Emmett Smith & Aidan Close on Their Broadway Debut in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Broadway Debut in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"

• 🎭 Emmett Smith and Aidan Close are making their Broadway debut in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," a show now in its seventh year.
• 🌟 The original two-part experience is now performed in its entirety in just under three hours.
• 🤝 Both actors previously worked together on the North American tour of "Cursed Child," which they feel has a piece of them in its current iteration.

Working with Veteran Actors

• 🐍 Aidan Close plays the son of Draco Malfoy, a role previously played by Tom Felton in the movies. He describes working with Felton as a quick father-son relationship, with Felton offering advice and support.
• ✨ Close notes that Felton brings a unique energy to the show, attracting both theater and "Potter" fans, creating an intoxicating atmosphere.
• 🎭 Emmett Smith's father also works on Broadway, and while he loves musicals, he was drawn to this play for its unique storytelling.

The Magic of Hogwarts Houses

• ⚡ When signing playbills, fans often ask the actors which Hogwarts house they belong to.
• 💙 Both Emmett and Aidan reveal they are Ravenclaws, surprising some who might perceive them as Hufflepuffs.
• 💛 They humorously note that while they might be confused about houses, they are definitely not Gryffindors.