Jonathan Groff

Jonathan Drew Groff{{cn|date=February 2025}} was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on March 26, 1985{{cite web|url=https://www.playbill.com/person/jonathan-groff-vault-0000114567|title=Jonathan Groff|website=Playbill|access-date=July 12, 2020|archive-date=July 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702204637/https://www.playbill.com/person/jonathan-groff-vault-0000114567|url-status=live}} to Julie and Jim Groff, a standardbred horse trainer and driver. He has one older brother, David, who is president and COO of WebstaurantStore.{{cite web|last=Hummel|first=Cindy|url=https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/lititz-based-webstaurantstore-plans-33m-distribution-center-near-bloomsburg-to-create-400-jobs/article_a414fe3e-7d6a-11e9-8d7a-5b811a68d732.html|title=Lititz-based WebstaurantStore plans $33M distribution center near Bloomsburg to create 400 jobs|website=LancasterOnline|date=May 23, 2019|access-date=January 20, 2021}}

Groff's roots in theater and acting began at an early age. When he was three years old, Groff fell in love with Julie Andrews' performance as Mary Poppins, and growing up, he and his brother put on childhood home productions, such as a performance of The Wizard of Oz in his father's barn, where he played Dorothy.{{Cite episode|title=Julie Andrews, Jonathan Groff|episode-link=List of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert episodes (2019)|series=The Late Show with Stephen Colbert|series-link=The Late Show with Stephen Colbert|network=CBS|date=October 21, 2019|season=5|number=817|quote=Note: A short clip from the home movie was played for the television audience.}}{{Cite web|last=Fierberg|first=Ruthie|date=October 19, 2017|title=Tony Nominee Jonathan Groff Reveals How He Got His Start Over the Rainbow|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/tony-nominee-jonathan-groff-reveals-how-he-got-his-start-over-the-rainbow|access-date=March 5, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028224140/https://www.playbill.com/article/tony-nominee-jonathan-groff-reveals-how-he-got-his-start-over-the-rainbow|url-status=live}} Groff credits Sutton Foster as one of his greatest influences and idols, and as a young aspiring actor, he would wait at the stage door after her performances to get her autograph.{{Cite web|last=Weinstock|first=Matt|date=July 13, 2015|title=A Few Years Ago Jonathan Groff Was Stage-Dooring Sutton Foster – Now He's Headlining Encores! With Her|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/a-few-years-ago-jonathan-groff-was-stage-dooring-sutton-foster-mdash-now-hes-headlining-encores-with-her-com-352967|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=October 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021001718/https://www.playbill.com/article/a-few-years-ago-jonathan-groff-was-stage-dooring-sutton-foster-mdash-now-hes-headlining-encores-with-her-com-352967|url-status=live}} Groff joined his middle school and high school drama departments, and it was there that he became inspired to start a career in theater.{{Cite web|title=The Pennsylvania State Education Association|url=https://www.psea.org/news--events/newsstand/psea-news2/teacher-plays-leading-role-in-broadway-stars-career/|access-date=March 5, 2021|website=psea.org|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325192904/https://www.psea.org/news--events/newsstand/psea-news2/teacher-plays-leading-role-in-broadway-stars-career/|url-status=live}}

In his adolescence, Groff took part in many community productions in his hometown of Lancaster. At seventeen years old, he directed and starred in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown at a high school theatre festival at the Fulton Opera House, for which he won a community award.{{Cite web|title=Lancaster New Era from Lancaster, Pennsylvania on April 11, 2002 · 78|url=http://www.newspapers.com/newspage/567361855/|access-date=March 25, 2021|via=Newspapers.com|date=April 11, 2002|language=en|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325192940/https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/567361855/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Wegner|first=Suzette|title=Jonathan Groff Beth Bash award|url=https://lancasteronline.com/jonathan-groff-beth-bash-award/image_44c70b9c-07db-11e5-8bd8-4b6b65009d02.html|access-date=March 25, 2021|website=LancasterOnline|date=May 31, 2015|language=en|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325192907/https://lancasteronline.com/jonathan-groff-beth-bash-award/image_44c70b9c-07db-11e5-8bd8-4b6b65009d02.html|url-status=live}} He also performed in The Sound of Music, Ragtime, Cyrano, Evita, My Fair Lady, Peter Pan, The Pirates of Penzance, and Rags at the Fulton Opera House, as well as starring as Edgar in Bat Boy: The Musical and Ugly in Honk! at The Ephrata Performing Arts Center.{{Cite web|last=Ritzel|first=Rebecca J.|title=Broadway 'Awakening'|url=https://lancasteronline.com/entertainment/broadway-awakening/article_14261f22-971c-555d-a6d0-fbfd0516bd83.html|access-date=March 25, 2021|website=LancasterOnline|date=December 19, 2006|language=en|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325192938/https://lancasteronline.com/features/entertainment/broadway-awakening/article_14261f22-971c-555d-a6d0-fbfd0516bd83.html|url-status=live}}

Groff graduated from Conestoga Valley High School in 2003 and intended to attend Carnegie Mellon University, but he deferred his admission for a year when he was cast as Rolf in a Non-Equity national tour of The Sound of Music.{{Cite news|last=Bernstein|first=Jacob|date=April 22, 2015|title=Jonathan Groff's Life Imitates His Art|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/23/fashion/jonathan-groffs-life-imitates-his-art.html|access-date=March 25, 2021|issn=0362-4331|url-access=limited|archive-date=August 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822095210/https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/23/fashion/jonathan-groffs-life-imitates-his-art.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Hetrick|first=Adam|date=October 24, 2007|title=Sound of Music Gets Marionette World Premiere 2 Nov., Featuring Recorded Voices of Groff and Noll|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/sound-of-music-gets-marionette-world-premiere-nov-2-featuring-recorded-voices-of-groff-and-noll-com-144822|access-date=March 25, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=July 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170719232139/http://www.playbill.com/article/sound-of-music-gets-marionette-world-premiere-nov-2-featuring-recorded-voices-of-groff-and-noll-com-144822|url-status=live}} After the tour, Groff decided to move to New York City instead of attending college and begin his career.{{Cite news|last=Paulson|first=Michael|date=October 2, 2019|title=Jonathan Groff Is a Seymour at Heart|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/02/theater/jonathan-groff-little-shop-of-horrors.html|url-status=live|url-access=limited|access-date=October 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191021124252/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/02/theater/jonathan-groff-little-shop-of-horrors.html|archive-date=October 21, 2019|issn=0362-4331}}

Groff started out waiting tables at the Chelsea Grill in New York City before earning his Actors' Equity Association card in 2005, with the musical Fame at the North Shore Music Theatre, where he played Nick Piazza.{{Cite web|title=Jonathan Groff: 'We have a very different attitude to ambition'|url=https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/jonathan-groff-we-have-a-very-different-attitude-to-ambition|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=The Stage|language=En|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325192907/https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/jonathan-groff-we-have-a-very-different-attitude-to-ambition|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Gans|first=Andrew|date=May 3, 2005|title=Complete Casting Announced for North Shore's Fame|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/complete-casting-announced-for-north-shores-fame-com-125687|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=May 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170514231159/http://www.playbill.com/article/complete-casting-announced-for-north-shores-fame-com-125687|url-status=live}} That same year, he made his Broadway debut as an understudy for the lead role (played by Christopher Hanke), swing, and dance captain for the musical In My Life by Joseph Brooks, opening on October 20 and closing on December 11, 2005, after 61 performances.{{Cite web|title=In My Life Broadway @ Music Box Theatre – Tickets and Discounts|url=http://www.playbill.com/production/in-my-life-music-box-theatre-vault-0000002567|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=September 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925155844/https://www.playbill.com/production/in-my-life-music-box-theatre-vault-0000002567|url-status=live}} The musical was panned by critics, with a review from Broadway.com calling the production "undoubtedly the most bizarre, misguided Broadway musical of the millennium".{{Cite web|title=Did Critics Find Heaven in New B'way Musical in My Life?|url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/94907/did-critics-find-heaven-in-new-bway-musical-in-my-life/|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=Broadway.com|language=en|archive-date=August 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810090911/https://www.broadway.com/buzz/94907/did-critics-find-heaven-in-new-bway-musical-in-my-life/|url-status=live}}

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His breakout performance occurred in 2006, when Groff originated the lead role of Melchior Gabor in the Broadway production of the rock musical Spring Awakening. The musical tells the story of repressed adolescents in late nineteenth century Germany discovering their sexuality, adapted from Frank Wedekind's original 1891 play by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater and directed by Michael Mayer.{{Cite web|title=Spring Awakening Broadway @ Eugene O'Neill Theatre – Tickets and Discounts|url=http://www.playbill.com/production/spring-awakening-eugene-oneill-theatre-vault-0000004687|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=March 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210317090600/https://www.playbill.com/production/spring-awakening-eugene-oneill-theatre-vault-0000004687|url-status=live}} Groff was first cast in a workshop of Spring Awakening at Baruch College with Lea Michele, John Gallagher Jr., and the rest of the original cast, and the production then moved to the Atlantic Theater Company for its original off-Broadway run from May 19 through August 5, 2006, before transferring to Broadway.{{cite web|last=Simonson|first=Robert|author-link1=Robert Simonson|date=July 20, 2006|title=Off-Broadway Hit Spring Awakening to Awake on Broadway|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/off-broadway-hit-spring-awakening-to-awake-on-broadway-com-133849|website=Playbill|access-date=June 17, 2016|archive-date=August 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810083828/http://www.playbill.com/article/off-broadway-hit-spring-awakening-to-awake-on-broadway-com-133849|url-status=live}} During the Broadway production at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, Groff played the role from its debut on December 10, 2006, through May 18, 2008, when he departed the production with co-star and best friend Lea Michele. The musical achieved great critical acclaim, garnering eleven nominations and winning eight awards, including Best Musical, at the 61st Tony Awards. The musical was also awarded the Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, which the Grammys did not award to vocalists at that time.{{Cite web|title=Spring Awakening Tony Awards Info|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/tonyawardsshowinfo.php?showname=Spring%20Awakening|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=broadwayworld.com|archive-date=February 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180221120831/https://www.broadwayworld.com/tonyawardsshowinfo.php?showname=Spring%20Awakening|url-status=live}} Charles Isherwood of The New York Times called the show a "brave new musical, haunting and electrifying by turns" and praised Groff's "ardency and thoughtfulness".{{Cite news|last=Isherwood|first=Charles|date=December 11, 2006|title=Sex and Rock? What Would the Kaiser Think?|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/11/theater/reviews/11spri.html|access-date=March 19, 2021|issn=0362-4331|url-access=limited|archive-date=March 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302024944/https://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/11/theater/reviews/11spri.html|url-status=live}} Variety wrote that the performances of "Michele, Groff and Gallagher dominate the young ensemble".{{Cite web|last=Rooney|first=David|date=June 16, 2006|title=Spring Awakening|url=https://variety.com/2006/legit/reviews/spring-awakening-6-1200515446/|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=Variety|language=en-US|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325192911/https://variety.com/2006/legit/reviews/spring-awakening-6-1200515446/|url-status=live}} Groff was nominated for a Drama Desk Award, a Drama League Award, and a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his performance. He received the Theatre World Award for Outstanding Debut Performance.

