Jonathan Groff Sets March 2025 Broadway Return with JUST IN TIME- Page 6

[gibsons2]

Posted: 11/25/25 at 12:40pm

macbeth said: "I hate to suggest it, but Ben Platt?"

No. Charisma is a requirement.

[JSquared2]

Posted: 11/25/25 at 12:46pm

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.

 

Sorry, but you're a pig.

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 11/25/25 at 4:45pm

macbeth said: "I hate to suggest it, but Ben Platt?"

No.

[Springtime]

Posted: 11/25/25 at 5:58pm

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