Rupert Grint is returning to the Wizarding World. Best known for playing the role of Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film franchise, he will return to that role on Broadway in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Grint will appear as Ron Weasley for 17 weeks at the Lyric Theatre beginning Tuesday, February 2, 2027, and continuing through Sunday, May 30, 2027.
“Ron Weasley has been a part of me since I was 11 years old and I can’t wait to meet him again in this stage of life,” said Grint. “There is something so full-circle and so special about stepping back into Ron’s shoes now when we are both fathers; it is somehow both very familiar and completely new. And the joy of being back on Broadway, this time in a role that defined so much of my life is truly exciting.
“The first time I saw Cursed Child onstage, I was blown away and I can’t wait to set foot back on Platform 9 ¾ and pick up where I left off. I am overjoyed to join this exceptional cast and crew at the Lyric Theatre this winter.”
In a joint statement, producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender said, “Rupert Grint’s performance as Ron Weasley in the eight Harry Potter films defined for generations what it meant to be a loyal and brave friend even in the face of adversity and hardship. We, along with all the wizarding world fans around the globe, watched Rupert grow up through his portrayal of Ron while preserving the qualities at the very heart of the character – his humor, his bravery, and of course, that unmistakably cheeky grin – like an invisible thread woven throughout the years.
“In joining our extraordinary company onstage at the Lyric Theatre in New York City, Rupert is not simply revisiting a role from his past. He is continuing a journey he began as a child and carrying it forward with all the life and experience he has gained since filming concluded, including a career that has taken him from film to television to acclaimed stage work on both Broadway and the West End. His return creates a powerful bridge between the story audiences first fell in love with and the story of family, legacy and the passage of time that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child carries forward.
“We feel enormously privileged not only to welcome a world-class actor to our Broadway company, but to welcome back the actor who made Ron Weasley so beloved.”
As previously announced, Tom Felton, who appeared alongside Mr. Grint in the Harry Potter films as “Draco Malfoy,” continues in the role he originated through Sunday, January 3, 2027.
What is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway about?
Adventure runs in the family. When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells, and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on stage. “You’ll be wondering ‘how’d they do that?’ for days to come” (People Magazine).
Who is in the cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway?
The current principal cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child includes Aidan Close as Scorpius Malfoy, Emmet Smith as Albus Potter, John Skelley as Harry Potter, Rachel Christopher as Hermione Granger, Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy, Daniel Fredrick as Ron Weasley, Trish Lindstrom as Ginny Potter, Kristen Martin as Delphi Diggory, and Janae Hammond as Rose Granger-Weasley.
The ensemble, swings, and understudies include Chadd Alexander, John Alix, Logan Becker, Darby Breedlove, Megan Byrne, James Cribbins, Ted Deasy, Gary-Kayi Fletcher, Dani Goldberg, Alexis Gordon, Caleb Hafen, Logan James Hall, Timothy Hughes, Jamie Jackson, Chance Marshaun Hill, Jay Mack, Samaria Nixon-Fleming, Bradley Patchett, Alexandra Peter, Dan Plehal, Allie Re, Gabrielle Reid, Isaac Phaman Reynolds, Will Rhem Jr., Kiaya Scott, Maren Searle, Tom Stephens, Khadija Tariyan, Baylen Thomas, and Riley Thad Young.
Rupert Grint will begin performances on Tuesday, February 2, 2027. Tom Felton will play his final performance on Sunday, January 3, 2027.
Who is on the creative team of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway?
The creative team includes J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany as original story writers, John Tiffany as director, Jack Thorne as playwright, Steven Hoggett as movement director, Christine Jones as set designer, Katrina Lindsay as costume designer, Imogen Heap as composer and arranger, Neil Austin as lighting designer, Gareth Fry as sound designer, Jamie Harrison as illusions and magic, and Martin Lowe as music supervisor and arranger.
Where can I get official tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway?
Broadway Direct will always direct you to the official ticket source for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. Tickets can be found here.
