Stage Takes

I hate to support big theater but here we are. I was thoroughly entertained by Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at The Pantages Theater, particularly for its scenic design and visual effects which were truly magical. Needless to say, I am reminded of how Martin Scorsese called Marvel movies “theme park cinema”. This was the Marvel of the stage, certain aspects exceeded what theater-goers are used to — and now I think, where do we go from here?

The characters and performances were charming, the story was entertaining. The spectacle might be too spectacular to suspend disbelief, but it did work. Nothing too deep to write about here; I think it was worth the price of the ticket and kids will love it. I’m surprised to see a non-musical at The Pantages Theater but this one came out on top. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will be playing at the Pantages Theater through June 22, 2025 – I do recommend it!