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Jimmie “JJ” Jeter could play any of the six “Hamilton” roles he knows including the lead, Alexander Hamilton, at any given moment.

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Jimmie Jeter

Jimmie “JJ” Jeter has one of the hardest jobs on Broadway.

He knows six different parts from the hit musical, “Hamilton,” and has to be prepared to play one of them at any given moment.

He’s what’s known as a “swing” in musical theater, but I think “musical genius” is a more fitting title.

I shadowed Jeter to learn what a typical day in the life of a “Hamilton” swing may look like.

As a swing, each day is different for Jeter. When I shadowed him for the day, he was playing the lead, Alexander Hamilton, for the matinee show, but he could either be on standby or asked last minute to play another role for the night show.

I learned that it requires serious dedication and work to perfect six different roles, especially in such a highly-coveted show such as “Hamilton.”

It’s clear from the moment I met Jeter that he is excited about his day ahead, even though it’s going to be a long one.

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