Look out, Jonathan’s back! Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff returns to Broadway as Bobby Darin, the legendary singer whose short but remarkable life took him from teen idol to global sensation.
Developed and directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers (Moulin Rouge), Just In Time is an exhilarating new musical that immerses audiences in an intimate, swinging nightclub complete with a live band, a stellar ensemble cast, and iconic Bobby Darin hits
In Just In Time, discover the man behind the music – a once-in-a-lifetime talent who knew his time was limited and was determined to make a splash before it was too late.
Bobby Darin (1936–1973) was a multifaceted entertainer whose career spanned singing, songwriting, acting, and producing, leaving an indelible mark on American pop culture. Rising to fame in the late 1950s, Darin showcased his versatility with hits like the jazzy Mack the Knife, which won him a Grammy Award, and the tender ballad Beyond the Sea. Known for his dynamic stage presence and charisma, he seamlessly transitioned between genres, from rock and roll to folk and swing.
Darin also found success in film, earning an Academy Award nomination for Captain Newman, M.D. His legacy is one of relentless artistry and adaptability, as he broke boundaries in entertainment while battling lifelong health challenges. Despite his untimely death at 37, Darin’s influence remains strong, with his music and story continuing to inspire new generations.
It’s the staging and the star’s performance that truly elevate the evening, however. Alex Timbers’ limber, imaginative direction uses the space fantastically, with a large stage at one end of the theater providing enough room for a terrific big band, another smaller one at the opposite side for more intimate interludes, and cabaret tables in the middle. Groff works the room like nobody’s business, going from one end to the other, wandering into the aisles, and, at one point, standing atop one of the small tables which magically starts spinning. It’s no wonder that he apologizes in advance for the profusion of his sweat and saliva that frequently soaks audience members in the best seats, bringing an all too literal meaning to “Splish Splash.”
The energy verges from electric to manic, in a way that makes you wonder Is Jonathan Groff telling us that he would like to die mid-performance? All right, that’s an exaggeration, but it does move the question of what a star gets out of entertaining, and what an audience gets out of receiving that performance, right to the center of the show, more so than the specific biography of Darin himself. It’s like Prospero at the end of The Tempest turning to the audience to be, finally, released by their applause—if Prospero were wearing a tuxedo and crooning “Beyond the Sea.” Still, as you from crimes would pardoned be, let your indulgence set him free. Cue the megamix.
| 2025 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Isaac Oliver |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Warren Leight |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Costume Design of a Mus | Catherine Zuber |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Direction of a Musical | Alex Timbers |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical | Gracie Lawrence |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical | Jonathan Groff |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Andrew Resnick |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Michael Thurber |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musi | Derek McLane |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musi | Derek McLane |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical | Peter Hylenski |
| 2025 | Drama League Awards | DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE | Jonathan Groff |
| 2025 | Drama League Awards | DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE | Gracie Lawrence |
| 2025 | Drama League Awards | OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL | Alex Timbers |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Shannon Lewis |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical | Michele Pawk |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | Andrew Resnick |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | Michael Thurber |
| 2025 | Tony Awards | Best Costume Design of a Musical | Catherine Zuber |
| 2025 | Tony Awards | Best Orchestrations | Andrew Resnick |
| 2025 | Tony Awards | Best Orchestrations | Michael Thurber |
| 2025 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Jonathan Groff |
| 2025 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | Gracie Lawrence |
| 2025 | Tony Awards | Best Scenic Design of a Musical | Derek McLane |
| 2025 | Tony Awards | Best Sound Design of a Musical | Peter Hylenski |
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