Jonathan Groff Sets March 2025 Broadway Return with JUST IN TIME- Page 5

[Fordham2015]

Posted: 10/8/25 at 11:34am

Telecharge says Jonathan Groff will be out January 13-18. Matt Magnusson's debut in the role?

[theatrejunkie007]

Posted: 10/8/25 at 11:40am

Fordham2015 said: "Telecharge says Jonathan Groff will be out January 13-18. Matt Magnusson's debut in the role?"

Either that, or JG is gonna have a well-deserved vacation then come back. I'm as curious as anyone else who will replace him!

[ACL2006]

Posted: 10/8/25 at 11:48am

theatrejunkie007 said: "Wow - tickets now on sale thru Feb. 22 now and tickets are flying already, especially for the table seating!"

Groff is probably leaving then. Have to wonder if they're looking to get a replacement to keep the show running.

[theatrejunkie007]

Posted: 10/8/25 at 11:50am

Just my gut feeling - but I bet they're going to find an unexpectedly awesome replacement for Groff and everyone will go, "wow........why didn't I think of that one?"

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 10/8/25 at 12:08pm

Sweaty told us …we know we know …

[ACL2006]

Posted: 10/8/25 at 1:15pm

FYI, according to Telecharge, Groff is out Jan. 13-18.

[Springtime]

Posted: 10/8/25 at 5:12pm

The show moves to a five performance week in February (Thursday to Sunday). 

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 10/8/25 at 6:39pm

Can it make money with only 5 shows a week when some of the seats in the theatre have already been removed for the set? Fascinating.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 10/8/25 at 7:45pm

Springtime said: "The show moves to a five performance week in February (Thursday to Sunday)."

which makes no sense unless Groff requested that for the extension. hopefully the rest of the cast still gets paid for a full week. or just let the understudy do one or two performances to get a full schedule.

[JSquared2]

Posted: 10/8/25 at 10:19pm

ACL2006 said: "Springtime said: "The show moves to a five performance week in February (Thursday to Sunday)."

which makes no sense unless Groff requested that for the extension. hopefully the rest of the cast still gets paid for a full week. or just let the understudy do one or two performances to get a full schedule."

No way is Equity agreeing to a concession of a pay CUT during a very contentious contract negotiation. The cast (and everyone else in the building) will need to be paid for 8 shows, so I’m sure something will happen for those 3 shows. Maybe they’ll be a ““preview period” for Groff’s replacement? 

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 9:04am

Groffs final performance set for Sunday, March 29; Replacement tba

[pathman2]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 11:50am

The February schedule now has more performances. There's at least 6 performances each week.

[darquegk]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 1:30pm

I’m curious how the replacement will work, since isn’t part of the show ABOUT Groff, as himself, doing a Darin biopic/tribute act? It’s meta in a way that will have to be reconfigured if he’s replaced.

[SteveSanders]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 1:38pm

darquegk said: "I’m curious how the replacement will work, since isn’t part of the show ABOUT Groff, as himself, doing a Darin biopic/tribute act? It’s meta in a way that will have to be reconfigured if he’s replaced."

Not really.  The show opens with Groff as Groff for a bit and then transitions to Groff becoming Darin.

Here's how the role transitions from the NYT review:

"Making the smart choice to introduce Groff as himself, not as Darin, the show immediately breaks out of the jukebox box, liberating its songs from service as literal illustrations....

“Beyond the Sea” soon leads us back to Darin’s contentious childhood in East Harlem. There, Groff drops his own persona and enters that of the sickly boy born Walden Robert Cassotto in 1936, indulged by the maternal Polly (Michele Pawk) and fretted over by the sisterly Nina (Emily Bergl).

 

 

[Springtime]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 5:00pm

Screenwriter Isaac Oliver will write a revised bio for each person in the role. Understudy Matthew Magnusson hasn’t gone on yet.

[two ladies tickets]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 6:29pm

I have a friend that works for one of the producers. They're looking for a big name replacement and aren't having much success. They have asked Michael Bublé and Justin Timberlake and both declined. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 8:00pm

"The February schedule now has more performances. There's at least 6 performances each week."

