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

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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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Q: When did the stage play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' in Japan reach 1,500 performances?
A: The milestone was achieved on May 20, 2026, during the matinee performance. The production has been running since its opening in 2022.
Q: When is the final performance of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' in Japan?
A: The final performance (千秋楽) is scheduled for December 27, 2026 (Sunday) at the TBS Akasaka ACT Theater.
Q: When do tickets go on sale for the July–December 2026 performances?
A: 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.
Q: What is the Last Year Project for the Harry Potter stage play?
A: 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.
Q: Who are the actors playing Harry Potter in the final year?
A: 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).