hopelessromantic

24 years old, Dutch, musical theatre lover, movie addict, Jonathan Groff 😍 and hopeless romantic

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So I got to see Jonathan in Merrily We Roll Along yesterday (matinee)!!

I dont even know where to start describing the experience. It was my first time at NYTW and I was in the third row. Jonathan was basically 2 meters aways from me at times and getting to see his talent up close was overwhelming and mind blowing!

The show is phenomenal. I went it only knowing it was Sondheim, a short description and the fact that the show hat flopped originally, but it really blew me away. The emotions, the cheer and the hope were conveyed by all the actors in such an incredible way. Jonathan really got to show off his amazing talent by going through all the emotions, from layered to expressive, as well as doing a fun little skit. You could see him enjoy every second of being on that stage!

I have to say that Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez as well as the entire ensemble were amazing. Jonathan obviously stole the show for me and I spend the show wiping away tears because of how lucky I felt to be there and witness it.

I came back after the evening show and waited around but he dis not come out, and probably snuck to a car (which I fully get because of the temps, him being told off about signing and taking pictures and the holidays). But keep that in mind.

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@katiemccartyofficial Happy Closing @merrilyonbway! Congratulations to everyone involved with this incredible production!! We love you JG!! ❤️❤️❤️ #merrilywerollalong #broadway #latergram #nyc #friends @jenziet @alexis_forte_costumes @raulcastillo

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Okayy so apparently I shared the room with Raul Castillo and Katie Mccarty! Also very appropriate considering I rewatched some Looking episodes in my hotel the day before

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So I needed a couple of days to recover, but witnessing Merrily's closing show on Sunday was simply amazing and so special.

The entire week people had gasped when they heard I was seeing the closing show haha, and even when queueing at the theatre, there were multiple people still looking for tickets. I felt so fortunate to be holding on to one - as well as that I bought it before the Tony's because those prices skyrocketed.

As soon as the overture started, people started applauding loudly, and once more before the overture had ended. Everyone clearly felt lucky to be in the room where it happens 😉. Jonathan obviously got a loud applause as he entered the stage, and so did Daniel and Lindsay, Katie Rose and honestly all cast members (as they deserve!)

After Franklin Shepard Inc Daniel got a standing ovation that lasted minutes, and completely broke down in tears. Throughout the show there were many standing ovations, after which the cast had to clearly wait to continue. The show without speeches lasted about 3 hours because of that. Jonathan kept it together quite well throughout the show and was mostly in tears during It's a hit, for which someone at the stage door airdropped me those pictures above. And having to start singing " our time" Jonathan was clearly in tears and kept looking upstage at Daniel. When he finally got his words out, Daniel's voice kept cracking and so also he got emotional.

After the official bows everyone got on stage including Sonia and Maria Friedman, stage management, musicians, dressers etc. You can find the speeches online, they mostly focused on the authentic love in the company and how they were never going to experience something as good again. Both everyone on stage as everyone in the audience was in tears. Especially when Sonia Friedman told Maria Friedman that their parents who are no longer with them, would be so proud of her. And that the last thing Stephan Sondheim did was cast Daniel for this show. Jonathan, Daniel and Lindsay were holding on to each other tightly the entire time and Jon placed some kisses atop of Daniels head which just looked to cute. It was clear they were taking a lot of comfort in one another.

During the speeches they also mentioned that it wouldn't take to long to watch this company do this show again, but in a different format, alluding to the proshot.

The next day I walked by the Hudson theatre and they were already clearing it out. I filmed walking by, but it is mostly tech and a small glimpse of the inside of the theatre that you can see.

All in all, it was an incredible experience to have witnessed this closing show and have gotten to see it at the new york theatre workshop from only a couple of meters away! Obviously the show is amazing! And it is such a joy and privilege to get to see Jonathan exude his happy theatre kid-energy live on stage.

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JONATHAN GROFF as Franklin Shepard MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

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Photos of young Jonathan in early shows from Lancaster Online. Long-time friend Katie McCarty is in the second photo from the 2002 cast of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" from left: Dan Shapiro as Schroeder, Kim Martin as Lucy, Katie McCarty as Sally, Lee Fulmer as Linus, Jonathan Groff as Charlie Brown and Emily Fritz as Snoopy

'Always gave 150%': Directors, actors remember Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff as eager young performer

When Ronks native Jonathan Groff took to the stage Sunday night, June 16, to accept his first Tony Award he paid tribute to where he grew up

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So cute

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Jonathan with his Tony Award.

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LOOK AT HIMM!!!

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Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical — Jonathan Groff

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The cast of Merrily We Roll Along performs on the Tony Awards.

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Soooo good! My gawd cant believe Im going to see the closing performance! Will be bawling my eyes out

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No one can say old friend How an old friendship survives One day chums Having a laugh a minute One day comes And they're a part of your lives

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Jonathan Does Recess Therapy with kids at the Hudson Theatre.

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This is just too cute

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Jonathan’s speech to Sutton Foster and guests at the Sardi’s portrait unveiling. TikTok from Theatrely.

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Jonathan and Lea Michele at the Sardi’s portrait unveiling.

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Okay this is so sweet

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Jonathan Groff | Out Magazine | May 14, 2024 | 🎥 Dean Isidro

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😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😵

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Jonathan and ‘Illinoise’ director Justin Peck at the Tony Nominees Lunch.

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Jonathan at the Met Gala wearing Simone Rocha FW23 RTW.

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Looking gooood

Always a good surprise to see Jonathan pop up at the Met Gala!

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@coreymach the LOVE in this theater today is BEYOND (but especially in this scene!) ♥️ 7️⃣

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Jonathan received a Tony nomination for Merrily We Roll Along. Merrily received a total of six nominations including for Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, Maria Friedman and Best Revival.