Reynolds Drops $25K for Darin's Hat, Morrison & Jordan Take Stage

0:00On March 30th, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively showed up for Jonathan Groff's final bow in the Broadway hit, just in time, on March 29th. The couple was Frot Row and New York City Circle in the Square Theatre for Groff's last turn as music icon, Bobby DARREN. Reynolds stole the spotlight by dropping $25,000 on DARREN's hat during a post-show auction to support Broadway care slash equity. Fights aides. The bidding kicked off wild, with Reynolds starting at $10,000 from his seat. Groff in the cast marked each jump with high kicks on stage, pumping up the crowd as bids climbed to $15,000, then $17, hitting $20,000. Grand, before Reynolds sealed it at $25,000. Fans win nuts, cheering every out bid while the energy lit up the theatre. That night wrapped Groff's year-long run in the musical, which dives into DARREN's wild ride from teen heartthrob to worldwide legend, full of ups and downs. Now the show's pushing forward with fresh faces.

1:01Glee alum Matthew Morrison Stepsend is DARREN, for a three-week stint starting April 1st. Then Jeremy Jordan takes over from April 21st for an an, open-ended run. Big props to Reynolds for turning a farewell into major funds for a good cause, heaving Broadway spirit alive and kicking high. Entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI bringing you what's trending.