How Jonathan Groff of ‘Just in Time’ Became Broadway’s Leading Man
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Jonathan Groff has been starring as Bobby Darin in the Broadway biomusical "Just in Time" at Circle in the Square, where he delivers a heartfelt "I love you" to each audience member nightly.
- Groff's performance combines singing, dancing, and acting with a joyful energy that creates a unique, intimate connection with the audience, described by director Alex Timbers as Groff sincerely addressing each individual.
- After nurturing the project for eight years, Groff will depart the show on March 29, having transformed into a rare, iconic Broadway figure through this role.
- The musical portrays the complex life of Bobby Darin, a hard-living and often angry man, contrasting with Groff’s own persona,
