James Snyder, who has played the title character of Broadway’s recently retooled Harry Potter and the Cursed Child since the show returned from the pandemic shutdown, has been fired by producers following a complaint by co-star Diane Davis about Snyder’s conduct.

The exact nature of the conduct has not been specified. But producers Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender, and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions indicate that following Davis’ initial complaint on Nov. 19, 2021, the production commissioned an independent investigation by a third party. At the time, Snyder was suspended pending the investigation’s completion.

Today, producers announced that with the conclusion of the investigation, Snyder will not return to the production, and his contract has been terminated.

Davis, who plays Harry’s wife, Ginny Potter, “has made the personal decision to take a leave of absence,” the producers said. “Out of respect for her privacy – and to maintain the integrity...