Reviews
HPCC Reviews
Review: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Is Sheer Magic
Doug Mose (Third Coast Review)
"Close delivers a standout performance as Scorpius Malfoy. A charming weirdo, shamed by his family's dark reputation yet full of wit, charm, and goofiness. Close’s Scorpius provides much of the play’s emotional core and comic relief—not an easy combination.”
Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD National Tour Premiere in Chicago
Rachel Weinberg (BroadwayWorld)
"Close has boundless energy as the nerdy Scorpius, who longs to share his knowledge with the world and his friends. He’s immensely likable, and he nails Scorpius’s many interjections.”
"a terrific character role
handled to perfection"
Review: “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”
Alan Bresloff (Around the Town Chicago)
“Aidan Close, as Scorpius Malfoy, stands out with his bubbly and Dewey-eyed interpretation, providing a refreshing contrast to his father’s stoic demeanor.”
Review: 'Cursed Child’ Enchants with Heart and Magic
Ryan M. Luevano (Tin Pan LA)
“Close steals the show as the appealing Scorpius, bringing plenty of humor and energy to his performance.”
Review – “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”
Terry Morgan (Art Beats LA)
“Both actors are excellent, and Close really cements himself as a star. He is a joy to watch.”
Kevin Taft (We Live Entertainment)
“Review: Magic, Illusions and Wizardry.”
Colin Douglas (Chicago Theatre Review)
"[Emmet Smith's] portrayal in “The Cursed Child” is enhanced by the brilliant performance of Aidan Close, as the most likable nerd, Scorpius Malfoy. Together these two actors carry the story. They provide the beating heart and tortured soul of this play and the audience cheers for their ultimate union.”
“While playing to the hilt Scorpius’ misfit nature, Close simultaneously endows the character with the electric eccentricity of an indie band frontman.”
Review: ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ brings authentic magic to the Hollywood Pantages
Charles McNulty (the LA Times)
Review: ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ is magnificently acted and created anew for Chicago
Chris Jones (The Chicago Tribune)
“And as the two young protagonists, Smith and Close are just delightful, [...] revealing characters who want so much to be able to do so but, alas, find themselves incapable.”
“[...] I am reasonably qualified to say that this new production [...] is far and away the best acted of all of them.”
Other Reviews
LA TIMES REVIEWS
Matthew Murphy
(While playing to the hilt Scorpius’ misfit nature, Close simultaneously endows the character with the electric eccentricity of an indie band frontman.)
"(I did know enough to spot that Aidan Close — the actor who played Scorpius Malfoy — was truly funny and hugely enjoyable to watch.)"
Between the heart Close brought to the story and the truth in Allison Blaize’s (Elaine) performance and character, there was no doubt in my mind, at least, of the power of this story.
CFA School of Theatre and COM Department of Film and Television collaborate to get laughs
Michael D. Spencer
Stratton McCrady
Incels and Other Myths invites the audience into the world of massive multiplayer online gaming [...], where misogyny has even less consequences than in the physical world.