In 2007, Groff played the recurring role of Henry Mackler for eleven episodes on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. His character's storyline about a school shooting was cut due to the Virginia Tech shooting in April 2007.{{cite web|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/television/ah5018.shtml|title='One Life To Live' Pulls Hostage Plot After Virginia Tech Killings|date=April 24, 2007|website=Access Hollywood|access-date=October 28, 2007|archive-date=August 16, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070816174322/http://www.accesshollywood.com/television/ah5018.shtml|url-status=live}} In November 2007, Groff was cast in the FX series Pretty/Handsome, directed and written by Ryan Murphy, and filmed a pilot, but the series was not picked up.{{Cite web|last=Hetrick|first=Adam|date=November 2, 2007|title=Groff Cast in 'Pretty Handsome' FX Pilot; On Leave from Spring Awakening|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/groff-cast-in-pretty-handsome-fx-pilot-on-leave-from-spring-awakening-com-145110|access-date=March 5, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=August 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804205258/https://www.playbill.com/article/groff-cast-in-pretty-handsome-fx-pilot-on-leave-from-spring-awakening-com-145110|url-status=live}} In 2007, Groff also lent his vocal talents to record the roles of Rolf Gruber & Friedrich von Trapp in the Salzburg Marionette Theatre's production of The Sound of Music, which premiered on November 7 in Dallas, Texas.{{cite web|url=https://marionetten.at/en/shows/the-sound-of-music|title=The Sound of Music|date=December 3, 2022|website=Salzburger Marionetten Theater|language=en|access-date=May 22, 2025|archive-date=March 21, 2025|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20250321054440/https://marionetten.at/en/shows/the-sound-of-music |url-status=live}} This recording is still used by the company for their performances in Salzburg, Austria.{{cite web |url=https://playbill.com/article/sound-of-music-gets-marionette-world-premiere-nov-2-featuring-recorded-voices-of-groff-and-noll-com-144822 |title=Sound of Music Gets Marionette World Premiere Nov. 2, Featuring Recorded Voices of Groff and Noll |date=October 24, 2007 |website=Playbill |language=en |access-date=May 22, 2025 |archive-date=February 22, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250222184423/https://playbill.com/article/sound-of-music-gets-marionette-world-premiere-nov-2-featuring-recorded-voices-of-groff-and-noll-com-144822 |url-status=live}}

From July 22 through August 31, 2008, Groff played the lead role of Claude in the Shakespeare in the Park production of Hair, a rock musical about hippie counterculture during the Vietnam War that was directed by Diane Paulus.{{Cite web|last=Hetrick|first=Adam|date=July 22, 2008|title='Let the Sunshine In': Hair Begins Central Park Run July 22|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/let-the-sunshine-in-hair-begins-central-park-run-july-22-com-151816|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=July 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718001413/http://www.playbill.com/article/let-the-sunshine-in-hair-begins-central-park-run-july-22-com-151816|url-status=live}} Theater critic Ben Brantley of The New York Times wrote in his review of Hair that "Mr. Groff, who was memorably tormented by young lust in the musical Spring Awakening, is even more affecting here, his open face a shifting map of doubt and affirmation."{{Cite news|last=Brantley|first=Ben|date=August 8, 2008|title=Let the Sunshine In, and the Shadows|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/08/theater/reviews/08hair.html|access-date=March 19, 2021|issn=0362-4331|url-access=limited|archive-date=January 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126062610/https://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/08/theater/reviews/08hair.html|url-status=live}} Groff decided to turn down the opportunity to reprise his role in the Broadway production, choosing instead to make his film debut.{{Cite web|last=Fradkin|first=Lori|title=Broadway's 'Hair' to Be Groff-Less – Slideshow|url=https://www.vulture.com/2008/11/jonathan_groff_to_remain_cloth.html|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=Vulture|date=November 21, 2008|language=en-us|url-access=limited|archive-date=September 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921065804/https://www.vulture.com/2008/11/jonathan_groff_to_remain_cloth.html|url-status=live}} In 2009, he appeared as Michael Lang in Ang Lee's comedy-drama film Taking Woodstock, about the 1969 Woodstock Festival. While critics found the film "likable" but "underwhelming", Groff's performance was praised for its "crafty, angelic fervor" by Rolling Stone.{{Cite news|last=Holden|first=Stephen|date=August 26, 2009|title=What I Saw at the Countercultural Revolution|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/26/movies/26woodstock.html|access-date=March 19, 2021|issn=0362-4331}}{{Citation|title=Taking Woodstock (2009)|date=August 28, 2009|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/taking_woodstock|language=en|access-date=March 19, 2021|url-access=limited|archive-date=February 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203185541/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/taking_woodstock|url-status=live}}{{Cite magazine|last=Travers|first=Peter|date=August 26, 2009|title=Taking Woodstock|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-reviews/taking-woodstock-255850/|access-date=March 19, 2021|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US|url-access=limited|archive-date=November 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130085251/https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-reviews/taking-woodstock-255850/|url-status=live}}

From November 14 to December 21, 2008, Groff appeared as Billy Noone, a closeted gay soldier fighting in Iraq, in the off-Broadway production of Prayer for My Enemy, a play written by Craig Lucas.{{Cite web|last=Jones|first=Kenneth|date=December 9, 2008|title=Craig Lucas' Prayer for My Enemy, With Tony Winners Pawk and Clark, Opens in NYC|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/craig-lucas-prayer-for-my-enemy-with-tony-winners-pawk-and-clark-opens-in-nyc-com-155905|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=December 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220173400/http://www.playbill.com/article/craig-lucas-prayer-for-my-enemy-with-tony-winners-pawk-and-clark-opens-in-nyc-com-155905|url-status=live}} The production was directed by Bartlett Sher and performed at Playwrights Horizons.{{Cite web|title=Prayer for My Enemy|url=https://www.playwrightshorizons.org/shows/plays/prayer-my-enemy/|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=Playwrights Horizons|date=November 14, 2008|language=en|archive-date=March 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311075854/https://www.playwrightshorizons.org/shows/plays/prayer-my-enemy/|url-status=live}} Ben Brantley wrote in The New York Times that the play is "muddle-headed" and "disconnected", but Groff "exudes the charismatic aura of distressed youth".{{Cite news|last=Brantley|first=Ben|date=December 10, 2008|title=The Silence and the Fury Within Six American Lives|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/10/theater/reviews/10bran.html|access-date=March 19, 2021|issn=0362-4331|url-access=limited|archive-date=February 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180210111113/http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/10/theater/reviews/10bran.html|url-status=live}} From April 10 to May 17, 2009, Groff appeared as Gray Korankyi and Walter Riemann in the off-Broadway production of another Craig Lucas play, The Singing Forest, alongside Olympia Dukakis at the Public Theater.{{Cite web|last=Hetrick|first=Adam|date=April 28, 2009|title=The Singing Forest, with Dukakis and Groff, Opens at the Public April 28|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/the-singing-forest-with-dukakis-and-groff-opens-at-the-public-april-28-com-160352|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=August 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803095128/https://www.playbill.com/article/the-singing-forest-with-dukakis-and-groff-opens-at-the-public-april-28-com-160352|url-status=live}} The play, directed by Mark Wing-Davey, was described by critics as "convoluted" in plot but with strong performances, praising Groff for his "natural emotional transparency [that] helps add layers to Gray".{{Cite news|last=Isherwood|first=Charles|date=April 28, 2009|title=High-Caffeine Farce, With a Dark Viennese Roast|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/29/theater/reviews/29sing.html|access-date=March 19, 2021|issn=0362-4331|url-access=limited|archive-date=January 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126095747/https://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/29/theater/reviews/29sing.html|url-status=live}} For both performances, Groff received an Obie Award.{{Cite web|title=Jonathan Groff – theaterlife|date=December 14, 2019|url=https://theaterlife.com/jonathan-groff/|access-date=March 5, 2021|language=en-US|archive-date=October 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026212128/http://theaterlife.com/jonathan-groff/|url-status=live}}

Groff starred as Dionysus in the play The Bacchae opposite Anthony Mackie from August 11 to 30, 2009; it was directed by JoAnne Akalaitis and produced as a part of the Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park.{{Cite web|last=Hetrick|first=Adam|date=August 24, 2009|title=Dangerous Demi-God: Groff and Company Open The Bacchae|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/dangerous-demi-god-groff-and-company-open-the-bacchae-com-163750|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325192913/https://www.playbill.com/article/dangerous-demi-god-groff-and-company-open-the-bacchae-com-163750|url-status=live}} The Hollywood Reporter wrote that "Groff is surprisingly effective as the Stranger, Dionysus' human guise", but "in the moments when he must be the immortal god and register his full wrath, however, Groff is less successful despite an earnest effort."{{Cite web|date=August 27, 2009|title=The Bacchae – Theater Review|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bacchae-theater-review-93444|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325192926/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/best-summer-ever-film-review-sxsw-2021|url-status=live}}

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Starting in 2010, Groff rose to greater prominence as a recurring guest star in the Fox musical comedy-drama Glee as Jesse St. James, lead performer in rival glee club Vocal Adrenaline and love interest to Rachel Berry, played by Lea Michele.{{cite magazine|last=Ross|first=Dalton|url=http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2009/10/19/glee-exclusive-jonathan-groff-to-join-sho/|title='Glee' Exclusive: 'Spring Awakening' star Jonathan Groff to join the show|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=October 19, 2009|access-date=February 17, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100106161807/http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2009/10/19/glee-exclusive-jonathan-groff-to-join-sho/|archive-date=January 6, 2010}} He appeared in a total of fifteen episodes over the first, second, third, and sixth seasons of the series. Groff was featured in four of Glee's soundtrack albums and made a special appearance in the concert tour Glee Live! In Concert! with Michele at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles and at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.{{Cite web|title=In Glee's L.A. Concert, Lea Michele Says "Hello" to Jonathan Groff|url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/152486/in-glees-la-concert-lea-michele-says-hello-to-jonathan-groff/|access-date=March 5, 2021|website=Broadway.com|language=en|archive-date=October 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031080614/https://www.broadway.com/buzz/152486/in-glees-la-concert-lea-michele-says-hello-to-jonathan-groff/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://lancasteronline.com/features/entertainment/jonathan-groff-surprised-and-thrilled-by-emmy-nomination-for-filmed-version-of-hamilton-stage-musical/article_8fd7e78c-e3f8-11eb-941d-7fe467056772.html|title=Jonathan Groff 'surprised and thrilled' by Emmy nomination for filmed version of 'Hamilton' stage musical|date=July 13, 2021}}

From August 21, 2010, to January 15, 2011, Groff made his West End debut in the London revival of Deathtrap, a play written by Ira Levin and directed by Matthew Warchus at the Noël Coward Theatre.{{Cite web|date=June 22, 2010|title=JONATHAN GROFF in Deathtrap {{!}} WestEndTheatre.com|url=https://www.westendtheatre.com/4294/star-watch-archive/jonathan-groff-in-deathtrap/|access-date=January 12, 2021|website=westendtheatre.com|language=en-GB|archive-date=January 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113164704/https://www.westendtheatre.com/4294/star-watch-archive/jonathan-groff-in-deathtrap/|url-status=live}} Groff played Clifford Anderson, a young brilliant playwright, starring alongside Simon Russell Beale as Sidney Bruhl, his professor. The play received positive critical reception; The Spectator called Groff's performance "magnetic" and "deeply charismatic" but found the "relationship between student and professor [to be] unconvincing".{{Cite web|url=https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/theatre-review-deathtrap-noel-coward-theatre|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=The Spectator|title=Theatre: Review – Deathtrap Noel Coward Theatre|date=September 11, 2010}}

