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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#2
Posted: 8/15/17 at 6:17pm

Dammit!!!!! Really wanted to catch this one w/ Andy Karl.

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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#3
Posted: 8/15/17 at 6:18pm

Not that I'm surprised, but :'( 

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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#4
Posted: 8/15/17 at 6:19pm

Wow. Bandstand, TGC, and GHD? Damn.

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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#5
Posted: 8/15/17 at 6:20pm

The only thing more surprising is how War Paint has put off a closing announcement thus far. Who wants to bet they'll announce next week? 

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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#6
Posted: 8/15/17 at 6:20pm

They should have stayed in London for an extended run and then transferred this season. If only they had their time again.

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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#7
Posted: 8/15/17 at 6:23pm

I've gotta say, out of Groundhog Day, Bandstand, and War Paint, I was expecting War Paint to post closing first. I was very wrong!

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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#8
Posted: 8/15/17 at 6:23pm

AARGGGH

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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#9
Posted: 8/15/17 at 6:30pm

Article says they plan to start an 18 month tour next year. Not sure how smart of a move that is.

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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#10
Posted: 8/15/17 at 6:33pm

Damnit ..... I wanted to see it 20 more times. A lot of shows closing at the same time, is it always like this ?

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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#11
Posted: 8/15/17 at 6:34pm

Usually. The shows that open in spring but don't do quite as well wrap up around labor day. 

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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#12
Posted: 8/15/17 at 6:39pm

What flop hasn't announced a tour - how many have actually happened?

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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#13
Posted: 8/15/17 at 6:40pm

Only 176 performances? That is crazy. It was a generally well-received production - not the hottest ticket of the season, but a good show. The economics of Broadway are ridiculous nowadays - a big musical has to come close to selling out every performance in order to make at least most of its money back and have a respectable run.

It will have a healthy regional life.

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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#15
Posted: 8/15/17 at 6:41pm

How are cast members told the news of a closing?  

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#16
Posted: 8/15/17 at 6:49pm

Kind of shocked by this even though their numbers haven't been very good. I thought they'd last until January, maybe holding out for some tourists around the holidays.sad

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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#17
Posted: 8/15/17 at 7:01pm

This is sad. Not surprising, but disappointing. I had been eying this show for my November trip to the city, but it looks like that really won't happen now. I loved the cast album, and Barrett Doss seemed like a real star. At least it will have a very good regional and community life, we might even have a couple high schools attempt it.

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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#18
Posted: 8/15/17 at 7:02pm

Saying that it's an 18 month tour is oddly specific. I'm hoping that it does happen though. I hope this show still has some life left in it!

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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#19
Posted: 8/15/17 at 7:03pm

The writing was on the wall when ANDY KARL signed with a new agent ... he also recently updated his website LOL

But Man... this has been such a roller coaster journey that I'm left feeling kind of stunned.... the failed first preview ... the ACL ... the TONY loss (and that this announced the same day BEN PLATT said he's leaving!!!) what a crazy ride it has been!!! 

I feel bad for MR KARL... despite excellent reviews and TONY noms this is another flop on his resume ... I wonder where he'll go next?

im devastated but relieved?? Ugh I dunno. .this must have been a stressful run for him and ORFEH.... I worry about him but hope he'll be back on Broadway soon!!!

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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#20
Posted: 8/15/17 at 7:06pm

Skimbleshanks2 said: "The writing was on the wall when ANDY KARL signed with a new agent ... he also recently updated his website LOL"

Yes, neither of those things could have occurred otherwise! 

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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#21
Posted: 8/15/17 at 7:10pm

Who knows maybe Andy will return back to London and continue with the role. Hopefully it does better in London!

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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#22
Posted: 8/15/17 at 7:12pm

I am SO disappointed sad.  I was ready to see this in October.  Very sad and wondering if I can somehow swing a weekend trip to NY before it closes.  I should have seen it in May indecision. 

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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#23
Posted: 8/15/17 at 7:14pm

Notreallysilent 2 said: "Who knows maybe Andy will return back to London and continue with the role. Hopefully it does better in London!

 

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Didn't the article about his new agent say they're going to push him to do movies and TV? It's a shame his arc on SVU ended in a way that won't allow him to come back...

maybe he'll take time off, esp if ORFEH gets cast in PRETTY WOMAN? 

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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#24
Posted: 8/15/17 at 7:21pm

OK, now I really need to lose the lottery for the Saturday matinee. If anyone is entered and doesn't win, keep me in mind. I want to sit in the front row once for this show... ;-(

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GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September#25
Posted: 8/15/17 at 7:21pm

Skimbleshanks2 said: "Does this officially make GROUNDHOG DAY a "flop"? How will this be remembered in the long run, especially as it relates to ANDY KARL's career?

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Well he kept it open for about the same amount of time an A- lister Josh Groban did his musical. 


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