I saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child here with my friend last week. We had such a great time! The way they transformed the theater is truly unlike anything else on Broadway. The theming is a Harry Potter fan's dream! The employees are also super nice and even though it was crowded, they did a great job of managing it. The bar has fun themed drinks and snacks. I had their golden snitch frozen cocktail and it was delish! The seats themselves were roomy and comfortable. There are also a lot of spots for photo-ops. Oh, and the show is incredible! Must see for all Potter fans! read more

Lyric Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

The Lyric Theatre is a major Broadway venue in New York City's Theatre District, located at 214 West 43rd Street, known for its large seating capacity and recent redesign for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. We went to see Harry Potter and what a fantastic performance from all. Had us at the edge of our seats. Employees were all professional and kind. The only complaint I have is that waiting to get to your seats the middle area is crowded and you could hardly move. read more

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Looks like Tom Felton has extended his run on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child until November 1, 2026. So I hope this (and others) reviews will be insightful to others. Attended a Tuesday 7pm show. Doors open around 6:00pm. We got in line around 5:45pm ish but there were PLENTYYYYY of others already ahead of us. Going through security check was a bit chaotic. Think small cramped area while trying to unpack & repack your purse/bag. I don't think there were any specific measurements for your handbags per se. I've seen different shapes and sizes. Once you get through security check, the chaos continues. Lines everywhere and you're not sure what each line is for. People will be taking videos/photos of the ceiling. To the left, there will be a red phonebooth for photos ops. Next to that will be the concession stand. And then the merch section. There are restrooms located downstairs and upstairs. The photo op where you hold and represent your house flag will be located upstairs. There's no photographers there so you will have to get someone in line to take your pics for you. Crazy how fast 45minutes go by. Next thing you know, you'll have to start heading over to your seats. My friend and I were in Orchestra Row R, Seats 2 & 4. Seat 2 is the aisle seat. Unfortunately, seat 4 was smacked right behind the seat in front of me. My view was looking at the person's head in front of me the entire time unless I shift to the left or right JUST so I can get a little bit of angle to see the stage. My suggestion will be to sit in seats with a larger number (like maybe 10 and beyone) as those seats will be staggered to the row in front of them. Think of it like a wide U-shaped. SHOW STARTS ON TIME. It's about three hours long with a 20 min intermission at the halfway mark. Once again, 20 minutes goes by FASTTTT. Barely enough time to go to the bathroom if you're not the first few in line. I was able to make a quick purchase at the merch section for a tote bag ($30) + a Draco Malfoy shirt ($40). The show was everything I've dreamed it would be. Enticing and kept you entertained. There were no 'boring' parts whatsoever. I even think the casual HP folks would still enjoy it. Tom Felton though....*swoons. Present time Cynthia crushes on him just the same as 15 year old Cynthia did. read more

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Saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child here. The theater is stunning and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The restrooms were pristine. They did an excellent job creating and atmosphere that matches the show. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Visited the Lyric Theatre for a show. This is a classic Broadway venue with a spacious, well-maintained interior. The seating is fairly comfortable though a bit tight, and sightlines are good from the floor. The theater has a nice mix of historic charm and modern updates, making it a pleasant place to see a show. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the location in the heart of the Theater District is very convenient. Ideal for any Broadway performance, whether it's a big musical or a smaller production. read more

Lyric Theatre - Row E aisle seat - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

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We went to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The whole performance was amazing and story line was amazing. The special effects was amazing and just overall a great show. It was my first broadway show and it has showed me that this is something AI cannot take from us... ART. read more

Lyric Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

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I have been to four shows on Broadway this past year and this theater so far has been my favorite. Through a friend of a friend I was able to purchase house seats where all I had to do was go to the box office to receive them- getting the tickets from the box office was a breeze. I absolutely loved the setup on the inside along with where the gift shop was, bar locations and bathrooms. It was pretty spread out for the most part. The seats were very comfortable compared to the other venues I attended as well. At the end of the show, my friend's friend gave me and my husband a backstage tour and we were able learn a bunch of new information about lyric theater that I found fascinating. Specifically before Harry Potter the whole theater went through a massive reconstruction - they reshaped balcony, added magical elements, made a whole new ceiling system to make the theater a more intimate experience for viewers. Going behind the stage was pretty amazing seeing the different platforms on the stag, the different props and just being able to see the entire theater from a performers point of view was just incredible. read more

