Even Jonathan Groff Had To Win Over Audiences: How ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Went From Sondheim Also-Ran To Runaway Smash – Deadline Q&A

Merrily We Roll Along, the smash Broadway hit starring Tony-winners Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe and nominee Lindsay Mendez, is being professionally filmed by RadicalMedia, the same production company that proshot and produced Hamilton and Come From Away.

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Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and EventsAfter Tony Awards host Ariana DeBose closed the 77th ceremony at Lincoln Center by dropping her mic and announcing, “DeBose — out,” this year’s winners, nominees, presenters and Broadways brightest and most powerful made their way to after-parties taking place throughout New York City.Here, a look at some of the best pics from the wee hours of the night.Michael Esper, Sarah Paulson and Corey Stoll have some fun at the Late Night at Pebble Bar Tonys After Party.Jonathan Groff and Alex Edelman and their Tonys at the show’s after-party at The Carlyle.Daniel Radcliffe and his longtime girlfriend Erin Darke celebrate his win at the “Merrily We Roll Along” after-party.Will Brill with his new Tony Award at the ceremony’s official after-party at The Carlyle.William Jackson Harper and Ali Ahn look chic in Thom Browne at the Pebble Bar Tonys After Party.Kelli O’Hara and Arian Moayed attend the Late Night at Pebble Bar Tonys After Party.It’s a glamorous night for Jordan Roth and Dylan Mulvaney at Rick Miramontez and John Gore’s 13th annual after-party at The Carlyle.Billy Eichner has a good laugh at Rick Miramontez and John Gore’s 13th annual after-party at The Carlyle.Kelli O’Hara and Leslie Odom Jr.

“Merrily We Roll Along” was already a “surefire, genuine, walk-away blockbuster, lines down to Broadway, boffola, sensational, box office lalapalooza, gargantuan hit” and now it has the Tony Awards to prove it.The first Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s infamous flop (seriously — the original production played just 16 performances in 1981) took home four statuettes at 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical and a long awaited Best Orchestrations award for Jonathan Tunick (Sondheim’s orchestrator of choice, who has never won a Tony for his work with Sondheim before now).Perhaps ‘Merrily’s most triumphant moments at the Tonys were in the acting categories; first, Daniel Radcliffe won his first Tony in the Featured Actor category (and accepted it from future Charley Kringas Ben Platt!), then Jonathan Groff took home his first Tony Award for Best Lead Actor in a Musical. The pair were visibly emotional during each other’s wins, both of which have been a long time in the making.

Daniel Radcliffe shared an emotional embrace with Jonathan Groff as the two stars both won Tonys for their roles on Broadway’s Merrily We Roll Along.During last night’s (June 16) handout of the prestigious awards, which honour the best of New York theatre, Groff won Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for his part in the Stephen Sondheim musical.As he walked up, however, he was seen emotionally embracing Radcliffe, and got tearful onstage as he thanked his co-star, as well as fellow actor Lindsay Mendez.“Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez, you are more than old friends,” he said as his voice trembled.

3 min read Lead actor in the Musical ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Jonathan Groff has won his first Tony Award for the musical revival and thanked everyone involved in the original ‘Spring Awakenings’ […]

Jonathan Groff teared up during his Tony Award speech and it made us a little teary too!

Jonathan Groff won at the 2024 Tony Awards, and his Merrily We Roll Along co-star couldn’t have been more supportive of him.

Lexi Carson The boy who lived has won his first Tony Award. At the 77th annual Tony Awards, Daniel Radcliffe won the award for best performance by a featured actor in a musical for “Merrily We Roll Along,” in which he plays Charley Kringas, the lyricist and best friend of Franklin Shepard (played by Jonathan Groff). This was also Radcliffe’s first nomination.

Lexi Carson The third time’s the charm. Jonathan Groff has won his first Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for “Merrily We Roll Along.” Groff played Franklin Shepard alongside Lindsay Mendez and Daniel Radcliffe who also won his first Tony Award at the 77th Annual Tony Awards, which Groff was also in tears over when Radcliffe thanked him in his speech. Groff’s “Merrily We Roll Along” was his third nomination.

The bond between the Merrily We Roll Along was palpable at the 2024 Tony Awards after Daniel Radcliffe‘s win.

Broadway vets Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez are soaking up the moment during the theatre community’s biggest night of the year!

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Ricky Martin took the stage at LA Pride over the weekend, celebrating the theme of this year’s edition of the festival ‘Power in Pride.’ The Puerto Rican singer gave an incredible show, performing his hit songs and showing off his dance moves, kicking off Pride month and proving his impact throughout his successful career.Jwan Yosef shares new photos of his children with Ricky Martin, Lucía, and RennRicky Martin, a ‘happy dad’ with his four kids in DisneylandRicky Martin’s son Valentino shows off his gymnastic skillsRicky made history as the first openly gay Latin artist to perform center stage at the highly anticipated festival. Friends and family of the singer showed their support by attending the show, including model Alessandra Ambrosio who was spotted in the crowd, dancing during the performance and singing his songs.A post shared by HOLA! USA (@holausa)‘Fast & Furious’ star Michelle Rodriguez also attended the show and joined Ricky and Alessandra backstage after the performance.

The fourteenth series of Doctor Who has proven to be immensely popular so far, with actor Ncuti Gatwa making his debut as the Doctor, while Millie Gibson has taken on the role of his companion Ruby Sunday.The new season has been full of twists and turns, along with several famous guest stars.The likes of Jinx Monsoon and Callie Cooke have joined the Doctor and Ruby in the new series, and now American actor Jonathan Groff is due to make his Doctor Who debut. Jonathan, 39, will appear as a new character named Rogue in an upcoming Regency-set episode. The episode - due to air on Saturday, 8 June - sees the Doctor and Ruby land in 1813.They come across Rogue, who is a bounty hunter and will have a 'major impact' on the Doctor's life.

Fans of Glee know Jonathan Groff as Jesse St. James, the egotistical star of the New Directions’ rival show choir Vocal Adrenaline. However, it turns out that he was offered a very different role in the hit show.

Jonathan Groff spent two years in the Tony-nominated role of Melchior Gabor in Spring Awakening.

instagram video announcing the show, Hiliaria said, “We have an announcement to make.” The “30 Rock” star then said, “Good God, no,” which prompted Hilaria to say, “No, definitely not! We’re done having kids,” clarifying that their announcement was not another baby. “We’re inviting you into our home to experience the ups and downs, the good, the bad, the wild and the crazy,” Alec said onscreen.

Jonathan Groff is making it known that he’s single!

Jonathan Groff is sharing the story of how he came out as gay and he revealed that ex-boyfriend Gavin Creel is involved!