Groff also starred in the off-Broadway world premiere of the play The Submission by Jeff Talbott with MCC Theater. The production was directed by Walter Bobbie and performed at the Lucille Lortel Theatre from September 8 to October 22, 2011.{{Cite web|last=Gioia|first=Michael|date=September 28, 2011|title=A Look Inside Off-Broadway's The Submission, Starring Jonathan Groff and Rutina Wesley (Video)|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/a-look-inside-off-broadways-the-submission-starring-jonathan-groff-and-rutina-wesley-video-com-189381|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=November 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127211835/https://www.playbill.com/article/a-look-inside-off-broadways-the-submission-starring-jonathan-groff-and-rutina-wesley-video-com-189381|url-status=live}} He portrayed Danny Larsen, a white playwright who submits his play under the pen name of an African-American woman, alongside Rutina Wesley, who played an actress he hires to pose as the writer. The production was met with mostly positive reviews, with The New York Times praising the script for its "self-awareness" but also finding it "too theatrical" and lacking "real emotions".{{Cite news|last=Brantley|first=Ben|date=September 28, 2011|title=He's Written a Play. Who's the Author?|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/28/theater/reviews/the-submission-at-lucille-lortel-theater-review.html|access-date=March 19, 2021|issn=0362-4331|url-access=limited|archive-date=February 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201224506/http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/28/theater/reviews/the-submission-at-lucille-lortel-theater-review.html|url-status=live}} Groff's acting was widely praised, however, with critics calling his performance "exceptional", "deft", and "disarming".{{Cite web|title=The Submission {{!}} TheaterMania|url=https://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/reviews/the-submission_41176.html|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=theatermania.com|date=September 27, 2011|language=en-US|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325192938/https://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/reviews/the-submission_41176.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Stasio|first=Marilyn|date=September 28, 2011|title=The Submission|url=https://variety.com/2011/legit/reviews/the-submission-1117946248/|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=Variety|language=en-US|archive-date=January 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120204226/https://variety.com/2011/legit/reviews/the-submission-1117946248/|url-status=live}}

From August to October 2012, Groff appeared as Ian Todd, a ruthless political aide, in the second and final season of the Starz political drama series Boss.{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|url=https://deadline.com/2012/02/sanaa-lathan-jonathan-groff-join-starzs-boss-as-new-regulars-for-second-season-226457/|title=Sanaa Lathan & Jonathan Groff Join Starz's 'Boss' As New Regulars For Second Season|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=February 6, 2012|access-date=February 19, 2020|archive-date=December 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206140830/https://deadline.com/2012/02/sanaa-lathan-jonathan-groff-join-starzs-boss-as-new-regulars-for-second-season-226457/|url-status=live}} The series was not renewed for a third season due to low ratings.{{Cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=November 20, 2012|title='Boss' Won't Return To Starz For Season 3, May Wrap Story With Two-Hour Movie|url=https://deadline.com/2012/11/boss-cancelled-starz-after-two-seasons-374943/|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=Deadline|language=en-US|archive-date=December 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207063225/https://deadline.com/2012/11/boss-cancelled-starz-after-two-seasons-374943/|url-status=live}} Groff then played Ken, an artist's assistant, opposite Alfred Molina in the Center Theatre Group production of John Logan's play Red. The production ran from August 1 through September 9, 2012, and was directed by Matthew Warchus.{{cite web|last=Jones|first=Kenneth|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/168966-Red-With-Alfred-Molina-and-Jonathan-Groff-Opens-in-LA|title=Red, With Alfred Molina and Jonathan Groff, Opens in L.A.|website=Playbill|date=August 12, 2012|access-date=February 28, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130105172808/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/168966-Red-With-Alfred-Molina-and-Jonathan-Groff-Opens-in-LA|archive-date=January 5, 2013}} From March 14 to 17, 2013, Groff and Molina reprised their roles for six more performances of the play, this time through L.A. Theatre Works and directed by Rosalind Ayres.{{Cite web|last=Hetrick|first=Adam|date=March 14, 2013|title=Alfred Molina and Jonathan Groff See Red Beginning March 14 for L.A. Theatre Works|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/alfred-molina-and-jonathan-groff-see-red-beginning-march-14-for-la-theatre-works-com-203376|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=August 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200815144102/https://www.playbill.com/article/alfred-molina-and-jonathan-groff-see-red-beginning-march-14-for-la-theatre-works-com-203376|url-status=live}} Charles McNulty of the Los Angeles Times praised Groff's performance for its "admirable clarity" and wrote that "he is every bit as effective in revealing the delicate nuances of [his character]."{{Cite web|date=August 14, 2012|title=Theater review: A blazing 'Red' with Alfred Molina as Mark Rothko|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-xpm-2012-aug-14-la-et-cm-0814-red-review-20120814-story.html|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=Los Angeles Times|url-access=limited|language=en-US|archive-date=December 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201223095111/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-xpm-2012-aug-14-la-et-cm-0814-red-review-20120814-story.html|url-status=live}}

In 2013, Groff starred in C.O.G., a comedy-drama film adaptation based on David Sedaris's book of essays, Naked. In the film, Groff plays David, loosely based on Sedaris himself, a young repressed gay man who moves to Oregon in search of a new purpose.{{Cite web|last=Mathews|first=Dana|title=Jonathan Groff Talks About Starring in 'C.O.G.'|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/jonathan-groff-c-o-g-movie|access-date=March 5, 2021|website=Teen Vogue|date=February 2013|language=en-us|archive-date=September 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928192823/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/jonathan-groff-c-o-g-movie|url-status=live}} The film, directed and written by Kyle Patrick Alvarez, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2013, and was released in theaters on September 20, 2013, to mixed but mostly positive reviews, with critics citing a "meandering" plot.{{Citation|title=C.O.G. (2013)|date=September 20, 2013|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/cog|access-date=March 5, 2021|archive-date=April 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407202911/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/cog|url-status=live}} As Dan Callahan from RogerEbert.com wrote of Groff's performance, "Groff has an innate sweetness and likability about him no matter what he does, and ... brings a yearning to his role that steadily makes this semi-amusing tale of a fish out of water into a serious and often surprising drama".{{Cite web|last=Callahan|first=Dan|title=C.O.G. movie review & film summary (2013) {{!}} Roger Ebert|url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/cog-2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124014327/https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/cog-2013|archive-date=November 24, 2020|access-date=March 5, 2021|website=RogerEbert.com|language=en}} On June 11, 2013, Groff portrayed Frederic, a pirate apprentice, in a one-night-only Shakespeare in the Park gala production of the comic opera The Pirates of Penzance. The production was directed by Ted Sperling at the Delacorte Theater, with other members of the cast including Kevin Kline, Martin Short, and Glenn Close.{{Cite web|last=Hetrick|first=Adam|date=July 10, 2013|title=Public Theater Postpones Pirates of Penzance Gala, With Kevin Kline, Glenn Close, Jonathan Groff, Martin Short, Due to Rain|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/public-theater-postpones-pirates-of-penzance-gala-with-kevin-kline-glenn-close-jonathan-groff-martin-short-due-to-rain-com-206320|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=September 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921030813/https://www.playbill.com/article/public-theater-postpones-pirates-of-penzance-gala-with-kevin-kline-glenn-close-jonathan-groff-martin-short-due-to-rain-com-206320|url-status=live}}

In 2013, Groff voiced Kristoff, a rugged mountain man and love interest to Anna, and his reindeer Sven in Disney's animated feature Frozen, alongside Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, and Josh Gad.{{cite magazine|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|date=December 19, 2012|title='Frozen': Jonathan Groff from 'Glee' voicing hero in Disney's 'Snow Queen' adaptation|url=http://family-room.ew.com/2012/12/19/disney-frozen-jonathan-groff-voicing-kristoff/|access-date=February 28, 2013|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|archive-date=October 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141015205455/http://family-room.ew.com/2012/12/19/disney-frozen-jonathan-groff-voicing-kristoff/|url-status=live}} The film premiered on November 19, 2013, and later won an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA for Best Animated Feature.{{cite web|last=Liu|first=Meng|title=Disney's 'Frozen' Premiere Turns L.A. Into a Winter Wonderland|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disneys-frozen-premiere-turns-la-658133|access-date=November 20, 2013|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=November 19, 2013|archive-date=October 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181016170040/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disneys-frozen-premiere-turns-la-658133|url-status=live}} Following the film's massive commercial success and its ranking as the highest-grossing animated film of all time, the fifteenth highest-grossing film of all time, and the highest-grossing film of 2013, Groff reprised his role in the short film sequel Frozen Fever, which premiered on March 13, 2015.{{cite web|last=Graser|first=Marc|title='Frozen Fever' Short to Debut in Front of Disney's 'Cinderella'|url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/frozen-fever-short-to-debut-in-front-of-disney-cinderella-1201369889/|website=Variety|access-date=December 3, 2014|date=December 3, 2014|archive-date=December 9, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209071351/http://variety.com/2014/film/news/frozen-fever-short-to-debut-in-front-of-disney-cinderella-1201369889/|url-status=live}} In 2014, Groff was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional.[https://web.archive.org/web/20141226200117/http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/12/actor-jonathan-groff-narrates-the-candlelight-processional-december-3-4/ DisneyParks.Com Actor Jonathan Groff Narrates] accessed 08-20-23

From 2014 to 2015, Groff starred as Patrick Murray, a gay video game developer, in the HBO comedy-drama series Looking, created by Michael Lannan.{{cite web|last=Schou|first=Solvej|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/glee-jonathan-groff-star-hbo-comedy-gay-friends-419996/|title='Glee's' Jonathan Groff to Star in HBO Comedy Pilot (Exclusive)|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=February 8, 2013|access-date=February 8, 2013|archive-date=February 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130212045200/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/glee-jonathan-groff-star-hbo-comedy-gay-friends-419996|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/jonathan-groff-hbo-gay-themed-comedy-522261/|title=HBO Greenlights Gay-Themed Dramedy Series|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=May 14, 2013|access-date=February 19, 2020|archive-date=January 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101003822/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/jonathan-groff-hbo-gay-themed-comedy-522261|url-status=live}} The first HBO series to center around the lives of gay men,{{Cite web|last=Saraiya|first=Sonia|date=October 12, 2017|title=TV Review: Jonathan Groff in 'Mindhunter' on Netflix|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/reviews/mindhunter-netflix-tv-review-jonathan-groff-david-fincher-1202586419/|access-date=March 5, 2021|website=Variety|language=en-US|archive-date=August 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807185632/https://variety.com/2017/tv/reviews/mindhunter-netflix-tv-review-jonathan-groff-david-fincher-1202586419/|url-status=live}} the show depicted a group of gay friends navigating relationships in San Francisco and was praised for its representation of LGBTQ+ characters and experiences.{{Cite web|last=Brennan|first=Matt|date=March 10, 2014|title=How HBO's 'Looking' Went from Boring to Brilliant|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2014/03/how-hbos-looking-went-from-boring-to-brilliant-193258/|access-date=March 7, 2021|website=IndieWire|language=en|archive-date=October 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021024214/https://www.indiewire.com/2014/03/how-hbos-looking-went-from-boring-to-brilliant-193258/|url-status=live}} Due to low ratings, the series was canceled after two seasons on March 23, 2015, with the network green-lighting a television film to conclude the story.{{cite web|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|title=Looking Cancelled at HBO – But Patrick's Story Isn't Over Yet|url=http://tvline.com/2015/03/25/looking-cancelled-season-3-hbo-tv-movie/|website=TVLine|date=March 25, 2015|access-date=March 29, 2015|archive-date=June 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170627212212/http://tvline.com/2015/03/25/looking-cancelled-season-3-hbo-tv-movie/|url-status=live}} The film premiered on HBO on July 23, 2016. Groff's performance was well received by critics, with one critic from The New York Times calling Groff's performance "excellent ... Mr. Groff always made his tics, inconsistencies, and operatically scaled mistakes believable."{{Cite news|last=Hale|first=Mike|date=July 22, 2016|title=Review: 'Looking: The Movie' Finds Change (and Angst) Are Constant (Published 2016)|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/23/arts/television/looking-the-movie-review.html|access-date=January 5, 2021|issn=0362-4331|url-access=limited|archive-date=October 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025144431/https://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/23/arts/television/looking-the-movie-review.html|url-status=live}}

Groff portrayed Craig Donner in The Normal Heart directed by Ryan Murphy, the film adaptation of Larry Kramer's autobiographical play of the same name, which depicts the New York City AIDS crisis in the 1980s.{{cite magazine|last=Hibberd|first=James|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/04/26/jonathan-groff-ryan-murphy/|title=Jonathan Groff to play Taylor Kitsch's lover in Ryan Murphy film|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=April 26, 2013|access-date=April 26, 2013|archive-date=November 13, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113075352/http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/04/26/jonathan-groff-ryan-murphy/|url-status=live}} The Normal Heart was released on May 25, 2014, and won the Critics' Choice Award for Best Movie and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie.

