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“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” Premieres in NYC: Red Carpet Recap

by Stephanie Pierson · April 25, 2018

Sunday was the highly anticipated day that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child made its Broadway debut!

In case you missed it, we made sure to cover the most recent news about the Cursed Child premiere as well as details of J.K. Rowling’s visit to New York City, including the surprise visit she made to cast and crew before opening night! Click here to catch up!

 

The Red Carpet Waits

The red carpet looked a bit empty earlier in the day...

 

We’re almost ready for the Official Broadway Opening of #CursedChildNYC! pic.twitter.com/OoywllI1xK

— Cursed Child NYC (@HPPlayNYC) April 22, 2018

 

But it didn't take long for it to fill with eagerly awaiting fans.

 

Good morning, New York! @HPPlayNYC opens on Broadway today, and we’re bringing you all the action from the red carpet at the Lyric Theatre. Use #CursedChildNYC to join us! pic.twitter.com/kIqaWU0M3S

— Pottermore (@pottermore) April 22, 2018

 

Fans made sure to be prepared for a chance to get autographs.

In position and ready to go at the Official Broadway Opening of #CursedChildNYC! pic.twitter.com/SjLeCEUlMT

— Cursed Child NYC (@HPPlayNYC) April 22, 2018

 

And they shared our excitement!

 

These fans are as excited as we are for the Official Broadway Opening of #CursedChildNYC! pic.twitter.com/O8bdEPYfdL

— Cursed Child NYC (@HPPlayNYC) April 22, 2018

The World Wished Them Luck

Fellow Broadway play and critically acclaimed musical Dear Evan Hansen took to Twitter to wish the Cursed Child cast and crew members the best of luck.

 

.@HPPlayNYC, your journey has only just begun. Break legs—not wands—and welcome to #Broadway. pic.twitter.com/iFg3VOPYfw

— Dear Evan Hansen (@DearEvanHansen) April 22, 2018

 

And so did the cast and crew members from the Palace Theatre in London!

 

Have a brilliant day @HPPlayNYC! Lots of love from everyone here at the Palace Theatre! pic.twitter.com/Bd2jpj9FR6

— Cursed Child Play (@HPPlayLDN) April 22, 2018

The Arrivals

The Queen arrived, looking lovely in a periwinkle dress.

 

.@jk_rowling has arrived at the #CursedChildNYC Official Broadway Opening! pic.twitter.com/iFAaf5jzrO

— Cursed Child NYC (@HPPlayNYC) April 22, 2018

 

We know we aren't the only ones who are so thankful for the amazing people behind Cursed Child.

 

#CursedChild producers Sonia Friedman (@SFP_London) and Colin Callender with @jk_rowling, playwright @jackthorne and director @johntiffany at the Official Broadway Opening of #CursedChildNYC. pic.twitter.com/8db0GTeVxx

— Cursed Child NYC (@HPPlayNYC) April 22, 2018

 

We also know we're not the only ones enviously eyeing those autographs!

 

#CursedChild playwright @jackthorne and director @johntiffany meet fans at the Official Broadway Opening of #CursedChildNYC. pic.twitter.com/Lri4g47CMh

— Cursed Child NYC (@HPPlayNYC) April 22, 2018

 

Some old friends stopped by...

 

Original West End #CursedChild cast members @mistermilligan and @ChrisJarman2 at the Official Broadway Opening of #CursedChildNYC! pic.twitter.com/mgAhYusiG2

— Cursed Child NYC (@HPPlayNYC) April 22, 2018

 

And so did some new ones!

 

.@mrdanfogler and Ezra Miller at the Official Broadway Opening of #CursedChildNYC! pic.twitter.com/wDabw8uoh8

— Cursed Child NYC (@HPPlayNYC) April 22, 2018

Filmed Coverage of the Red Carpet

.@jk_rowling talks to us on the red carpet of today’s #CursedChildNYC Official Broadway Opening. pic.twitter.com/lZj5U6a6HO

— Cursed Child NYC (@HPPlayNYC) April 22, 2018

 

 

 

The Stars and Their Hogwarts Houses

In an interview on the red carpet, the attending stars revealed their Houses!

All-day attendees included Chris Rock, Liev Schreiber, Brooke Shields, Glenn Close and Whoopi Goldberg, who came cloaked in a Hogwarts robe. Close didn’t know what Hogwarts [H]ouse she was in, but Goldberg knew she was in Gryffindor — and invited Close to join her there. Playwright Thorne, meanwhile, said he was a Ravenclaw, while director Tiffany was Gryffindor with, according to him, a bit of Slytherin deep down. Sonia Friedman, who produces 'Cursed Child' with Colin Callender, said she was Hufflepuff but seemed very sheepish about it.

What was your favorite red carpet moment? Tell us in the comments below!

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