Ariana Madix, who has gained plenty of attention for hosting Love Island, is set to make her Broadway comeback. The TV personality is returning to the stage for another Broadway run.
Ariana Madix will play Connie Francis in Broadway’s ‘Just In Time’ from September through November
According to Deadline’s coverage, the Love Island host will star as Connie Francis in the Broadway musical Just in Time. The limited engagement will begin on September 12, with the production’s final performance scheduled for November 22, 2026. Producers Tom Kirdahy, Robert Ahrens and John Frost confirmed the news.
Ariana Madix also shared her excitement about the opportunity, describing it as a true “pinch-me” moment for her.
Madix said, “It’s a pinch-me moment to be able to come home to the Broadway stage, and all I could have ever hoped for.”
“I am beyond excited to work with the legends behind Just In Time and to entertain audiences at one of my favorite theaters in the city!” she added.
The 41-year-old actress made her Broadway debut in 2024, when she played the role of Roxie Hart for a limited run. Following the success of her debut, she returned to the role in August of the same year.
As for the cast of the Broadway musical Just in Time, Jeremy Jordan will star as Bobby Darin, Ariana Madix will play Connie Francis, and Carrie St. Louis will play Sandra Dee. The supporting cast includes Polly, Emily Bergl as Nina/Mary, Joe Barbara as Steve Blauner and others, Lance Roberts as Ahmet Ertegun and others, and Caesar Samayoa as Don Kirshner and others. Current Broadway listings confirm Madix’s upcoming role as Connie Francis.
The creative team behind Just in Time includes Alex Timbers as director and developer, Warren Leight and Isaac Oliver as book writers, and Ted Chapin as the creator of the original concept.
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