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] The world premiere of Groundhog Day a new musical directed by Old Vic Artistic Director Matthew Warchus.. Groundhog Day is the story of Phil Connors (Andy Karl), a cynical Pittsburgh TV weatherman who is sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in the isolated small town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, when he finds himself caught in a time loop, forced to repeat the same day again and Groundhog Day contains flashing lights, smoke, gun shot effects & some strong language. The story ends happily but has darker phases. One musical sequence in act 2 satirically portrays the central character attempting suicide four times. 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. As per the classic 1993 film starring Bill Murray, Groundhog Day takes place on a very big day in a very small Pennsylvanian town. Each year on February 2, a large rodent emerges from his burrow 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). Director, Tracey Lanman and Rick Bellairs, chairman of Woodstock Groundhog Days joined us to share more. We also got a preview performance of the show. January 31st – February 16th 121 [] As he navigates the repetitive day with humor and wit, Phil discovers that true change comes from within. Featuring catchy songs by Tim Minchin, the composer of MATILDA The Musical, sharp comedy, and a poignant message about redemption and love, this musical is a delightful celebration of second chances and self-discovery. Groundhog Day (El Día de la Marmota en España) es un musical basado en la película homónima de 1993, con canciones de Tim Minchin y libreto de Danny Rubin.Su trama central gira en torno a Phil Connors, un arrogante hombre del tiempo que durante la cobertura anual del Día de la Marmota en la pequeña localidad de Punxsutawney, Pensilvania, queda atrapado en un bucle temporal que le hace A Melbourne theatre reviewed by Alex First Imagine living your life in an endless time loop and going crazy in the process. In essence, that is what Groundhog Day: The Musical is all about. It is based on the 1993 hit movie starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell, directed by Harold Ramis. Phil Connors is [] Get the best prices on tickets for Groundhog Day The Musical, Melbourne on TodayTix. Find the best deals, venue information, and more. Small Town, U.S.A. (Day 1) - Phil and Company; February 2nd/There Will Be Sun - Rita and Company; Small Town, U.S.A. (Day 2) - Phil and Company; Punxsutawney Phil - Company; February 2nd/ There Will Be Sun - Rita and Company; Small Town, U.S.A. (Day 3) - Phil and Company; Stuck - Phil and Healers; Nobody Cares - Gus, Ralph, Phil and Company With the original smash hit London 2016 season having won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Groundhog Day the Musical went on to play on Broadway in 2017, again starring Best Actor winner Andy Karl. Karl was back as scornfully arrogant weatherman Phil Connors in London last year, where a return season could be seen as a warm-up for this The Groundhog Day musical London is based on the 1993 film of the same name. Starring Bill Murray, the film is considered to be a defining piece of 90s cinema and remains a much-beloved classic. This fantastic musical adaptation debuted in London in 2016 to a shower of five-star reviews and is now set to make a triumphant return. Inspired by the hilarious film starring Bill Murray, Groundhog Day the Musical features a book by original co-screenwriter Danny Rubin, and music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Tim Minchin (Matilda the Musical). Join us for a rollicking mix of laugh-out-loud comedy and uplifting redemption. "Groundhog Day" has been ranked 875598 times, wins 59.43% of the time on Flickchart, and is currently ranked #111 of the best movies of all-time. Jay Dysart is phenomenal in the lead, a Phil Connors with a more frenetic, brittle edge than the stillness of Murray’s film version. As the musical unfolds you watch his Connors spin through detached disbelief to detached hedonism to acceptance of his fate without ever feeling less attached to his arc.Repetition is an art of infinite variety as it’s practiced by Jay Dysart in GROUNDHOG DAY A narcissistic TV weatherman, along with his attractive-but-distant producer, and his mawkish cameraman, is sent to report on Groundhog Day in the small town of Punxsutawney, where he finds himself repeating the same day over and over. This tour is projected to begin in the 2023/2024 season 2022-2023 2022-2023 Details Runtime: 2 hours 30 minutesIntermissions: 1Age Recommendation: 12+ About Groundhog Day follows TV weather man Phil, who reluctantly goes to cover the story of Punxsutawney Phil for the third year in a row. Making no effort to hide his frustration, he covers the Jack is so excited about his favorite holiday and can't wait to see if the Ground Hog will see her shadow or not! But before that happens, Gertrude the Ground Hog runs into the clubhouse, too shy to face all the attention, but anchorman Brunk Stinegrouber needs her to come outside with him so they can deliver the news together.
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