Just in Time (musical)
| Just in Time | |
|---|---|
| A New Musical | |
Promotional poster | |
| Music | Various Artists |
| Lyrics | Various Artists |
| Book | |
| Basis | The life and music of Bobby Darin |
| Premiere | April 23, 2025: Circle in the Square Theatre |
| Productions | 2025 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.
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]
Original cast and characters
| Character | Broadway (2025) |
|---|---|
| Bobby Darin | Jonathan Groff |
| Connie Francis | Gracie Lawrence |
| Sandra Dee | Erika Henningsen |
| Charlie Maffia and others | Joe Barbara |
| Murray the K and others | Lance Roberts |
| Nina Cassotto and others | Emily Bergl |
| Don Kirshner and others | Caesar Samayoa |
| Polly Walden | Michele Pawk |
Musical numbers
- Ain't That A Shame
- Beyond the Sea
- Blue-eyed Mermaid
- Don't Call My Name
- Dream Lover
- Eighteen Yellow Roses
- I Am
- If I Were a Carpenter
- Irresistible You
- Just In Time
- La Mer
- Lazy River
- Mack the Knife
- Moritat Von Mackie Messer
- Multiplication
- My First Real Love
- Not For Me
- Once In A Lifetime
- Pretty Betty
- Queen of the Hop
- Rainin'
- Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)
- Rock Island Line
- Splish Splash
- That's All (C'est Tout)
- The Curtain Falls
- The Good Life
- Things
- This Could Be The Start Of Something Big
- Tutti Fruitti
- Who's Sorry Now
Awards and nominations
See also
- Dream Lover: The Bobby Darin Musical – another musical based on Darin's life
References
- ^ a b c d e Rubin, Rebecca (October 9, 2024). "Jonathan Groff Returning to Broadway as Performer Bobby Darin in 'Just in Time' Musical". Variety. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Rahmanan, Anna (October 9, 2024). "Jonathan Groff makes his Broadway return in 'Just in Time' this spring". Time Out. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (November 15, 2024). "Photos: Go Inside Signature's Just in Time Benefit Starring Jonathan Groff". Playbill. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ Milzoff, Rebecca (December 3, 2024). "Hear Jonathan Groff Sing For The First Time As Bobby Darin: Billboard Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Evans, Greg (January 21, 2024). "Erika Henningsen Joins Broadway's 'Just In Time' As Singer Sandra Dee – Update". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Culwell-Block, Logan (April 22, 2025). "2025 Drama League Awards Nominations Are Out; Read the Full List". Playbill. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ "2025 Tony Award Nominations". Tony Awards. May 1, 2025. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
External links
- Official website
- Just in Time at the Internet Broadway Database
- Just in Time (Broadway, Circle in the Square Theatre, 2025) at the Playbill Vault