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It's gorgeous inside. Everything inside is wonderful to look at. The staircases, the ceilings, the seats (weird to say) and the stage. It even smelled like a theatre. I came to see Tom Felton perform. The seats were comfy and I was impressed with the lighting and sounds. The bathroom access was a little difficult but they kept them clean. The staff was nice and was helpful. I highly recommend getting some butter beer while you're here! read more

What a great theatre for this production!! Wow. It felt initmate and it was clean. What a fun experience to watch Harry Potter. Truly enjoyed our production here. Beautiful theater. Gift shop at the back with access to exit. read more

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This was my second time visiting the Lyric Theatre, and it was just as lovely as I remembered. My friend and I came to see T22felton on Broadway, obviously, and I ordered the trolley witch package ahead of time. My one piece of critical feedback would be can they expand the bathrooms PLEASE. 18 stalls in the basement with only a 15 mins intermission is just not enough time. Or if expanding isn't possible (again, I get it) maybe have a bit longer of an intermission. read more

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Went here to watch Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on a Friday night. I don't know when people start lining up but from the entrance doors on 43rd (there's supposedly another set of entrance doors on 42nd as well that aren't as known), we finally got to the end of the line at the corner of 8th Avenue... and we arrived AN HOUR before the show began. Keep that in mind. If I could have, I'd have tried to get there earlier because it was so chaotic inside. The line moved at a steady pace and you go through security check. They ask you to open all bags and empty your pockets before you go through a metal detector before you're in. Once you're in, it is CROWDED. The lobby was a mass of people trying to figure out lines because there's the line for merchandise and a line for concessions and both are long, and though the actual areas are 90 degrees from the other, and the "lines" looked more like the mass of people I mentioned. Tip: the place to buy merchandise is straight ahead and the place to buy concessions is on the right (there is a corded off area marking the line for the concessions that folded in on itself, but the one to buy merchandise is a straight one). The end of the concession line was parallel to the merchandise line, which lead to the confusion when I was there. I didn't buy merchandise but I did get in the line for concessions. I ended up getting a Butterbeer ($17) and they added on the souvenir cup without asking for an additional $5. I didn't exactly mind? But that's something you should know. They also have slushy type, HP-themed alcoholic drinks (around $20+) as well as mocktails for $10. I had asked for recommendations and the guy mentioned he didn't like sweet things so maybe the Ravenclaw Mocktail... which is Sprite based. So I ended up going with the Butterbeer which wasn't as sweet as I expected with a nice foam cap. We got seats in the Balcony center up a few rows but on the way there, there's a line... for a photo op. You can opt out, of course. We didn't. There's someone helping you find your seats and the theater is beautiful. It was great up until people sat in front of me and I, a 5 foot tall human, was blessed with someone with a super long torso sitting in front of me. Thank you. The play is about 3 hours long including intermission and I got a crick in my neck for looking around him for most of it. To my neck's relief, the group in front of me actually left an hour before the play ended to - I assume - line up outside and hopefully get Tom Felton's autograph/picture. There's a QR code at the seats to order and they'll bring your order to you at intermission which I thought was rather convenient. This review isn't about the play but it is pretty good. I hear this version is shorter than the one in the UK (they fast forward through the school years), but as this is my first time watching it, I can't confirm. I enjoyed it a lot and it sprinkled in gems from the books and is perfect for the Harry Potter fan. The amount of cheers and extended applause for Draco Malfoy's, "Scared Potter," was both amusing and understandable, especially with THE Tom Felton delivering it. The special effects are amazing and I can't figure out how most of them are done. The cast all play their parts perfectly. Tips for actually getting a good look at the cast: if you are seeing the play, good luck. You do have a better chance if you're seated in the orchestra. Otherwise, you'll have to leave an hour before it ends to get a good spot. The Stage Door that the cast members go through is to the right of the entrance on 43rd. It's obvious as the guards will have had it sectioned off. It's best to go on a day you're not seeing the show (unless you're okay with missing the last bit of it)... make sure to get there an hour before it ends. Cast members start coming out about 10 minutes after the show ends. If he does it, Tom Felton comes out at around the 20 minute mark at a run. He goes through it very fast as there's a lot of people but the cast members who come out are prepared with their own pen so don't worry if you forget yours. I left during the bowing and saw nothing but blurs and whatever my phone captured with my arms stretched up as high as they could go. I ended up returning the next day an hour before the show ended (funny enough, I think there was a bigger crowd the day before so this is really all up to luck) and managed to get a few autographs before Tom came out and an extremely blurry photo of him and half of one of my eyes (he goes really fast and I was sort of in a daze, haha). Overall, a surreal experience. The theatre is completely transformed to fit the play. It was wonderful! Almost completely worth the crazy several hour long ordeal to get the tickets. That was ridiculously stressful. read more