• week of Feb. 3 has 7 performances
• week of Feb. 10 has 7 performances
• week of Feb. 17 has 8 performances
• weeks of Feb. 24, March 3, March 10 has 6 performances
• Groff's final two weeks has 8 performances.

Springtime said: "Screenwriter Isaac Oliver will write a revised bio for each person in the role. Understudy Matthew Magnusson hasn’t gone on yet."

Guessing Matt will go on during Groff's vacation in January?

 

 

[inception]

Posted: 11/23/25 at 8:50am

I hope this is the main thread for this show.   Saw this last night. 

Today wrapping up my 2025 visit with Chess and later Seat of Our Pants.  Mid-week when I was packing to leave DC I felt like the 5 days I spent there was enough & I was actually ready to go home.  But that half of the trip was a lot more walking through museums;  and especially the African American History Museum was very difficult.   I didn't even read everything just to protect myself emotionally.

But I had tickets to 10 shows in NY, so there was no turning back.  

Of what I've seen on Broadway this week, this show feels most like what I would expect from a Broadway show - glitz & glamour.  Did we learn anything? Were we emotionally moved? No this show is all about moving something else. 

All anyone can say when they walk into that theatre, is this is gorgeous.

In comparison Ragtime being so bare was pretty disappointing. The huge bunting that unfurled and  changed colour with the lighting during Back to Before was lovely. But it would have been nicer to have an actual set so it didn't just feel like a concert production.  Baker's Wife off Broadway was still simple, yet felt more thoroughly realized. But I don't see that show making economical sense on Broadway. 

I did get my fill of big sumptuous sets & costumes yesterday afternoon with Arabella at the Met - all 4 hours of it.  It really flew by, I think because I slept through about 1 of those hours. I love Strauss, but this work is not his best.  I am grateful to have been able to see this production.   I doubt they'll ever do it again for a long time.  The Saturday matinee looked poorly sold from the orchestra. I dozed off at times because Friday night I was up too late seeing a late show at the Comedy Cellar.  This was the second time I've seen comic Dave Attell.  I don't know why they make him out to be a NYC comedy star? Is he? He's just so gross.

But I guess New Yorkers love their gross stars.  That's how we get Groff spitooning over people who have spent $500 for the privilege.  For the red bucket auction last night he had two people who really wanted his bow tie and got the price up to $3600.  Then one of the ladies said, "can't you you sign a second tie?"  And sure enough he had a second tie so sold them each one for $3600.  Actually, first she said when it had reached $3600 & he wondered if she'd go higher, " How about you sell me your underwear instead."  He was startled at first, but then came back with "My underwear is worth much more." That's when she said well can't you just sign a second tie?

To be perfectly honest, for myself I couldn't keep my eyes off his fat ass for most of the first act.  He's in those shark skin pants with the Speedos underneath ready for the quick change quite a ways in later during Splish Splash,  so most of the first act they outline his globes perfectly under his trousers.  It's so distracting, and I'm like 80% bottom. So yeah even from the cheap seats I got my money's worth.

If you read this far & you're pissed off by my comments, well what were you expecting? You saw it was me.  You could have chosen not to read this.

 

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 11/23/25 at 8:52am

inception said: "I hope this is the main thread for this show. Saw thislast night.

Today wrapping up my 2025 visit with Chess and later Seat of Our Pants. Mid-week when I was packing to leave DC I felt like the 5 days I spent there was enough & I was actually ready to go home. But that half of the trip was a lot more walking through museums; and especially the African American History Museum was very difficult. I didn't even read everything just to protect myself emotionally.

But I had tickets to 10 shows in NY, so there was no turning back.

Of what I've seen on Broadway this week, this show feels most like what I would expect from a Broadway show - glitz & glamour. Did we learn anything?Were we emotionally moved? No this show is all about moving something else.

All anyone cansay when they walk into that theatre, is this is gorgeous.

In comparison Ragtime being so bare was pretty disappointing. The huge bunting thatunfurled and changed colour with the lighting during Back to Before was lovely. But it would have been nicer to have an actual set so it didn't just feel like a concert production. Baker's Wife offBroadway was still simple, yet felt more thoroughly realized. But I don't see that show making economical sense on Broadway.

