Whitney Leavitt to Play Sandra Dee in Bobby Darin Bio-Musical 'Just In Time'
Whitney Leavitt, known from reality TV and her recent stint in the Broadway revival of Chicago, will join the cast of the Bobby Darin musical 'Just In Time'. She will portray Sandra Dee, the singer and former wife of Darin, opposite Jeremy Jordan. The production is a bio-musical centered on Darin's life and career.
Leavitt's casting follows her successful run as Roxie Hart in the *Chicago* revival, where she drew significant crowds. She steps into the role of Dee, a singer and Darin's former spouse, for a strictly limited run.
The six-week engagement is scheduled at Circle in the Square Theatre from December 1 through January 10, 2027. This strategic timing places her performance squarely within the busy holiday season, aiming to replicate the box office surge she previously generated.
The casting of a reality television personality in a prominent Broadway role could broaden the audience demographic, potentially drawing new theatergoers to the production. It may also underscore the industry's reliance on celebrity crossovers to boost ticket sales during peak holiday periods, which could influence future casting strategies and the financial sustainability of bio-musicals.