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 is a masterclass in how to live You can bring whatever mindset you choose to the next 24 hours. The Old Vic Theatre Trust 2000 is a registered Groundhog Day is a musical with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Danny Rubin. After the opening night of the production at The Old Vic in London, The critically acclaimed hit show, Groundhog Day, directed by Matthew Warchus, with book by Danny Rubin, and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin will return to The Old Vic from 20 May–12 August 2023. Andy Karl will reprise his Olivier Award-winning role as the cynical TV weatherman Phil Connors in a 12-week run. The award-winning show based on the 1993 movie will feature Andy Karl and Tanisha Spring as the lead characters, and will run from 20 May to 12 August. See the full cast and creative team, and book tickets for this hilarious and heart-warming musical. The Old Vic has revealed the full creative team and cast for the award-winning musical, Groundhog Day, which returns to London following its world premiere in 2016. The original production's lead It’s a musical audiences wanted to see again, and again, and again and now Tim Minchin’s Groundhog Day is back at the Old Vic Theatre for a second, strictly limited season in summer 2023. Phil Connors isn’t a great guy, but sometimes things can change. Warchus brings Groundhog Day to the Old Vic as part of his inaugural season as Artistic Director, with performances due to begin in July, playing until September 17th 2016. Don’t miss out on this entirely original, exciting new musical! Child Friendly. Groundhog Day is packed with plenty of laughs, but may not be suitable for very young children. Groundhog Day, appropriately, is back where it started. The hit film about a TV weatherman’s endlessly reiterated day in small-town USA moved to the Old Vic stage in 2016; but then its progress became bumpy, despite the awards showered on it and its lead, Andy Karl, on both sides of the Atlantic. Karl was injured during a Broadway preview and the show's US tour didn't happen. Groundhog Day will run at The Old Vic from 20 May to 12 August 2023. The show’s songs are written by Tim Minchin and directed by The Old Vic’s artistic director Matthew Warchus – reuniting the duo following their smash-hit production of Matilda The Musical – which continues to pack in audiences at the Cambridge Theatre in London. The The Old Vic Theatre Trust 2000 is a registered charity no. 1072590. Limited company registration no. 3667822. Registered offices: 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB The Old Vic Theatre Trust 2000 is a registered charity no. 1072590. Limited company registration no. 3667822. Registered offices: 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB There’s more than a whiff of familiarity down at London’s Waterloo at the moment; Olivier award-winning Groundhog Day is back at the Old Vic and so is Andy Karl, playing the sneering Groundhog Day at the Old Vic review: I could watch Tim Minchin and Danny Rubin’s show again and again. If this show doesn’t quite escape the shadow of its source material, it adds dimension From the creatives behind Matilda The Musical and The Old Vic’s A Christmas Carol, this Olivier Award-winning (Best New Musical, Best Actor) musical sensatio Seven years later, Groundhog Day is making its triumphant return to the Old Vic, with Karl reprising his award-winning role. London audiences now have the opportunity to see this breathtaking show once more! Groundhog Day reunites most of the creative team behind Matilda the Musical, including music and lyrics by Australian comedian Tim Groundhog Day at Old Vic Theatre, London; 5-star Groundhog Day at The Old Vic Theatre; Full casting for world premiere of the new musical Groundhog Day; Review of Dr Seuss’s The Lorax at The Old He originated the role at the Old Vic in 2016, and later played Phil in Groundhog Day on Broadway. Karl won an Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical, and earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor. The first “Groundhog Day” celebration of its kind took place at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on 2 Feb. 1887. Get the latest updates, events and more from The Old Vic . Join the Newsletter . Previews Partner. Productions Partner. The Old Vic gratefully acknowledges support through the Cul The Old Vic Theatre Trust 2000 is a registered charity no. 1072590. Limited company registration no. 3667822. Registered offices: 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB
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