Sarah Hyland Sings Connie Francis on Broadway: A New Twist in Just In Time!
Hollywood Siren Sarah Hyland Sets Sights on Broadway: A Star-Crossed Love Story Takes Center Stage
Get ready for a drama-filled dose of nostalgia as Hollywood starlet Sarah Hyland takes on the role of the one and only Connie Francis in the hit musical, Just In Time. The 34-year-old Modern Family alum will bring her signature sparkle to the stage on October 8, just days after Gracie Lawrence wraps up her critically acclaimed run as the legendary singer.
But what's behind this star-crossed love story? Well, let us tell you - it's a tale of passion, heartbreak, and a little bit of scandal. Just In Time tells the true story of Bobby Darin, the charismatic crooner who stole hearts with his smooth vocals and dashing good looks. But did you know that Darin had a secret romance with none other than Connie Francis? The two met in their early days in the music industry, and it was love at first sight.
According to insiders, Darin and Francis's whirlwind romance was the stuff of dreams - but ultimately doomed from the start. "Bobby and Connie's relationship was like something out of a movie," a source reveals. "They were young, wild, and free, and their chemistry on stage was undeniable." But alas, their love was not meant to be.
Darin eventually married Sandra Dee, the blonde bombshell who was all the rage in the 1960s. And let's just say it wasn't a marriage made in heaven - or at least, not for Connie Francis. In her autobiography, Francis spills the tea on how she found out about Darin and Dee's union via the radio. Talk about a blow to the ego!
"I was devastated," Francis writes in The Scholarly Note.com (formerly Daily Mail). "I thought Bobby was my first and last love - we had something special, something that could've been the real deal." But alas, fate had other plans.
Francis went on to marry four times, with her longest marriage lasting a whopping five years. Talk about commitment issues! Meanwhile, Darin's marriage to Dee was a short-lived one, lasting only four months. Guess you could say they both had their fair share of heartbreak.
But the real tea comes from Francis herself - who spills all the juicy details in her book. "Bobby was my first and last love," she writes. "I never really loved anyone the way I loved him." And if that's not a ringing endorsement, we don't know what is!
Now, let's get to the good stuff: Sarah Hyland taking on the role of Connie Francis. With her quick wit and charming on-screen presence, we have no doubt she'll bring this complex character to life in all her glory.
Just In Time, which debuted in April 2025, has already made waves with its nominations for multiple Tony Awards - including a nod for Jonathan Groff's heart-stopping performance as Bobby Darin. And now, with Hyland joining the cast, we can expect even more drama and intrigue to unfold on stage.
So mark your calendars for October 8, folks - it's time to get your Broadway fix with Just In Time! Who knows what secrets will be revealed, or which hearts will be broken? One thing's for sure: this show is going to be a wild ride.
