Step aside, splash mountain — Broadway’s got a new log flume and his name is Jonathan “Super-Soaker” Groff.
At the 2025 Tony Awards, held in the glittering temple of drama known as Radio City Music Hall, Cynthia Erivo turned her hosting duties into a full-blown drag-and-drown session for her dear friend and human sprinkler system, Jonathan Groff.
Live from the upper balcony a.k.a. The Splash-Free Zone™, Cynthia looked radiant, safe, and very, very dry as she delivered one of the most savage-yet-affectionate roasts Broadway has ever seen.
She teased:
“The balcony is also the best and safest place to see Jonathan Groff sing, without getting spit on, if that’s not your thing.”
YES. She said it. She really said it. And she wasn’t done. With the comedic timing of a diva who knows she’s in a gown and unbothered, Cynthia continued:
“So please welcome a man who makes everyone wet—
emotionally—
from Just In Time, as Bobby Darin… my friend, the incredible Jonathan Groff.”
Pause for laughter. And possibly a quick poncho distribution for the front row.
Groff then took the stage and did what he does best: sing like an angel and simultaneously baptize everyone in rows A through D.
Moral of the story? If you’re seeing Groff live, bring tissues. Not for your tears, but for your face. It’s a tsunami of talent. Literally.
🎥 Watch the drama, the droplets, and the drag below. Bring goggles.
Cynthia Erivo introducing Jonathan Groff: pic.twitter.com/vtPIYlUJvp
— Vulture (@vulture) June 9, 2025
