Just in Time - Matt Morrison? - Page 5

[lala3]

Posted: 1/12/26 at 4:29pm

Interesting on above if true.

In a recent podcast on which he was a guest(Thrivalist) he seemed pretty much against the time commitment of a Broadway show due to wanting to spend more time with his kids and family.

I think he's a great option as an alternate for Just In Time.

I'm a fan of Morrison, although I do support some of the criticisms against his over earnestness in some of his performances.I just feel bad for him a bit because he got so dragged by online criticism due to Glee( not really his fault, but the atrocious and sloppy writing)and he's either been associated with horrible people like Singer or Weinstein or made some terrible choices in material and had some bad luck too.

He seems like a pretty nice guy who is also pretty talented and I think I'd like to see him have some success again.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/12/26 at 4:43pm

seems like this is closing on March 22

[witchoftheeast2]

Posted: 1/12/26 at 4:51pm

ACL2006 said: "seems like this is closing on March 22"

what makes you say that?

[Kad]

Posted: 1/12/26 at 5:23pm

ACL2006 said: "seems like this is closing on March 22"

But Groff's announced departure is the 29th. Why would it close a week before that, unless he had a conflict arise?

Updated On: 1/12/26 at 05:23 PM

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/12/26 at 5:30pm

Kad said: "ACL2006 said: "seems like this is closing on March 22"

But Groff's announced departure is the 29th. Why would it close a week before that, unless he had a conflict arise?"

sorry, it is the 29th. Telecharge has the 29th blacked out.

[JT2030]

Posted: 1/12/26 at 6:19pm

It also appears they last day available for group sales is March 15th, which I believe is a significant rollback (and usually a sign that a show is wrapping up.) 

Regardless - a fantastic run and proof that Groff is a box office draw in the right show.

Curious if anything will jump into Circle last minute to close out the season....

[RippedMan]

Posted: 1/12/26 at 6:33pm

Do we think it'll try and tour ?

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 1/12/26 at 6:44pm

No one named could sell like Jonathan anyways, so I totally understand why it might not continue. 

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 1/12/26 at 6:59pm

Close it so we can get Sarah and Pedro in The Goat 

[quizking101]

Posted: 1/12/26 at 8:16pm

RippedMan said: "Do we think it'll try and tour ?"

A tour was announced for 2027:

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02Vh5RRV8DKG7qzoMzc1vYRkUT2tXwK5Qpy9xCnuKy2npoCch9KB1mKoyDMxkR5hhBl&id=100051998840270

Also, a cursory look at the seating maps for this week show that Groff is the largest selling point of this show. If the material were actually stronger, it could still easily sell out with an understudy lead. Folding at the end of March is the smart move - but I will also selfishly be peeved because that means that CATS could’ve moved in there had JIT not kept extending over and over again.

[MysteriousLady]

Posted: 1/12/26 at 10:16pm

quizking101 said: "RippedMan said: "Do we think it'll try and tour ?"

A tour was announced for 2027:

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02Vh5RRV8DKG7qzoMzc1vYRkUT2tXwK5Qpy9xCnuKy2npoCch9KB1mKoyDMxkR5hhBl&id=100051998840270

Also, a cursory look at the seating maps for this week show that Groff is the largest selling point of this show. If the material were actually stronger, it could still easily sell out with an understudy lead. Folding at the end of March is the smart move - but I will also selfishly be peeved because that means that CATS could’ve moved in there had JIT not kept extending over and over again."

Many people close to CATS said that they never wanted the Circle because it was too small. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/15/26 at 3:29pm

They're running this week without a cover for Matt Magnuson. Matt gets sick or injured, and they'll have to cancel. Just find it odd they didn't hire a second cover for the role at this point.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 1/15/26 at 3:37pm

I’m pretty sure Jeffrey Schecter is there this week as a vacation swing covering Matt’s standby track.

Updated On: 1/15/26 at 03:37 PM

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/15/26 at 3:39pm

Call_me_jorge said: "I’m pretty sureJeffrey Schecter is there this week as a vacation swing covering Matt’s standby track."

It's possible, but I don't see Schecter listed as covering Bobby. And he's typically active on his IG announcing stuff.

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 1/17/26 at 11:14pm

audience was pretty full tonight, though at more reasonable prices (which is why we finally decided to go). 

