Groundhog Day
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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History Repeats Itself in Gratifying 'Groundhog Day' Musical
9 / 10
The creators of 'Matilda' have worked their magic all over again. And again. 'Groundhog Day,' now open at the August Wilson Theatre, is a textured, twisted and ticklish comic musical from composer Tim Minchin and director Matthew Warchus. The book is by Danny Rubin, who also co-wrote the screenplay to the 1993 film starring Bill Murray. With a cast led by Andy Karl, as the cynical TV weatherman stuck in a time warp, 'Groundhog Day' shares with 'Matilda' both an intriguing darkness and enough on-stage razzle-dazzle to seize your attention and hold it across two generally gut-busting acts.
'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.
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by Marissa Sblendorio - September 17, 2017
After 176 performances and 32 previews, Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical Groundhog Day will play its final performance at the August Wilson Theatre today, September 17th.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - September 11, 2017
Cast members from the Broadway musical Groundhog Day celebrated their Broadway run with a performance at Broadway at W New York on Sunday, September 10th at 7:30 pm. Miss Saigon star and Tony nominee Eva Noblezada was Sunday night's special guest performer. BroadwayWorld was on hand, check out the photos below!
by Jennifer Broski - August 18, 2017
The Andy Karl and Groundhog Day portrait is the newest addition to Tony Di Napoli prestigious Broadway Wall of Fame. BroadwayWorld was on hand when the portrait was unveiled and you can check out photos from the special occasion below!
by Nicole Rosky - August 15, 2017
Today, Tuesday, August 15 at 6:15pm, the producers of the Olivier Award-winning Best New MusicalGroundhog Day, which opened on Broadway to critical acclaim this spring, announced that the show will end its run at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street) on Sunday, September 17, following 176 performances and 32 previews.
by A.A. Cristi - August 11, 2017
Actor Bill Murray made headlines this week as he made multiple trips to revisit one of his finest roles in the musical version of his iconic film Groundhog Day on Broadway.
by A.A. Cristi - August 10, 2017
This afternoon, Groundhog Day composer, Tim Minchin entered the debate surrounding marriage equality in Australia with his own twist on the Peter Allen classic, 'I Still Call Australia Home'.
by A.A. Cristi - August 9, 2017
Last night, legendary actor Bill Murray made a trip back to Punxsutawney as he attended Groundhog Day on Broadway for the first time. Murray starred as Phil Connors in the 1993 film which the musical is based on.
by Danielle Ashley - August 9, 2017
On a recent episode of Broadway Bartender, host Anthony Caporale welcomed Michael Fatica, Travis Waldschmidt, and Vishal Vaidya from the musical GROUNDHOG DAY to the bar. Of all the crazy aspects of the show, one that is most shocking is the amount of costume changes, and how quickly they happen.
by BWW News Desk - August 9, 2017
Last night, legendary actor Bill Murray made a trip back to Punxsutawney as he attended Groundhog Day on Broadway for the first time. Murray starred as Phil Connors in the 1993 film which the musical is based on.
by Stephi Wild - July 17, 2017
Following the lead of many other Broadway musicals such as Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen, and Great Comet, cast members from Groundhog Day have decided to take part in the #Ham4All challenge -- but with a twist! Instead of the typical cover of a Hamilton track, the Groundhog Day cast decided to make a mashup music video with the backbone being My Shot and incorporating lyrics and melodies from songs from their own show.
by A.A. Cristi - July 2, 2017
I have trouble finding joy in life. I didn't plan this column intending to out myself as a curmudgeon right at the top, in fact, some people would discourage me from revealing such a damning truth at all- but let's go ahead and make this all about me right away and see where that takes us.
by Caryn Robbins - June 11, 2017
Andy Karl and the cast of GROUNDHOG DAY performed on tonight's TONY AWARDS. Watch the performance below!
by Matthew Blank - June 9, 2017
Raymond J. Lee talks about GROUNDHOG DAY, his experience as an Actor-of-Color and newest gig as a Disney Daddy!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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Other Productions of Groundhog Day
| 2016 | West End |
World Premiere Production West End |
| 2017 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2023 | West End |
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Groundhog Day - 2017 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Andy Karl |
| 2017 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Andy Karl |
| 2017 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Broadway of Off-Broadway Musical | Groundhog Day |
| 2017 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Andy Karl |
| 2017 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | Danny Rubin |
| 2017 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Matthew Warchus |
| 2017 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Groundhog Day |
| 2017 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | Tim Minchin |
| 2017 | Theatre World Awards | Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance | Barrett Doss |
| 2017 | Tony Awards | Best Book of a Musical | Danny Rubin |
| 2017 | Tony Awards | Best Choreography | Ellen Kane |
| 2017 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Musical | Matthew Warchus |
| 2017 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Groundhog Day The Musical |
| 2017 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Tim Minchin |
| 2017 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Andy Karl |
| 2017 | Tony Awards | Best Scenic Design of a Musical | Rob Howell |
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