Our events run from Thursday, January 30th until Sunday, February 2nd. Meet our special guest, Stephen Tobolowsky aka Ned Ryerson – BING! New events this year include the inaugural 5K run past many of the familiar places in the movie, the Broadway musical ‘Groundhog Day’ live on stage in the Woodstock Opera House, and Storybook Players for kids. “Groundhog Day” the Movie. 02 February 2025 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre 209 Main Street Woodstock, IL 60098 United States + Google Map The Brief. Woodstock, Illinois, became the filming location for "Groundhog Day" (1993), and the town now celebrates the movie with an annual festival that attracts visitors from around the world. Woodstock, Illinois, home site of filming for the 1993 classic “Groundhog Day” starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell and Stephen Tobolowski, is hosting a Groundhog Days celebration with a The four-day event takes on special meaning for the northwest suburbs because the movie "Groundhog Day" was filmed there. Chairman of Woodstock Groundhog Days, Rick Bellairs, joined ABC7 on Sunday Celebrate the magic with us at these unforgettable events with Groundhog Day festivities kick off in Woodstock!: 📅 Jan 30, 2025 Children’s Groundhog Storytime @ Old Courthouse Center Welcoming of the Groundhog @ Old Courthouse Center 📅 Jan 31, 2025 Groundhog Day Movie Memorabilia Open House Groundhog Day Dinner Dance “Groundhog Day” the Movie Groundhog Day the Musical @ Woodstock While “Groundhog Day” is set in the iconic town of Punxsutawney, Pa., the movie was actually filmed in Woodstock, Ill., located about 50 miles from Bill Murray’s hometown of Wilmette, Ill Groundhog Day Dinner Dance; Groundhog Day the Movie; Groundhog Day the Musical; Saturday, February 1st. Groundhog Day the Movie; Groundhog Tales with Jim May; Groundhog Day Bags Tournament; Walking Tour of Filming Sites; Groundhog Day Movie Memorabilia & Memories; Groundhog Day Pub Crawl; Groundhog Day the Musical; Sunday, February 4th Woodstock, Illinois - Home of Annual Groundhog Days Groundhog Days FestivalThis quirky annual festival celebrates the iconic filming locations of the cult classic Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray. In 1992, Woodstock, Illinois, was chosen as the backdrop for the film, and ever since, thousands of visitors from around the world have descended upon the historic Woodstock Downtown Square for The day also holds special meaning in Woodstock, Illinois, where the 1993 classic movie "Groundhog Day" was filmed, starring Bill Murray. Woodstock Willie joined ABC7 Sunday morning ahead of the We went because we are huge fans of the film "Groundhog Day" and this is the Bed and Breakfast Bill Murray's character wakes up day after day at. The entire film is also filmed in Woodstock, and you can visit all the locations while you're there. Even if you aren't a fan of the film, the town is absolutely gorgeous and the people are amazing. Theatre 121, the Woodstock Opera House resident production company is proud to present ‘Groundhog Day the Musical' in the Woodstock Opera House. 7 Tony Award nominations and winner of the [] January 31 @ 7:30 pm There are many authorities on the actual Groundhog Day movie. We’ve provided links below to get you started on becoming an expert on all things Groundhog Day. The Subtle Brilliance of ‘Groundhog Day’ : How religion, Belgian pop music, and Rachmaninoff elevate the Bill Murray classic Woodstock, Illinois, home site of filming for the 1993 classic “Groundhog Day” starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell and Stephen Tobolowski, is hosting a Groundhog Days celebration with a Woodstock Willie will be making a grand appearance to kick off the weekend’s festivities. Theatre 121 cast will premiere a few songs from Groundhog Day the Musical. A Brief History of Woodstock’s Groundhog Days. 1992 Filming of the movie; 1993 Groundhog Day movie released; Feb.2, 1994 Cheryl Wormley and Mike Palmquist cross paths, and decide that Woodstock needs to celebrate Groundhog Day in honor of the movie’s filming in Woodstock. Other activities include a Groundhog Day Story Time, a Welcoming of the Groundhog ceremony, trivia nights, movie screenings, Breakfast with Willie’s Woodland Friends, a walking tour of filming sites, and a Groundhog Day Dinner Dance at the Woodstock Moose (where the bachelor auction and dance scenes were filmed). The four-day event takes on special meaning for the northwest suburbs because the movie "Groundhog Day" was filmed there. Chairman of Woodstock Groundhog Days, Rick Bellairs, joined ABC7 on Sunday WHAT: Woodstock, Illinois, where the "Groundhog Day" movie was filmed, is celebrating with a four-day festival called Woodstock Groundhog Days, capped off with Woodstock Willy's Prognostication Theatre 121, the Woodstock Opera House resident production company is proud to present ‘Groundhog Day the Musical' in the Woodstock Opera House. 7 Tony Award nominations and winner of the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical this production is based on the iconic film.
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