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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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Nearly fifteen years after playing Drago Malefoy's character for the last time in the Harry Potter saga, 38-year-old actor Tom Felton made a sensation on Broadway's boards in the play Harry Potter and the cursed child. An unexpected appearance that enchanted spectators.
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