A 'Harry Potter' play claimed to be a family affair. After major changes, it finally is

Global theatrical phenomenon 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' has undergone an overhaul since its 2016 premiere. Here's why the new version works.

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From left, Scorpius Malfoy , Draco Malfoy , Ginny Potter , Harry Potter , Albus Potter , Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley in the San Francisco production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”Harry Potter , Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley in the San Francisco production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”

But without so much gratuitous small talk, lackluster punchlines and ineffective jabs, whatever has survived the cut is much more impactful than before. This is especially true of its emotional beats: when Harry has trouble communicating with his son; when Albus scorns the weight of his father’s fame; when Scorpius struggles amid rumors about his parentage.

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