Groundhog Day is a musical with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and Minchin performed an early version of a song from the show; at The Old Vic theatre in 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). 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 Calling all actors! Theatre 121 announces auditions for Groundhog Day. Director Tracey Lanman, assistant director Mike Frale, vocal director Cassidy Tully and choreographer Will Roberts will be casting 20-26 performers. SIGN UP TO AUDITION here. AUDITION INFORMATION: Dates: Sunday, November 3 and Monday, November 4 from 6:00-10:00 pm. 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 That’s right, woodchuck-chuckers: it’s GROUNDHOG DAY! Bill Murray stars as Phil Connors, a cynical weatherman trapped in a time loop during Groundhog Day festivities in Pennsylvania, reliving the same day until he achieves personal growth. Celebrated for its inventive time-loop narrative and themes of redemption, GROUNDHOG DAY is the perfect playground for Murray’s distinctive [] Follow the journey of Phil Connors, a jaded weatherman trapped in a time loop, reliving Groundhog Day over and over. Preview Performance - Feb 12 & 13 Preview performances are simply “still in process” meaning the show is essentially fully complete, but the company is still in the rehearsal process. Theatre, Musicals; Recommended. Friday 9 June 2023 and this show is an equivalent achievement. ‘Groundhog Day’ is a surprisingly profound exploration of how to live a good life by 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 Winner of the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical, and based on the iconic film, Groundhog Day is the new Broadway hit that Entertainment Weekly calls, “a wonderfully inventive show, with dazzling energy, creativity, wit, and heart.” And NY1 says, “This is a Groundhog Day to celebrate! 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 Groundhog Day: The Musical, based on the classic Bill Murray film comedy, is the story of Phil Connors (Alex Syiek, center), a cynical TV weatherman stuck in a never-ending nightmare in a small town whose claim to fame is meteorologist groundhog Punxsutawney Phil. Paramount Theatre’s Midwest regional premiere of Groundhog Day: The Musical runs through March 13, 2022. 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 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. What is your favorite Groundhog Day book? 4. Search for Shadows and Words . Teri, from A Cupcake for the Teacher, is a teacher who celebrates Groundhog Day with her class through word searches and surveys to see how many students think the Groundhog will see its shadow. Check out her free printable word search on her blog. 5. Peak-A-Boo Groundhog Afua Adjei, a vibrant and talented performer, is set to make her mark on the professional theatre stage with her debut in Groundhog Day the Musical.Based in Melbourne, Afua’s journey into the world of theatre has been marked by a deep passion for musicals and an active involvement in the city’s amateur musical theatre community. Phil Connors is a pretty awful guy. But when the cynical Pittsburgh TV weatherman is sent to cover the eccentric annual Groundhog Day event in the small town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, he finds himself caught in a time loop that sends him on a hilarious path to enlightenment and redemption. A comic parable of love, hope and transformation from the creatives behind Matilda The Musical and 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 (Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical). "As musical theater performers go, you couldn't ask for a more personable fellow than Andy Karl. His high-energy athleticism kept "Rocky" on its toes. And his comic chops earned him plenty of notice in "On the Twentieth Century." Now, in "Groundhog Day," he proves he can carry an entire show on his back." Marilyn Stasio for Variety Groundhog Day tickets are available on London Theatre now. The Groundhog Day musical is based on the 1993 Groundhog Day film of the same name, and both feature a script by Danny Rubin. The musical follows Phil Connors, a television weatherman who reassures viewers on 1 February that a blizzard will not hit western Pennsylvania.
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