Groff returned to the London stage on May 19, 2015, to star as J. Pierrepont Finch in a one-night-only concert of the musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, at the Royal Festival Hall alongside Cynthia Erivo.{{cite web|last=Shenton|first=Mark|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/jonathan-groff-to-star-in-london-concert-of-how-to-succeed-344085|title=Jonathan Groff To Star in London Concert of How to Succeed|website=Playbill|date=March 13, 2015|access-date=May 25, 2015|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304065132/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/jonathan-groff-to-star-in-london-concert-of-how-to-succeed-344085|url-status=live}} One critic from BritishTheatre.com wrote that while the concert lacked "consistent careful handling", Groff was "truly terrific" and "exudes a warmth and comic intelligence which makes him impossible not to watch."{{Cite web|date=May 21, 2015|title=REVIEW: How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, RFH ✭✭✭✭|url=https://britishtheatre.com/review-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying-rfh-4stars/|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=British Theatre|language=en-GB|archive-date=November 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191117204235/https://britishtheatre.com/review-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying-rfh-4stars/|url-status=live}}

Groff also starred in an Encores! production of the musical A New Brain as Gordon Schwinn, a composer who suffers from arteriovenous malformation, based on the real-life composer William Finn. The production, which took place from June 24 to 27, 2015, was presented as part of the New York City Center's Encores! Off-Center staged concert series and was directed by James Lapine, with Groff performing alongside Aaron Lazar, Dan Fogler, and Ana Gasteyer.{{cite web|last=Gans|first=Andrew|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/ellen-greene-in-little-shop-jonathan-groff-in-new-brain-and-sutton-foster-in-wild-party-set-for-encores-off-center-season-337458|title=Ellen Greene in Little Shop, Jonathan Groff in New Brain and Sutton Foster in Wild Party Set for Encores! Off-Center Season|website=Playbill|date=December 15, 2014|access-date=May 25, 2015|archive-date=April 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160408023449/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/ellen-greene-in-little-shop-jonathan-groff-in-new-brain-and-sutton-foster-in-wild-party-set-for-encores-off-center-season-337458|url-status=live}} Groff was praised for his performance, as one critic from the New York Post says, "Though the musical is uneven, Groff effortlessly keeps the production together with his supple voice and low-key charm."{{Cite web|last=Vincentelli|first=Elisabeth|date=June 25, 2015|title=Jonathan Groff is the soul of William Finn's 'A New Brain'|url=https://nypost.com/2015/06/25/jonathan-groff-is-the-soul-of-william-finns-a-new-brain/|access-date=January 5, 2021|website=New York Post|language=en-US|archive-date=April 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413221426/http://nypost.com/2015/06/25/jonathan-groff-is-the-soul-of-william-finns-a-new-brain/|url-status=live}}

On March 3, 2015, Groff joined the cast of the hit musical Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda and directed by Thomas Kail, replacing Brian d'Arcy James in the role of King George III.{{Cite web|date=October 19, 2017|title=Jonathan Groff joins off-Broadway cast of Hamilton|url=https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/jonathan-groff-joins-off-broadway-cast-of-hamilton|access-date=March 25, 2021|website=New York Theater Guide|language=en|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325192934/https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/jonathan-groff-joins-off-broadway-cast-of-hamilton|url-status=live}} Groff held the role for the remainder of the show's off-Broadway production at the Public Theater through May 3, 2015, and he reprised the role in the Broadway production at the Richard Rodgers Theatre for two stints from July 13 to October 25, 2015, and December 1, 2015, to April 9, 2016, being replaced after the first stint by Andrew Rannells and Rory O'Malley after the second.{{cite web|last=Lloyd Webber|first=Imogen|url=http://www.broadway.com/buzz/180532/jonathan-groff-will-reign-over-broadway-as-king-george-iii-in-lin-manuel-mirandas-hamilton-complete-cast-set/|title=Jonathan Groff Will Reign Over Broadway as King George III in Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton; Complete Cast Set|website=Broadway.com|date=June 15, 2015|access-date=June 18, 2015|archive-date=March 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310085826/http://www.broadway.com/buzz/180532/jonathan-groff-will-reign-over-broadway-as-king-george-iii-in-lin-manuel-mirandas-hamilton-complete-cast-set/|url-status=live}} Ben Brantley of The New York Times called Groff's performance "delicious" and wrote that "His is the voice of vintage Britpop, rendered in a leisurely, ironic, condescending vein to a distant population he regards as savages."{{Cite news|last=Brantley|first=Ben|date=August 7, 2015|title=Review: 'Hamilton,' Young Rebels Changing History and Theater (Published 2015)|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/07/theater/review-hamilton-young-rebels-changing-history-and-theater.html|access-date=January 5, 2021|issn=0362-4331|url-access=limited|archive-date=August 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150809040406/http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/07/theater/review-hamilton-young-rebels-changing-history-and-theater.html|url-status=live}} Hamilton achieved high critical and commercial success, winning eleven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and eight Drama Desk Awards. Groff, along with the rest of the cast, won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for appearing as a featured performer on the original Broadway cast recording. He was also nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance as the king.{{Cite news|title=A Guide To Hamilton's Tony Award Nominees and Their Incredible Journeys|url=https://people.com/celebrity/a-guide-to-hamiltons-tony-award-nominees-and-their-incredible-journeys/|access-date=March 19, 2021|newspaper=People|language=en|archive-date=November 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108091654/https://people.com/celebrity/a-guide-to-hamiltons-tony-award-nominees-and-their-incredible-journeys/|url-status=live}}

In October 2017, Groff starred in the Netflix crime thriller series Mindhunter, created by Joe Penhall and executive produced by David Fincher and Charlize Theron.{{cite web|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=March 7, 2016|title=Jonathan Groff Joins David Fincher's New Netflix Series Mindhunter|url=http://tvline.com/2016/03/07/jonathan-groff-mindhunter-netflix-cast-david-fincher/?iframe=true&preview=true|website=TVLine|access-date=June 17, 2016|archive-date=June 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630070622/http://tvline.com/2016/03/07/jonathan-groff-mindhunter-netflix-cast-david-fincher/?iframe=true&preview=true|url-status=live}} In the series, Groff portrays Federal Bureau of Investigation agent Holden Ford, a serial killer profiler in the Behavioral Science Unit interviewing and investigating real-life serial killers and murder cases.{{Cite web|last=Tallerico|first=Brian|date=August 20, 2019|title=The Real Serial Killers and FBI Agents Who Inspired Netflix's Mindhunter|url=https://www.vulture.com/2017/10/mindhunter-netflix-real-serial-killers.html|access-date=January 12, 2021|website=Vulture|language=en-us|url-access=limited|archive-date=October 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023034132/http://www.vulture.com/2017/10/mindhunter-netflix-real-serial-killers.html|url-status=live}} His character is loosely based on the real-life John E. Douglas, one of the first criminal profilers in FBI history. Groff and co-stars Holt McCallany and Anna Torv also starred in the second season of the series, which premiered on August 16, 2019.{{cite magazine|last=Huff|first=Lauren|url=https://ew.com/tv/2019/07/29/watch-teaser-trailer-mindhunter-season-2/|title=First teaser trailer for Mindhunter season 2 includes glimpses of Charles Manson and Son of Sam|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=July 29, 2019|access-date=July 31, 2019|archive-date=July 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730082116/https://ew.com/tv/2019/07/29/watch-teaser-trailer-mindhunter-season-2/|url-status=live}} The series and Groff's performance were critically acclaimed. RogerEbert.com called it "Netflix's best drama", and Collider wrote that Groff's performance was "exceptionally affecting as Holden" and that "Groff has always had a talent for making his characters empathetic."{{Cite web|last=Tallerico|first=Brian|title=Mindhunter Stakes Claim as Netflix's Best Drama {{!}} TV/Streaming {{!}} Roger Ebert|url=https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/mindhunter-stakes-claim-as-netflixs-best-drama|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=rogerebert.com/|date=August 16, 2019|language=en|archive-date=January 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115140123/https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/mindhunter-stakes-claim-as-netflixs-best-drama|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=October 17, 2017|title=Mindhunter Review: Netflix's Extraordinary Crime Show|url=https://collider.com/mindhunter-review-netflix/|access-date=January 5, 2021|website=Collider|language=en-US|archive-date=November 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111212521/https://collider.com/mindhunter-review-netflix/|url-status=live}} For his performance, Groff won a Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series.{{Cite news|last=Wright|first=Mary Ellen|title=Jonathan Groff wins best-actor Satellite Award for 'Mindhunter' performance|url=https://lancasteronline.com/features/entertainment/jonathan-groff-wins-best-actor-satellite-award-for-mindhunter-performance/article_5bc092b6-1104-11e8-92c1-8f0981c54c22.html|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=LancasterOnline|language=en|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325193328/https://lancasteronline.com/features/entertainment/jonathan-groff-wins-best-actor-satellite-award-for-mindhunter-performance/article_5bc092b6-1104-11e8-92c1-8f0981c54c22.html|url-status=live}} Season three has since been put on hold indefinitely as Fincher, who directed and produced much of the series, elected to focus on other projects, although he may one day revisit the project.{{Cite web|last=Lang|first=Brent|date=November 18, 2020|title=David Fincher on 'Mindhunter': 'I Don't Know if It Makes Sense to Continue'|url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/david-fincher-mindhunter-netflix-1234834648/|access-date=January 12, 2021|website=Variety|language=en-US|archive-date=December 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205002807/https://variety.com/2020/film/news/david-fincher-mindhunter-netflix-1234834648/|url-status=live}}

