Andy Mientus

Andy Mientus (born November 10, 1986) is an American actor known for his work in Broadway musicals and television shows. He has appeared in popular productions such as Spring Awakening, Les Misérables, and Wicked on Broadway. Mientus gained recognition for his role in the NBC musical drama Smash and as Hartley Rathaway / Pied Piper in the CW series The Flash. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mientus comes from a mixed Polish, Italian, and Irish descent. Prior to his career in theatre, he was a fan of the musical Spring Awakening and created a Facebook group to discuss it. This led to him being contacted by the show's producer, who made his group the official show page. Mientus later auditioned for the touring company of Spring Awakening based on the producer's recommendation.