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BIO

Colin Callender is an award-winning theatre, film and television producer who founded the New York and London based production company Playground in 2012.

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Productions

Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
 
[West End, 2016]
Producer
The RiverThe River
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
Casa ValentinaCasa Valentina
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
Hedwig and the Angry InchHedwig and the Angry Inch
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
Lucky GuyLucky Guy
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Play

Colin Callender, Casa Valentina


winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Revival of a Musical

Colin Callender, Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Play

Colin Callender, Lucky Guy

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Golden Snitch Digital Lottery Available for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD L.A. Pr Photo
Golden Snitch Digital Lottery Available for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD L.A. Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

A Golden Snitch Digital Lottery has launched for the L.A. Premiere Engagement of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD. The lottery for the first performance is now open for entry. Learn more!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Launch Hogwarts Celebration Week in February Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Launch Hogwarts Celebration Week in February
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will have launch a celebration of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and its houses later this month at Broadway's Lyric Theatre.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD To Launch In Brazil And Netherlands Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD To Launch In Brazil And Netherlands
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2024

Two new international productions of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will launch in Brazil in 2025 and the Netherlands in 2026.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Launch in Brazil in 2025 & Netherlands in 2026 Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Launch in Brazil in 2025 & Netherlands in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will launch two new international productions of the multi award-winning play. In 2025 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will launch in Brazil, followed by the Netherlands in 2026. Learn more!
Video: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Year 6 Cast Heads Into Rehearsal Photo
Video: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Year 6 Cast Heads Into Rehearsal
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024

Hogwarts will welcome a new crop of students this season, as the Year 6 cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child prepares to make magic on Broadway! Watch the video below as Broadway's newest witches and wizards head into the rehearsal room!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Debut New Version Under Three Hours Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Debut New Version Under Three Hours
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024

A brand-new version of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, now with a running time under three hours including intermission, will have its Broadway debut next month. Learn more about the change to the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: New Cast Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in London Photo
Photos: New Cast Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will welcome its new cast who take to the stage for their first performances at the Palace Theatre this week. Check out all new photos here!
Matthew James Thomas and More Will Join HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Photo
Matthew James Thomas and More Will Join HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

All new cast members are joining the Broadway company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, beginning performances at New York's Lyric Theatre on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Learn more about the cast here!
New Cast Members to Join HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Photo
New Cast Members to Join HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2024

New cast members will join the Company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child from 15 October 2024. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Celebrates 8th Anniversary at the Palace Theatre Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Celebrates 8th Anniversary at the Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2024

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is celebrating its 8th anniversary at London’s Palace Theatre today, 30 July 2024, where it is currently booking until 6 April 2025.
Full Cast Set For The National Tour Of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Photo
Full Cast Set For The National Tour Of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2024

The national tour cast for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD has been announced. The production will feature a talented ensemble bringing the magical world of Harry Potter to life on stage across the country.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD School Edition Now Available For Global Licensing Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD School Edition Now Available For Global Licensing
by Joshua Wright - May 1, 2024

The school edition of the award-winning and record-breaking Broadway and West End play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, is now available for worldwide licensing via Broadway Licensing Global. The school edition is specifically tailored for high school and secondary school productions and can be licensed for productions beginning as early as fall 2024.
Video: Go Inside House Pride Nights at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway Photo
Video: Go Inside House Pride Nights at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 30, 2024

The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrated the Hogwarts houses with four special evening performances dedicated to each house. Check out video highlights here!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Extends Booking in London to March 2025 Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Extends Booking in London to March 2025
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024

The producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have announced a further booking extension through to 2 March 2025 for the original two-part multi award-winning production at London's Palace Theatre.
Teachers Can Now Purchase Perusal Script to License HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Photo
Teachers Can Now Purchase Perusal Script to License HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 24, 2024

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the award-winning record-breaking hit play, to high school and secondary school theatre programs worldwide starting later this year.
CURSED CHILD Sets New Sales Record With Best Week For A Play in Broadway History Photo
CURSED CHILD Sets New Sales Record With Best Week For A Play in Broadway History
by Lauren Hilton - Jan 2, 2024

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning Best Play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, has set a new Broadway record for weekly ticket sales for a non-musical play, reporting a gross of $2,718,487.50 for the week ending December 31, 2023.
J.K. Rowling Makes $10.5 Million from CURSED CHILD Post-Pandemic Photo
J.K. Rowling Makes $10.5 Million from CURSED CHILD Post-Pandemic
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 30, 2023

Learn about the profit structure of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child which continues to bring in profits for J.K. Rowling, who has made $10.5 million from HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD post-pandemic. 
VIDEO: Decorating the Lyric Theatre Christmas Tree with the Cast of HARRY POTTER AND Photo
VIDEO: Decorating the Lyric Theatre Christmas Tree with the Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 23, 2023

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway has released a video of the cast as they decorate the Lyric Theatre Christmas Tree. Watch the video here!
VIDEO: Watch Stars Cara Ricketts and Aaron Bartz Decorate HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED C Photo
VIDEO: Watch Stars Cara Ricketts and Aaron Bartz Decorate HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED CHILD Character Biscuits
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 23, 2023

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’s Cara Ricketts (Hermoine) and Aaron Bartz (Draco Malfoy) were tasked with decorating Draco and Hermione biscuits for each other in under two minutes. Watch the video released by the production here to see how it went!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD North American Tour Will Launch in Chicago Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD North American Tour Will Launch in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2023

The magic is hitting the road next year! The North American Tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will launch at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago in September 2024. Learn more about the tour here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Colin Callender been nominated for?

Best Play (Tony Awards) for Casa Valentina, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Best Play (Tony Awards) for Lucky Guy.

What awards has Colin Callender won?

Colin Callender has won the Best Revival of a Musical award at the Tony Awards for Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

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