Jonathan Groff
Birth Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Performers From CHESS, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at the Green Room 42 (Apr 1, 2026)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 1, 2026- JUST IN TIME Tops the Grosses and More (Apr 1, 2026)
Video: Jonathan Groff Passes the Fedora To New JUST IN TIME Star Matthew Morrison (Mar 31, 2026)
BIO
Jonathan Groff earned his Actors’ Equity Association card in 2005 while appearing in Fame at the North Shore Music Theatre. That year, he made his Broadway debut in In My Life (2005). In 2006, he originated the role of Melchior Gabor in Spring Awakening, which ran off-Broadway in 2006 before transferring to Broadway (2006–2008). He received nominations for a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Drama League Award, and won a Theatre World Award for his performance.
In 2007, Groff had a recurring role on One Life to Live and filmed the pilot for Pretty/Handsome. He contributed vocals to the Salzburg Marionette Theatre’s The Sound of Music (2007). In 2008, he starred in Hair at Shakespeare in the Park and appeared in the off-Broadway play Prayer for My Enemy (2008). In 2009, he made his film debut in Taking Woodstock and appeared in the off-Broadway production of The Singing Forest, winning an Obie Award. He also starred in The Bacchae (2009).
Beginning in 2010, Groff had a recurring role as Jesse St. James on Glee (2010–2015). He made his West End debut in Deathtrap (2010–2011) and appeared off-Broadway in The Submission (2011). In 2012, he appeared in the television series Boss and in the stage production of Red. In 2013, he starred in the film C.O.G. and voiced Kristoff in Disney’s Frozen (2013). He reprised the role in Frozen Fever (2015), Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (2017), Kingdom Hearts III (2019), and Frozen 2 (2019). From 2014 to 2015, he starred in the HBO series Looking, returning for the television film finale in 2016. He also appeared in The Normal Heart (2014). In 2015, he joined Hamilton off-Broadway and on Broadway (2015–2016), earning a Tony Award nomination and a Grammy Award as part of the cast recording. He also starred in A New Brain (2015).
In 2017, Groff began starring as Holden Ford in the Netflix series Mindhunter (2017–2019), winning a Satellite Award. That year, he starred in the podcast musical 36 Questions. In 2018, he appeared in The Bobby Darin Story. From 2019 to 2020, he starred in the off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors, earning an Outer Critics Circle Award and a Grammy nomination as part of the cast recording. The filmed stage production of Hamilton was released in 2020, earning him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
In 2021, Groff appeared in The Matrix Resurrections and joined the cast of the animated series Invincible. In 2022, he starred in the Netflix series Lost Ollie and in the off-Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along, transferring to Broadway in 2023 and winning the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. He also appeared in the HBO documentary Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known (2022) as an executive producer and hosted Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age. In 2023, he appeared in Knock at the Cabin and was announced as a guest star on Doctor Who.
In 2024, Groff co-starred in the film A Nice Indian Boy. Most recently he played 'Bobby Darin' on Broadway in Just in Time, receiving his fourth Tony Award nomination. He departs the show in April 2026.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Movies
[ 2009 ] Michael Lang
[ 2010 ] Jeff
[ 2010 ] Louis Weichmann
[ 2013 ] David
[ 2013 ] Kristoff
[ 2014 ] Young Vet-Mads
[ 2019 ] Kristoff
[ 2020 ] King George
[ 2021 ] Smith
[ 2023 ] Andrew
[ 2024 ] Bunny/Ollie
[ 2024 ] Jay Kurundkar
[ 2025 ]
[ 2027 ] Kristoff (voice)
TV Shows
Henry Mackler
Patrick Fitzpayne
Ian Todd
Jimmy Fellner
Craig
[ 2010-2015 ] Jesse St. James
[ 2014-2015 ] Patrick Murray
[ 2015-2016 ] Dennis
Kristoff, Sven
Patrick Murray
Actor Playing Bart
[ 2017-2019 ] Holden Ford
Rick Sheridan
Dr. Paul David
Ollie
Travis
Rogue
[ 2025-2025 ] Kevin
[ 2023-2025 ] Rogue
Awards and Nominations
Jonathan Groff, Just in Time
Jonathan Groff, Just in Time
Jonathan Groff, Just in Time
winner
Jonathan Groff
Jonathan Groff, Merrily We Roll Along
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Jonathan Groff, Merrily We Roll Along
Jonathan Groff, Merrily We Roll Along
winner
Jonathan Groff, Merrily We Roll Along
Jonathan Groff, Little Shop of Horrors
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Jonathan Groff, Little Shop of Horrors
Jonathan Groff, Hamilton
winner
Jonathan Groff, Prayer for My Enemy
winner
Jonathan Groff, The Singing Forest
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Jonathan Groff, Spring Awakening
Jonathan Groff, Spring Awakening
Jonathan Groff, Spring Awakening
Videos
Video: Bernadette Peters Dances With Jonathan Groff at JUST IN TIME
by Michael Major - 2026-03-18 10:08:21
Video: Jonathan Groff and Lea Michele Lead a School Talent Show in CELEBRITY SUBSTITUTE
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-04 11:07:54
Video: NYC Public School Students Sing 'Beyond the Sea' For Jonathan Groff
by Michael Major - 2026-02-26 16:36:07
Video: Matthew Morrison Talks 'Homecoming' to Broadway After Ten-Year Hiatus
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-24 13:46:00
Video: Watch Jonathan Groff Perform 'Beyond the Sea' From JUST IN TIME
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-05 10:14:27
Video: Jonathan Groff and Katie Rose Clarke Star in Clip From MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-30 12:59:54
Video: Sarah Hyland Recalls Mishap During First Performance of JUST IN TIME
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-03 15:10:55
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Stars Recall Onstage Mishaps and Line Flubs on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-25 10:18:01
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Stars Talk New Film Version on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-24 12:09:16
Video: Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher Talk CHESS, Share Vocal Warmups on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-11 10:41:15
Video: Watch the Trailer for LEGO DISNEY FROZEN: OPERATION PUFFINS Animated Special
