Lyric Theatre (2014) New York, NY | Playbill

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Lyric Theatre

214 W. 43rd St., New York, NY
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The Lyric Theatre opened as the Ford Center for the Performing Arts in 1998 as part of the extensive Times Square renewal project. The new facility combined restored elements of the condemned Lyric and Apollo Theatres that once inhabited the site. The venue was renamed the Hilton Theatre in 2005, the Foxwoods Theatre in 2010, and the Lyric Theatre in 2014.
  • Built: 1998
  • Number of Seats: 1622
  • Longest Running Show: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
  • Performances: 2,000
  • Stage Door: Exit via the 43rd St. door (the back door). The stage door will be to your left. It is a glass door marked "Stage Door" located beneath a decorative stone carving of the word "Drama."
  • Bathrooms: Ladies and Men's: Upper and lower levels. Accessible restrooms in dress circle lobby.
  • Concessions: Orchestra level.
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Harry Potter And The Cursed Child Playbill - September 2024
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Broadway Play

IT’S TIME TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC AGAIN

Adventure runs in the family. 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.

Experience the wizarding world like never before from the moment you arrive. The entire theatre has been transformed with hidden surprises to discover around every corner.

SYNOPSIS: Prepare to be on the edge of your seat as Harry, Ron and Hermione launch into a thrilling new adventure that begins 19 years later in a one show incarnation following its world premiere as a two-part play.
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Previous Shows in This Building

Name History

Owner History

May 20, 2013 - ATG Entertainment Theatre Owner
Nov 30, 2005 - May 19, 2013 Live Nation Theatre Owner
Feb 29, 2000 - Nov 30, 2005 Clear Channel Entertainment Theatre Owner
Jul 9, 1999 - Feb 29, 2000 " SFX Theatrical Group" Theatre Owner
Dec 26, 1997 - Jul 9, 1999 "Livent (U.S.) Inc." Theatre Owner
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