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entertainment1 month ago•12 min saved

Groff's Broadway Moment: A Matinee Idol Reborn

Jonathan Groff wraps an eight-year journey from Spring Awakening prodigy to Broadway's leading man as he leaves Just in Time, a Bobby Darin bio-musical, having forged a deeply personal connection with audiences through eye contact and a radiant, openly gay presence; his star power is now a reliable draw for future productions like an all-male Rosalind with the Royal Shakespeare Company, marking his status as a modern Broadway matinee idol and a master of live performance.

via The New York Times|

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entertainment2 years ago•7 min saved

"Pedro Pascal's Audition for 'Looking' and Other Surprising Revelations on the Show's 10-Year Anniversary"

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of HBO's "Looking," an oral history reveals surprising revelations, including Pedro Pascal auditioning for a role, Murray Bartlett almost quitting acting before being cast, Jonathan Groff's chemistry with Raúl Castillo leading to an expanded role, and the cast's desire for an on-screen reunion. The series, which initially faced lukewarm reception, has gained a loyal following over time and continues to be celebrated for its groundbreaking LGBTQ+ storytelling.

via Queerty|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Jonathan Groff joins 'Doctor Who' in mysterious key role.

Jonathan Groff, the award-winning star of stage and screen, is set to appear in a guest role in the upcoming series of Doctor Who. Showrunner Russell T Davies describes it as an "incredible coup" to have such a huge star on set. The new series will feature Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor and will premiere on the BBC in November 2023, with Disney+ being the exclusive home for new seasons outside of the UK and Ireland.

via BBC|

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