JJ Niemann is a North Carolina-bred, New York City-based Broadway actor and content creator. After graduating from Elon University with a BFA in Music Theatre, he moved to NYC and days later began rehearsals to make his Broadway debut in The Book of Mormon. Most recently, JJ was in the Original Broadway Cast of Back to the Future, in the ensemble and as the cover for Marty McFly & George McFly! He closed the production after over 600 performances between July 2023 thru January 2025. JJ is currently in rehearsals for Hamilton on Broadway as Charles Lee and is excited to make his debut in that in February!

Lately, JJ has also been working with several shows in development for their workshops and readings - including the upcoming Broadway musical SMASH - and has been performing around the country at regional theaters. Some select acting credits are the World Premiere of Disney's Hercules at Paper Mill Playhouse; the World Premiere of BLISS  at The 5th Avenue Theatre; Sky in Mamma Mia! at Flat Rock Playhouse; Doody in Grease at Cape Playhouse; Footloose at The Rev Theatre Co.; Hairspray at The Muny; Shrek, Damn Yankees, South Pacific at Pittsburgh CLO; and the iconic TikTok musicals for you, Paige and Ratatouille.

JJ has been lovingly dubbed as the “King of Theatre TikTok” by the internet and has been featured in publications such as BroadwayWorld, Backstage, and Theatrely. He creates content for actors, dancers, performers, theatre kids, and fellow New York City-lovers. JJ has reached over 1.5 million followers and 750 million video views across TikTok, Instagram, & YouTube.