Tom Felton has officially stepped into the spotlight on Broadway — and he’s done it as the character that has defined his career. According to BroadwayWorld, the 38-year-old actor made his Broadway debut playing Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Lyric Theater in New York on Tuesday night, November 11.
Tom Felton returns as Draco Malfoy
The house was packed with fans, some wearing Hogwarts scarves, some carrying gifts. This time, Draco is a father and the story follows the next generation: Harry, Ginny, Ron, Hermione, and Draco’s children.
Felton will perform for a 26-week limited run through May 10, 2026. The energy of the opening night, according to attendees, was “electric”, reports BroadwayWorld. The official page of the Broadway production shared a video of the audience roaring as Felton took the stage. Check it out here:
The mesmerizing cast includes familiar faces
The new Broadway company included many returning talents from the show’s touring production. Trish Lindstrom, who originally played the role of Ginny Potter in the Canadian and North American tours, has joined the Broadway cast in the same role – marking her New York stage debut.
She stars alongside John Skelly as Harry Potter, Emmett Smith as Albus Potter and Aidan Close as Scorpius Malfoy – all familiar faces to fans of the tour. The lineup also includes Rachel Christopher as Hermione Granger, Daniel Frederick as Ron Weasley and Jayne Hammond as Rose Granger-Weasley. Kristen Martin steps in as Delphine Diggory.
The company welcomes new cast members Logan Baker and a cast of more than 30, including Stephen Spinella, Megan Byrne and Chance Marshon Hill.
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Since its world premiere in London in 2016, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has become a stage phenomenon. BroadwayWorld says the show has sold more than 11 million tickets worldwide and earned 60 major awards, including nine Olivier Awards and six Tony Awards, including Best Play.
The production continues on tour in London, New York, Hamburg, Tokyo and throughout North America, with a Dutch-language version scheduled to open in the Netherlands in 2026.
questions to ask
What role is Tom Felton playing on Broadway?
He is reprising his iconic role as Draco Malfoy.
Where is the play taking place?
At the Lyric Theater in New York City.
How long will Tom Felton perform on the show?
He is contracted for a 26-week engagement until May 2026.