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Tom Felton Extends Run As Draco Malfoy For Final Time In Broadway’s ‘Harry Potter And The Cursed Child’

Tom Felton will play Draco Malfoy on Broadway for the last time, extending his run through 2027.

By · Published August 11, 2026  18:28 UTC · Updated August 14, 2026  02:32 UTC

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Tom Felton announced a final extension of his run as Draco Malfoy in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The actor is scheduled to continue his performances in the role through 2027.

Epilogue added 47d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 8 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 6.
  • Primary Driver: Tom Felton will play Draco Malfoy on Broadway for the last time, extending his run through 2027.
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Tom Felton will perform as Draco Malfoy in Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for the final time, extending his run through 2027. The extension comes after Felton’s previous announcement of his departure from the role. The actor has been portraying Draco Malfoy since the play’s Broadway debut.

The announcement has been met with enthusiasm from fans and theater enthusiasts alike. People.com, Broadway Shows, USA Today, Playbill and Deadline.com all carried the news. USA Today also noted that tickets are available for purchase.

The exact date of Felton’s final performance has not been specified. Coverage does not yet specify whether a replacement has been cast for the role of Draco Malfoy.

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Questions people are asking

Who is Tom Felton?

Tom Felton is an actor best known for his role as Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series.

What is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a stage play based on the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling.

When will Tom Felton’s final performance as Draco Malfoy be?

The exact date of Tom Felton’s final performance as Draco Malfoy has not been specified.

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