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 Dates 20 May–19 Aug 2023 ‘Groundhog Day is a masterclass in how to live You can bring whatever mindset you choose to the next 24 hours. The Old Vic 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. Groundhog Day will be performed at the Old Vic from 20 May to 12 August, with a press performance on 8 June. The show has received critical acclaim during its initial run, being described by Sarah Crompton as “a cast-iron triumph, both joyful and profound, incredibly funny and seriously moving.” Groundhog Day the critically acclaimed hit musical is making its long clamoured for return to London’s Old Vic theatre next year. The show will run from May 20th to August 12th* 2023, with a press night on June 8th. There will be an audio described performance on July 7th and a captioned show on July 20th. 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] Booking from Friday, 19 May 2023. Booking until Friday, 18 August 2023. Running time Approx. 2hrs 35mins including a 20min interval 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 Groundhog Day is playing at Old Vic Theatre in London and opens on 26 May 2023. How long does Groundhog Day run for? The running time of Groundhog Day is 2 hours 35 minutes with intermission. Join us this summer for 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 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. Groundhog Day The Musical is brought to the stage by an award-winning creative team, including composer and lyricist Tim Minchin (Matilda), writer Danny Rubin, and director Matthew Warchus (Matilda, A Christmas Carol). Groundhog Day The Musical most recently played at The Old Vic theatre from 20 May to 19 August 2023. 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 had its world premiere and enjoyed a critically acclaimed strictly limited 10 week season at The Old Vic Theatre, London, in the summer of 2016.. One of the most ambitious shows ever to have been staged at The Old Vic, previews began on the 15th July. Dates 09 Nov 2024–04 Jan 2025. About the show Theatre includes: Groundhog Day (The Old Vic/Princess Theatre, Melbourne); Girl from the North Country (The Old Groundhog Day. London Musical. Old Vic Theatre; Waterloo Road, London SE1 9NB, London, EN Opening Date. Jun 8 2023. Closing Date. Aug 19 2023. Find Theatre Souvenirs Here The Playbill Store There's a sense of deja vu at the Old Vic at the moment but don't worry - you're not stuck in a loop, it's just Groundhog Day returning there after 7 long years. Having fallen in love with the show the first time, I jumped at the chance to relive it again but had I built it up in my head too much or would my response be exactly the same this time. Find tickets London The Old Vic Groundhog Day 15/06/2023, 19:30 On partner site. Lineup. Groundhog Day; Venue. The Old Vic. 16/06/2023. Jun. 16. 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. Book theatre tickets for Groundhog Day in London. Choose your seats and find the best availability on LondonTheatre.co.uk. Start date. 20th May, 2023. End date
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