Based on an original concept by
Ted Chapin, the musical premiered on April 23, 2025, at
Broadway's
Circle in the Square Theatre, with
Alex Timbers as director and
Jonathan Groff in the lead role as Darin.
Sadie Dickerson joined the cast as Sandra in September 2025 and
Sarah Hyland joined as Connie in October. In April 2026,
Jeremy Jordan is set to replace Groff as Darin.
Matthew Morrison is set to perform as Darin between Groff's final show and the beginning of Jordan's run. Also in April 2026,
Carrie St. Louis and
Debbie Gravitte are scheduled to join the cast, respectively playing Sandra Dee and Polly, while
Isa Briones is scheduled to replace Hyland as Connie. == Cast and characters ==