Emmet Smith's Journey to Broadway
Emmet Smith, a 26-year-old from Washington Heights, is making his Broadway debut as Albus Potter in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. With previous experience from the national tour of the same show, he has also performed in off-Broadway productions like Philadelphia, Here I Come! and A Midsummer Night?s Dream. Growing up in a theatrical family, with a father as a Broadway music director and a mother as a former stage manager, Smith was immersed in the arts from a young age.
Despite his diverse interests, which included aspirations of becoming a baseball player and a jazz drummer, his passion for theater remained strong. He describes his role in Cursed Child as musical-like due to its dynamic elements. Now on Broadway, Smith cherishes performing alongside friends from the tour and welcomes the presence of Tom Felton, who reprises his role as Draco Malfoy. Reflecting on the show's themes of grief and love, Smith feels grateful to return to his roots in New York, surrounded by family and friends.
Triumph Over Adversity: Nicholas Patterson's Return to Dance
After a harrowing battle with Hodgkin?s lymphoma, Nicholas Patterson, a soloist with the Philadelphia Ballet, is savoring the joy of returning to the stage. Diagnosed in 2024, Patterson faced a long ordeal filled with misdiagnoses and grueling chemotherapy treatments, which he described as "brutal." Throughout his journey, the support from the Philadelphia Ballet community, including financial assistance and emotional encouragement from fellow dancers and his wife, Erin, played a crucial role in his recovery.
Despite the challenges of treatment, Patterson remained focused on his goal of resuming ballet. He gradually reintroduced himself to dancing, starting with light exercises and progressing to complex movements. As he prepares for the 2025?26 season, Patterson reflects on the importance of enjoying every moment in the studio, having gained a new perspective on success. Now, he embraces the simple joys of dancing, surrounded by supportive colleagues and a renewed appreciation for his craft.
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