Close your eyes. Now imagine Bobby Darin — young, magnetic, practically radioactive with talent — serenading you from about six feet away in a glittering nightclub. That’s Just in Time, the Broadway musical that dropped jaws and Tony voters alike at Circle in the Square. This immersive production, directed by the mastermind behind Moulin Rouge! and Beetlejuice, puts you inside the room where it happened — Darin’s legendary rise from Bronx kid to global superstar.

From the irresistible swagger of “Mack the Knife” to the timeless romance of “Beyond the Sea,” you’re not just watching Bobby Darin’s story unfold — you’re practically at his table. Circle in the Square’s unique in-the-round setup means there isn’t a bad seat in the house. The show features original music blended with Darin’s greatest hits, capturing his complicated, captivating journey through music, love, and a body that never quite cooperated with his ambitions.

Currently starring Jeremy Jordan (who apparently decided to eat the role for breakfast and ask for seconds), Just in Time has earned rave reviews and a loyal following of theatergoers who leave humming, grinning, and immediately Googling “Beyond the Sea.” Whether you’re a lifelong Darin devotee or you just know “Splish Splash” was a bath thing, this is the kind of show that reminds you why live theater is still the best thing New York has to offer.