The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread
The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread
The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#1
Posted: 6/7/16 at 2:01pm
Okay, so I admit that I might have jumped the gun too early on the last preview thread, but today is the day of the 1st preview. The NY Times is live Facebook streaming right now outside of the theater. Hopefully one of us is there tonight and others will be seeing it soon so they can share their thoughts. However, I do think once the show gets closer to opening night we will know more about the play.
The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#2
Posted: 6/7/16 at 3:28pm
Shouldn't this be on the West End board? This is not on Broadway.
The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#3
Posted: 6/7/16 at 5:46pm
https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/2016/harry-potter-faces-his-greatest-foe-impatient-theatre-critics/
They... wrote this during intermission?!
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-reviews/harry-potter-cursed-child-review-8136339
The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#4
Posted: 6/7/16 at 5:54pm
It was clearly written way before then and published during the show... it's so vague...
but the general consensus seems to be that people adore it...
The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#5
Posted: 6/7/16 at 6:00pm
what do they mean "will be the hit"? i thought I heard it was sold out
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The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#6
Posted: 6/7/16 at 8:42pm
gypsy101 said: "what do they mean "will be the hit"? i thought I heard it was sold out
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It is sold out, but only on the basis it was Harry Potter. The show could have turned out horribly and while sold out not actually be enjoyable.
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The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#7
Posted: 6/7/16 at 8:53pm
Fosse76 said: "Shouldn't this be on the West End board? This is not on Broadway.
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This is true; however, people have discussed regional and West End productions many times on this board. I don't recall many complaints when topics about the West End productions of Funny Girl or Gypsy were being discussed here.
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The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#8
Posted: 6/7/16 at 8:55pm
There’s no denying its long. - Edit much? When Radcliffe was in Equus, we denied its long.
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The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#10
Posted: 6/8/16 at 8:40pm
There is lots of information on this from posters at www.theatreboard.co.uk for those that are interested.
Updated On: 6/8/16 at 08:40 PM
The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#11
Posted: 6/8/16 at 8:42pm
Part 2 isn't until tomorrow. People who saw it seemed to generally like it- at least based on what I've read on tumblr/twitter. One person said she liked about 30%- the actors and sets and effects. One person said they loved it, then went home and thought about the material and didn't like it so much. I haven't seen it, but I have read spoilers.
The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#12
Posted: 6/8/16 at 8:43pm
Here's the topic.
http://theatreboard.co.uk/thread/977/harry-potter-cursed-spoiler-thread
The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#13
Posted: 6/8/16 at 11:37pm
oof liking 30% of a show isn't great. I'll read the book when it comes out I guess!
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The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#14
Posted: 6/9/16 at 7:10am
You'll read the play. It's like Shakespeare, he wrote no books but he did write some amazing plays. Therefore you read the play.
The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#15
Posted: 6/10/16 at 5:15pm
In just wondering if anyone knows when the next set of tickets are supossed to come out? Specifically looking for June- August 2017
The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#16
Posted: 7/10/16 at 10:40am
Was just reading the production credits and see that Imogene Heap composed the music. I love her music.
The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#17
Posted: 7/10/16 at 12:12pm
KCW said: "You'll read the play. It's like Shakespeare, he wrote no books but he did write some amazing plays. Therefore you read the play.
It's being published in book form. Ergo, he'll read the book. It's redundant to say "I'll read the play" when we're talking about the play.
The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#18
Posted: 7/10/16 at 12:31pm
Well, no. It will be a published play and you will read the play.
The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#19
Posted: 7/10/16 at 1:32pm
has a full cast list been published or leaked anywhere?
The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#20
Posted: 7/10/16 at 3:33pm
willep said: "Well, no. It will be a published play
Otherwise known as a book. This isn't subtle or recondite literary terminology we're dealing with here. We're talking about books. You know, those things with front and back covers and pages in between? It's a pretty universal, all-encompassing word.
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The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#21
Posted: 7/10/16 at 3:38pm
ChairinMain said: "has a full cast list been published or leaked anywhere?"
http://www.harrypottertheplay.com/cast-creative/
The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#22
Posted: 7/13/16 at 4:16am
Has anyone seen this play at all?
Is the show any good or just banking on the Harry Potter name ?
Is it a good book? Good plot etc?
Or is it just a show that puts a name and sells that rather than something good? The Little Mermaid comes to mind.
Updated On: 7/13/16 at 04:16 AM
The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#23
Posted: 7/13/16 at 10:43am
Quon said: "Has anyone seen this play at all?
Is the show any good or just banking on the Harry Potter name ?
Is it a good book? Good plot etc?
Or is it just a show that puts a name and sells that rather than something good? The Little Mermaid comes to mind."
Yes. But since this is a BROADWAY message board and the play is NOT a Broadway show, reviews for it HERE are few and far between. It's still in previews. And word of mouth is very positive.
The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#24
Posted: 7/13/16 at 11:23am
Theatreboard.co.uk is where the discussion is at, people. it's a very active community so there's a lot of juicy info (spoliers)!
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The OFFICIAL Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Preview Thread#25
Posted: 7/13/16 at 11:28am
Quon said: "Has anyone seen this play at all?
I have seen this production. Based on the audience response, the general consensus seems to be that the Potter fans--and I will include myself in that category--are extremely enthusiastic to revisit this world and continue to follow such beloved characters. Overall the production does not disappoint; the technical/magical moments and movement/choreography are easily the most winning components of this show. The story, however, seemed a little lackluster. I don't wish to divulge too much information for fear of exposing plot points, but I will say the new story heavily relies on old material. As for the length, which, if you choose to see both parts, you are signing up for 5 hours of theatre, could use some trimming. I understand the appeal of plays and movies in two parts, but this story could have easily been a three-hour production, or less, and the effect would have been the same.
Noma Dumezweni as Hermione is easily the standout performance of the production; she is intense, vulnerable, and emotionally honest. The other actors range in quality from broad to good, but each of them are making the noble effort of making the roles their own rather than attempting to recreate performances from the films.
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