GROUNDHOG DAY Will Return to The Old Vic
GROUNDHOG DAY Will Return to The Old Vic
#1GROUNDHOG DAY Will Return to The Old Vic
Posted: 12/5/22 at 3:51pm
They teased an announcement coming tomorrow:
https://twitter.com/oldvictheatre/status/1599644742769319937
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#3GROUNDHOG DAY Will Return to The Old Vic
Posted: 12/5/22 at 4:30pm
Wow, what an amazing month it's been for Tim Minchin!
Oh look, a bibu!
#4GROUNDHOG DAY Will Return to The Old Vic
Posted: 12/5/22 at 4:39pm
Oh I will be seeing this. One of my favorite shows of the past 15 years.
#5GROUNDHOG DAY Will Return to The Old Vic
Posted: 12/5/22 at 4:43pm
Looks like Tim Minchin had already let the cat out of the bag a few months ago:
https://stagechat.co.uk/news/west-end/28466-groundhog-day-musical-set-to-return-to-london-for-a-limited-run.html
Kitsune
Broadway Star Joined: 12/29/06
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Posted: 12/5/22 at 10:09pm
The Times UK posted a story with more info. Behind a paywall, but some interesting points:
-It's coming back for a "summer run"
-"Although there won’t be many changes to script or songs, Warchus plans to simplify a complicated set — five revolving stages — that led to early technical hiccups in London and New York"
-Andy Karl will be reprising his role as Phil (!!!!)
I've seen regional productions in San Francisco and Chicago, along with the Broadway version. The San Francisco production had only one truntable. The Broadway version did some stunning things with turntables, but I also think the show works just fine in a more simplistic form.
I was initially worried the show wouldn't work without Andy Karl, but thankfully the regional Phils I've seen have been fantastic and carried the show. That being said, I'm over the moon that Andy is reprising his role.
#7GROUNDHOG DAY Will Return to The Old Vic
Posted: 12/5/22 at 10:55pm
I was kind of hoping to see someone else take on Phil. I adore Andy Karl but I think he was miscast in Groundhog Day and Pretty Woman.
BoringBoredBoard40
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/27/21
#8GROUNDHOG DAY Will Return to The Old Vic
Posted: 12/6/22 at 3:26am
He won a Olivier Award for playing Phil and was Tony nominated
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Posted: 12/6/22 at 3:32am
BoringBoredBoard40 said: "He won a Olivier Award for playing Phil and was Tony nominated"
That’s wonderful for him. It doesn’t change my opinion.
#10GROUNDHOG DAY Will Return to The Old Vic
Posted: 12/6/22 at 3:47am
It’s very rare in life when one an actual wish comes true - having this show return WITH Andy. I’m leaving London the day before previews start and can’t extend but I’ll be back a few weeks later and will definitely be seeing this more than once.
This is one of my favorite musicals so this announcement finally being official is just incredible for me.
Dolly80
Broadway Star Joined: 5/15/11
#11GROUNDHOG DAY Will Return to The Old Vic
Posted: 12/6/22 at 4:22amHis understudy in NYC was every bit as good as him. Andrew someone? I can’t remember
#12GROUNDHOG DAY Will Return to The Old Vic
Posted: 12/6/22 at 4:30am
Dolly80 said: "His understudy in NYC was every bit as good as him. Andrew someone? I can’t remember"
Andrew Call — the current Orin Scrivello in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors
Oh look, a bibu!
#13GROUNDHOG DAY Will Return to The Old Vic
Posted: 12/6/22 at 5:01am
I still remember the drama of his injury and show schedule. Ticketmaster (or telecharge?) were so kind to swap my War Paint and Groundhog Day shows so that I could catch Andy. And Andy hilariously used his leg brace for comedic effect in the show. Live theatre is the best!
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
heathkliff
Swing Joined: 4/16/19
#14GROUNDHOG DAY Will Return to The Old Vic
Posted: 12/6/22 at 7:37am
Fingers crossed they sneak in filming a proshot during this run.
hearthemsing22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/20
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Posted: 12/6/22 at 8:21am
Jordan Catalano said: "It’s very rare in life when one an actual wish comes true - having this show return WITH Andy. I’m leaving London the day before previews start and can’t extend but I’ll be back a few weeks later and will definitely be seeing this more than once.
