Psst! Are you and your little wizards and witches super excited to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway? Well, you don't have to have any special magic for an opportunity to score your tickets early. On February 7th, Ticketmaster verified fans will have access to seats one day before all those other muggles.
Perhaps one of the most anticipated plays in Broadway history, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child boasts an original story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany that picks up 19 years after the last book in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The West End smash hit won a record-breaking nine Olivier awards (the British version of the Tonys) and is opening for previews at the Lyric Theater on March 16. Several members of the critically acclaimed London original cast are on board for the Broadway production.
Tickets go on general sale on February 8th, but fans who get verified by Ticketmaster can get an access code to buy seats a day early. The verification process is a way to weed out ticket scalpers and bots, though be forewarned, when the play released a first batch of tickets to these fans back in October, there were still plenty of wait times and seats sold out fast. The full play is in two parts, which can be seen over consecutive nights or in one sitting. Ticket prices for part one and two start at $40 ($20 for each part) and go up to $400 ($200 for each part).
For more information on how to become a Ticketmaster verified fan check back in later in January on harrypottertheplay.com.
Can't score tickets to Harry Potter? Check out the best Broadway shows for kids or the best plays for kids in New York. Kids who feel inspired by the experience might also want to sign up for the best performing arts camps.
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