Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Jonathan Groff's Vacation Causes 'Just In Time' Box Office Drop
There's a musical on Broadway called 'Just In Time' about Bobby Darin.
The main actor, Jonathan Groff, took a one-week vacation, and during that time, the show's earnings dropped a lot.
Even though the show was still pretty full, the average price of tickets went down, and the total money made that week was much less than the week before.
People are talking about who might replace Jonathan Groff when he leaves the show for good at the end of March.
Other shows on Broadway are doing well, with some selling out every night.
Overall, Broadway is making more money this year compared to last year.
Jonathan Groff's vacation caused a 63% drop in weekly gross for 'Just In Time' musical.
Understudy Matt Magnusson performed during Groff's absence, with positive word of mouth.
Average ticket price dropped from $256.58 to $106.72, with a weekly gross of $544,378.
This is the musical's lowest weekly gross since previews began on March 31, 2025.
Broadway's total gross for the week was $34,695,615, about even with the previous week and 8% over last year.
- Who
- Jonathan Groff, Matt Magnusson, Broadway productions
- What
- Box office drop for 'Just In Time' musical due to Jonathan Groff's vacation
- When
- Week ending January 18, 2025
- Where
- Broadway, New York
- Why
- Jonathan Groff's pre-scheduled one-week vacation led to a significant drop in ticket sales and average ticket price
- Show
- Just In Time
- Lead Actor on Vacation
- Jonathan Groff
- Understudy
- Matt Magnusson
- Previous Week Gross
- $1,456,348
- Current Week Gross
- $544,378
- Percentage Drop
- 63%
- Average Ticket Price Drop
- From $256.58 to $106.72
- Groff's Final Performance
- March 29, 2025