Jonathan Groff has played some of the most popular (and diverse) roles in modern musical theater, beloved by a wide audience: in spring awakening;laugh like king george hamilton; Most recently, he played Franklin Shepard in Stephen Sondheim’s film, his most complex performance to date We roll forward happilyfor which he won his first Tony Award.
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Now, Groff has added perhaps the most unexpected to his diverse cast of characters. in new musical just in timehe will play Bobby Darin, an iconic singer known for songs such as “Beyond the Sea,” “Dream Lover” and “Mack the Knife.” The show was developed and directed by Alex Timbers, with Groff leading a cast of 16 actors in one of Broadway’s most unique and intimate theaters, the Circle in the Square. ) show. Previews will begin on March 28, 2025, ahead of the April 23 opening — but you can hear Groff singing as Darling for the first time here, advertising billboard Premiering his albums Beyond the Sea, Dream Lover and Just in Time.
as grove said advertising billboardhis preparation for the role began seven years ago when he was researching the singer while staging a concert of his music for New York’s 92nd St.Y. “We’ve been working on this musical about his life ever since,” Grove said. “Bobby Darling was a consummate performer. He was way ahead of his time. He had this chameleon-like ability to cross styles and genres long before pop artists could. To have this opportunity to play him, I can push myself to places I’ve never been before as a singer or performer and my heart races just thinking about it.
Timbers – won a Tony Award for his work as a director Moulin Rouge! musical and brought his vision to various shows There is love here arrive Pee Wee Herman Show — called Darling “an extraordinary talent whose music still lives on today,” but noted that “what will be most memorable for those who knew him was his connection with his audience.” and just in time“We’re doing everything we can to try to transform our Broadway theaters into 1960s clubs,” he told us advertising billboard“allowing our audiences to experience up close what it’s like to be in a room with one of the most exciting performers of that generation.”
just in time Featuring a book written by Tony Award winner Warren Leight (Border people) and Isaac Oliver (the marvelous mrs maisel); music supervision and arrangement by Andrew Resnick (procession); Choreography by Shannon Lewis; Based on original concept by Ted Chapin. In addition to Groff, the cast also includes Joe Barbarone (The Musical “A Bronx Tale”), Tony Award winner Michelle Bowker (evil), Lance Roberts (musician), Caesar Samaya (coming from afar), Christine Cornish (kiss me kate), Julia Grondin (funny girl), Valeria Yamin (Moulin Rouge!), John Treacy Egan (My Fair Lady), kelly dance (mr saturday night), Matthew Gay Magnussen, Corey Michel Petino (Lempicka), and Larkin Riley (Bad Cinderella).
