Just in Time (musical)
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Just in Time is a jukebox musical based on the life of American singer Bobby Darin, with a book by Warren Leight and Isaac Oliver. The musical premiered on April 23, 2025, at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre. The show starts with lead performer Jonathan Groff portraying himself in 2025, and then goes back to the 1950s and 1960s to tell Darin's story.
Infobox
Music
Various Artists
Lyrics
Various Artists
Book
mw- Warren Leight Isaac Oliver
Basis
The life and music of Bobby Darin
Premiere
April 23, 2025 (2025-04-23): Circle in the Square Theatre
Productions
2025 Broadway
Tables
· Cast and characters › Original cast
Bobby Darin
Bobby Darin
Character
Bobby Darin
Broadway (2025)
Jonathan Groff
Connie Francis
Connie Francis
Character
Connie Francis
Broadway (2025)
Gracie Lawrence
Sandra Dee
Sandra Dee
Character
Sandra Dee
Broadway (2025)
Erika Henningsen
Charlie Maffia and others
Charlie Maffia and others
Character
Charlie Maffia and others
Broadway (2025)
Joe Barbara
Murray the K and others
Murray the K and others
Character
Murray the K and others
Broadway (2025)
Lance Roberts
Nina Cassotto and others
Nina Cassotto and others
Character
Nina Cassotto and others
Broadway (2025)
Emily Bergl
Don Kirshner and others
Don Kirshner and others
Character
Don Kirshner and others
Broadway (2025)
Caesar Samayoa
Polly Walden
Polly Walden
Character
Polly Walden
Broadway (2025)
Michele Pawk
| Character | Broadway (2025) |
| Bobby Darin | Jonathan Groff |
| Connie Francis | Gracie Lawrence |
| Sandra Dee | Erika Henningsen |
| Charlie Maffia and others | Joe Barbara |
| Murray the K and others | Lance Roberts |
| Nina Cassotto and others | Emily Bergl |
| Don Kirshner and others | Caesar Samayoa |
| Polly Walden | Michele Pawk |
· Awards and nominations
2025
2025
Year
2025
Award
Drama Desk Awards
Category
Outstanding Musical
Nominee
Just in Time
Result
Nominated
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical
Year
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical
Award
Jonathan Groff
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical
Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical
Year
Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical
Award
Gracie Lawrence
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Director of a Musical
Outstanding Director of a Musical
Year
Outstanding Director of a Musical
Award
Alex Timbers
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Book of a Musical
Outstanding Book of a Musical
Year
Outstanding Book of a Musical
Award
Warren Leight and Isaac Oliver
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Orchestrations
Outstanding Orchestrations
Year
Outstanding Orchestrations
Award
Andrew Resnick and Michael Thurber
Category
Won
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical
Year
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical
Award
Derek McLane
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical
Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical
Year
Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical
Award
Catherine Zuber
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Year
Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Award
Peter Hylenski
Category
Won
Drama League Awards
Drama League Awards
Year
Drama League Awards
Award
Outstanding Production of a Musical
Category
Just in Time
Nominee
Nominated
Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Year
Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Award
Alex Timbers
Category
Nominated
Distinguished Performance
Distinguished Performance
Year
Distinguished Performance
Award
Jonathan Groff
Category
Nominated
Gracie Lawrence
Gracie Lawrence
Year
Gracie Lawrence
Award
Nominated
Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Year
Tony Awards
Award
Best Orchestrations
Category
Andrew Resnick and Michael Thurber
Nominee
Nominated
Best Sound Design of a Musical
Best Sound Design of a Musical
Year
Best Sound Design of a Musical
Award
Peter Hylenski
Category
Nominated
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Year
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Award
Derek McLane
Category
Nominated
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Year
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Award
Catherine Zuber
Category
Nominated
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical
Year
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical
Award
Jonathan Groff
Category
Nominated
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Year
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Award
Gracie Lawrence
Category
Nominated
2026
2026
Year
2026
Award
Grammy Awards
Category
Best Musical Theater Album
Nominee
Emily Bergl, Jonathan Groff, Erika Henningsen, Gracie Lawrence & Michele Pawk (principal vocalists); Derik Lee, Andrew Resnick & Bill Sherman (producers); Bobby Darin (composer/lyricist)
Result
Pending
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Musical | Just in Time | Nominated |
| Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical | Jonathan Groff | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical | Gracie Lawrence | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Director of a Musical | Alex Timbers | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Book of a Musical | Warren Leight and Isaac Oliver | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Orchestrations | Andrew Resnick and Michael Thurber | Won | ||
| Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical | Derek McLane | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical | Catherine Zuber | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical | Peter Hylenski | Won | ||
| Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Musical | Just in Time | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Direction of a Musical | Alex Timbers | Nominated | ||
| Distinguished Performance | Jonathan Groff | Nominated | ||
| Gracie Lawrence | Nominated | |||
| Tony Awards | Best Orchestrations | Andrew Resnick and Michael Thurber | Nominated | |
| Best Sound Design of a Musical | Peter Hylenski | Nominated | ||
| Best Scenic Design of a Musical | Derek McLane | Nominated | ||
| Best Costume Design of a Musical | Catherine Zuber | Nominated | ||
| Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical | Jonathan Groff | Nominated | ||
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | Gracie Lawrence | Nominated | ||
| 2026 | Grammy Awards | Best Musical Theater Album | Emily Bergl, Jonathan Groff, Erika Henningsen, Gracie Lawrence & Michele Pawk (principal vocalists); Derik Lee, Andrew Resnick & Bill Sherman (producers); Bobby Darin (composer/lyricist) | Pending |
References
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2024/legit/news/jonathan-groff-broadway-just-in-time-musical-1236171877/
- Just in Timehttps://people.com/jonathan-groff-erika-henningsen-just-in-time-bobby-darin-sandra-dee-exclusive-11683218
- Time Outhttps://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/jonathan-groff-makes-his-broadway-return-in-just-in-time-this-spring-100924
- The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/09/theater/jonathan-groff-bobby-darin-broadway.html
- Just in Timehttps://playbill.com/article/photos-go-inside-signatures-just-in-time-benefit-starring-jonathan-groff
- Billboardhttps://www.billboard.com/music/pop/hear-jonathan-groff-sing-three-new-songs-bobby-darin-billboard-exclusive-1235842531/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2024/12/jonathan-groff-broadway-just-in-time-cast-1236192545/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2025/01/just-in-time-broadway-cast-gracie-lawrence-1236255798/
- Playbillhttps://playbill.com/article/sarah-hyland-and-sadie-dickerson-to-join-just-in-time-on-broadway
- "Boop! Leads 2025 Drama Desk Award Nominations With 11 Nods Including Outstanding Musical; Read the Full List Here"https://playbill.com/article/boop-leads-2025-drama-desk-award-nominations-with-11-nods-including-outstanding-musical-read-the-full-list-here
- Playbillhttps://playbill.com/article/2025-drama-league-awards-nominations-are-out-read-the-full-list
- Tony Awardshttps://www.tonyawards.com/press/2025-tony-award-nominations/
- Grammy.comhttps://www.grammy.com/news/2026-grammys-nominations-full-winners-nominees-list