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Broadway Musical Just in Time Reports Profit for Investors

The musical Just in Time, which ran for a year with Jonathan Groff in the lead role, became the first new musical from last season to turn a profit. The production reached the milestone after investors recovered their initial costs.

The New York Times
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The show, which featured Jonathan Groff in the lead role for a full year, is the first new musical from last season to reach this financial point. The production opened during the previous theater season and ran for twelve months before closing. Producers stated that ticket sales and other revenue covered all production and operating costs.

Theater industry observers note that most new musicals do not recover their full investment within the first year. Just in Time reached profitability after consistent weekly grosses and controlled expenses. Producers said the outcome reflects steady audience interest in the show.

They did not release specific dollar figures for the profit amount. The musical joins a small group of recent productions that have returned money to backers. Similar results remain uncommon for new shows in their debut season.

Key Facts

First new musical
from last season to report profit for investors
Jonathan Groff
starred in the lead role for one year
Twelve-month run
show completed before reporting financial results

Story Timeline

2 events
  1. Last season

    Just in Time opened on Broadway and ran for one year.

    1 sourceThe New York Times
  2. Recent

    The production reported that it had returned a profit to investors.

    1 sourceThe New York Times

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Producers may use the profit to fund future productions or expansions.

  2. 02

    Investors in similar new musicals may adjust expectations for returns.

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