Photo: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

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Ed Sheeran

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Ed Sheeran

02of 25Tom CruiseHarry Potter and the Cursed ChildMission: ImpossiblestarTom Cruisevisited with the London cast after sitting through the play in February 2017.

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Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise

Mission: ImpossiblestarTom Cruisevisited with the London cast after sitting through the play in February 2017.

03of 25Julia RobertsHarry Potter and the Cursed ChildJulia Roberts saw the play in London way back in November 2016.

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Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts saw the play in London way back in November 2016.

04of 25Hilary DuffHilary Duff InstagramMonths after welcoming daughter Banks Violet,Youngeractress Hilary Duff took her 7-year-old son Luca Cruz to see the show on March 31, 2019 in New York City, posing with friends after the play’s first part. “Oh hem geee” she wrote on Instagram.

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Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff Instagram

Hilary Duff Instagram

Months after welcoming daughter Banks Violet,Youngeractress Hilary Duff took her 7-year-old son Luca Cruz to see the show on March 31, 2019 in New York City, posing with friends after the play’s first part. “Oh hem geee” she wrote on Instagram.

05of 25Keke PalmerKeke Palmer Instagram"Nothing like a little magic to start the week off right!" actress Keke Palmer wrote on Instagram, April 8, after seeing the Tony-winning show in New York City. “I absolutely love theater andHarry Potter Cursed Childwas nothing short of amazing! I so appreciate the cast taking a photo with me after their long night ❤️❤️. RUN don’t walk to #CursedChildNYC when you are in NYC. A true treat.”

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Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer Instagram

Keke Palmer Instagram

“Nothing like a little magic to start the week off right!” actress Keke Palmer wrote on Instagram, April 8, after seeing the Tony-winning show in New York City. “I absolutely love theater andHarry Potter Cursed Childwas nothing short of amazing! I so appreciate the cast taking a photo with me after their long night ❤️❤️. RUN don’t walk to #CursedChildNYC when you are in NYC. A true treat.”

06of 25Neil Patrick Harris and David BurtkaNeil Patrick Harris InstagramRepeat offenders! Husbands Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtkafirst sawHarry Potter and the Cursed Childon May 16, 2018 in New York City. They then returned to the show with twins Gideon Scott and Harper Grace, 8, on Aug. 23, 2018. “We loved it so much, we’d do it again tomorrow,” Harris wrote on Instagram after the 5-hour play. “Bravo, everyone involved. You inspire me to be better, to hug my kids, and to seek out magic.”

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Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka

Neil Patrick Harris Instagram

Neil Patrick Harris Instagram

Repeat offenders! Husbands Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtkafirst sawHarry Potter and the Cursed Childon May 16, 2018 in New York City. They then returned to the show with twins Gideon Scott and Harper Grace, 8, on Aug. 23, 2018. “We loved it so much, we’d do it again tomorrow,” Harris wrote on Instagram after the 5-hour play. “Bravo, everyone involved. You inspire me to be better, to hug my kids, and to seek out magic.”

07of 25Whoopi GoldbergHarry Potter and the Cursed ChildEGOT winner andViewco-host Whoopi Goldberg turned up in the Big Apple in April.

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Whoopi Goldberg

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EGOT winner andViewco-host Whoopi Goldberg turned up in the Big Apple in April.

08of 25Chris RockHarry Potter and the Cursed ChildComedian Chris Rock was all smiles hanging out with the cast backstage in London after seeing the show in March 2017.

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Chris Rock

Chris Rock

Comedian Chris Rock was all smiles hanging out with the cast backstage in London after seeing the show in March 2017.

09of 25Margot Robbie, Ben Affleck, and Darren CrissHarry Potter and the Cursed ChildAug. 22, 2016 was a big night for the play in London, with Margot Robbie,Ben Affleck, and Darren Criss all in the audience.

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Margot Robbie, Ben Affleck, and Darren Criss

Margot Robbie, Ben Affleck and Darren Criss

Aug. 22, 2016 was a big night for the play in London, with Margot Robbie,Ben Affleck, and Darren Criss all in the audience.

10of 25Victoria JusticeVictoria Justice InstagramVictoria Justice was at the show in New York City on Feb. 10, 2019. “‘Twas a magical night seeing @hpplayus!” she wrote on Instagram. “I’ve never seen a play broken up into two parts before and I really loved it. The special effects in this show are absolutely mesmerizing. Don’t miss it.”

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Victoria Justice

Victoria Justice Instagram

Victoria Justice Instagram

Victoria Justice was at the show in New York City on Feb. 10, 2019. “‘Twas a magical night seeing @hpplayus!” she wrote on Instagram. “I’ve never seen a play broken up into two parts before and I really loved it. The special effects in this show are absolutely mesmerizing. Don’t miss it.”

11of 25Toni ColletteHarry Potter and the Cursed ChildToni Collette channelled her inner wizard in November 2017, seeing the acclaimed play in London.

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Toni Collette

Toni Collette

Toni Collette channelled her inner wizard in November 2017, seeing the acclaimed play in London.

12of 25Kobe BryantHarry Potter and the Cursed ChildAmerican former professional basketball player went down under in March 2019, seeing the play in Melborne.

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Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant

American former professional basketball player went down under in March 2019, seeing the play in Melborne.

