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.
With an exuberant band, Just in Time rides easy on Groff’s waves of showman charisma while paying tribute to the era-specific music and other singers, especially the women in Darin’s life who inspired his performance, starting with Michele Pawk as a parental figure with a vaudevillian past. The book seamlessly weaves in how other stars like Connie Francis (a blazing, must-see Gracie Lawrence) and Sandra Dee (a commanding Erika Henningsen), the latter of whom witnessed his fallible humanity, were integral to his life.
Much of what we’re told in “Just in Time” about Darin is a fairly standard show biz story. It’s a measure of how little in his biography there is to work with that the show holds off until nearly the end to reveal a big family secret, one that’s easily available in the most cursory bio of Darin online. But there is some drama in the relationship with Dee. For all his charm as a performer, Darin doesn’t seem like a very nice man. He insists she go on the road with him, and show his fans and hers how much she appreciates his act. He soon tires of her. He sends his brother-in-law turned valet Charlie (Joe Barbara) to relay the message: “He wants a divorce.” There is a hint that his impatience is motivated by his knowledge that he will die young, but it’s buried too deeply beneath an off-putting ambition.
| 2025 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2027 | US Tour |
US Tour |
| 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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