In it's 7th year of housing Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the theatre has been entirely transformed into a Harry Potter themed wonderland. There are entrances on both 43rd and 44th st; the 43rd st entrance is usually less crowded. Just to the right of the 44th st entrance (when facing the building) is where the stage door is. Inside they have a merch store (on the 43rd st side) with exclusive merch that can't be bought the Harry Potter store New York including Cursed Child themed clothing, Tom Felton window cards/posters, magnets, shirts. There are also smaller merch stands on both the first and second floors. There is also a dedicated candy store and a coat check. They have a ministry phone box, and there are various ig filters you can use to make paintings on the walls/ceilings move. Themed drinks like frozen alcoholic butterbeer are sold on both floors as well. I personally found it a bit bitter (the quality of the alcohol is just okay) but it was a fun drink. There is a qr code in front of your seat if you don't want to stand in line; they will bring it directly to you. But they do use lower quality totes to pack your order so it's kind of bad for the environment. Don't forget to come back out into the lobby during intermission as there are some fun changes that happen in the lobby. read more

Lyric Theatre - dress circle view, row F - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

My husband took me to the Lyric Theatre for a performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (with Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy in his Broadway premiere) on my birthday this past Sunday, and I was really blown away by the theater. It's HP-paradise (decorated to the nines - like entering the HP universe yourself). They tell you to arrive early, and if you do, there's plenty to do - grab a frozen or draft butterbeer at the bar, buy merchandise, take your picture at the photo background, visit the phone booth connected to the Ministry of Magic... The theater is absolutely gorgeous - the ceiling! The HP carpeting! We sat on the dress circle level, and I really appreciated that there were bathrooms on that level. For this production, the theater was incredible. I felt like a kid! read more

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This was my fourth time seeing this show (twice in SF, once in LA, and now NYC), and there's just something about seeing a play on Broadway that makes it even better. With Tom Felton returning as Draco, this was an easy yes for me. I purchased VIP tickets, which included lounge access, coat check, and snacks/drinks. The lounge itself was a nice perk, and the VIP staff were friendly and attentive, even letting us know when it was time to head back to our seats so we didn't miss anything. A couple of notes on the VIP experience: The private bathrooms were clean, but there were only two, which could be an issue during busier moments. Directions to the lounge could be clearer. We were initially told to wait in the regular coat check line, only to be sent to a VIP-only coat check via an elevator. If staff at the door had known, we would've saved about 15 minutes of waiting. As for the show itself--fantastic. The actors were brilliant, the production is still incredibly impressive, and the Lyric Theatre is beautiful. I do miss the original two-part version, but I understand why it was shortened and the story still works well. Seating was comfortable enough for me, but my 82-year-old uncle did complain about back discomfort, so that's something to keep in mind if you have mobility or comfort concerns. Even if you're not a big Harry Potter fan, this is a well-done, visually stunning production that's worth seeing at least once. read more

This was my daughter's first Broadway experience and she loved it. A lot of entertaining things from the lobby through the halls and staircases leading to our seats in the balcony. Delicious snacks available for purchase. A nice view of the stage from our seats. A fun time. read more

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Harry Potter & the Cursed Child......it was incredible.....so many magical moments like clothes becoming robes, fire spewing wands, a new Voldemort relative. There is sparse parking for the theater so use Lyft. Good to use the bathroom b4 the show. Large theater but not many bathroom stalls actually. Interesting souvenirs. There are product spoiler at intermission. I bought the spoilers and I was 2nd in line. An amazing time and location. It's Broadway so seats are close together and it feels like an ancient place. Still wonderful and will return again and again. Helpful staff. read more

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Very nice theater that feels classic and grand yet modern. Saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child here with my wife and aunt.