I did get my fill of big sumptuous sets & costumes yesterday afternoon with Arabella at the Met - all 4 hours of it. It really flew by, I think because I slept through about 1 of those hours. I love Strauss, but this work is not his best. I am grateful to have been able to see this production. I doubt they'll ever do it again for a long time. The Saturday matinee looked poorly sold from the orchestra. I dozed off at times because Friday night I was up too late seeinga late show at the Comedy Cellar. This was the second time I've seen comic Dave Attell. I don't know why they make him out to be a NYC comedy star? Is he? He's just so gross.

But Iguess New Yorkers love their gross stars. That's how we get Groff spitooning over people who have spent $500 for the privilege. For the red bucket auction last night he had two people who really wanted his bow tie and got the priceup to $3600. Then one of the ladies said, "can't you you sign a second tie?" And sure enough he had a second tie so sold them each one for $3600. Actually, first she said when it had reached $3600 & he wondered if she'd go higher, " How about you sell me your underwear instead." He was startledat first, but then came back with "My underwear is worth much more." That's when she said well can't you just signa second tie?

To be perfectly honest, for myself I couldn't keep my eyes off his fat ass for most of the first act. He's in those shark skin pants with the Speedos underneath ready forthe quick change quite a ways in later during Splish Splash, so most of the first act they outline his globes perfectly under his trousers. It's sodistracting, and I'm like 80% bottom. So yeah even from the cheap seats I got my money's worth.

If you read thisfar & you're pissed off by my comments, well what were you expecting? You saw it was me. You could have chosen not to read this.

"

 

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 11/23/25 at 8:53am

Inception, the way you speak about Jonathan is really pretty gross, and nobody here needs to know your sexual position preferences.

[MysteriousLady]

Posted: 11/23/25 at 4:28pm

"But I guess New Yorkers love their gross stars. That's how we get Groff spitooning over people who have spent $500 for the privilege. For the red bucket auction last night he had two people who really wanted his bow tie and got the price up to $3600. Then one of the ladies said, "can't you you sign a second tie?" And sure enough he had a second tie so sold them each one for $3600. Actually, first she said when it had reached $3600 & he wondered if she'd go higher, " How about you sell me your underwear instead." He was startled at first, but then came back with "My underwear is worth much more." That's when she said well can't you just sign a second tie"

That lady was out of line, as Groff's reaction shows. This isn't a bachelorette party at The Cockpit. You are speaking to a professional actor. I'm glad they raised some money though.

[Lisalemann]

Posted: 11/24/25 at 4:24pm

two ladies tickets said: "I have a friend that works for one of the producers. They're looking for a big name replacement and aren't having much success. They have asked Michael Bublé and Justin Timberlake and both declined."

If that's true - they dodged a bullet - I don't think either one of them has the charm or charisma to pull this role off.

I maintain that they should go outside the box and convince someone like Seth McFarlane or Matt Bomer to do it as a limited extension. They definitely need someone who will sell tickets - and someone with a fanbase besides just Broadway would do that. But it's a really demanding role - and I struggle to think of many "name" actors who could convincingly pull it off.

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 11/24/25 at 5:07pm

Lisalemann said: "two ladies tickets said: "I have a friend that works for one of the producers. They're looking for a big name replacement and aren't having much success. They have asked Michael Bublé and Justin Timberlake and both declined."

If that's true - they dodged a bullet - I don't think either one of them has the charm or charisma to pull this role off.

I maintain that they should go outside the box and convince someone like Seth McFarlane or Matt Bomer to do it as a limited extension. They definitely need someone who will sell tickets - and someone with a fanbase besides just Broadway would do that. But it's a really demanding role - and I struggle to think of many "name" actors who could convincingly pull it off."

I’ve heard the same thing about their struggle, and while I agree that both SM and MB would’ve been good choices 10-15 years ago, Bobby died at 36. Groff is too old himself, but the others just wouldn’t work at their ages. This is why I think it’s David Corenswet (my current top pic), Jonathan Bailey, or bust. I wish them luck!

[JSquared2]

Posted: 11/24/25 at 6:02pm

If he had any sort of name recognition, Dez Duron could definitely sing the part.

I wonder if Darren Criss could pull it off?

 

 

[macbeth]

Posted: 11/25/25 at 12:30pm

I hate to suggest it, but Ben Platt?