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. When the grumpy, arrogant and cynical Pittsburg TV weather man Phil is sent to a remote Pennsylvania town to report on an animal that apparently forecasts the weather, he makes the journey reluctantly. He has already covered the story four times before, and he's sick to death of it. But this time is different. Horribly different. The musical was revived at The Old Vic in London with Karl reprising the role of Phil Connors with previews beginning on 20 May 2023, with a press night on 8 June running for a limited run until 12 August 2023. [43] Home Theatre Groundhog Day Tickets. Groundhog Day Tickets. Old Vic Theatre, London Running time: 2 hours 35 minutes (including interval) Age Restrictions: This production is recommended for ages 12+. Under 16s must be accompanied by and sat with an adult. Select Tickets Groundhog Day to return to London's Old Vic next year starring Andy Karl. Running time 2hrs 35mins. Composer Tim Minchin. Book writer Danny Rubin. Lyricist Tim Minchin. Director Matthew Warchus. Based on the 1993 film of the same name, the show follows the story of Phil Connors, a cynical TV weatherman who gets caught in a time loop whilst covering 5 Things You Need to Know About Groundhog Day | Old Vic Theatre 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 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. Brand new musical Groundhog Day premieres the Old Vic Theatre for a limited 10 week run this summer. Based on the BAFTA Award-winning film of the same name, the musical has been adapted for the stage by the creative team behind Matilda the Musical. Director Matthew Warchus has once again teamed up with expert composer and lyricist Tim Minchin Based on the 1993 film starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell, this is the story of Phil Connors (a terrific performance by Andy Karl), a cynical television weatherman covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, who becomes trapped in a time loop, forcing him to relive February 2 repeatedly. Andy Karl in Groundhog Day. Photo: Manuel Harlan 2Andy-Karl-(Phil-Connors)-in-Groundhog-Day-at-The-Old-Vic 3Andy-Karl- Running time 2hrs 35mins. Composer Tim Minchin. Book writer Danny Rubin. 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. 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 2nd February is an auspicious day in history. Not only because in 1911 it was the day of the funeral of Queen Victoria, but in 1887 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania it was the first time an event 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 The Musical is playing at The Old Vic to 19 August 2023. Check out reviews from The Guardian, TimeOut, Evening Standard and more, with further reviews to follow. Book Groundhog Day tickets at the Old Vic Theatre in London 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. Old Vic Theatre ; Waterloo Road, London SE1 9NB, London, EN Phil Connors is a cynical Pittsburgh TV weatherman who is sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in the isolated small town of It is Groundhog Day for Groundhog Day. Tim Minchin’s musical adaptation of the much-loved 1993 movie first appeared at the Old Vic in 2016, but its subsequent Broadway run was cut short and an 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.
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.