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Tom Felton’s Draco Malfoy Return Draws Prolonged Ovation at ‘Cursed Child’ on Broadway

High demand extended his 19-week engagement by seven weeks before opening.

Overview

  • Felton took the stage at New York’s Lyric Theatre on Nov. 11, his first time playing Draco in roughly 14 years.
  • The audience reaction to his entrance was so intense the performance briefly paused, according to videos and reports.
  • Producers expanded Felton’s booking to 26 weeks in advance following heavy pre-sales.
  • The role of Draco in other productions has been played by James Howard and Alex Price prior to Felton’s casting in New York.
  • Coverage also references fan debate linked to Felton’s recent comments about J.K. Rowling and his public appreciation of her work.