Harry Potter

Olivier Awards 2017 Conjure Record-Breaking 9 Wins for ‘Harry Potter’

In a ceremony April 9 at London’s Royal Albert Hall, the 2017 Laurence Olivier Awards honored “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” “Groundhog Day,” and “Dreamgirls.”

6 Industry Stories You May Have Missed This Week

From potential “Dr. Who” news to why casting for “Crazy Rich Asians” is taking so long, here's this week's most interesting and entertaining industry news.

‘Harry Potter’ Earns Record-Breaking 11 Olivier Award Nominations

The Olivier Awards introduced some magic into the spring theater season with the announcement of their nominations, which recognize the best in London theater.

3 Secrets to Doing a Great Celebrity Impression

Now starring in (and producing) Off-Broadway’s “Harry Potter” parody hit, “Puffs,” Stephen Stout chats with Backstage about acting advice and perfecting his Alan Rickman impression.

How to Land a Job With Universal Studios

Auditions are coming up in Atlanta and New York City for Universal Studios Japan. Backstage has the inside scoop on how to audition for these coveted roles.

#IGotCast: Quartay Denaya

Quartay Denaya is just one of many actors cast through Backstage!

WATCH: Daniel Radcliffe Screen Tests for the First ‘Harry Potter’ Film

Daniel Radcliffe’s screen test was the beginning of a legacy that would expand into eight films (nine if you include the upcoming Eddie Redmayne–starring prequel, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”) and a $15 billion-dollar franchise.

J.K. Rowling Responds to Casting of Black Hermione

J.K. Rowling tweeted her support after London's West End cast black actor Noma Dumezwen as Hermione.

‘Harry Potter’ Star Evanna Lynch on Preserving Your ‘Spark’

“Harry Potter” star Evanna Lynch chats with Backstage about her new film “Addiction: A ’60s Love Story,” starring Ian Harding, and her advice for actors!

‘The Fault in Our Stars’ and 15 Other Young Adult Novel Film Adaptations

With the release of "The Fault in Our Stars," we look back at some other great young adult novels turned films!