Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway: Review, pics
April 26, 2018 Leave a comment
Click on any photograph by Manuel Harlan or Matthew Murphy to see it enlarged and read the captions.
What if Harry Potter hadn’t existed until now? What if Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the five and a half hour play now on Broadway about two generations of Potters and their friends and enemies, was the first in the franchise — not preceded by J.K. Rowling’s seven novels published between 1997 and 2007 that so far have sold some half a billion copies, nor the eight film adaptations between 2001 and 2011 that have so far grossed $7.7 billion? …Surely, there are some Potter novitiates who would be confused if not outright perturbed by a play that doesn’t pretend it stands alone….But whatever the extent of your Potter training, prepare to be dazzled. The special effects are awe-inspiring…The illusions are just one part of the extraordinary stagecraft.
Full review on DC Theatre Scene
April 24: Outer Critics Circle Award nominations announced
Why was the great actress Sarah Bernhardt, who performed in and/or produced more than 40 shows on Broadway, never even nominated for a single Tony — nor any other major New York theater award? That’s easy: They didn’t exist during her lifetime. But other questions about these awards are harder to answer. Why so many? How do they differ? Which are worth paying attention to? When will the various nominations be made? (Answer: many within the next week and a half) When will the awards be announced? (Answer: most within the next month and a half) Which have ceremonies open to the (paying) public?
Below is the full list of the nominations for the 84th annual Drama League Awards, which select winners in five competitive categories, and also give special awards. The nominees were announced at Sardi’s this morning. The winners will be announced May 18, 2018, at a ceremony at the Marriott Marquis.