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-16 12:30:33
Video: Watch the Trailer for Broadway's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film; Tickets Now on Sale
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-16 10:12:06
Video: Jonathan Groff Open to Returning as King George in Broadway’s HAMILTON
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-19 10:36:53
Video: Jonathan Groff Performs 'Mack The Knife' From JUST IN TIME on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2025-09-19 06:17:05
Video: Sarah Jessica Parker and Jonathan Groff Host New 42 Studios Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-09-09 15:37:10
Video: Erika Henningsen & Jonathan Groff Sing 'Irresistible You' From JUST IN TIME
by Michael Major - 2025-08-26 15:00:20
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Dances With Jonathan Groff at JUST IN TIME
by Michael Major - 2025-08-20 11:40:29
News
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from Wicked; Chess; The Outsiders; Operation Mincemeat; Bigfoot! A New Musical; Going Bachrach: The Songs Of An Icon, and About Time.
by - Apr 1, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 1, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2026
This week, Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee Matthew Morrison will begin a strictly limited 3-week engagement as Bobby Darin in Broadway's Just In Time. The show's original star Jonathan Groff completed his run on Sunday, March 29. In a new video, Groff passes the fedora to Broadway's newest Bobby. Watch below!
by - Mar 31, 2026
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 3/29/2026.
by Michael Major - Mar 30, 2026
At Jonathan Groff's final performance in Just In Time, Ryan Reynolds donated $25,000 to Broadway Cares for the 'Bobby Darin' hat. Watch videos from their fundraising activities, with the cast also spanking Groff for every $5,000 that was raised.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2026
During a visit to The Tonight Show, Ariana DeBose spoke about reuniting with the cast of Hamilton at the 2025 Tony Awards to celebrate the musical's 10th anniversary. Watch her interview now.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2026
Broadway's Lin-Manuel Miranda and Susan Egan are among those who will receive the Disney Legends Award at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event later this year.
by - Mar 26, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 26, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by James Lindhorst - Mar 24, 2026
Fresh off their 13-wins at last night’s St. Louis Theatre Circle Awards, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announces their upcoming season celebrating their Diamond Anniversary at The Rep. This season, 60-years in the making, include five mainstage performances, three productions in the Steve Woolf Studio Series, and launches their new Diamond Concert Series.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 23, 2026
After its theatrical run back in December 2025, the proshot of the 2023-24 revival of Merrily We Roll Along starring Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez will be available to stream on Netflix beginning April 4.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 22, 2026
Jason Robert Brown shared a video of Stephen Sondheim singing 'Good Thing Going' from Merrily We Roll Along at a 2019 event.
by - Mar 19, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2026
Bernadette Peters joined Jonathan Groff at Just In Time on Broadway for a special moment recently. As she took in a performance of the Bobby Darin musical at Circle in the Square, Groff danced with her. Watch the video!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2026
The Broadway premiere of Duncan MacMillan’s EVERY BRILLIANT THING, starring Tony Award winner Daniel Radcliffe opens at Broadway's Hudson Theatre tonight. Read the reviews!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
The Pitt star Isa Briones will join the cast of Just in Time on Broadway as Connie Francis beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Circle in the Square Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2026
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paulo Szot, Kate Baldwin and many more.
by - Mar 5, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 5, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2026
Jonathan Groff and Lea Michele bring their Broadway experience and knowledge to a New York classroom in the latest episode of Celebrity Substitute. Check out the full episode to learn Broadway tips from the real-life friends!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026
Just In Time on Broadway will welcome some new stars this spring! It was announced this morning that Tony and Grammy Award winner Debbie Gravitte will join the cast as Polly beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2026, with Carrie St. Louis joining in the role of Sandra Dee beginning Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Jonathan Groff has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
Jonathan Groff has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
Jonathan Groff's first West End show was Deathtrap which opened in 2010
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Just in Time, DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE (Drama League Awards) for Just in Time , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Just in Time, Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater (Drama League Awards) for , Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, Performance (Obie Awards) for Prayer for My Enemy, Performance (Obie Awards) for The Singing Forest, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Spring Awakening, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening and Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Spring Awakening.
- Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater (Drama League Awards) - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along - Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors - Performance (Obie Awards) for Prayer for My Enemy - Performance (Obie Awards) for The Singing Forest - Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Spring Awakening
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