Groundhog Day is a musical with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Danny Rubin. In 2009, during an interview with MTV News, “Groundhog Day” is back. Again. The story of a jaded weatherman fated to live the same day over and over began as a beloved movie, then became an award-winning stage musical. On Thursday it opens at London’s Old Vic Theatre, where it first ran seven years ago. For writer Danny Rubin, it’s the latest chapter in the three-decade journey of an idea that changed his life and added a new He played Phil in the original London production, for which he won the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical, reprising his role in the Broadway production where he was Tony Nominated for Best Actor in a Musical, and he played Phil again in London for Groundhog Day’s record-breaking return season at the Old Vic in 2023. What: “Groundhog Day,” the musical When: Friday, Jan. 31-Sunday, Feb. 23. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Where Industry News Groundhog Day Musical Released for Licensing on Groundhog Day. Music Theatre International is now accepting license requests for the West End and Broadway musical with a score from Critically acclaimed on both the West End and Broadway, Groundhog Day revels in one man's journey of self-discovery, day after day. Inspired by the hilarious film starring Bill Murray, Groundhog Day features a book by original co-screenwriter Danny Rubin, and music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Tim Minchin (Matilda the Musical). Groundhog Day musical is set to return for a limited run in London in 2023. Composer and lyricist Tim Minchin, the musical genius also behind Matilda The Musical, revealed that work was underway to reboot the stage adaption of the hit 1993 movie. Newsday called it “an ingenious, witty, joyously offbeat musical.” NY1 said “Danny Rubin’s wryly humorous book and Tim Minchin’s clever songs, the forecast for this Groundhog Day looks pretty bright!” Groundhog Day was a New York Times Critics Pick and the Washington Post said “The surprises are consistently amazing!” The Old Vic’s revival of its award-winning musical Groundhog Day is extending its run at the theatre by one week. The show will now play at The Old Vic until 19 August 2023. Also, new production photos are in for show, which stars Andy Karl , reprising his Olivier Award-winning performance as Phil Connors, alongside Tanisha Spring as Rita Hanson. News. It's 'Groundhog Day' again as 'existential' musical comedy returns to the London stage “Groundhog Day” is back. Jill Lawless. Thursday 08 June 2023 12:54 BST. Independent Premium. Lovebug Cocktail 3 oz Vodka 2 oz Cranberry Juice 2 oz Pineapple Juice 1 oz Grenadine 2 oz Lemon Lime Soda Heavy Cream. Chill your martini glasses in the refrigerator for a few minutes. Inspired by the beloved film starring Bill Murray, Groundhog Day is a Broadway and West End smash hit musical. Phil Connors is a pretty awful guy. But when this cynical Pittsburgh TV weatherman is sent to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to cover the annual Groundhog Day festivities, he finds himself trapped in a blizzard and stuck in a time loop that spins him on an uproarious journey toward self The musical is based on the 1993 film Groundhog Day. [3] The film itself starred Bill Murray as Phil Connors and Andie MacDowell as Rita Hanson and was produced on a budget of $14.6 million, earning over $70 million in domestic box office receipts. [4] Groundhog Day Movie Memorabilia & Memories; Groundhog Day Dinner Dance; Willie’s Cocktail Party; Groundhog Day the Movie; Groundhog Day the Musical; Saturday, February 1st. Groundhog Day 5K; Groundhog Day the Movie; Groundhog Tales with Jim May; Storybook Players; Storybook Players; Stephen Tobolowsky Meet & Greet; Groundhog Day Bags Tournament Groundhog Day's first Broadway preview halted by technical difficulties, but the cast kept singing anyway Groundhog Day musical sets Broadway opening Entertainment Weekly OPENS January 31, 2025 - A beloved comedy classic is brought to the stage in Groundhog Day. (707) 523-4185 Email Newsletter Donate My Account (707) 523-4185 Email Newsletter Donate My Account Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Andy Karl won. 2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Andy Karl won. 2017 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Groundhog Day és una comèdia musical amb música i lletres de Tim Minchin i llibret de Danny Rubin.Basat en la pel·lícula del 1993 del mateix nom, a partir d'una història original de Rubin, guió de Rubin i Harold Ramis, el musical es va estrenar a The Old Vic de Londres l'estiu del 2016 i es va estrenar al August Wilson Theatre de Broadway el 17 d'abril de 2017. Synopsis. A beloved comedy classic is brought to the stage in Groundhog Day.Phil Connors, a sarcastic and self-centered TV weatherman from Pittsburgh, dreads his trip to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, every year, where he is forced to report on the annual Groundhog Day festivities.
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