NY Times Feature on Cursed Child

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/21/theater/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-jk-rowling.html

Much of it is what has already been stated, but it gives us more insight into the Lyric, how previews in the Lyric will be, the development of the play, etc.

Really, uncageg? I'd say they have at least 10 years, if not more. It's nearly sold out a year in advance. Sure, maybe they'll have to lower prices eventually, but I'd say for sure more than six years.

uncageg said: "I don't think she needs to worry about the show not doing well here."

I don't recall that being her concern. More about ensuring it captures the magic and such of the story she wants to tell...

Also interesting to hear that ATG basically paid Cirque to move out PARAMOUR.

I don't see this running less than fifteen years at least.

IdinaBellFoster said: "Also interesting to hear that ATG basically paid Cirque to move out PARAMOUR."

This isn't new. That information was disclosed when the announced the Lyric. The Shuberts, Nederlanders, and Jujamcyn were all prepared to bear the cost of clearing any of their theaters for Harry Potter. This is the closest to a "sure thing" as you can get. They were all also prepared to bear the costs of any renovations or work to accommodate the production.

Updated On: 2/21/18 at 05:53 PM

Call_me_jorge said: "As long as freeform keeps having Harry Potter weekends, cursed child will be running."

Exactly. HBO has marathons all the time, too.

Freeform is done with Harry Potter. HBO has the rights now. Previously, HBO only had Order of the Pheonix and Freeform would skip that one.