In July 2017, Groff starred as Jase in the first podcast musical, 36 Questions, written by Chris Littler and Ellen Winter based on The New York Times article "The 36 Questions That Lead to Love" and a 1997 psychological study on interpersonal closeness. The three-act podcast, released by Two-Up Productions, follows the story of an estranged husband and wife trying to salvage their marriage with the titular set of 36 questions.{{cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/2017/07/36-questions-is-a-podcast-musical-done-right.html|title=36 Questions Realizes the Potential of the Podcast Musical|date=July 7, 2017|access-date=July 10, 2017|work=Vulture|first=Nicholas|last=Quah|url-access=limited|archive-date=July 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170708124042/http://www.vulture.com/2017/07/36-questions-is-a-podcast-musical-done-right.html|url-status=live}} On July 23, 2017, Groff performed in a one-night only symphonic concert production of Sondheim on Sondheim at the Hollywood Bowl.{{Cite web|last=Fierberg|first=Ruthie|date=July 18, 2017|title=Jonathan Groff Gives a Glimpse into the Upcoming Sondheim on Sondheim at the Hollywood Bowl|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/jonathan-groff-gives-a-glimpse-into-the-upcoming-sondheim-on-sondheim-at-the-hollywood-bowl|access-date=March 8, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=September 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921063709/http://www.playbill.com/article/jonathan-groff-gives-a-glimpse-into-the-upcoming-sondheim-on-sondheim-at-the-hollywood-bowl|url-status=live}} From January 20 to 22, 2018, Groff starred as the titular character in the off-Broadway production of The Bobby Darin Story, a three-day concert and biographical retelling of the life of 1950s singing icon Bobby Darin, presented as part of the Lyrics & Lyricists series at 92nd Street Y and directed by Alex Timbers.{{Cite web|last=Viagas|first=Robert|date=January 4, 2018|title=Elena Shaddow and David Pittu to Join Jonathan Groff in Bobby Darin Story|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/elena-shaddow-and-david-pittu-join-jonathan-groff-in-nyc-bobby-darin-story|access-date=March 8, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=October 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026195530/https://www.playbill.com/article/elena-shaddow-and-david-pittu-join-jonathan-groff-in-nyc-bobby-darin-story|url-status=live}} The production was met with great critical reception, with Michael Ridel writing in the New York Post that Groff "moves with the ease and slyness of Darin".{{Cite web|last=Riedel|first=Michael|date=January 24, 2018|title=Broadway's Jonathan Groff is the next Hugh Jackman|url=https://nypost.com/2018/01/24/broadways-jonathan-groff-is-the-next-hugh-jackman/|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=New York Post|language=en-US|archive-date=November 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109025714/https://nypost.com/2018/01/24/broadways-jonathan-groff-is-the-next-hugh-jackman/|url-status=live}}

From September 17, 2019, to January 19, 2020, Groff starred in the off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theatre as Seymour Krelborn, a florist who raises a plant with a thirst for human flesh, alongside Christian Borle and Tammy Blanchard.{{Cite news|last=Brantley|first=Ben|date=October 18, 2019|title='Little Shop of Horrors' Review: Jonathan Groff Feeds the Beast (Published 2019)|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/17/theater/little-shop-of-horrors-review-jonathan-groff-feeds-the-beast.html|access-date=January 5, 2021|issn=0362-4331|url-access=limited|archive-date=October 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021194709/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/17/theater/little-shop-of-horrors-review-jonathan-groff-feeds-the-beast.html|url-status=live}} The revival, directed by Michael Mayer, received rave reviews; The Hollywood Reporter wrote that Groff was "never-better ... hilarious, endearing and in tremendous voice" and that he "disappears into a role he was born to play".{{Cite web|title='Little Shop of Horrors': Theater Review {{!}} Hollywood Reporter|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/little-shop-horrors-theater-review-1248089|access-date=January 5, 2021|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=October 17, 2019|archive-date=November 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191114032153/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/little-shop-horrors-theater-review-1248089|url-status=live}} Groff was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album as part of the cast recording of Little Shop of Horrors.{{Cite web|last=Wright|first=Mary Ellen|title=Jonathan Groff nominated for Grammy Award for 'Little Shop of Horrors' cast album|url=https://lancasteronline.com/features/jonathan-groff-nominated-for-grammy-award-for-little-shop-of-horrors-cast-album/article_bd25ddda-2e85-11eb-bb9c-db5b24d7302b.html|access-date=January 5, 2021|website=LancasterOnline|date=November 24, 2020|language=en|archive-date=January 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128121003/https://lancasteronline.com/features/jonathan-groff-nominated-for-grammy-award-for-little-shop-of-horrors-cast-album/article_bd25ddda-2e85-11eb-bb9c-db5b24d7302b.html|url-status=live}} Groff also won an Outer Critics Circle Award, and he received a Lucille Lortel Award nomination and Drama League Award nomination for his performance.{{Cite web|last=Evans|first=Greg|date=May 11, 2020|title='Jagged Little Pill' & 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' Top New York's Outer Critics Circle Honors in Pandemic Year of Multiple Winners|url=https://deadline.com/2020/05/jagged-little-pill-moulin-rouge-broadway-outer-critics-circle-awards-coronavirus-multiple-winners-1202931487/|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=Deadline|language=en-US|archive-date=October 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010034136/https://deadline.com/2020/05/jagged-little-pill-moulin-rouge-broadway-outer-critics-circle-awards-coronavirus-multiple-winners-1202931487/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Wright|first=Mary Ellen|title=Jonathan Groff receives Lucille Lortel Award nomination for his work in 'Little Shop of Horrors'|url=https://lancasteronline.com/features/jonathan-groff-receives-lucille-lortel-award-nomination-for-his-work-in-little-shop-of-horrors/article_10ddd5aa-7f1c-11ea-bec6-570210b2f2d4.html|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=LancasterOnline|date=April 15, 2020|language=en|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325193341/https://lancasteronline.com/features/jonathan-groff-receives-lucille-lortel-award-nomination-for-his-work-in-little-shop-of-horrors/article_10ddd5aa-7f1c-11ea-bec6-570210b2f2d4.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Evans|first=Greg|date=May 1, 2020|title=Jake Gyllenhaal, David Alan Grier, Jonathan Groff Among New York's Drama League Award Nominees – Complete List|url=https://deadline.com/2020/05/drama-league-award-nominations-jake-gyllenhaal-david-alan-grier-jonathan-groff-complete-list-1202923535/|access-date=March 25, 2021|website=Deadline|language=en-US|archive-date=January 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115185423/https://deadline.com/2020/05/drama-league-award-nominations-jake-gyllenhaal-david-alan-grier-jonathan-groff-complete-list-1202923535/|url-status=live}}

In November 2019, Groff reprised his role as Kristoff in the sequel film Frozen II, singing a solo song for the movie titled "Lost in the Woods". In January 2020, Frozen II surpassed the first installment, becoming the highest-grossing animated film of all time.{{Cite web|last=Whitten|first=Sarah|date=January 5, 2020|title='Frozen II' is now the highest grossing animated movie of all time|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/05/frozen-2-is-now-the-highest-grossing-animated-movie-of-all-time.html|access-date=January 5, 2021|publisher=CNBC|language=en|archive-date=September 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920215504/https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/05/frozen-2-is-now-the-highest-grossing-animated-movie-of-all-time.html|url-status=live}} Groff also reprised the character in the 2017 short Olaf's Frozen Adventure and the video game Kingdom Hearts III in 2019.{{Cite web|last=Nguyen|first=Crystal|date=November 21, 2017|title=Olaf and Jonathan Groff Took an Adorable Picture Together at Walt Disney World and Our Hearts Are Melting|url=https://ohmy.disney.com/news/2017/11/20/olaf-and-jonathan-groff-shared-a-warm-hug-at-walt-disney-world-and-our-hearts-are-melting/|access-date=March 25, 2021|website=Oh My Disney|language=en-US|archive-date=March 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329114729/https://ohmy.disney.com/news/2017/11/20/olaf-and-jonathan-groff-shared-a-warm-hug-at-walt-disney-world-and-our-hearts-are-melting/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Clement|first=Olivia|date=September 26, 2018|title=Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Donna Murphy, More to Lend Voices to Kingdom Hearts III|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/idina-menzel-jonathan-groff-donna-murphy-more-to-lend-voices-to-kingdom-hearts-iii|access-date=March 25, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=September 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928085403/https://www.playbill.com/article/idina-menzel-jonathan-groff-donna-murphy-more-to-lend-voices-to-kingdom-hearts-iii|url-status=live}} Groff's Broadway performance of King George III in Hamilton was featured in the film production on Disney+ released on July 3, 2020.{{Cite web|last=Wright|first=Mary Ellen|title=Broadway cast film of 'Hamilton,' featuring Jonathan Groff, will stream on Disney Plus in July|url=https://lancasteronline.com/features/broadway-cast-film-of-hamilton-featuring-jonathan-groff-will-stream-on-disney-plus-in-july/article_e0a78ffa-944e-11ea-b402-07a967668130.html|access-date=January 12, 2021|website=LancasterOnline|date=May 12, 2020|language=en|archive-date=January 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114021914/https://lancasteronline.com/features/broadway-cast-film-of-hamilton-featuring-jonathan-groff-will-stream-on-disney-plus-in-july/article_e0a78ffa-944e-11ea-b402-07a967668130.html|url-status=live}} In 2021, the film of the musical received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture of a Musical or Comedy.{{Cite web|title=Hamilton|url=https://www.goldenglobes.com/film/hamilton|access-date=March 5, 2021|website=goldenglobes.com|language=en|archive-date=February 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210214004417/https://www.goldenglobes.com/film/hamilton|url-status=live}} Groff received a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Limited Series or Movie for his performance in the Disney+ live stage recording for his performance in the film.{{cite web|last=Wright|first=Mary Ellen|url=https://lancasteronline.com/features/entertainment/jonathan-groff-surprised-and-thrilled-by-emmy-nomination-for-filmed-version-of-hamilton-stage-musical/article_8fd7e78c-e3f8-11eb-941d-7fe467056772.html|title=Jonathan Groff 'surprised and thrilled' by Emmy nomination for filmed version of 'Hamilton' stage musical|website=LancasterOnline|date=July 13, 2021|access-date=January 20, 2021}} His performance went viral due to his tendency to spray spit while singing.{{Cite web|author1=Katherine Webb|date=July 11, 2020|title=Jonathan Groff's Spit Is A Hamilton Highlight, But Groff Admits He's Always Been A Spitter|url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2550007/jonathan-groffs-spit-is-a-hamilton-highlight-but-groff-admits-hes-always-been-a-spitter|access-date=March 24, 2022|website=CINEMABLEND|language=en}} In December 2020, it was announced Groff would be joining the cast of Invincible as Rick Sheridan, an Amazon Prime Video adult animated superhero series based on the comics of the same name created by Robert Kirkman, with the first episodes expected to be released on March 26, 2021.{{Cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=December 6, 2020|title='Invincible': Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Groff, Ezra Miller, Nicole Byer, Jon Hamm & Djimon Hounsou Join Voice Cast of Robert Kirkman's Animated Series For Amazon|url=https://deadline.com/2020/12/mahershala-ali-clancy-brown-nicole-byer-jeffrey-donovan-jonathan-groff-jon-hamm-djimon-hounsou-and-ezra-miller-join-voice-cast-invincible-robert-kirkman-animated-series-amazon-1234651188/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118054948/https://deadline.com/2020/12/mahershala-ali-clancy-brown-nicole-byer-jeffrey-donovan-jonathan-groff-jon-hamm-djimon-hounsou-and-ezra-miller-join-voice-cast-invincible-robert-kirkman-animated-series-amazon-1234651188/|archive-date=January 18, 2021|access-date=March 8, 2021|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}

