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Rupert Grint to reprise Ron Weasley role in Broadway production of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'
The actor will join the Broadway cast at the Lyric Theatre for a 17-week engagement starting in February 2027.
The short version
- Rupert Grint is set to play the adult Ron Weasley in 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' on Broadway from Feb. 2 to May 30, 2027.
- Grint is the second original film actor to join the stage production, following Tom Felton's run as Draco Malfoy.
- The 17-week engagement will take place at the Lyric Theatre in New York City, with ticket presales opening on Sept. 1.
Key facts
- Rupert Grint will play an adult version of Ron Weasley in 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' at the Lyric Theatre on Broadway.[ABC News · Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
- Grint's 17-week run will begin on February 2, 2027, and conclude on May 30, 2027.[ABC News · Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
- Grint is the second member of the film franchise to join the Broadway play, following Tom Felton's run as Draco Malfoy.[ABC News · Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
- A ticket presale for Grint's performance run opens on September 1.[Variety]
- Grint previously appeared on Broadway in 2014 in 'It's Only a Play.'[ABC News · The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
- Rupert Grint will become Ron Weasley again — this time, on BroadwayABC News - Entertainment
- Rupert Grint to Reprise Ron Weasley Role in ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ on BroadwayVariety metered
- Rupert Grint to Join Broadway Cast of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’The Hollywood Reporter metered