Final Year! Stage Play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' Reaches 1,500 Performances

The Tokyo production of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' hit 1,500 performances on May 20, 2026. The show, running since 2022, enters its final year with closing night set for December 27, 2026. Star-studded rotating casts and a Last Year Project are underway.
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Stage play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' achieved its 1,500th performance during the May 20, 2026 matinee. Running since its 2022 opening at TBS Akasaka ACT Theater, the production closes December 27, 2026. Lead actor Yuta Hiraoka (Harry) celebrated backstage, expressing pride in carrying the baton forward. Tickets through July 2026 are on general sale. For July-December shows, priority sales begin June 6 at 10:00 AM and general sales June 21 at 10:00 AM via TBS Tickets and Horipro Stage. The rotating Harry Potter cast includes Tatsuya Fujiwara (Dec), Kanji Ishimaru (Sep-Oct), Osamu Mukai (Jul), Naohito Fujiki (Oct-Nov), Yusuke Onuki (through Aug), Goro Inagaki (Nov-Dec), Yuta Hiraoka (through Jun, Sep-Nov), Seita Ueno (through Dec), and Kensho Ono (Aug-Oct). The Last Year Project features special curtain calls with cast-audience photos, a TBS behind-the-scenes special, and upcoming collaboration events. Runtime is 3 hours 40 minutes. Produced by TBS, Horipro, and ATG Entertainment.

FAQ

When did the stage play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' in Japan reach 1,500 performances?

The milestone was achieved on May 20, 2026, during the matinee performance. The production has been running since its opening in 2022.

When is the final performance of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' in Japan?

The final performance (千秋楽) is scheduled for December 27, 2026 (Sunday) at the TBS Akasaka ACT Theater.

When do tickets go on sale for the July–December 2026 performances?

Priority advance sales begin June 6, 2026 (Saturday) at 10:00 AM, and general sales start June 21, 2026 (Sunday) at 10:00 AM, via TBS Tickets and Horipro Stage.

What is the Last Year Project for the Harry Potter stage play?

The Last Year Project includes special curtain calls with cast-audience group photos, a behind-the-scenes TV special, exclusive collaboration events, and other celebrations leading up to the December 2026 finale.

Who are the actors playing Harry Potter in the final year?

The rotating cast includes Tatsuya Fujiwara (December), Kanji Ishimaru (September–October), Osamu Mukai (July), Naohito Fujiki (October–November), Yusuke Onuki (through August), Goro Inagaki (November–December), Yuta Hiraoka (through June, September–November), Seita Ueno (through December), and Kensho Ono (August–October).

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