Sarah Hyland Joins Broadway’s Just In Time Opposite Jonathan Groff

Sarah Hyland arrives at the 2024 Baby2Baby Gala Presented by Paul Mitchell held at the Pacific Design Center on November 9, 2024 in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency)

Sarah Hyland will return to the Broadway stage this October, joining the cast of the hit musical Just In Time at Circle in the Square Theatre.

The Modern Family star will step into the role of singer Connie Francis beginning October 8, succeeding Gracie Lawrence, who earned a Tony nomination for her performance. Lawrence, who also fronts the pop group Lawrence with her brother Clyde, will take her final bow on October 5.

The production is also preparing for another major cast change. Erika Henningsen, best known for originating the role of Cady Heron in Broadway’s Mean Girls, will play her last performance as Sandra Dee on September 14. Stepping into the role is newcomer Sadie Dickerson, a Missouri State University graduate, who will make her Broadway debut on September 16.

Hyland arrives to Just In Time after starring as Daisy Buchanan in Broadway’s The Great Gatsby and as Audrey in the 2024 Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors. She first appeared on Broadway at age 16 in Grey Gardens at Playwrights Horizons, originating the role of Jackie Bouvier.

Directed by Alex Timbers, Just In Time opened on April 26 and has enjoyed a consistently strong box office run. The musical tells the story of singer Bobby Darin, played by Jonathan Groff, known for classics such as Beyond the Sea and Splish Splash.

The creative team includes a book by Warren Leight and Isaac Oliver, music supervision and arrangements by Tony Award nominee Andrew Resnick, orchestrations by Resnick and Michael Thurber, and choreography by Shannon Lewis.

Alongside Groff and the new additions, the ensemble features Michele Pawk (Wicked), Joe Barbara (A Bronx Tale The Musical), Drama Desk nominee Emily Bergl (Good Night, Oscar), Lance Roberts (The Music Man), Caesar Samayoa(Come From Away), Christine Cornish (Kiss Me, Kate), Julia Grondin (Funny Girl), Valeria Yamin (Moulin Rouge!), John Treacy Egan (My Fair Lady), Tari Kelly (Mr. Saturday Night), Matt Magnusson (A Wonderful World), Khori Michelle Petinaud (Lempicka), and Larkin Reilly (Bad Cinderella).