GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
#2GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
Posted: 8/15/17 at 6:17pm
Dammit!!!!! Really wanted to catch this one w/ Andy Karl.
#3GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
Posted: 8/15/17 at 6:18pm
Not that I'm surprised, but :'(
#4GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
Posted: 8/15/17 at 6:19pm
Wow. Bandstand, TGC, and GHD? Damn.
#5GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
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?
#6GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
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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Cfried
Broadway Star Joined: 9/15/16
#7GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
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!
#8GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
Posted: 8/15/17 at 6:23pm
AARGGGH
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#9GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
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.
Kara Lee Sweeny
Swing Joined: 7/7/17
#10GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
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 ?
Monica Geller
Swing Joined: 9/14/15
#11GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
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.
Updated On: 8/15/17 at 06:34 PM
bk
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/03
#12GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
Posted: 8/15/17 at 6:39pm
What flop hasn't announced a tour - how many have actually happened?
#13GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
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.
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#14GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
Posted: 8/15/17 at 6:40pm
Sooooo sad!!!
#15GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
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)
#16GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
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.
#17GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
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.
Notreallysilent 2
Broadway Star Joined: 12/12/15
#18GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
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!
Skimbleshanks2
Broadway Star Joined: 2/11/15
#19GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
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!!!
"See that poster on the wall? Rocky Marciano." - Andy Karl as Rocky in 'ROCKY'
#20GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
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!
Notreallysilent 2
Broadway Star Joined: 12/12/15
#21GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
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!
NYfanfromCA
Broadway Star Joined: 10/13/15
#22GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
Posted: 8/15/17 at 7:12pm
I am SO disappointed . 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 
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Skimbleshanks2
Broadway Star Joined: 2/11/15
#23GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
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?
"See that poster on the wall? Rocky Marciano." - Andy Karl as Rocky in 'ROCKY'
#24GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
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... ;-(
Sunny11
Broadway Star Joined: 9/3/14
#25GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September
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.