13of 25Tina FeyHarry Potter and the Cursed ChildSaturday Night Livevet Tina Fey was a little too busy to seeHarry Potter and the Cursed Childwhen it first opened on Broadway — what with her own musical,Mean Girls, kicking off around the same time. But she finally saw the show in February 2019.

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Tina Fey

Tina Fey

Saturday Night Livevet Tina Fey was a little too busy to seeHarry Potter and the Cursed Childwhen it first opened on Broadway — what with her own musical,Mean Girls, kicking off around the same time. But she finally saw the show in February 2019.

14of 25Emma WatsonHarry Potter and the Cursed ChildEmma Watson was one of the first of theHarry Potterfilm stars to visit the play in London. The big screen’s Hermione met the stage’s Hermione (Noma Dumezweni) backstage, sharing photos of their embrace on social media. “I came in with no idea what to expect and it was AMAZING,” Watson wrote on social media in her rave review. “Some things about the play were, I think, possibly even more beautiful than the films. Having seen it I felt more connected to Hermione and the stories than I have sinceDeathly Hallowscame out, which was such a gift.” She added: “Meeting Noma and seeing her on stage was like meeting my older self and have her tell me everything was going to be alright, which as you can imagine was immensely comforting (and emotional)! The cast and crew welcomed me like I was family and Noma was everything I could ever hope she would be. She’s wonderful.”

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Emma Watson

Emma Watson

Emma Watson was one of the first of theHarry Potterfilm stars to visit the play in London. The big screen’s Hermione met the stage’s Hermione (Noma Dumezweni) backstage, sharing photos of their embrace on social media. “I came in with no idea what to expect and it was AMAZING,” Watson wrote on social media in her rave review. “Some things about the play were, I think, possibly even more beautiful than the films. Having seen it I felt more connected to Hermione and the stories than I have sinceDeathly Hallowscame out, which was such a gift.” She added: “Meeting Noma and seeing her on stage was like meeting my older self and have her tell me everything was going to be alright, which as you can imagine was immensely comforting (and emotional)! The cast and crew welcomed me like I was family and Noma was everything I could ever hope she would be. She’s wonderful.”

15of 25Rupert GrintHarry Potter and the Cursed ChildWatson’s costar Rupert Grint (Ron) visited the play in London the following month, meeting Paul Thornley, who originated the role of Ron on stage.

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Rupert Grint

Rupert Grint

Watson’s costar Rupert Grint (Ron) visited the play in London the following month, meeting Paul Thornley, who originated the role of Ron on stage.

16of 25Tom FeltonHarry Potter and the Cursed ChildTom Felton — who played Draco Malfoy in theHarry Potterfilms — saw the show in London in August 2018. He was back again that following October.

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Tom Felton

Tom Felton

Tom Felton — who played Draco Malfoy in theHarry Potterfilms — saw the show in London in August 2018. He was back again that following October.

17of 25Matthew LewisHarry Potter and the Cursed ChildNeville Longbottom himself (Matthew Lewis) was at the show in London on Nov. 4, 2016.

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Matthew Lewis

Matthew Lewis

Neville Longbottom himself (Matthew Lewis) was at the show in London on Nov. 4, 2016.

18of 25Sam Smith and Brandon FlynnHarry Potter and the Cursed ChildBefore they split, then-boyfriends Sam Smith and Brandon Flynn went to the show in London. The singer and the actor posed with the cast backstage in May 2018.

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Sam Smith and Brandon Flynn

Sam Smith, Brandon Flynn

Before they split, then-boyfriends Sam Smith and Brandon Flynn went to the show in London. The singer and the actor posed with the cast backstage in May 2018.

19of 25Eddie RedmayneHarry Potter and the Cursed ChildEddie Redmayne was in London on Jan. 23, 2018 for the show, and happily smiled for the cameras as he met the cast afterwards.

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Eddie Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne was in London on Jan. 23, 2018 for the show, and happily smiled for the cameras as he met the cast afterwards.

20of 25RuPaulHarry Potter and the Cursed ChildRuPaul certainly didn’t find the show a drag when he saw it earlier this month in London.

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RuPaul

RuPaul

RuPaul certainly didn’t find the show a drag when he saw it earlier this month in London.

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George R.R. Martin

George RR Martin

22of 25Julie BowenHarry Potter and the Cursed ChildModern Familystar Julie Bowen looked happy after seeing the show in New York City on April 4.

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Julie Bowen

Julie Bowen

Modern Familystar Julie Bowen looked happy after seeing the show in New York City on April 4.

23of 25John LithgowHarry Potter and the Cursed ChildOn Dec. 29, 2018, John Lithgow attended the two-part play in New York City.

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John Lithgow

John Lithgow

On Dec. 29, 2018, John Lithgow attended the two-part play in New York City.

24of 25Helen Hunt and JJ AbramsHarry Potter and the Cursed ChildIn June 2017, both Helen Hunt and JJ Abrams were in the London audience — and united on stage afterwards with the cast.

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Helen Hunt and JJ Abrams

Helen Hunt JJ Abrams

In June 2017, both Helen Hunt and JJ Abrams were in the London audience — and united on stage afterwards with the cast.

25of 25Elvis CostelloHarry Potter and the Cursed ChildLegendary singer/songerwriter Elvis Costello was in New York City on March 27 to see the show.

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Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello

Legendary singer/songerwriter Elvis Costello was in New York City on March 27 to see the show.

source: people.com