In December 2019, it was announced Groff would join the cast for The Matrix Resurrections, the fourth installment of The Matrix franchise, alongside Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II,{{Cite web|date=December 9, 2019|title=Matrix 4 Adds Mindhunter and Frozen Star Jonathan Groff|url=https://collider.com/matrix-4-jonathan-groff-cast/|access-date=January 12, 2021|website=Collider|language=en-US|archive-date=December 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213012608/https://collider.com/matrix-4-jonathan-groff-cast/|url-status=live}} portraying former Agent Smith (replacing Hugo Weaving).{{Cite web|date=December 3, 2021|title=「マトリックス レザレクションズ」謎多きキャラ設定が明らかに トリニティーは主婦、ネオを崇拝する人物も|url=https://eiga.com/news/20211203/16/|access-date=December 3, 2021|language=Japanese|website=Eiga}}{{Cite web|last=Weinstein|first=Molly Jae|date=December 10, 2021|title=Matrix 4 Images Confirm Jonathan Groff's Character In Resurrections|url=https://screenrant.com/matrix-4-jonathan-groff-character-agent-smith-image/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211211132101/https://screenrant.com/matrix-4-jonathan-groff-character-agent-smith-image/|archive-date=December 11, 2021|access-date=December 11, 2021|website=Screen Rant|language=en-us}} It was released in theaters and on HBO Max on December 22, 2021. In 2021, it was announced Groff would be executive producing a concert documentary following the fifteen-year reunion of the original Broadway cast of Spring Awakening.{{Cite web|last=Evans|first=Greg|date=November 15, 2022|title='Spring Awakening' Reunion Concert Will Be Subject Of RadicalMedia-HBO Documentary; Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele Among Original Cast Returning|url=https://deadline.com/2021/11/spring-awakening-reunion-concert-hbo-documentary-broadway-jonathan-groff-lea-michele-1234874257/|access-date=April 7, 2022|website=Deadline|language=en-US}} The documentary, entitled Spring Awakening: Those You've Known, premiered on HBO on May 3, 2022.{{Cite web|last=Grobar|first=Matt|date=April 5, 2022|title='Spring Awakening: Those You've Known': Broadway Reunion Doc Gets HBO Premiere Date|url=https://deadline.com/2022/04/spring-awakening-those-youve-known-gets-hbo-premiere-date-1234994896/|access-date=April 7, 2022|website=Deadline|language=en-US}} In addition, he hosted the documentary Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age on PBS.{{Cite web|last=Culwell-Block|first=Logan|date=August 14, 2021|title=Chita Rivera, Carol Burnett, More Featured in Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age, Premiering on PBS August 14|url=https://playbill.com/article/chita-rivera-carol-burnett-more-featured-in-broadway-beyond-the-golden-age-premiering-on-pbs-august-14|website=Playbill}} In November 2020, Deadline announced Groff would star as Brian in Molly and the Moon, a musical film alongside Frozen co-star Kristen Bell.{{Cite web |last1=Wiseman |first1=Andreas |last2=Fleming |first2=Mike Jr. |date=November 5, 2020 |title=Hot AFM Package: Kristen Bell & Jonathan Groff Star In 'Molly and the Moon,' Original Musical Film By 'How I Met Your Mother' Creators Carter Bays & Craig Thomas |url=https://deadline.com/2020/11/frozen-kristen-bell-jonathan-groff-movie-musical-molly-and-the-moon-carter-bays-craig-thomas-how-i-met-your-mother-creators-afm-1234609615/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210202233451/https://deadline.com/2020/11/frozen-kristen-bell-jonathan-groff-movie-musical-molly-and-the-moon-carter-bays-craig-thomas-how-i-met-your-mother-creators-afm-1234609615/ |archive-date=February 2, 2021 |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}} In March 2021, Netflix announced Groff would star in the live-action/animation hybrid series Lost Ollie directed by Peter Ramsey based on William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg's book Ollie's Odyssey. The series premiered on Netflix on August 24, 2022. Groff voices the title role of Ollie, a lost toy searching for the boy who lost him.{{Cite web|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=March 9, 2021|title='Lost Ollie': Jonathan Groff, Mary J. Blige, Gina Rodriguez Among Six Cast in Netflix Family Series|url=https://deadline.com/2021/03/lost-ollie-jonathan-groff-mary-j-blige-gina-rodriguez-tim-blake-nelson-jake-johnson-kesler-talbot-netflix-family-series-1234709485/|access-date=March 14, 2021|website=Deadline|language=en-US|archive-date=March 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210316014541/https://deadline.com/2021/03/lost-ollie-jonathan-groff-mary-j-blige-gina-rodriguez-tim-blake-nelson-jake-johnson-kesler-talbot-netflix-family-series-1234709485/|url-status=live}}

Groff starred in the role of Franklin Shepard in the 2022 New York Theatre Workshop off-Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez.{{cite news|last=Culwell-Block|first=Logan|url=https://playbill.com/article/jonathan-groff-lindsay-mendez-to-co-star-with-daniel-radcliffe-in-merrily-we-roll-along-off-broadway|title=Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez to Co-Star With Daniel Radcliffe in Merrily We Roll Along Off-Broadway|work=Playbill|date=August 17, 2022|access-date=August 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220817205402/https://www.playbill.com/article/jonathan-groff-lindsay-mendez-to-co-star-with-daniel-radcliffe-in-merrily-we-roll-along-off-broadway|archive-date=August 17, 2022|url-status=live}} In December 2022, it was announced that he would reprise his role in the first Broadway revival of the musical in fall of 2023,{{cite news|last=Paulson|first=Michael|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/16/theater/merrily-we-roll-along-daniel-radcliffe-broadway.html|title='Merrily We Roll Along' Will Transfer to Broadway Next Fall|website=The New York Times|date=December 16, 2022}} for which he received a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. In March 2022, Deadline announced Groff had been cast in M. Night Shyamalan's horror film Knock at the Cabin.{{Cite web|last=Kroll|first=Justin|date=March 3, 2022|title='Pennyworth' Star Ben Aldridge & Jonathan Groff Join M. Night Shyamalan's 'Knock at the Cabin'|url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/pennyworth-ben-aldridge-jonathan-groff-m-night-shyamalans-knock-at-the-cabin-with-dave-bautista-1234969623/|access-date=March 3, 2022|website=Deadline|language=en-US}} In 2023, Groff was announced as a guest star in the fourteenth series of Doctor Who.{{cite web|title=Doctor Who hits another high note as Jonathan Groff joins|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2023/doctor-who-jonathan-groff/|publisher=BBC Media Centre|date=May 5, 2023}}{{cite news|last1=Ramachandran|first1=Naman|title='Doctor Who' Casts Jonathan Groff in 'Mysterious' Guest Role|url=https://variety.com/2023/global/news/doctor-who-glee-frozen-jonathan-groff-1235604421/|work=Variety|date=May 5, 2023}} As of March 2025, Groff is starring on Broadway in Just in Time, a musical about Bobby Darin, for which he received his fourth Tony Award nomination.{{Cite web|last=Evans|first=Greg|date=July 12, 2024|title=Jonathan Groff Eyes Broadway Return in Musical About 'Mack The Knife' Singer Bobby Darin|url=https://deadline.com/2024/07/jonathan-groff-bobby-darin-broadway-musical-1236008782/|access-date=July 13, 2024|website=Deadline|language=en-US}} He worked on a concert version of the project with director Alex Timbers in 2018 when titled The Bobby Darin Story.

In 2019, Groff purchased a home next to his father's horse farm in Christiana, Pennsylvania.{{Cite web|date=December 26, 2019|title=Jonathan Groff sticks close to Lancaster roots while branching out in film, stage and TV|url=https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/jonathan-groff-sticks-close-to-lancaster-roots-while-branching-out-in-film-stage-and-tv/article_7b2b7210-2674-11ea-8011-6b9c460b3586.html|access-date=January 17, 2022|website=Lancaster Online|language=en-US}} He splits his time between Pennsylvania and New York City.

Groff was diagnosed with melanoma in his early 20s and underwent surgery for removal.{{Cite web|last=Needle|first=Chael|title=Jonathan Groff: Cover Story|website=A&U Magazine|url=https://aumag.org/2015/11/12/jonathan-groff/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030214830/https://aumag.org/2015/11/12/jonathan-groff/|archive-date=October 30, 2020|access-date=January 5, 2021|language=en-US}} He abstains from using social media{{Cite web|date=November 22, 2019|title=Jonathan Groff Talks Frozen 2, Mindhunter Season 3 and Staying Off Social Media|url=https://collider.com/jonathan-groff-frozen-2-mindhunter-season-3-interview/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325193103/https://collider.com/jonathan-groff-frozen-2-mindhunter-season-3-interview/|archive-date=March 25, 2021|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=Collider|language=en-US}} and is a practitioner of Transcendental Meditation.{{Cite web|last=Brunner|first=Raven|date=May 3, 2022|title=Lea Michele Gives Jonathan Groff All The Credit For HBO's Spring Awakening: Those You've Known Documentary|url=https://playbill.com/article/lea-michele-gives-jonathan-groff-all-the-credit-for-hbos-spring-awakening-those-youve-known-documentary/|access-date=May 3, 2022|website=Playbill|language=en-US}}

Groff publicly came out as gay when asked by a Broadway.com reporter during the National Equality March in October 2009.{{cite web|last=Jensen|first=Michael|date=October 19, 2009|title=Tony Award Nominee Jonathan Groff has Most Low-key Coming Out Ever|url=http://www.afterelton.com/people/2009/10/jonathan-groff-out|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120531032652/http://www.afterelton.com/people/2009/10/jonathan-groff-out|archive-date=May 31, 2012|access-date=February 17, 2012|website=AfterElton.com}} He later shared his experience with coming out, discussing the pain of being closeted and the knowledge that disclosing his sexuality could have negative ramifications on his career.{{Cite web|last=Gioia|first=Michael|date=June 26, 2014|title=Jonathan Groff on Coming Out, 'Looking,' 'The Normal Heart,' Larry Kramer, Lea Michele and More|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/jonathan-groff-on-coming-out-looking-the-normal-heart-larry-kramer-lea-michele-and-more-com-322923|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325193119/https://www.playbill.com/article/jonathan-groff-on-coming-out-looking-the-normal-heart-larry-kramer-lea-michele-and-more-com-322923|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|title='Mindhunter' Actor Jonathan Groff on His Most Life-Altering Roles|url=https://www.npr.org/2019/08/16/751740114/mindhunter-actor-jonathan-groff-on-his-most-life-altering-roles|access-date=March 5, 2021|publisher=NPR|language=en|archive-date=November 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108001319/https://www.npr.org/2019/08/16/751740114/mindhunter-actor-jonathan-groff-on-his-most-life-altering-roles|url-status=live}} He has also expressed how much he values being a role model for young people as an out actor, and has advocated the importance of sharing coming out stories.{{Cite web|title=Jonathan Groff Dishes on Dating Zachary Quinto And Being Gay in Hollywood: PHOTOS – Towleroad Gay News|date=July 8, 2015|url=https://www.towleroad.com/2015/07/jonathan-groff-dishes-on-dating-zachary-quinto-and-being-gay-in-hollywood-photos/|access-date=March 19, 2021|language=en-US|archive-date=February 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214110935/https://www.towleroad.com/2015/07/jonathan-groff-dishes-on-dating-zachary-quinto-and-being-gay-in-hollywood-photos/|url-status=live}}

Groff was initially hesitant to accept the lead role in the gay television series Looking, citing insecurities around being typecast in gay roles, but he ultimately found the experience rewarding: "living in that world and talking about gay issues was truly life-altering for me and made me so much more comfortable in my own skin". On June 29, 2014, Groff was a Grand marshal at the New York City Gay Pride Parade.{{Cite web|author=|title=Photos: Jonathan Groff Among NYC's 2014 Gay Pride Parade's Grand Marshals|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jonathan-Groff-Among-NYCs-2014-Gay-Pride-Parades-Grand-Marshals-20140630|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=BroadwayWorld.com|language=en|archive-date=January 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131000535/https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jonathan-Groff-Among-NYCs-2014-Gay-Pride-Parades-Grand-Marshals-20140630|url-status=live}}

