{"id":56482,"date":"2024-10-09T10:07:10","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T14:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=56482"},"modified":"2024-10-09T10:07:10","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T14:07:10","slug":"is-jonathan-groff-set-to-portray-bobby-darin-in-just-in-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/is-jonathan-groff-set-to-portray-bobby-darin-in-just-in-time\/56482\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Jonathan Groff set to portray Bobby Darin in \u2018Just in Time\u2019?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After winning acclaim for his role in \u201cMerrily We Roll Along,\u201d Jonathan Groff is set to return to the Broadway stage as the legendary singer Bobby Darin in the upcoming musical \u201cJust In Time.\u201d This production promises to take audiences on a captivating journey through Darin\u2019s life, showcasing his rise from a teen idol to a global sensation.<\/p>\n<h2>Bobby Darin\u2019s life in the spotlight<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cJust In Time\u201d will explore the highs and lows of Darin\u2019s remarkable yet brief career. Known for hits like \u201cSplish Splash,\u201d \u201cBeyond the Sea,\u201d and \u201cMack the Knife,\u201d Darin\u2019s story is one of immense talent and enduring influence. The official logline describes the show as charting \u201cthe great American entertainer\u2019s meteoric journey,\u201d reflecting on his impact on the following generations of performers.<\/p>\n<p>Set to unfold at Broadway\u2019s Circle in the Square Theatre, the production will feature an intimate and immersive nightclub atmosphere, complete with a live band and an ensemble of 16 performers. Directed by Alex Timbers, known for his work on \u201cMoulin Rouge,\u201d the show aims to recreate the vibrant energy of Darin\u2019s performances, giving audiences a taste of the era\u2019s musical magic.<\/p>\n<p>Though tragically cut short by his untimely death at age 37 in 1973, Bobby Darin\u2019s career left an indelible mark on the music and film industries. \u201cJust In Time\u201d promises to honor his legacy, bringing his unforgettable music and life story back to the forefront of Broadway.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"53735894-97db-4826-848a-6dff2e873f11\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Though tragically truncated by his premature death at the age of 37 in 1973, Bobby Darin\u2019s career made a lasting impact on both the music and film industries. His eclectic style and remarkable talent resonated with audiences, earning him a place among the greats of his time. His songs continue to inspire new generations of musicians, solidifying his legacy as one of the most influential entertainers of the 20th century.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-2 flex gap-3 empty:hidden -ml-2\">\n<div class=\"items-center justify-start rounded-xl p-1 flex\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\"><button class=\"rounded-lg text-token-text-secondary hover:bg-token-main-surface-secondary\" aria-label=\"Copy\" data-testid=\"copy-turn-action-button\"><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center pb-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jonathan Groff, the recent Tony winner for \u201cMerrily We Roll Along,\u201d will return to Broadway as Bobby Darin in \u201cJust In Time,\u201d an immersive musical celebrating the legendary entertainer\u2019s life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":367,"featured_media":56487,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[67],"tags":[20197,20194,20196,20193,20195,20198],"class_list":["post-56482","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-celebrity-news","tag-alex-timbers","tag-bobby-darin","tag-circle-in-the-square-theatre","tag-jonathan-groff","tag-just-in-time","tag-merrily-we-roll-along"],"reading_time":"2 min read","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56482","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/367"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56482"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56482\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56487"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56482"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56482"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56482"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}