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Theater Round-Up: Sonia Friedman Named ‘Show Person of the Year,’ ‘Cursed Child’ News and Interviews–and More!

Jan 04, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Broadway, Fandom, Fans, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Media, News, Noma Dumezweni, Producers, Radcliffe, Round-Up, Sonia Friedman, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

This week’s theater news continues to revolve around the magical juggernaut that is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Producer Sonia Friedman received an award from Broadway Briefing while Cursed Child on Broadway broke another industry record and prepares for a new slate of cast members and performances. Alex Price also joined London Calling for …read more!

Theater Round-Up: First Look at Daniel Radcliffe in ‘The Lifespan of a Fact,’ ‘Puffs’ Streams on BroadwayHD and More!

Oct 17, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Broadway, Davis, Fandom, Fans, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, Interviews, iTunes Downloads, Music, News, Potter News, Producers, Radcliffe, Round-Up, Sonia Friedman, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

There are some big dates to make note of in this week’s theater news, Potter fans! Set your alarms, and mark your calendars because Dan Radcliffe’s The Lifespan of a Fact officially opens on Broadway tomorrow, and the hit off-Broadway comedy Puffs begins streaming on BroadwayHD Thursday, Oct. 18 as well. In Leaky’s weekly review …read more!

Theater Round-Up: Interviews with Sonia Friedman and Steven Hoggett, Cursed Child Cast at Broadway Barks, Times Talk to Host Jessica Williams and More!

Jul 17, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Broadway, Crew Interviews, Events, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, Interviews, Jack Thorne, News, Noma Dumezweni, Producers, Products, Round-Up, Sales, Sam Clemmett, Sonia Friedman, Steven Hoggett, Television Programmes, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End, Williams

As has become the norm from the Wizarding World, we’ve got plenty of theater-related news to bring you this week. In addition to the big announcements that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child would be opening in San Francisco in 2019 and Hamburg, Germany in 2020, the casts of the current London and New York …read more!

Theater News: Ticket Details for ‘Cursed Child’ Australia and Dan Radcliffe’s ‘The Lifespan of a Fact’!

Jun 27, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Broadway, Charity, Enoch, Fandom, Fans, Films, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling, News, Noma Dumezweni, Radcliffe, Round-Up, Sonia Friedman, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

This week’s theater news brings Potter fans ticket information for two big upcoming productions–the highly-anticipated Harry Potter and the Cursed Child transfer to Melbourne, Australia and Daniel Radcliffe’s Broadway return The Lifespan of a Fact. We also cover Noma Dumezweni and Alfred Enoch’s short film, in collaboration with other notable actors and Sudanese and Syrian …read more!

Theater Round-Up: ‘Cursed Child’ Boasts Record Sales and New Cast Photos While ‘King Kong’ Waits in the Wings!

Jun 18, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, BigNews, Broadway, Burke, Casting, Christine Jones, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Events, Fandom, Fans, Fun, Gareth Fry, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, Katrina Lindsay, Music, Neil Austin, News, Potter News, Round-Up, Sonia Friedman, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End, Williams

This week in theater news the spotlight returns to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. According to Broadway World, Cursed Child continued its record-breaking streak, posting a banner week of ticket sales and making Broadway history with the best week ever! The play reported a gross of $2,277,446 for the week ending yesterday, $138, 587 …read more!

‘Cursed Child’ Wins Six Awards at The Tony Awards 2018!

Jun 11, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

19 Years Later, Anthony Boyle, Broadway, Christine Jones, Gareth Fry, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, Katrina Lindsay, Neil Austin, News, Noma Dumezweni, Sam Clemmett, Sonia Friedman, Steven Hoggett, Stuart Craig, Theater, Theater Round-Up

The 72nd annual Tony Awards took place last night (June 10th) at Radio City Music Hall, and broadcast live on CBS. After sweeping the Olivier Awards on the West End, the cast, crew and creative on Cursed Child once again proved their might, by clearing out at the Tonys! The production received TEN nominations in total, including …read more!

Theater Round-Up: Drama Desk Award Wins, ‘Cursed Child’ Interviews and More!

Jun 04, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Anthony Boyle, BigNews, Broadway, Christine Jones, Crew Interviews, Directors, Events, Fandom, Fans, Gareth Fry, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, Katrina Lindsay, Music, Neil Austin, News, Noma Dumezweni, Producers, Props-Sets, Round-Up, Sam Clemmett, Sonia Friedman, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

The Cursed Child production takes center stage in this week’s theater round-up yet again as we congratulate the Drama Desk Award winners and cover interviews with cast and crew, including Noma Dumezweni (Hermione Granger), Jamie Parker (Harry Potter), Anthony Boyle (Scorpius Malfoy), Sam Clemmett (Albus Potter), costume designer Katrina Lindsay and set designer Christine Jones. …read more!

J.K. Rowling Shares ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ Progress & More in Website Q&A

Jun 01, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Directors, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Heyman, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, Lethal White, Movies, News, Producers, Sonia Friedman, Yates

Not only will we be getting Lethal White and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald this year, but J.K. Rowling revealed in a new ‘Answers to Questions’ page on her website that she’s currently writing the third Fantastic Beasts film, as well as planning another story for children! Answering questions about writing, collaboration and producing films, Rowling gave insights into how her work has …read more!

Theater Round-Up: Interviews with Anthony Boyle, Noma Dumezweni, Sam Clemmett and Jamie Parker!

May 21, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Anthony Boyle, Broadway, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, Fun, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, News, Noma Dumezweni, Producers, Round-Up, Sam Clemmett, SetReports, Sonia Friedman, Television Programmes, Theater, Theater Round-Up, Watson, West End

Theater news this week is heavy on the personal interviews with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast members but, given the still-recent transfer from London’s West End to Broadway and its 10 Tony nominations, we’re not at all surprised. In fact, the production seems indisputably charmed, and the cast themselves are equally charming. Enjoy …read more!

Theater Round-Up: John Tiffany and Sam Clemmett Interviews, Birthday Messages for The Old Vic and More!

May 14, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Anthony Boyle, Birthdays, Broadway, Directors, Events, Fandom, Fans, Fiennes, Fun, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, Media, News, Noma Dumezweni, Producers, Radcliffe, Round-Up, Sam Clemmett, Sonia Friedman, Steven Hoggett, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

Last week we reported on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child nominations for the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards. Cursed Child picked up 10 nominations, while Sonia Friedman’s Mean Girls snagged 15, and voting closes tonight at 11:59 p.m. ET–so don’t forget to VOTE HERE! Jamie Parker, who plays the Chosen One himself in the Broadway …read more!



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