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Tom Felton draws fervent applause as Draco Malfoy on Broadway

  • On Tuesday, Tom Felton made his Broadway debut in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Lyric Theatre, receiving thunderous applause and a standing ovation that paused the show for about 30 seconds.
  • His casting was announced in June when Felton described returning as Draco Malfoy, the adult version in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, as an emotional reconnection with a character he left years ago.
  • Dressed in robes and a wig, Felton took the stage embodying an older Draco Malfoy, and amid rehearsals, he said `It feels really weird holding a wand again`.
  • Photos and footage from the performance show Felton visibly moved as he received a curtain call Tuesday night, while fans on social media praised his return with emotional reactions.
  • Felton will remain with the show through March 22, 2026, becoming the first Harry Potter film actor to join the Broadway production, the company confirmed.
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Tom Felton's Broadway debut as Draco Malfoy halted mid-show by audience applause

Tom Felton took the stage in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" on Broadway on Tuesday night.

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Tom Felton cries as he makes his Draco Malfoy debut on Broadway’s ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’

Tom Felton cried as he officially made his debut as Draco Malfoy on Broadway's "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child."

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Tom Felton's first show as Draco Malfoy on Broadway halted mid-way by crowd reaction

Tom Felton has returned as Draco Malfoy in a Broadway debut for the Harry Potter sequel show, with the audience stopping the play with their reaction.

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Beloved ‘Harry Potter’ star reprises role after 15 years, see the heartwarming moment

The actor made his debut in the production of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" Tuesday night at New York's Lyric Theatre.

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Tom Felton's First "Harry Potter" Performance on Broadway – "I Had to Cry Right Away"

After 14 years Tom Felton is on stage again as Draco Malfoy. The reaction of the audience speaks volumes.

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Watch Tom Felton reprise Draco Malfoy role in Broadway's 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'

The actor is stepping back into the role for a 19-week limited engagement.A familiar face has returned to the Wizarding World. Tom Felton, who starred as the silver-haired Slytherin Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, made his Broadway debut in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to thunderous applause on Tuesday.In a clip from the performance (above), Felton appears onstage next to his once-foe Harry Potter (John Skelley) and manages to utter…

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