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JJ Niemann | |
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| Born | |
| Alma mater | Elon University |
| Occupation | Actor • Performer • Social Media Influencer |
| Years active | 2017–present |
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JJ Niemann is an actor, performer, and social media content creator. He is best known for his Broadway career and his social media presence, including appearances in Hamilton, Back to the Future: The Musical, and The Book of Mormon.
Niemann is from Wilmington, North Carolina and graduated from Elon University in 2017. [1] [2]
Three days after graduating from college, Niemann booked a swing role in the Broadway production of TheBook of Mormon, covering all seven ensemble tracks. [3] He made his debut in July 2017 and remained full-time with the production until December 2019. [4] [5] Since leaving the company, he has periodically returned as a vacation and emergency swing. [6]
In 2023, Niemann performed in the ensemble of the Paper Mill Playhouse production of Hercules. [7] Later that year, he joined the original Broadway cast of Back to the Future as an ensemble member and understudy for both Marty McFly and George McFly. [8]
In February 2024, Niemann participated in a workshop for the upcoming Broadway musical Smash, based on the TV show of the same name. [9]
Niemann joined the Broadway cast of Hamilton as Charles Lee/Ensemble in February 2025 and remained with the company until August of the same year. He is slated to star as Frank Abagnale, Jr. in Catch Me If You Can at the Marriott Theatre in the fall of 2025. [10]
Niemann is one of the leading #BroadwayTok content creators, with more than one million followers as of January 2025. [11] His videos include behind-the-scenes looks at his life in the theatre as well as comedy and dance content. [12] He is well-known for his "Broadway actors with their mics on/off" series. [13]
In December 2020, Niemann virtually participated in " Ratatouille: the TikTok Musical " with other Broadway stars including Andrew Barth Feldman, Andre De Shields, and Tituss Burgess. [14] The virtual performance raised millions of dollars for COVID-19 relief. [2]
Niemann is openly gay. [15]