Groundhog Day 2017 - Articles Page 1.8

Ages: 13+
Opened: April 17, 2017
Closing: September 17, 2017

Groundhog Day - 2017 - Broadway History , Info & More

August Wilson Theatre (Broadway)
245 W. 52nd St. New York, NY 10019

Groundhog Day tells the story of Phil Connors (Andy Karl), a disgruntled big-city weatherman mysteriously stuck in small-town America reliving the same day over and over and over again. But when he gets to know associate TV producer Rita (Barrett Doss), he discovers that a day of second, third and fourth chances just might bring him the promise of a lifetime. It's a classic boy meets girl... boy meets girl... boy meets girl story.



Based on the iconic film, Groundhog Day is re-imagined by the award-winning creators of the international hit Matilda The Musical- including director Matthew Warchus and songwriter Tim Minchin- with a book by original screenwriter Danny Rubin. Starring two-time Tony Award nominee Andy Karl, Groundhog Day is the new musical comedy about living life to the fullest, one day at a time.

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'Groundhog Day': Theater Review
8 / 10

Unlike far too many musicals regurgitated from hit movies, Groundhog Day is a delirious reinvention with its own defiantly unique personality, a relentless forward-backward spin that leaves you smiling, exhilarated and giddy, much like the Tilt-a-Whirl ride that briefly occupies the stage in the show's second act. The fiendishly crafty creative team has devised a musical that cracks open the source material to amplify its themes, using the story's collision of misanthropy and sweetness to explore existential questions about lives stuck in neutral and the liberating power to unlock meaningful change by savoring every moment as a fresh experience.

‘Groundhog Day’ review
6 / 10

It would be nice to report that, despite these travails, the show, with a book by Danny Rubin, who co-wrote the 1993 movie, and a score by Tim Minchin, of 'Matilda' renown, deserves the plaudits it has already received in London, including an Olivier Award for best musical and another for Karl as leading actor. But I'm afraid the production, simultaneously frenetic and static, left me just about as glum as its protagonist is at curtain rise. Life would be grim indeed if I had to wake up and face this tedious, charm-free and often tasteless show again day after day.

Photo Coverage: Meet the 2017 Tony Nominees - GROUNDHOG DAY's Andy Karl
by Walter McBride - June 5, 2017


On May 3, the 2017 Tony nominees flocked to the Sofitel New York, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will continue bringing you coverage from the epic day over the next month, but for now, check out photos of Best Performance by and Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical nominee for Groundhog Day- Andy Karl, as captured by Walter McBride!

VIDEO: 30 Days of TONY, Day 9: BILLY ELLIOT Dances Away with the Tony Awards
by A.A. Cristi - June 2, 2017


Welcome to BroadwayWorld's Tony Award Countdown: 30 Days of TONY, a loving look at some of the most memorable moments from Tony's history featuring today's nominees!

Backstage with Richard Ridge: How GROUNDHOG DAY's Andy Karl Found His Phil
by Alan Henry - June 5, 2017


Andy Karl may have only just begun his Broadway journey as Phil Connors in Groundhog Day, but his road to Punxsutawney was a long one. Below, watch as the 2017 Tony nominee joins SAG-AFTRA Foundation and BroadwayWorld to chat about winning his first Olivier Award, getting through his pre-opening night injury, and so much more!

Photo Coverage: GROUNDHOG DAY's Andy Karl Becomes Broadway Royalty with a New Portrait at Sardi's!
by Walter McBride - June 1, 2017


Just yesterday, the cast of the Tony-nominated Groundhog Day gathered at Sardi's to celebrate their (also Tony-nominated) leading man, Andy Karl. Karl joins the ranks of Broadway royalty with a brand new portrait for the walls. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the special day below!

Video Roundup: GROUNDHOG DAY - A Look Back From Screen to Stage
by Alan Henry - May 26, 2017


BroadwayWorld is taking a look back on GROUNDHOG DAY - from screen to stage! Groundhog Day tells the story of Phil Connors (Andy Karl), a disgruntled big-city weatherman mysteriously stuck in small-town America reliving the same day over and over and over again. But when he gets to know associate TV producer Rita (Barrett Doss), he discovers that a day of second, third and fourth chances just might bring him the promise of a lifetime. It's a classic boy meets girl... boy meets girl... boy meets girl story.

Backstage with Richard Ridge: From Olivier to Tony? How GROUNDHOG DAY's Andy Karl Found His Phil
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2017


Andy Karl may have only just begun his Broadway journey as Phil Connors in Groundhog Day, but his road to Punxsutawney was a long one. Below, watch as the 2017 Tony nominee joins SAG-AFTRA Foundation and BroadwayWorld to chat about winning his first Olivier Award, getting through his pre-opening night injury, and so much more!

Photo Coverage: GROUNDHOG DAY Celebrates Cast Recording Release with In-Store Appearance at Barnes and Noble
by Jennifer Broski - May 19, 2017


The Groundhog Day cast recording peeked its head out in public this week and the cast of the hit Broadway musical was on hand at Barnes and Noble this week to celebrate with a CD signing! See all the images from the event below!

