Groff Joins NYPL Panel to Honor Producer Tom Kirdahy

New York, Sept. 19, 2025 - Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff joined fellow theater luminaries at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts to pay tribute to producer Tom Kirdahy tonight at a panel discussion highlighting Kirdahy’s career achievements.

The event, titled Tom Kirdahy: Upholding Legacy & Championing New Storytellers, underscored Kirdahy’s impact on Broadway and film, showcasing his work on recent hits like Gypsy and the Bobby Darin musical Just in Time. Groff’s participation emphasized the enduring collaborative spirit between performers and producers in shaping the theatrical landscape.

NYPL’s panel brought together acclaimed talents including director Rachel Chavkin, filmmaker Bill Condon and actor Lamar Richardson alongside Groff, who praised Kirdahy’s visionary leadership and commitment to new voices. The discussion featured anecdotes about mounting Broadway revivals, nurturing emerging artists and adapting stage works for the screen.

Groff, currently starring as Bobby Darin in Just in Time at the Circle in the Square Theatre, capped off his Broadway engagements with a performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon yesterday, delivering Darin’s classic “Beyond the Sea” to a national audience.

Additional highlights from the evening included:

• Reflections on Kirdahy’s role in the 2024 revival of Gypsy and the upcoming film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman
• Insights into the collaborative process between producers and creatives in developing new musicals
• A Q&A session with attendees on the future of theatrical storytelling

The NYPL event runs through 7:30 PM, offering theater enthusiasts an insider’s glimpse into the art and industry of Broadway production.