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] 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 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. Groundhog Day plot summary, character breakdowns, context and analysis, and performance video clips. Groundhog Day - Musical. 1. Phil Connors. 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). Groundhog Day Overview - The BEST Broadway source for Groundhog Day tickets and Groundhog Day information, photos and videos. Click Here to buy Groundhog Day tickets today GROUNDHOG DAY opened November 1st and will run through November 17th at First Congregational Church of Long Beach, 241 Cedar Avenue, Long Beach 90802. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 7 pm. Parking is available at the LB Civic Center parking structure at 332 W. Broadway. Groundhog Day the Musical has ended it’s 13-week season at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre. Phil Connors, a cynical Pittsburgh TV weatherman is sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in the small town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Caught in a time loop, he’s forced to relive the same day again and again and again. Synopsis: Groundhog Day follows Phil Connors, a weatherman, who finds himself stuck living the same day over and over in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. As Phil navigates the repetition of events, he undergoes a transformative journey of self-discovery, learning about love, kindness, and the true meaning of life. Groundhog Day The Musical Princess Theatre, Spring Street, Melbourne Performance: Thursday 1 February 2024 Season continues to 7 April 2024 Information and Bookings: www.groundhogday.com.au Article content. Nearly three decades after its premiere, the 1993 movie Groundhog Day has reached a new level of relevance under COVID-19. The world’s locked-down, working-from-home millions Opening Night of Groundhog Day: The Musical was a highly anticipated event for me. I am a huge Tim Minchin fan and was excited to see how his satirical comedic wit and mind-blowing musical ability would transform the popular 1990s movie through the addition of his music and lyrics. Groundhog Day is making its long clamoured for return to London’s Old Vic theatre in summer 2023. “Groundhog Day: the Musical is an instant classic – and Hear composer Tim Minchin perform his song 'Seeing You' from Groundhog Day the musical.From the creatives behind Matilda The Musical, this Olivier Award-winn 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 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 Therefore, he said, in a spiritual sense, the entire arc of Groundhog Day spans 10,000 years. Deezen noted that the second draft of the screenplay called for Phil to be cursed to live the time loop for 10,000 years. In the DVD commentary, Ramis estimated a real-time duration of 10 years. Landmark is thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale for Groundhog Day: The Musical, opening November 1 and running for 3 weekends until November 17. I think Phil would've gone utterly insane in 10,000 years living the same day. Plus I think he would've had a much bigger reaction when it finally ended because it would be a massive shock to suddenly move to the next day after 10,000 years. You wouldn't even remember how things were prior to "groundhog day". 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
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