NEW
YORK, May 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadway
Licensing Global is excited to announce the successful conclusion
of the first-ever pilot productions of Harry Potter and the
Cursed Child School Edition. These landmark events took place
at Hoboken High School in Hoboken, New
Jersey, and Riverside School in Barking, UK – each with very
diverse resources – showcasing the adaptability and magic of how
this global phenomenon can be produced across educational theatre
programs of any size.
Hoboken High School will conclude the North American premiere on
May 19. The final dress rehearsal,
several days before, concluded with a thrilling surprise as the
Broadway cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child attended
unannounced. Following the performance, the Broadway actors
celebrated on stage with the students, giving high fives and
sharing in the excitement. The Hoboken performers, and hundreds of theatre
students from neighboring schools who were also in attendance,
erupted into cheers, creating a memorable night for all involved.
The Hoboken production featured
more than 100 students, which included students on rigged harnesses
to convey flying and digital scenic projections.
On the other side of the pond, Riverside School's production
took place in March. Riverside's
performance was in a more intimate space, utilizing stage platforms
in the school's cafeteria, and used classic theatre techniques to
create magical effects. This production was particularly notable,
as approximately 50% of the cast were first-time participants in
the school's theatre, drawn by the opportunity to engage with such
a significant title.
Both schools sold out their runs and received standing ovations,
a testament to the hard work and passion of the students and staff
involved. These productions not only entertained but also
demonstrated the power of theater in education, regardless of the
level of resources available.
"Broadway Licensing Global could not be prouder of the
achievements of both Hoboken High School and Riverside School,"
said Ted Chapin, Interim Chief
Executive Officer at BLG. "These productions are vital in our
learning process, ensuring that any school, no matter its resources
or budget, can and will successfully stage this show. We are eager
to take what we've learned and assist other schools in future
productions."
For more details or to license the title for production, visit:
www.licensecursedchild.com.
ABOUT HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the first Harry Potter
story to be presented on stage and the eighth story in the Harry
Potter series, has sold over 10 million tickets worldwide since its
world premiere in London in
July 2016 and holds a record 60 major
honors, with nine Laurence Olivier Awards including Best New Play
and six Tony Awards including Best Play. The international
phenomenon has cast its spell worldwide with productions currently
running in London, New York, Hamburg, and Tokyo with a North American tour launching in
Chicago in September 2024. Based on an original story
by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and
the Cursed Child is a play by Jack Thorne, directed by John
Tiffany. It's time to believe in magic again. 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).
ABOUT BROADWAY LICENSING GLOBAL
Broadway Licensing Global and its family of imprints
(Dramatists Play Service, Playscripts, Stage Rights, abd Broadway
on Demand) is the global leader in theatrical licensing and
distribution. Representing an astonishing 40 Tony
Awards® and 49 Pulitzer Prize-winning iconic works, BLG
titles epitomize the greatest collection of authors, composers,
lyricists, and underlying rights holders across the globe,
including Arthur Miller, Tennessee
Williams, Lynn Nottage, Alan Menken, Stephen
King, Elvis, the Bee-Gees, the Beatles, and Harry Potter
Theatrical Productions.
MEDIA CONTACT & ASSETS
For Broadway Licensing Global:
Hannah Thulin & Danielle Colletti | Account Directors,
Interdependence |
broadwaylicensinggroup@interdependence.com
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