He’s an actor and singer who really made a name for himself with his Broadway debut as Davey in the stage adaptation of Newsies—a role that truly put him on the map. Over time, he gained even more recognition for his standout performance as Ernst in the first national tour of Spring Awakening, further solidifying his place in the theater world. Interestingly, long before he became known on big stages, one of his very first experiences with acting came during childhood, when he played Crutchie in a makeshift production of Newsies at a theater day camp—an ironic twist, considering how central the show would become in his career. Though he was born in Zurich, Switzerland, he was actually raised in Cleveland, Ohio, where he began developing his passion for performing. Eventually, he moved to New York City to fully dive into his theater career, chasing his dreams in the heart of the Broadway scene. Oh, and fun fact—he has an older brother who’s been part of his journey behind the scenes. Yeah, it’s safe to say that his path—from a young theater kid to a recognized name on stage—has been pretty remarkable.