‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ @ Lyric Theatre: NYC (4/23/23)

Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would get to walk on the stage of my favorite Broadway show….but on Sunday I got to be on the stage at the Lyric Theatre, home of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

April 22nd was Cursed Child’s 5th Anniversary since opening, and on Sunday, April 23, they had a fan appreciation pre-show event which I was fortunate enough to be invited to! It was like a class reunion honestly, seeing so many friends I haven’t seen in a while, it was nice so many of us were there.

I’d also like to disclaimer that JKR does *not* profit off of Cursed Child ticket sales based on research, which is why I continue to see it. I assume she still gets a flat rate fee to use the characters, similar to how Universal Studios pays her a flat rate for Harry Potter world, but similarly buying a ticket to Universal does not directly profit JKR. She will get that flat fee regardless of how many Universal tickets are bought.

I’m going to try and be as honest and open in my reviews as I can. Please note these are my personal opinions and I’m always open to discussions!

Show Name: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Show Type: Play
Location: Lyric Theatre, NYC
Dates Seen: Sunday, April 23, 2023

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Broadway Wrap Up: March 2023

I saw 10 Broadway and Off-Broadway shows in March! Sometimes I impress even myself, I don’t know how I saw so many shows, the 2nd week of March I was on a ROLL with the lottery wins and just rolled with it! I saw a lot of new to me shows this month too, which I was excited about.

It’s truly hard to pick one favorite show, but the new shows I enjoyed a lot were Shucked (CORN!), Life of Pi, and of course Sweeney Todd, a classic.

Check out my roundup of all ten shows I attended:

If you’re looking for the Bookish Wrap Up for March 2023, click here!

Broadway Wrap Up: February 2023

I saw 3 Broadway shows in February! February was a busy month for me, between traveling to Atlanta for work, going to the Revelle book launch event, and seeing 3 concerts – so I didn’t see as many Broadway shows – not to mention a lot of new shows are just opening, so I expect March to be busier!

If you’re looking for the Bookish Wrap Up for February 2023, click here!

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ @ Lyric Theatre: NYC (February 2023)

I saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway 2x in February, so I’m doing a bit of a recap post combining my thoughts into one post!

I’d also like to disclaimer that JKR does *not* profit off of Cursed Child ticket sales based on research, which is why I continue to see it. I assume she still gets a flat rate fee to use the characters, similar to how Universal Studios pays her a flat rate for Harry Potter world, but similarly buying a ticket to Universal does not directly profit JKR. She will get that flat fee regardless of how many Universal tickets are bought.

I’m going to try and be as honest and open in my reviews as I can. Please note these are my personal opinions and I’m always open to discussions!

Show Name: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Show Type: Play
Location: Lyric Theatre, NYC
Dates Seen: February 15, February 28, 2023

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ @ Lyric Theatre: NYC (11/15/22)

November 15, 2022 marks the start of a new year at Hogwarts. Welcome Year 4 of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child! This was the first performance of the new cast. And I already love them so much!!!

I’d also like to disclaimer that JKR does *not* profit off of Cursed Child ticket sales based on research, which is why I continue to see it. I assume she still gets a flat rate fee to use the characters, similar to how Universal Studios pays her a flat rate for Harry Potter world, but similarly buying a ticket to Universal does not directly profit JKR. She will get that flat fee regardless of how many Universal tickets are bought.

I’m going to try and be as honest and open in my reviews as I can. Please note these are my personal opinions and I’m always open to discussions!

Show Name: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Show Type: Play
Location: Lyric Theatre, NYC
Dates Seen: Tuesday, November 15, 2022

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ @ Lyric Theatre: NYC (11/13/22)

This weekend was insanly busy for me. I went to a concert Saturday night (Walk The Moon!), went to bed at 3am and was up and at a Broadway show by 2pm the next day, I don’t know how either. BUT. This wasn’t just any Sunday matinee. This was the final show of the Year 3 cast. I couldn’t miss one last chance to see this cast before graduation.

I’d also like to disclaimer that JKR does *not* profit off of Cursed Child ticket sales based on research, which is why I continue to see it. I assume she still gets a flat rate fee to use the characters, similar to how Universal Studios pays her a flat rate for Harry Potter world, but similarly buying a ticket to Universal does not directly profit JKR. She will get that flat fee regardless of how many Universal tickets are bought.

I’m going to try and be as honest and open in my reviews as I can. Please note these are my personal opinions and I’m always open to discussions!

Show Name: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Show Type: Play
Location: Lyric Theatre, NYC
Dates Seen: Sunday, November 13, 2022

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ @ Lyric Theatre: NYC (10/23/22)

I honestly didn’t plan to see Cursed Child again before cast change day in November, but when I learned they started doing stage door again recently I was like, “…..whelp guess I need to go back!” and entered the lottery and won immediately so HERE WE ARE BACK AT THE LYRIC THEATRE!

I’d also like to disclaimer that JKR does *not* profit off of Cursed Child ticket sales based on research, which is why I continue to see it. I assume she still gets a flat rate fee to use the characters, similar to how Universal Studios pays her a flat rate for Harry Potter world, but similarly buying a ticket to Universal does not directly profit JKR. She will get that flat fee regardless of how many Universal tickets are bought.

I’m going to try and be as honest and open in my reviews as I can. Please note these are my personal opinions and I’m always open to discussions!

Show Name: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Show Type: Play
Location: Lyric Theatre, NYC
Dates Seen: Sunday, October 23, 2022

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ @ Lyric Theatre: NYC (September 2022)

I saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway 3x in September, so I’m doing a bit of a recap post combining all my thoughts into one post!

I’d also like to disclaimer that JKR does *not* profit off of Cursed Child ticket sales based on research, which is why I continue to see it. I assume she still gets a flat rate fee to use the characters, similar to how Universal Studios pays her a flat rate for Harry Potter world, but similarly buying a ticket to Universal does not directly profit JKR. She will get that flat fee regardless of how many Universal tickets are bought.

I’m going to try and be as honest and open in my reviews as I can. Please note these are my personal opinions and I’m always open to discussions!

Show Name: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Show Type: Play
Location: Lyric Theatre, NYC
Dates Seen: September 1, September 8, September 18, 2022

Audiobook Review: ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald – Makers, Mysteries and Magic: The Official Audio Documentary’

When I heard about this behind the scenes audiobook documentary from Pottermore Publishing, I was curious enough to give it a try after seeing the movie. While I don’t think this adds anything to the experience or is necessary, it’s not a bad listen, and now I suddenly wish I worked on movie sets!

While it’s stated in the beginning that this contains no spoilers, I would strongly advise not listening to this before you see the movie. I felt things would have been spoiled if I hadn’t see it beforehand.

Title: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald – Makers, Mysteries and Magic: The Official Audio Documentary
Author: Mark Salisbury, Hana Walker-Brown, Dan Fogler (Narrator)
Rating: 3/5

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Audiobook Review: ‘Quidditch Through The Ages’

Despite this book originally being published in 2001, it has taken me until 2018 to actually read it – or more appropriately, listen to the audiobook that was just released in March 2018!

Title: Quidditch Through The Ages
Author: J.K. Rowling
Rating: 3/5 stars