VIDEO: 30 Days of TONY- Day 23: Andy Karl Goes From Heavyweight to Weatherman
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2017


Welcome to BroadwayWorld's Tony Award Countdown: 30 Days of TONY, a loving look at some of the most memorable moments from Tony's history featuring today's nominees!

Tony Awards Close-Up: GROUNDHOG DAY's Andy Karl is Grate-phil to Be Back Again and Again!
by Nicole Rosky - May 29, 2017


Awards season is like Groundhog Day for Andy Karl, who has picked up his third Tony nomination (Rocky, On the Twentieth Century) for his performance in Groundhog Day. Below, watch as the newly-minted Olivier Award winner chats about his road to Broadway and overcoming the literal bumps along the way. 

BWW Album Review: GROUNDHOG DAY THE MUSICAL (Original Broadway Cast Recording) is Charmingly Animated
by David Clarke - May 16, 2017


A musical adaptation of 1993's Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray and written by Danny Rubin and Harold Ramis may not seem like the most plumb choice for Broadway. However, the show's score and lyrics by Tim Minchin will make audiences reconsider any doubts they may have had.

VIDEO: 30 Days of TONY! Day 28- Matthew Warchus and Tim Minchin Stage a Broadway Revolution!
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2017


Welcome to BroadwayWorld's Tony Award Countdown: 30 Days of TONY, a loving look at some of the most memorable moments from Tony's history featuring today's nominees!

VIDEO: GROUNDHOG DAY's Andy Karl Recalls the Best & Worst Theater Experience He's Ever Had on LATE SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2017


Three-time Tony nominee and star of Broadway's GROUNDHOG DAY, Andy Karl, stopped by last night's LATE SHOW on CBS and proved he is a shining example of the adage, 'the show must go on.'

DVR Alert: GROUNDHOG DAY's Andy Karl to Visit CBS's 'Late Show'
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2017


BWW has learned that three-time Tony Award nominee Andy Karl, who recently won the Olivier and Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in GROUNDHOG DAY, will make his late-night guest debut on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”

BWW Interview: GROUNDHOG DAY's John Sanders Is Happy to Repeat Himself, Repeat Himself
by Naomi Serviss - May 10, 2017


Playing the role of Ned Ryerson, Sanders has found that the bumpkin insurance man has his own cheering section.

Photo Coverage: GROUNDHOG DAY Cast Celebrates Tony Nominations
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - May 3, 2017


It's a happy day in Punxsutawney! Yesterday, the cast and groundhog of Groundhog Day celebrated their 7 Tony Award nominations outside of the August Wilson Theatre with cake. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos from the celebration below!

BWW Review: Can Andy Karl Draw Sweet Water From GROUNDHOG DAY's Foul Well?
by Michael Dale - May 1, 2017


In 1957, Meredith Willson wagered he could get Broadway audiences to cheer for THE MUSIC MAN's serial swindler who cheats nice people out of their hard-earned money and harasses the leading lady on the street and at her workplace while lying his way into her arms. Fortunately for him, the handsome and charming Robert Preston seduced audiences as well as Professor Harold Hill seduced early 20th Century Iowans.

VIDEO: Andy Karl & the Cast of GROUNDHOG DAY Perform on 'Today'; Watch It Again & Again!
by Caryn Robbins - April 27, 2017


Andy Karl and the cast of the new Broadway musical GROUNDHOG DAY stopped by NBC's today as part of the morning show's 'Best of Broadway Week.' Below, watch the cast perform the high-energy number 'Philanthropy' from the hit musical!

Groundhog Day FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Groundhog Day have there been?
Groundhog Day has had 3 productions including West End which opened in 2016, Broadway which opened in 2017 and West End which opened in 2023.
What Tony Awards has Groundhog Day been nominated for?
Groundhog Day has been nominated for the following Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Danny Rubin, Best Choreography for Ellen Kane, Best Direction of a Musical for Matthew Warchus, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Tim Minchin, and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Rob Howell.
What awards has Groundhog Day been nominated for?
Groundhog Day has been nominated for several awards including the Distinguished Performance Award for Andy Karl at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical for Groundhog Day at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Book of a Musical for Danny Rubin at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Director of a Musical for Matthew Warchus at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding New Broadway Musical for Groundhog Day at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding New Score for Tim Minchin at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance for Barrett Doss at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has Groundhog Day won?
Groundhog Day has won several awards, including the Distinguished Performance Award for Andy Karl at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical for Groundhog Day at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Book of a Musical for Danny Rubin at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Director of a Musical for Matthew Warchus at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding New Broadway Musical for Groundhog Day at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding New Score for Tim Minchin at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance for Barrett Doss at the Theatre World Awards.
What are the songs in Groundhog Day and what's the order?

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