Matt Magnuson has a wonderful voice and does a nice Groff impression, but I suspect theres an "it" factor missing without the star from the star vehicle. its a really silly, predictable and uninspired show, and im honestly shocked that the producers took such a gamble on Groff's name to sell this. Clearly paid off so what do i know?

Bobby Darren--as portrayed here--was a horrible husband, father, and uninteresting, at best, person. Tragic that he died young but there really isnt any there there. The jukebox is doing a ton of work here. Which the audiences loves...

So kudos to the strong cast. Sarah Hyland shocked me- really incredible singing/emoting. I thought she was a TV star with some theater capability but shes a legit musical theater talent. Emily Bergl also doing very solid work in a series of roles. 

I can see Jeremy Jordan keeping this going for a few months, and I wonder if the producers wanted to see how this week sold without Groff before committing to another big contract?

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/18/26 at 12:21am

Groff also has three weeks just prior to him leaving where he's only doing 6 performances. Makes me wonder if Jeremy Jordan will have a soft welcome to the show and just do Tue & Thur evenings before taking over(if he's taking over). Or might they just have Matt do Tue/Thur evenings for those three weeks?

[Wayman_Wong]

Posted: 1/18/26 at 1:25am

''Bobby Darren--as portrayed here--was a horrible husband, father, and uninteresting, at best, person.''

If you can't even correctly spell the legendary, Grammy-winning subject of ''Just in Time'' - Bobby Darin - it's hard to take anything you have to say about his characterization or the show seriously, not to mention the name of its current performer, which is actually Magnusson, with two S's.

Updated On: 1/18/26 at 01:25 AM

[QueenTwinnied]

Posted: 1/18/26 at 3:59am

Wayman_Wong said: "''Bobby Darren--as portrayed here--was a horrible husband, father, and uninteresting, at best, person.''

If you can't even correctly spell the legendary, Grammy-winning subject of ''Just in Time'' - Bobby Darin - it's hardto take anything you have to say about his characterization or the show seriously, not to mention the name of its current performer, which is actually Magnusson, with two S's."

Let’s get you to bed grandma 

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 1/18/26 at 11:59am

Wayman_Wong said: "''Bobby Darren--as portrayed here--was a horrible husband, father, and uninteresting, at best, person.''

If you can't even correctly spell the legendary, Grammy-winning subject of ''Just in Time'' - Bobby Darin - it's hardto take anything you have to say about his characterization or the show seriously, not to mention the name of its current performer, which is actually Magnusson, with two S's."

I absolutely agree that you should not take me nearly as seriously as you seem to be taking my autocorrected misprint of Bobby Darin's name.

(and you have your own typo in your post, but dont worry, im not taking it/you seriously at all anyway, so we all good).

[Wayman_Wong]

Posted: 1/18/26 at 11:18pm

Matt Magnusson's curtain call at 'Just in Time'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8boVKPoZrs

[MadsonMelo]

Posted: 1/19/26 at 10:11am

WldKingdomHM said: "Close it so we can get Sarah and Pedro in The Goat"

Pedro? Pascal?

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 1/19/26 at 10:22am

MadsonMelo said: "WldKingdomHM said: "Close it so we can get Sarah and Pedro in The Goat"

Pedro? Pascal?"

I guess you missed the “mom & dad” memo, mate. 

[Zeppie2022]

Posted: 1/19/26 at 11:49am

"Matt Magnuson has a wonderful voice and does a nice Groff impression, but I suspect theres an "it" factor missing without the star from the star vehicle. its a really silly, predictable and uninspired show, and im honestly shocked that the producers took such a gamble on Groff's name to sell this. Clearly paid off so what do i know?"

The only gamble is what to do after Groff leaves the show and if they get Jeremy Jordan they will be just fine.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 1/19/26 at 12:25pm

RippedMan said: "Do we think it'll try and tour ?"

I think this will do great on the road in subscription markets, even with a non-star in it. Maybe Groff steps in for the LA engagement. The tour could also be non-Equity. The mid-tier regionals and stock theatres with older subscribers are also probably dying to get their hands on it.

[GottaGetAGimmick420]

Posted: 1/19/26 at 12:38pm

I can confirm it is indeed Matt Morrison coming in. They need to hurry up and announce so they can put more dates on sale.

Still wish we were getting Santino, FWIW...