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High Schools Across the U.S. Selected to Stage 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'

31 schools win the chance to produce the high school edition of the popular play, showcasing their commitment to the arts and diversity.

A sign for "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" hangs at the Broadway opening at the Lyric Theatre on Sunday, April 22, 2018, in New York.
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Waukesha West High School is one of 29 high schools across the country to have earned the rights to perform the high school edition of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The school does not have exact dates planned yet, but is looking at a timeframe between Oct. 15 and Nov. 10 of this year.

Overview

  • 31 high schools across the United States and Puerto Rico have been selected to produce the high school edition of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', marking the first time the play will be performed by high schools.
  • The selection was made through a competition hosted by Broadway Licensing Global, where schools demonstrated their passion for the arts and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • Waukesha West High School, Collierville High School, and Madison Consolidated High School are among the selected schools, each representing their state as the first to stage the play.
  • The high school edition of the play has been adapted to accommodate varying budget levels and shorten the original's runtime, making it more accessible for school productions.
  • Performances are scheduled to take place between October 15 and November 10, 2024, with schools required to pay any necessary royalties and production package fees.