This is one of my favorite musicals so this announcement finally being official is just incredible for me."
I love when shows we love return!! So happy you’ll get to see one of your favorites again (I’d feel the same if Hair came back)
hearthemsing22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/20
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Posted: 12/6/22 at 8:36am
RippedMan said: "Interesting. Wonder why?"
Do you ask that about every show that comes back lol
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#17GROUNDHOG DAY Will Return to The Old Vic
Posted: 12/6/22 at 9:44am
hearthemsing22 said: "RippedMan said: "Interesting. Wonder why?"
Do you ask that about every show that comes back lol"
What other shows that were bombs - at least on Broadway (I loved it and saw it 3 times) come back with their original director and star?
Don't act like this happens all the time. Just interesting Warchus is giving it another shot.
#18GROUNDHOG DAY Will Return to The Old Vic
Posted: 12/6/22 at 9:52am
Will die on the hill that this was the best musical of the Hansen/Come From Away/Great Comet year.
dwirth
Understudy Joined: 4/26/05
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Posted: 12/6/22 at 10:57am
BroadwayNYC2 said: "Will die on the hill that this was the best musical of the Hansen/Come From Away/Great Comet year."
I realize the show wasn't everyone's favorite - but it sure was mine - and I'd go further and say GHD was one of the best musicals.... in many different Tony years, not just 2017... So many layers... ..maybe a lyric change or two and one plot point short of perfect.
To me, it ranks right up there in "Favorite Theatergoing Experiences" with some of the greats - which I've seen and loved --in its own way...
I reread the NYT/Brantley review last night and it was positive>rave, so not the only one who thought so -
I saw it in London... I saw it several times on Broadway... and my planned European trip next year coincides with timing and am going to consider every option to alter plans to travel to see it. (My wife just texted me while typing this and said, "I'm serious... cut Italy short and go to London to see it..."
#20GROUNDHOG DAY Will Return to The Old Vic
Posted: 12/6/22 at 11:09am
So nice for Andy that they put his name above the title
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#21GROUNDHOG DAY Will Return to The Old Vic
Posted: 12/6/22 at 11:11am
BroadwayNYC2 said: "Will die on the hill that this was the best musical of the Hansen/Come From Away/Great Comet year."
AMEN.
ElephantLoveMedley
Broadway Star Joined: 10/14/21
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Posted: 12/6/22 at 11:20am
BroadwayNYC2 said: "Will die on the hill that this was the best musical of the Hansen/Come From Away/Great Comet year."
Yup. Still baffles me how this went down the way it did on Broadway. It was soooo good.
hearthemsing22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/20
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Posted: 12/7/22 at 10:32am
dwirth said: "BroadwayNYC2 said: "Will die on the hill that this was the best musical of the Hansen/Come From Away/Great Comet year."
I realize the show wasn't everyone's favorite - but it sure was mine - and I'd go further and say GHD was one of the best musicals.... in many different Tony years, not just 2017... So many layers... ..maybe a lyric change or two and one plot point short of perfect.
To me, it ranks right up there in "Favorite Theatergoing Experiences" with some of the greats - which I've seen and loved --in its own way...
I reread the NYT/Brantley review last night and it was positive>rave, so not the only one who thought so -
I saw it in London... I saw it several times on Broadway... and my planned European trip next year coincides with timing and am going to consider every option to alter plans to travel to see it. (My wife just texted me while typing this and said, "I'm serious... cut Italy short and go to London to see it...""
I still want to know how they did the part where...he climbs up a ladder? or something? and then appears onstage again-I think that's during the act 1 finale.
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Posted: 12/7/22 at 10:36am
I believe that’s “Hope” you’re thinking of, early in the second act. Lots of trickery on display as Phil attempts suicide in different ways.
Oh look, a bibu!
Updated On: 12/7/22 at 10:36 AM
hearthemsing22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/20
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Posted: 12/7/22 at 11:20am
EDSOSLO858 said: "I believe that’s “Hope” you’re thinking of, early in the second act. Lots of trickery on display as Phil attempts suicide in different ways."
Yes-thank you!!
