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Al Roker Dances Onstage With Jonathan Groff at Broadway's 'Just in Time'

The viral cameo highlights the show's built-in audience interaction central to Groff's Bobby Darin bio-musical.

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Overview

  • During the song "Just in Time," Groff stepped into the audience to serenade Roker, twirled him, and kissed his hand.
  • The moment was captured on video and shared by the show's official accounts with a thank-you to Roker, drawing coverage from Today and BroadwayWorld.
  • Groff told TODAY the dance sequence happens nightly to honor Darin's connection with audiences and noted recent guests including Kristin Chenoweth, Cynthia Erivo, and Roker.
  • Casting updates were confirmed: Sadie Dickerson will debut as Sandra Dee on September 16, 2025, and Sarah Hyland will take over Connie Francis on October 8, 2025.
  • The production opened to critical acclaim on April 26, 2025, features Darin's hits with a live band, has tickets on sale through January 11, 2026, and earned Groff a Tony nomination.