This place was amazing! Talk about and Emerson's experience. This is the perfect theater for Harry Potter! The show was amazing and so were the special effects! I would be happy to see this show again! read more

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This theater is absolutely stunning. The vibe brings you back to the 20s and it feels old school. The red carpet, the tiered flooring, the ornate booths lining the walls of the theater. The sound travels well and I doubt a bad seat exists in here. Bathroom lines can get long as expected but move quickly. read more

Lyric Theatre - Amphitheater - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

Beautiful old theatre! Stunning architecture and lovely painting and decor. Saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child here and thoroughly enjoyed everything about the experience. read more

I hadn't been to a Broadway show in ages! So when a friend invited me to see Harry Potter, saying "yes" was a no-brainer. Ordinarily, I wouldn't have chosen this play, but it really is a fantastic show. The acting, the costumes, the lighting and special effects, the humor, the storyline - all great. This is a beautiful theater, so I highly recommend getting there to take it in. Security was very thorough but also friendly. read more

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Came here on a Friday night to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The show itself was incredible. I'm a huge Harry Potter fan and I thought the storyline was phenomenal. The stage crew and production did an amazing job and made me and my friends think magic is real. The only reason I'm knocking this one star is the overflowing bathroom lines and overpriced bar. read more

Visited the theatre on March 21,2025 to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Entry was smooth and door staff was friendly. Bathrooms were clean. Our seats were amazing and the theatre was clean. Sound quality was great. read more

Lyric Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

Dinner and a show on a Saturday night and what better theatre to see a show but at the beautiful Lyric Theatre. Fortunately for us Broadway fans, this theatre is focused on presenting an evening of Broadway at its finest! The staff are very efficient and thanks to their bag check process we no longer have to succumb to watching the pathetic smuggling of fast food into the theatre, "Go directly to the nearest exit, do not pass go or collect 200$"!! They also mean what they say when they tell you to TURN OFF YOUR PHONE, we don't spend hundreds of dollars to have a pathetic 45 year old man texting 30 year old women on Tinder throughout the performance. The show was great, the theatre is clean and comfortable and the staff are on their game! Cheers!! read more

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Saw Harry Potter Cursed Child here. Located on 43rd St, off Broadway. I took one of the trains which stops at 42nd St, and it was not far (sometimes walking in the area feels like it takes long bec of the crowds). When you enter the lobby, it felt magical like the theme of the story. Not very big but photo ops with a red telephone booth, decorated ceiling, even went to the 2nd level for a better lobby photo. Buy snacks like popcorn, Harry Potter candies, butterbeer, chocolate wands; can even order and they will bring to you. The theater is beautiful. The stage is simple, but it works with all the effects they need for the story. It gets so dark in the back of the stage that you don't see the transitions so it makes you wonder. I think I said "how did they do that?" A few times. Seating felt a bit cramped. Being short, people in front of me kind of blocked my view so had to lean a bit to one side a bit. Restrooms on the lower floor. Theater store towards the exit. For me, I usually just get a magnet $10. read more

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Beautiful theater . Not good for handicapped as plenty of stairs. Lines for women's restrooms. Food concessions expensive. read more

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I attended the Harry Potter Broadway show at the Lyric Theatre, and I have to say, the production was amazing w/ props, lighting, and background effects. I could tell the stage crew worked a lot to make the overall production great (big shoutout to them!) The location is convenient, being near Times Square & easily accessible. The downside of this theatre is how cramped it feels. I sat toward the back on the 1st floor & I wouldn't recommend this spot as the view was partially obstructed. read more

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I am a huge Harry Potter fan so of course while in New York I had to finally go see The Cursed Child. This review is for the Theatre itself so I will not comment about the actual play itself. Tickets were easy to purchase online and the box office is easy to deal with as well. The entry line moves quickly. The inside of the theatre is beautiful and has so many cute Harry Potter related items and cute photo spots in the lobby areas. Drinks were also HP themed and the butterbeer was actually pretty good. The inside where the show is was also beautiful and the seats comfortable. read more

