Sitting Ovations | How Alex Timbers is Reimagining Bobby Darin for Broadway’s "Just In Time."

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Jeremy Jordan is officially taking over the role of Bobby Darin in the hit Broadway musical, Just In Time! Join theater critic Adam Feldman as he sits down with Tony Award-winning director Alex Timbers to discuss the evolution of the show, the creative process, and what fans can expect from this new chapter. In this episode of Sitting Ovations, Alex Timbers dives deep into the development of Just In Time. From its early days as a concert series to its immersive staging at the Circle in the Square Theatre, Timbers explains how he crafted a unique "memory play" that blends the charm of a 1960s nightclub with modern Broadway spectacle. Read Adam's full review here: https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/just-in-time-broadway-review-bobby-darin-jonathan-groff 🕒 Video Chapters: 0:00 Introduction: Adam Feldman welcomes Alex Timbers 0:22 Alex Timbers' Recent Broadway Successes 1:11 The Big Announcement: Jeremy Jordan as Bobby Darin 1:44 Jonathan Groff: Originating the Role 2:18 Who Was Bobby Darin? The Chameleon of Pop 3:32 The Challenge of the "Bio-Musical" Format 5:20 Adam’s Personal Connection to "Splish Splash" 7:24 The Early Development of Just In Time 8:48 Reimagining the "Lyrics & Lyricists" Format 11:25 Diegetic vs. Non-Diegetic Music in Theater 13:00 Transitioning from Actor to Character on Stage 14:41 Structuring the Show: "Mack the Knife" and "Beyond the Sea" 16:30 The Intimacy of Circle in the Square Theatre 18:18 Why Bobby Darin’s Story is Universal 20:25 Creating the "Sirens": Staging and Choreography 21:40 The Evolution of the Script with Warren Leight 23:15 Modernizing the Spectacle: prada boots and neon lights 24:45 Final Thoughts on Jeremy Jordan’s Future in the Role