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Lyric Theatre

New York, New York

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The Lyric Theatre is home to the longest-running production of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' in New York City.

Originally built in 1903, the Lyric Theatre underwent a major renovation in 1996, merging with the Apollo Theatre to create a larger performance space.

With over 1,600 seats, the Lyric Theatre is one of the largest Broadway theatres in New York City.

The theatre was initially known as the Ford Center for the Performing Arts before being renamed the Lyric Theatre in 2014.

The original Lyric Theatre hosted several plays by George Bernard Shaw in the early 20th century.

The theatre's façade features intricate Beaux-Arts architectural details, a nod to its early 20th-century origins.

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