Matthew Morrison & Jonathan Groff's Bobby Darin Dance

0:00It's April 17th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Entertainment and Celebrity News today. Your AI-powered Entertainment Report. Matthew Morrison took the stage as Bobby DARREN in the Broadway hit, just in time, and his old glee buddy Jonathan Groff showed up to cheer him on April, 16th at the Circle in the Square Theatre. During the show, Morrison spotted Groff in the crowd and pulled the 41-year-old star right into a dance number, just like DARREN used to do with. Fans back in the day. Groff had originated the role and knew that bit inside out from his own run, where he danced with celebs like Leah Michelle, Bernadette Peters, and even Al Roker. This time, the tables turned as the two twirled around before hugging it out, with the show's Instagram calling it, Bobby meets Bobby. The musical dives into DARREN's wildlife, from teen idol hits like Splish Splash and Mac the Knife, to beating a grim childhood diagnosis, snagging. Mammies and an Oscar nod, all before dying at 37 from heart issues.

1:01Groff helped shake the show over eight years, pushing its message that life is short, so live it big. Morrison stepped in after Groff's final show, March 29th, running through April 19th, and he credits Groff's energy for setting a high, bar. No direct tips passed, but Morrison aims to honor that vibe with his own spin. Now Jeremy Jordan picks up the Fedora April 21st for an open-ended run, keeping DARREN story rocking on Broadway.