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My family and I went to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. We truly enjoyed watching this Broadway show. The theater is comfortable and we had seats on the first row. We were able to see everything so clearly, but I personally felt that we were too closed. My neck was hurting because I kept stretching it to be able to see some of the effects on the stage. Of course, my niece and nephew loved this experience. read more

Saw Harry Potter & the Curse Child here. Theater was very cool and seats were decent. People were nice and helped us find our way. I love how they have "decorated" with HP things like the Patronus' on the walls that "come to life" and different nods to the HP series. read more

The Lyric Theater is presenting Harry Potter and The Cursed Child. A spectacular show with terrific special effects & magic , very entertaining show.We thoroughly enjoyed it. The seats in the Orchestra section were excellent. The venue had plenty of refreshments to enjoy during the show. read more

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Lyric Theatre is beautiful with old luxury architecture. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was the BEST show I have ever seen and would make a trip back to see it. This is a one of a kind experience that marvels the magical world. The visual effects and augmentation was breathtaking, this is unlike anything you will ever see! It is so worth the money! read more

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Truly amazing experience watching the Harry Potter production. Very high production, stage effects, and theatre value. Only ding is that the concession area is small and the Dress Circle restroom lines can get really looooong. Security lines moved fast, all seatings have good views, and the seating was fairly comfortable. read more

Lyric Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

LOVED LOVED LOVED my experience here that staff was impeccable with wonderful service the show was perfection hope to see more shows at this theatre read more

This place transformed into a Harry Potter wonderland was fantastic and magical. There are QR codes to make Patronus come to life and to make the ceiling light up! All staff members are welcoming and helpful. The frozen butter beer is delicious! Finding all the beautiful details in the theater makes waiting time go by quickly. The show itself is phenomenal! Beyond any expectations! A definite must see read more

Came here to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. I hadn't been to this theater before but it was nice. The lobby was a bit tight, especially during the intermission and the bathroom area got very crowded but I suppose that is expected. The theater itself was nice and the staff was helpful. We had great seats and the show was amazing. I'd love to see another show at this theater! read more

Lyric Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

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With seating for 1,932 patrons, making it one of the 10 largest theaters on Broadway, The Lyric Theatre, located on 43rd Street, is where the Broadway musical Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is performed. My partner and I managed 2 tickets for Saturday night's performance during Broadway week. Two days before the start of the show, I received practical information and the tickets by email. Upon entering as first-timers, we were greeted by the staff after conducting bag checks and going through a metal detector. The beautiful architectural interior, decorated with a Harry Potter vibe from the carpets to the wallpaper to even the light fixtures, is divided into three distinct sections: the orchestra, dress circle, and balcony. There were several bars where one could get snacks and drinks delivered to your seats. Small souvenir store located on several levels, but it's pricey. Some die-hard Harry Potter patrons arrived decked out with robes. Luckily, we scored great seats in Orchestra Row K. Our seats were somewhat narrow, low, comfortable, and relatively roomy, as it's on an aisle. The show started promptly at 7 p.m. The story was very well paced, never a dull moment--the 3+ hours flew by so quickly. The staff were organized, friendly, and helpful. The visual effects were jaw-dropping, amazing sound design, and of course the actors' performances made the whole presentation one of the best Broadway experiences one will never forget. It's worth the money, which we can recommend. read more

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We visited the theater to see Harry Potter and from the minute you walk in, you feel like you are transported to Hogwarts. The theater is beautiful with plenty of decorations reminding you of where you are. The theater is plenty comfortable, we had plenty of room to stretch our legs. The concession stands have plenty of themed drinks and snacks. The production was excellent with plenty of special effects, we enjoyed it. read more

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For final night of our NYC trip we decided to go see the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child show on Broadway. Even though we are not the theater type we wanted to immerse ourselves to the full Broadway experience. The Lyric Theatre had the old school feel and the show itself was a continuation of the Harry Potter story. The show had cool effects and at times dragged but it was still interesting especially the second act. read more

Lyric Theatre - The show is about to begin! - Performing Arts Near Me - New York, New York

Beautiful theater! I truly enjoyed the show, my view was a bit obstructed in the Box H I was in. I actually paid for G but a couple was separated in each box and asked me to switch. I obliged so I was in the first seat near the stage. I arrived just as the show was beginning but I didn't miss anything! It was truly magical. You could use a few more ushers or maybe a map because it's def a maze. read more

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