PPAC Announces BankNewport Family Night at "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" on Friday, September 26 at 7P and Sunday, September 28 at 7P
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD TO PLAY THE PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER SEPTEMBER 19 THROUGH OCTOBER 4, 2025
Providence, RI – The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and BankNewport are pleased to announce that BankNewport Family Nights at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD will take place on Friday, September 26 at 7P and on Sunday, September 28 at 7P. Family Night is sponsored by BankNewport, with support from media sponsors ABC 6 and NOW 93.3. HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is a family show, with an age recommendation of ages 8 and up. The six-time Tony® Award-winning production kicks off the second year of its national tour at PPAC, playing a limited two-and-a-half-week engagement from Friday, September 19 through Saturday, October 4, 2025 (performance schedule is below). HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is PPAC’s 2025/2026 Broadway season opener and is part of the Broadway Series, sponsored by Taco and The White Family Foundation.
"BankNewport is pleased to support PPAC's Family Night performances of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD this month. We are proud to support the arts and make an evening at the theatre more accessible to our communities,” said BankNewport President and CEO Jack Murphy. “We know that these Broadway shows bring great joy to children and their families and we love hearing how excited everyone is to see a show at PPAC on BankNewport Family Nights!"
BankNewport is pleased to support PPAC's Family Night performances of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD this month. We are proud to support the arts and make an evening at the theatre more accessible to our communities. We know that these Broadway shows bring great joy to children and their families and we love hearing how excited everyone is to see a show at PPAC on BankNewport Family Nights!
Jack Murphy, BankNewport President & CEO
A limited number of “buy one; get one free” tickets are available for the BankNewport Family Night evening performances of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on September 26th and September 28th. Purchase one full price ticket and receive one complimentary ticket of equal value for a child up to the age of 18. BankNewport Family Night tickets are available at the PPAC Box Office window at 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence or by phone at 401.421.ARTS (2787). Family Night tickets are not available online. BankNewport Family Night ticket quantities are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. Standard service fees apply. Box Office window and phone hours are Monday through Friday, 10A to 5P, Saturday, 10A to 2P and two hours prior to curtain time(s) on show days.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE IN PROVIDENCE
WEEK ONE
| Day & Date | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 19 | 7:30P | |
| Sat, Sep 20 | 1P | 7P |
| Sun, Sep 21 | 1P | 7P |
WEEK TWO
| Day & Date | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 23 | 7P | |
| Wed, Sep 24 | 7P | |
| Thu, Sep 25 | 7P | |
| Fri, Sep 26 | **7P | |
| Sat, Sep 27 | 1P | 7P |
| Sun, Sep 28 | 1P | **7P |
** BankNewport Family Night
WEEK THREE
| Day & Date | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, September 30 | 7P | |
| Wed, Oct 1 | 7P | |
| Thu, Oct 2 | 7P | |
| Fri, Oct 3 | 7P | |
| Sat, Oct 4 | 1P | 7P |
ABOUT HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
Based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is a play by Jack Thorne, directed by John Tiffany.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD features movement by Steven Hoggett, set by Christine Jones, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, music & arrangements by Imogen Heap, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry, illusions & magic by Jamie Harrison, music supervision & arrangements by Martin Lowe. US Casting by Jim Carnahan, CSA.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions.
Instagram: @CursedChildUS ● X: @CursedChildTour ●Facebook: @CursedChildUS ● TikTok: @CursedChildOfficial
ABOUT THE SHOW
From the moment eleven-year-old Harry Potter met Rubeus Hagrid, Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, his adventures have left an indelible mark on popular culture. Today, over 25 years later, the Harry Potter phenomenon thrives as one of the most successful and best-loved entertainment properties in history.
J.K. Rowling’s best-selling Harry Potter novels have been brought to life in an ever-evolving, interconnected universe which is loved by millions of fans worldwide. Eight blockbuster Harry Potter films and three epic Fantastic Beasts films bring the spellbinding action to life on screen, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child mesmerizes on stage, and state-of-the-art video and mobile games from Portkey Games allow players to experience the wizarding world like never before. Fans can proudly showcase their passion through innovative consumer products, and thrill at spectacular location-based experiences - including five theme park lands at Universal Studios locations around the world.
This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. Discovery-owned Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts offerings includes ground-breaking touring experiences and events, each developed to celebrate special moments and locations that fans cherish, as well as the Platform 9 ¾ retail shops and iconic flagship store - Harry Potter New York. Wizards, Witches and Muggles alike can also discover something new as they explore behind-the-scenes secrets at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter.
With a new HBO Original TV series based on the Harry Potter books on the way, this extended world continues to provide the community with fresh and exciting ways to interact. For its global fans, and for generations to come, it invites everyone in to find the magic for themselves.
For the latest Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts news and features, visit http://www.harrypotter.com.
