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**"Just in Time" Review: A Lackluster Bio-Jukebox**
Bobby Darin's story has been told before, but it's a shame to see it retold again. In "Just in Time," Jonathan Groff stars as the singer-songwriter, delivering a lackluster performance that fails to bring depth or nuance to the role.
The musical follows Darin's rise to fame, with Groff performing hit songs like "Splish Splash" and "Dream Lover." However, beyond these catchy tunes, there's little to explore. The show's concert conceit never gets beyond the surface level, failing to delve into Darin's life or character.
Groff, fresh off his Tony win for "Merrily We Roll Along," is given little to work with as an actor. The supporting cast fares no better, with underutilized actresses like Michele Pawk and Emily Bregl struggling to make an impact.
The other characters are one-dimensional, with the Sirens trio of backup dancers serving only to bounce around Groff in a never-ending stream of quick changes. Even Henningson, who plays Darin's mother, is reduced to an idealized role without much substance.
Director Alex Timbers and book writers fail to justify why Bobby Darin is the subject of a musical in the first place. The show doesn't convince us that Darin was more than just a talented singer with a few hit songs. Instead, he comes off as a hack who copied the styles of others without adding anything new to the table.
The musical's biggest problem is its lack of timeliness. With Darin's relevancy having long passed, there's little reason to revisit his story now. Even the title "Just in Time" feels like a misfire, implying that this musical is somehow timely and relevant when it's not.
Unless you're a die-hard Bobby Darin fan, there's little reason to see "Just in Time." The show does almost nothing to explore its subject beyond surface-level songs and shallow performances. It may just be the final nail in the bio-jukebox coffin.
**Production Details:**
* Circle in the Square * 766 seats * $379 top * Opened April 26, 2025 * Reviewed April 22 * Running Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes