Just in Time (musical)

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Just in Time
A New Musical
JustInTimePoster.jpg
Promotional poster
MusicVarious Artists
LyricsVarious Artists
Book
BasisThe life and music of Bobby Darin
PremiereApril 23, 2025 (2025-04-23): Circle in the Square Theatre
Productions2025 Broadway

Just in Time is a jukebox musical based on the life of American singer Bobby Darin, with a book by Warren Leight and Isaac Oliver.

Contents

The musical premiered on April 23, 2025, at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre. [1] The show starts with lead performer Jonathan Groff portraying himself in 2025, and then goes back to the 1950s and 1960s to tell Darin's story. [2]

Origins and development

The musical originated as The Bobby Darin Story, a series of five concerts in 2018 at the 92nd Street Y starring Groff as Darin, who has since developed it with Timbers, alongside music supervision and arrangements by Andrew Resnick and choreography by Shannon Lewis. [1] [3] [4] On November 11, 2024, a benefit concert performance previewing Just in Time was held at the Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia. [5] In December 2024, Billboard shared a preview of three of Groff's songs recorded for the musical: "Beyond the Sea", "Dream Lover", and "Just in Time". [6] Other songs featured in the production include "Splish Splash" and "Mack the Knife". [1]

Production history

Based on an original concept by Ted Chapin, the musical premiered on April 23, 2025, at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre, with Alex Timbers as director and Jonathan Groff in the lead role as Darin. [1]

Groff also serves as one of the production's producers, alongside Tom Kirdahy, Robert Ahrens, and John Frost, with previews from March 28, 2025. [1] For the production, the theatre has been transformed into "an immersive nightclub-like destination" with two stages, a cabaret-style seating plan, and a big band on stage. [3]

The cast of 16 also includes Joe Barbara, Michele Pawk, Lance Roberts, Caesar Samayoa, Christine Cornish, Julia Grondin, Valeria Yamin, John Treacy Egan, Tari Kelly, Matt Magnusson, Khori Michelle Petinaud, Larkin Reilly, and Emily Bergl, as well as Gracie Lawrence as Connie Francis and Erika Henningsen as Sandra Dee. [7] [8] Sadie Dickerson joined the cast as Sandra in September 2025 and Sarah Hyland joined as Connie in October. [9] In April 2026, Jeremy Jordan is set to replace Groff as Darin. [10]

Cast and characters

Original cast

CharacterBroadway (2025)
Bobby Darin Jonathan Groff
Connie Francis Gracie Lawrence
Sandra Dee Erika Henningsen
Charlie Maffia and othersJoe Barbara
Murray the K and othersLance Roberts
Nina Cassotto and others Emily Bergl
Don Kirshner and others Caesar Samayoa
Polly Walden Michele Pawk

Notable replacements

Musical numbers

† Not listed in playbill, but included on the cast recording as a Bonus Track

§ Included in the musical, only as an Instrumental, but full song included on the cast recording

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef.
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Just in TimeNominated [11]
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical Jonathan Groff Nominated
Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical Gracie Lawrence Nominated
Outstanding Director of a Musical Alex Timbers Nominated
Outstanding Book of a Musical Warren Leight and Isaac Oliver Nominated
Outstanding Orchestrations Andrew Resnick and Michael Thurber Won
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical Derek McLane Nominated
Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical Catherine Zuber Nominated
Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Peter Hylenski Won
Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a MusicalJust in TimeNominated [12]
Outstanding Direction of a Musical Alex Timbers Nominated
Distinguished Performance Jonathan Groff Nominated
Gracie Lawrence Nominated
Tony Awards Best Leading Actor in a Musical Jonathan Groff Nominated [13]
Best Featured Actress in a Musical Gracie Lawrence Nominated
Best Orchestrations Andrew Resnick and Michael Thurber Nominated
Best Costume Design of a Musical Catherine Zuber Nominated
Best Scenic Design of a Musical Derek McLane Nominated
Best Sound Design of a Musical Peter Hylenski Nominated

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Rubin, Rebecca (October 9, 2024). "Jonathan Groff Returning to Broadway as Performer Bobby Darin in 'Just in Time' Musical". Variety . Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  2. ↑ Quinn, Dave (February 20, 2025). "Erika Henningsen and Jonathan Groff Bring Dream Lovers Sandra Dee and Bobby Darin to Broadway in Just in Time (Exclusive)". People . Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Rahmanan, Anna (October 9, 2024). "Jonathan Groff makes his Broadway return in 'Just in Time' this spring". Time Out . Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  4. ↑ Paulson, Michael (October 9, 2024). "Jonathan Groff, Fresh Off Tony Win, Will Return to Broadway as Bobby Darin". The New York Times . Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  5. ↑ Gans, Andrew (November 15, 2024). "Photos: Go Inside Signature's Just in Time Benefit Starring Jonathan Groff". Playbill . Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  6. ↑ Milzoff, Rebecca (December 3, 2024). "Hear Jonathan Groff Sing For The First Time As Bobby Darin: Billboard Exclusive". Billboard . Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  7. ↑ Evans, Greg (December 3, 2024). "Additional Broadway Casting Announced For Jonathan Groff's 'Just In Time' Bobby Darin Musical". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  8. ↑ Evans, Greg (January 21, 2024). "Erika Henningsen Joins Broadway's 'Just In Time' As Singer Sandra Dee – Update". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  9. 1 2 3 Hall, Margaret (September 3, 2025). "Sarah Hyland and Sadie Dickerson To Join Just in Time on Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
  10. ↑ Culwell-Block, Logan Jeremy Jordan Will Be Broadway's Next Bobby Darin in Just in Time Playbill, January 22, 2026
  11. ↑ Culwell-Block, Logan (April 30, 2025). "Boop! Leads 2025 Drama Desk Award Nominations With 11 Nods Including Outstanding Musical; Read the Full List Here" . Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  12. ↑ Culwell-Block, Logan (April 22, 2025). "2025 Drama League Awards Nominations Are Out; Read the Full List". Playbill. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  13. ↑ "2025 Tony Award Nominations". Tony Awards. May 1, 2025. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
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