In April 2015, Groff was honored by the Point Foundation with the Point Horizon Award honoring a "trailblazer who has taken a leadership role as an advocate" of LGBTQIA communities.{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Ashley|date=March 11, 2015|title=Looking Star Jonathan Groff to Be Honored by Point Foundation (Exclusive)|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/looking-star-jonathan-groff-be-780631|access-date=May 8, 2015|website=The Hollywood Reporter|archive-date=May 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518073512/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/looking-star-jonathan-groff-be-780631|url-status=live}} In December 2015, he was honored by Equality Pennsylvania with the Bayard Rustin Award, which "recognizes a Pennsylvanian who is continuing the work to ensure that the LGBT community will be visible, accepted, and celebrated in our society".{{cite web|title=Equality PA Presents The Bayard Rustin Award & The Pioneering Advocacy Award to leaders in the LGBT Community|url=http://equalitypa.org/pasociety/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160120080830/http://equalitypa.org/pasociety/|archive-date=January 20, 2016|access-date=December 6, 2015|website=Equality Pennsylvania}} In 2017, Groff was named Out100's Entertainer of the Year, celebrating impactful LGBTQ+ public figures.{{Cite news|date=November 8, 2017|title=OUT100: Jonathan Groff, Entertainer of the Year|url=https://www.out.com/out100-2017/2017/11/08/out100-jonathan-groff-entertainer-year|access-date=March 5, 2021|newspaper=Out Magazine|language=en|archive-date=September 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926074356/https://www.out.com/out100-2017/2017/11/08/out100-jonathan-groff-entertainer-year|url-status=live}}

In 2009, Groff dated the late actor Gavin Creel.{{cite web|last=Sessums|first=Kevin|date=December 20, 2016|title=Jonathan Groff Talks Looking, Hamilton, and Madonna's iPhone|url=http://fourtwonine.com/2016/12/20/6022-boys-of-summer/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171014033912/http://fourtwonine.com/2016/12/20/6022-boys-of-summer/|archive-date=October 14, 2017|access-date=October 13, 2017|website=FourTwoNine}} From 2010 to 2013, Groff was in a relationship with actor Zachary Quinto.{{cite web|last=Chen|first=Joyce|date=December 20, 2016|title=Zachary Quinto, Jonathan Groff Break Up|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/zachary-quinto-jonathan-groff-break-up-2013187|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171014034528/http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/zachary-quinto-jonathan-groff-break-up-2013187|archive-date=October 14, 2017|access-date=October 13, 2017|website=Us Weekly}} Groff dated New Zealand choreographer Corey Baker from 2018 to 2020.{{cite podcast|url=https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GnrOfc7bLbCIJjzF8gK9X?si=EQcIwl3OTgiJbZfyb3PC4A|title=Move Beyond Words: Corey Baker|publisher=Spotify|date=December 1, 2021|time=41:30|access-date=December 30, 2021|last=Arifien|first=Elizabeth|last2=Edmonds|first2=Charlotte}}

While Groff was beginning his professional career in theater, he volunteered for the nonprofit Broadway Cares, and he has continued to perform in and support fundraisers for the organization throughout his career.{{Cite web|last=Needle|first=Chael|title=Jonathan Groff: Cover Story {{!}} A&U Magazine|url=https://aumag.org/2015/11/12/jonathan-groff/|access-date=March 20, 2021|language=en-US|archive-date=October 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030214830/https://aumag.org/2015/11/12/jonathan-groff/|url-status=live}} Groff is a longtime supporter of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, serving as an Event Chair for the charity's 14th Annual New York Benefit Gala in 2015.{{Cite web|title=EJAF An Enduring Vision Benefit Gala, NYC|url=https://www.averagesocialite.com/average-socialite//2015/09/ejaf-enduring-vision-benefit-gala-nyc.html|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=Average Socialite|date=November 2, 2015|language=en-US|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325192920/https://www.averagesocialite.com/average-socialite//2015/09/ejaf-enduring-vision-benefit-gala-nyc.html|url-status=live}} Other charities he has supported include the Point Foundation,{{Cite web|last=Walsh|first=Savannah|date=July 7, 2020|title=10 Things to Know About 'Hamilton' Star Jonathan Groff|url=https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a33220944/king-george-hamilton-jonathan-groff/|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=ELLE|language=en-US|archive-date=December 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202040049/https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a33220944/king-george-hamilton-jonathan-groff/|url-status=live}} Habitat for Humanity,{{Cite web|title=Actor Josh Duhamel Partners with Valspar Paint and 'Lends a Hand' to Habitat for Humanity to Launch Valspar Hearts and Hands for Habitat|url=https://www.habitat.org/newsroom/08-19-2013-Valspar-Launches-HeartsandHands|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=Habitat for Humanity|archive-date=October 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020174431/https://www.habitat.org/newsroom/08-19-2013-Valspar-Launches-HeartsandHands|url-status=live}} Actors Fund of America,{{Cite web|last=Wright|first=Mary Ellen|title=Jonathan Groff appears with other 'Frozen' stars on online fundraising show|url=https://lancasteronline.com/features/jonathan-groff-appears-with-other-frozen-stars-on-online-fundraising-show/article_408c54b0-7315-11ea-bcb2-5bb7ec9ff61c.html|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=LancasterOnline|date=March 31, 2020|language=en|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325192938/https://lancasteronline.com/features/jonathan-groff-appears-with-other-frozen-stars-on-online-fundraising-show/article_408c54b0-7315-11ea-bcb2-5bb7ec9ff61c.html|url-status=live}} Theatre Development Fund,{{Cite web|title=TDF's Gala to star Jonathan Groff with special guests Jan Maxwell and Laura Osnes, hosted by Julie Halston, with musical direction by Andy Einhorn on Monday 15 June at the Edison Ballroom {{!}} Theatre Development Fund – TDF|url=https://www.tdf.org/press/192/TDFs-Gala-to-star-Jonathan-Groff-with-special-guests-Jan-Maxwell-and-Laura-Osnes-hosted-by-Julie-Halston-with-musical-direction-by-Andy-Einhorn-on-Monday-June-15-at-the-Edison-Ballroom|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=tdf.org|archive-date=September 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905071522/https://www.tdf.org/press/192/TDFs-Gala-to-star-Jonathan-Groff-with-special-guests-Jan-Maxwell-and-Laura-Osnes-hosted-by-Julie-Halston-with-musical-direction-by-Andy-Einhorn-on-Monday-June-15-at-the-Edison-Ballroom|url-status=live}} Hispanic Federation Emergency Assistance Fund, and Color of Change,{{Cite web|title=Join Broadway and TV/Film Star Jonathan Groff for a virtual HAMILTON trivia night|url=https://www.prizeo.com/campaigns/jonathan-groff/hamilton-trivia|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=Prizeo.com|language=en|archive-date=December 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204223551/https://www.prizeo.com/campaigns/jonathan-groff/hamilton-trivia|url-status=live}} through which he participates in benefit performances and fundraisers, often recording personal voicemails as his Frozen characters Kristoff and Sven for auction winners.{{Cite web|title=Charitybuzz: Personalized Voice Message Sung by Jonathan Groff as Kris... – Lot 2023903|url=https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/auction-personalized-voice-message-sung-by-jonathan-2023903|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=Charitybuzz.com|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325192917/https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/auction-personalized-voice-message-sung-by-jonathan-2023903|url-status=live}} In August 2020, Groff joined the Hamilton cast in organizing the virtual fundraiser event Ham4Change for organizations working to end systemic racism, raising over $1 million for the Equal Justice Initiative, African American Policy Forum, Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective, Black AIDS Institute, Color of Change, Dance4Hope, Know Your Rights Camp, Law Enforcement Accountability Project, Until Freedom, and When We All Vote.{{Cite web|author=|title=HAMILTON Cast Raises Over $1 Million to End Systemic Racism|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/HAMILTON-Cast-Raises-Over-1-Million-to-End-Systemic-Racism-20200824|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=BroadwayWorld.com|language=en|archive-date=January 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117231306/https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/HAMILTON-Cast-Raises-Over-1-Million-to-End-Systemic-Racism-20200824|url-status=live}}

Groff has performed in numerous charity benefits for theater institutions, including the 52nd Street Project,{{Cite web|last=Hetrick|first=Adam|date=November 24, 2013|title=Jonathan Groff Performs Get Back Benefit Concert in NYC Nov. 24|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/jonathan-groff-performs-get-back-benefit-concert-in-nyc-nov-24-com-212110|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=September 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928155321/https://www.playbill.com/article/jonathan-groff-performs-get-back-benefit-concert-in-nyc-nov-24-com-212110|url-status=live}} Tectonic Theater Project,{{Cite web|last=Blank|first=Matthew|date=October 6, 2015|title=See Darren Criss, Jonathan Groff, Larry Kramer, Sally Field and More at Starry Broadway Gross Indecency Benefit|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/see-darren-criss-jonathan-groff-larry-kramer-sally-field-and-more-at-starry-broadway-gross-indecency-benefit-com-365990|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=August 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830020615/http://www.playbill.com/article/see-darren-criss-jonathan-groff-larry-kramer-sally-field-and-more-at-starry-broadway-gross-indecency-benefit-com-365990|url-status=live}} Hole in the Wall Gang Camp,{{Cite web|author=|title=Jonathan Groff, John Lithgow, and More Join Paul Newman Camp Virtual Benefit|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jonathan-Groff-John-Lithgow-and-More-Join-Paul-Newman-Camp-Virtual-Benefit-20200911|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=BroadwayWorld.com|language=en|archive-date=October 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029111134/https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jonathan-Groff-John-Lithgow-and-More-Join-Paul-Newman-Camp-Virtual-Benefit-20200911|url-status=live}} Playwrights Horizons,{{Cite web|last=Jones|first=Kenneth|date=March 2, 2009|title=Clark, LaChanze, Wong, Groff Will Appear in Playwrights Horizons' 2009 Gala|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/clark-lachanze-wong-groff-will-appear-in-playwrights-horizons-2009-gala-com-158560|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=December 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201222117/https://www.playbill.com/article/clark-lachanze-wong-groff-will-appear-in-playwrights-horizons-2009-gala-com-158560|url-status=live}} and more. He has expressed a passion in encouraging youth theater; Groff has taught master classes in acting and musical theatre for young actors with the New York Film Academy,{{Cite web|last=Pasquine|first=Frank|date=February 5, 2016|title=Tony-Nominated Actor Jonathan Groff Holds Master Class for Musical Theatre Program|url=https://www.nyfa.edu/film-school-blog/tony-nominated-actor-jonathan-groff-master-class-musical-theatre/|access-date=March 5, 2021|website=New York Film Academy Blog|language=en-US|archive-date=October 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024025748/https://www.nyfa.edu/film-school-blog/tony-nominated-actor-jonathan-groff-master-class-musical-theatre/|url-status=live}} Broadway Workshop,{{Cite web|title=See Jonathan Groff Teach a Musical Theatre Master Class|url=http://www.playbill.com/gallery/see-jonathan-groff-teach-a-musical-theatre-master-class|access-date=March 5, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=August 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806034821/http://www.playbill.com/gallery/see-jonathan-groff-teach-a-musical-theatre-master-class|url-status=live}} Temple University,{{Cite web|title=Jonathan Groff: Q&A and Masterclass {{!}} Calendar of Events|url=https://events.temple.edu/jonathan-groff-qa-and-masterclass|access-date=March 5, 2021|website=events.temple.edu|archive-date=October 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018125219/https://events.temple.edu/jonathan-groff-qa-and-masterclass|url-status=live}} Young Actors' Theatre Camp,{{Cite web|last=Hertz|first=Leba|date=July 7, 2013|title=Young star takes glee in role at theater camp|url=https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Young-star-takes-glee-in-role-at-theater-camp-4651428.php|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=San Francisco Chronicle|language=en-US|archive-date=November 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130144131/https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Young-star-takes-glee-in-role-at-theater-camp-4651428.php|url-status=live}} and the National YoungArts Foundation,{{Cite web|title=Young Arts Master classes and Workshops with Jay Scheib, Daniel Bernard Roumain, Jonathan Groff, Stew, and Santiago Fontana at BAC and Pearl Studios on April 28, 2015. Photo by Stephanie Berger. Photo (2015-05-05)|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/galleryphoto.php?photoid=876314&personid=66520|access-date=March 5, 2021|website=broadwayworld.com|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325192939/https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/galleryphoto.php?photoid=876314&personid=66520|url-status=live}} among others.

