in London and New York is here! Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a theatrical sequel by Jack Thorne. The play premiered in London in 2016 and mounted a fantastical success. The New York production followed two years later, opening on Broadway at the Lyric Theater. Harry Potter and The Cursed Child has been praised for its innovative special effects, with special emphasis on the magical display – bringing the stunning effects from the movie to the stage. That, along with a stellar cast, has garnered praises from both fans and critics. In 2026, the play goes on the road for the very first time in North America and will extend all the way to 2027. The story features a script written by Jack Thorne with the story based on the novel series by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany. 

“J.K. Rowling’s writing is masterful. Even though this play was written by Jack Thorne, it has her finger prints all over it.” – New York Theater Guide

A CULTURAL PHENOMENON

Harry Potter is a novel series by J.K. Rowling with the very first book published Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban published in 1997. The series released a total of seven books, with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows being the last instlamment. The series was turned into a film franchise, which also garnered immense success, earning approximately $10 billion in total revenue. One of the reasons why Harry Potter became such a staggering success was its visual effects, incredible casting, and music. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child brought this magic from film to stage, earning an incredible amount of accolades in various categories. 

In London, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has won nine Laurence Olivier Awards, including Best New Play and Best Director. The London production also secured ten WhatsOnStage Awards, and three Critics Circle Theatre Awards. The Broadway production won six Tony Awards, five Drama Desk Awards, six Outer Critics Cirlce Awards, a Drama League Award, and a Grammy nomination. 

“The Cursed Child’s wizardry is plucky, thrilling, and well-proportioned.” – Vanity Fair

PLOT

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child takes place almost two decades after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Harry Potter is now Head of Magical Law Enforcement at the Ministry of Magic and married to Ginny Weasley. Their son Albus Severus Dumbledore enrolls into Hogwarts, but is shadowed by his famous father. He was sorted into Slytherin, a rival house of Harry’s Gryffindor House. Moreover, Albus befriends Scorpius Malfoy, son of Harry’s archrival, Draco Malfoy. The two boys are profusely bullied in school. Things take a turn when Albus decides to undo a past event using a powerful time turner. Now Harry has to work and try to get along with Albus as they navigate their way into finding solutions for altered futures and discovering the identity of a so-called friend who happens to have ulterior motives. Find out more when you catch Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Procter & Gamble Hall.

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

CREATIVE TEAM

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’s creative team is widely acclaimed for translating the magic of the Harry Potter universe into the big stage. This includes a line of amazing special effects, intricate costumes, stunning set designs, and tons more features that made this play alive. The production is led by director and original story writer John Tiffany with movement director Steven Hogget, music by Imogen Heap, and music supervision and arrangement by Martin Lowe. The designing team includes Christine Jones on set design, Katrina Lindsay on costumes, Neil Austin on lighting design, and Gareth Fry on sound design. Since Harry Potter and the Cursed Child focuses on special effects from magic, the team brought in illusions and magic specialists Jamie Harrison. For a complete list of this production’s creative team, you can check Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’s official website.

“British theatre hasn’t known anything like it for decades and I haven’t seen anything directly comparable in all my reviewing days.” – The Daily Telegraph

TOURING CAST

The touring team comprises outstanding talents in the theater world. Nick Dillenburg plays Harry Potter, Adam Grant Morrison as Albus Potter, David Fine as Scorpius Malfoy, Ryan Hallahan as Draco Malfoy, Abbi Hawk as Ginny Potter, Rachel Leslie as Hermione Granger,  and Julia Nightingale as Delphi Diggory. For a complete list of the play’s touring cast, you can check Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’s official website.

REVIEWS

Harry Potter the Cursed Child garnered amazing reviews across almost all publications. The words from critics are glowing, much like the magic from this record breaking play. Some of the most stand out reviews come from Broadway and West End authorities. “Emotional punch, rich suspense and dazzling effects make for all-round magic in the latest twist in Harry Potter’s tale,” wrote the Guardian. Meanwhile, the Vanity Fair had this to say about the magical play, “The Cursed Child’s wizardry is plucky, thrilling, and well-proportioned. Surprisingly, many of the show’s fine touches are breathtakingly simple.”

Meanwhile, The Daily Telegraph totally glowed about this theatrical masterpiece, “British theatre hasn’t known anything like it for decades and I haven’t seen anything directly comparable in all my reviewing days.” Over at The Stage, the play was given a five star review, “Truly game-changing production and a thrilling theatrical endeavour”.

The Independent has consistently praised this epic for its outstanding fan service, “It’s quite apparent this isn’t written to be either a book or a tie-in film; it’s a spectacle for the theatre, one that is filled to the brim with fan service and magical imagery that will amaze.”

Lastly, the New York Theater Guide praised the showmakers in their review, “J.K. Rowling’s writing is masterful. Even though this play was written by Jack Thorne, it has her finger prints all over it. Under the spectacular direction of John Tiffany we are included, indeed, we are beckoned into the world of witches. As observers only, of course, but that is almost enough.”

ABOUT THE VENUE

The Procter and Gamble Hall in Cincinnati, Ohio is a prime center for performing arts located at the Aronoff Center. The hall is the center’s largest theater with 2,700 capacity and a fully equipped stage. The venue is known for its state of the art sound and light technology and world class acoustics. The ceiling is adorned with over 2,000 fiber optic glasses to create a starlight effect. The venue is known for hosting the most outstanding concerts and exciting musicals and plays. Apart from top tier entertainment, the facility is famous for its impressive facilities. Audiences can look forward to a top notch venue experience thanks to comfortable plush seating, great customer service, and array of food and drink offerings. The venue is also equipped with pristine and modern bathrooms and great accessibility to almost all areas. 

The venue is also surrounded by several parking options within walking distance. The Olympic Parking Garage, LAZ Parking Garage and 600 Vine Garage. It’s best to arrive early if you want to park at the best spots. 

HOW TO GET TICKETS

Secure your tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Procter & Gamble Hall through the venue’s official box office. If you’d rather book your tickets online, you can secure guaranteed access through a trusted ticket marketplace, Ticket Squeeze. This platform allows you to book multiple tickets at once. Booking the best seats is also super easy! The best part is that you get to enjoy amazing deals on tickets! So hurry and book your tickets through TicketSqueeze.com now and catch Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Procter and Gamble Hall!