Breaking Baz: Tony-Winning Star Jonathan Groff Talks Studying Sonnets For Royal Shakespeare Company Debut In All-Male ‘As You Like It’, Coming In The Fall

Tony Award-winning Broadway star Jonathan Groff, currently starring as Bobby Darin in 'Just in Time,' will make his debut with the Royal Shakespeare Company this fall by playing Rosalind in an all-male production of Shakespeare's comedy romance 'As You Like It,' marking his first performance of the playwright's work. The versatile actor, known for his roles in 'Glee' and 'Mindhunter,' is currently dividing his time between his current Broadway commitments and preparing for his Shakespearean debut. Groff has been studying sonnets and familiarizing himself with the complexities of Rosalind, one of Shakespeare's most celebrated female characters. The all-male production continues a theatrical tradition where male actors historically portrayed female roles before women were accepted on stage. This collaboration represents a significant career milestone for Groff, who has primarily worked in contemporary musical theater and television. The Royal Shakespeare Company, one of the most prestigious classical theater companies in the world, has been producing Shakespeare's works for over a century.