On October 3, 2020, Groff participated in a virtual event for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party.{{Cite web|date=October 2, 2020|title=The Pennsylvania Democratic Party The Second Annual Independence Dinner: An Interactive Virtual Event|url=https://centrecountydems.ngpvanhost.com/event/pennsylvania-democratic-party-second-annual-independence-dinner-interactive-virtual-event|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=Centre County Democratic Committee|language=en|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325192913/https://centrecountydems.ngpvanhost.com/event/pennsylvania-democratic-party-second-annual-independence-dinner-interactive-virtual-event|url-status=live}} On October 16, 2020, Groff, along with the rest of the original Hamilton cast, participated in a virtual fundraiser event for the Biden Victory Fund, in support of Joe Biden for the 2020 presidential election.{{Cite web|last=McPhee|first=Ryan|date=October 13, 2020|title=Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton to Reunite for Biden Fundraiser|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/lin-manuel-miranda-and-the-original-broadway-cast-of-hamilton-to-reunite-for-biden-fundraiser|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=November 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115223754/https://www.playbill.com/article/lin-manuel-miranda-and-the-original-broadway-cast-of-hamilton-to-reunite-for-biden-fundraiser|url-status=live}} On December 13, 2020, Groff and fellow Hamilton cast-member Sasha Hutchings hosted a virtual holiday concert fundraiser to support the campaigns of Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock in the Georgia Senate runoff elections.{{Cite web|last=Harms|first=Talaura|date=December 11, 2020|title=In the News: Hamilton Cast Reunites for Holiday Concert for Georgia, Meet Ivano Turco of Andrew Llloyd Webber's New Cinderella Musical, More|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/in-the-news-hamilton-cast-reunites-for-holiday-concert-for-georgia-meet-ivano-turco-of-andrew-llloyd-webbers-new-cinderella-musical-more|access-date=March 20, 2021|website=Playbill|language=en|archive-date=January 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125212120/https://www.playbill.com/article/in-the-news-hamilton-cast-reunites-for-holiday-concert-for-georgia-meet-ivano-turco-of-andrew-llloyd-webbers-new-cinderella-musical-more|url-status=live}} In October 2024, it was announced that Groff had joined the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Board of Trustees.{{Cite web|last=Evans|first=Greg|date=October 11, 2024|title=Jonathan Groff, Equity's Brooke Shields, Black Theatre Coalition's T. Oliver Reid, Broadway League's Jason Laks Among New Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids Trustees|url=https://deadline.com/2024/10/broadway-cares-equity-fights-aids-trustees-1236113555/|access-date=October 23, 2024|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}

; Cast recordings

• 2006: Spring Awakening (Original Broadway Cast Recording){{Citation|title=Spring Awakening (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Soundtrack from the Musical] by Various Artists|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/spring-awakening-original-broadway-cast-recording-soundtrack/1440790138|language=en-us|access-date=March 25, 2021|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325192926/https://music.apple.com/us/album/spring-awakening-original-broadway-cast-recording-soundtrack/1440790138|url-status=live}}
• 2010: Glee: The Music, The Power of Madonna{{Citation|title=Glee: The Music – The Power of Madonna by Glee Cast|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/glee-the-music-the-power-of-madonna/367777915|language=en-us|access-date=March 25, 2021|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325193003/https://music.apple.com/us/album/glee-the-music-the-power-of-madonna/367777915|url-status=live}}
• 2010: Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers{{Citation|title=Glee: The Music, Vol. 3 – Showstoppers (Deluxe Edition) by Glee Cast|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/glee-the-music-vol-3-showstoppers-deluxe-edition/369246323|language=en-us|access-date=March 25, 2021|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325193042/https://music.apple.com/us/album/glee-the-music-vol-3-showstoppers-deluxe-edition/369246323|url-status=live}}
• 2010: Glee: The Music, Journey to Regionals{{Citation|title=Glee: The Music, Journey to Regionals – EP by Glee Cast|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/glee-the-music-journey-to-regionals-ep/372770263|language=en-us|access-date=March 25, 2021|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325193008/https://music.apple.com/us/album/glee-the-music-journey-to-regionals-ep/372770263|url-status=live}}
• 2011: Glee: The Music, Volume 6{{Citation|title=Glee: The Music, Vol. 6 by Glee Cast|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/glee-the-music-vol-6/434415510|language=en-us|access-date=March 25, 2021|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325192927/https://music.apple.com/us/album/glee-the-music-vol-6/434415510|url-status=live}}
• 2013: Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack){{Citation|title=Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez, Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell & Christophe Beck|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/frozen-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1440618177|language=en-us|access-date=March 25, 2021|archive-date=January 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121090617/https://music.apple.com/us/album/frozen-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1440618177|url-status=live}}
• 2015: Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording){{Citation|title=Hamilton: An American Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) by Lin-Manuel Miranda|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/hamilton-american-musical-original-broadway-cast-recording/1025210938|language=en-us|access-date=March 25, 2021|archive-date=February 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216154817/https://music.apple.com/us/album/hamilton-american-musical-original-broadway-cast-recording/1025210938|url-status=live}}
• 2016: A New Brain (2015 New York Cast Recording){{Citation|title=A New Brain (2015 New York Cast Recording) by Various Artists|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-new-brain-2015-new-york-cast-recording/1079097480|language=en-us|access-date=March 25, 2021|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325192946/https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-new-brain-2015-new-york-cast-recording/1079097480|url-status=live}}
• 2017: 36 Questions: Songs from Act 1 – EP{{Citation|title=36 Questions: Songs from Act 1 – EP by 36 Questions|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/36-questions-songs-from-act-1-ep/1258720596|language=en-us|access-date=March 25, 2021}}
• 2017: 36 Questions: Songs from Act 2 – EP{{Citation|title=36 Questions: Songs from Act 2 – EP by 36 Questions|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/36-questions-songs-from-act-2-ep/1264841218|language=en-us|access-date=March 25, 2021}}
• 2017: 36 Questions: Songs from Act 3 – EP{{Citation|title=36 Questions: Songs from Act 3 – EP by 36 Questions|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/36-questions-songs-from-act-3-ep/1269260264|language=en-us|access-date=March 25, 2021}}
• 2017: Olaf's Frozen Adventure{{Citation|title=Olaf's Frozen Adventure (Original Soundtrack) by Elyssa Samsel, Kate Anderson, Josh Gad & Jonathan Groff|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/olafs-frozen-adventure-original-soundtrack/1440633323|language=en-us|access-date=March 25, 2021}}
• 2019: Frozen II (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack){{Citation|title=Frozen 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Edition] by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez, Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell & Christophe Beck|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/frozen-2-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-deluxe/1487738280|language=en-us|access-date=March 25, 2021|archive-date=December 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201219000415/https://music.apple.com/us/album/frozen-2-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-deluxe/1487738280|url-status=live}}
• 2019: Little Shop of Horrors (The New Off-Broadway Cast Album){{cite web|last=Lefkowitz|first=Andy|url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/197854/little-shop-of-horrors-with-jonathan-groff-tammy-blanchard-christian-borle-to-receive-cast-album/|title=Little Shop of Horrors, with Jonathan Groff, Tammy Blanchard & Christian Borle, to Receive Cast Album|website=Broadway.com|date=December 11, 2019|access-date=December 11, 2019|archive-date=December 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211205729/https://www.broadway.com/buzz/197854/little-shop-of-horrors-with-jonathan-groff-tammy-blanchard-christian-borle-to-receive-cast-album/|url-status=live}}
• 2023: Merrily We Roll Along (New Broadway Cast Recording)

; Other recordings

• 2007: "Now" from Dreaming Wide Awake: The Music of Scott Alan{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/dreaming-wide-awake-music/266486721|title=iTunes – Music – Dreaming Wide Awake: The Music of Scott Alan by Scott Alan|date=October 9, 2007|publisher=iTunes.com|access-date=February 26, 2013|archive-date=December 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151215105359/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dreaming-wide-awake-music/id266486721|url-status=live}}
• 2015: "Prayer" from A View of the River: 7 Songs by Will Van Dyke & Jeff Talbott{{cite web|last=Gioia|first=Michael|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/audio-exclusive-jonathan-groff-sings-inspirational-new-song-about-starting-anew-358750|title=Audio Exclusive! Jonathan Groff Sings Inspirational New Song About Starting Anew|website=Playbill|date=August 24, 2015|access-date=August 25, 2015|archive-date=April 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160407082556/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/audio-exclusive-jonathan-groff-sings-inspirational-new-song-about-starting-anew-358750|url-status=live}}
• 2015: "Making Today a Perfect Day" from Frozen Fever{{Citation|title=Making Today a Perfect Day (From "Frozen Fever") – Single by Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell & The Cast of Frozen|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/making-today-a-perfect-day-from-frozen-fever-single/1445023087|language=en-us|access-date=March 25, 2021}}
• 2019: "I'll Be Home for Christmas" by Lea Michele{{Citation|title=I'll Be Home for Christmas (feat. Jonathan Groff) by Lea Michele|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/ill-be-home-for-christmas-feat-jonathan-groff/1479609737?i=1479610069|language=en-us|access-date=March 25, 2021|archive-date=December 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212112909/https://music.apple.com/us/album/ill-be-home-for-christmas-feat-jonathan-groff/1479609737?i=1479610069|url-status=live}}
• 2021: "Love Me for an Hour" from Some Lovers (World Premiere Recording){{Citation|title=Some Lovers (World Premiere Recording)|date=September 30, 2021|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1tEyFYVH36zYUYfFK58gPN|language=en|access-date=March 24, 2022}}

; Audiobooks

• 2008: Broadway Nights by Seth Rudetsky{{cite web|last=Gans|first=Andrew|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/119304-Audio-Version-of-Rudetskys-Broadway-Nights-with-Bell-Chenoweth-Groff-Now-Available|title=Audio Version of Rudetsky's "Broadway Nights," with Bell, Chenoweth, Groff, Now Available|website=Playbill|date=July 8, 2008|access-date=March 11, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729121918/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/119304-Audio-Version-of-Rudetskys-Broadway-Nights-with-Bell-Chenoweth-Groff-Now-Available|archive-date=July 29, 2014}}
• 2013: Red by John Logan{{cite web|url=https://store.latw.org/plays/red/|title=Red – Audiobooks and Plays Featuring Stars of Stage and Screen|website=LATW.org|access-date=September 22, 2015|archive-date=August 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827195905/https://store.latw.org/plays/red/|url-status=live}}
• 2015: Frozen Fever by VA{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Various-Frozen-Fever/release/8178973|title=Frozen Fever (2015, CD)|work=Discogs|access-date=January 2, 2017|archive-date=January 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103234124/https://www.discogs.com/Various-Frozen-Fever/release/8178973|url-status=live}}
• 2019: The Killer Across the Table by John E. Douglas, Mark Olshaker{{Cite web|title=The Killer Across the Table (Audio Download): Amazon: John E. Douglas, Mark Olshaker, Jonathan Groff, HarperCollins Publishers Limited: Audible Audiobooks|publisher=Amazon.com|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Killer-Across-the-Table/dp/B07PMRZNYV/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=|access-date=July 22, 2020}}
• 2022: Everything Was Possible: The Birth of the Musical Follies by Ted Chapin{{Cite web|last=Wild|first=Stephi|title=Listen: Jonathan Groff Narrates Ted Chapin's FOLLIES Memoir 'Everything Was Possible'|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Listen-Jonathan-Groff-Narrates-Ted-Chapins-FOLLIES-Memoir-Everything-Was-Possible-20220831|access-date=July 24, 2024|website=BroadwayWorld.com|language=en}}

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