Groundhog Day The Musical is a Whistle Pig production, produced in Australia by GWB Entertainment, supported by Victoria’s Tourism and Major Event fund, Visit Victoria. The show will run from A Must-See for 2024. For those wondering whether Groundhog Day The Musical is worth the hype, the answer is a resounding yes. Whether you’re a fan of the original movie, a lover of musical theatre, or someone simply looking for a unique and thought-provoking night out, this is one show that shouldn’t be missed. After a decade-long anticipation, Australia is set to witness the theatrical charm of Groundhog Day The Musical. Initially announced in 2014 by the multi-talented Australian comedian, musician, and actor Tim Minchin, known for his work in Upright, this musical adaptation of the Bill Murray classic has already captivated audiences in London and Broadway. Funny, warm, well directed and most enjoyable, GROUNDHOG DAY THE MUSICAL is worth seeing, again, then again, and again. GROUNDHOG DAY THE MUSICAL is playing up until and including Sunday 20 April at The Princess Theatre, opposite Parliament Train Station. The show runs for 2 hours and 35 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission. West Side Story in Sydney. (Supplied) A fireworks display is part of the show. It's on from 22 March until 21 April. Book here Groundhog Day. Aussie singer-songwriter and all-round genius Tim Minchin penned this acclaimed musical version of the classic Bill Murray film, and it's getting rave reviews. It's Groundhog Day The Musical — and it's finally making its way to the Australian stages ten years after it was first announced.Back in 2014, Australian comedian, musician, actor and writer Tim Minchin revealed that he was making a song-filled onstage version of the Bill Murray-starring classic comedy. 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 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. "Groundhog Day the Musical" is a theatrical adaptation of the 1993 film "Groundhog Day," featuring music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Danny Rubin. The musical made its Broadway debut in 2017. Musical genius Tim Minchin's fabulous Groundhog Day musical has been wowing audiences overseas, but as it is set to come to Australia, he tells us what it means to him to bring it home. Shows Shows 10 News First 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. “Groundhog Day: The Musical soars.” TheaterMania. David Gordon says “[‘Groundhog Day’] provides a visual feast, is musically fascinating, and features a truly epic performance from leading man Andy Karl,” “‘Groundhog Day’ is one of the more imaginative musicals of the season. Groundhog Day is a musical with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book the steps at Sydney Opera with its official opening night coming on 16 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. Theatre includes: Groundhog Day, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (The Old Vic); A Christmas Carol (The Old Vic/Broadway/US); Spitting Image: The Musical, Mother Goose, The Miser, Upstart Crow, The Man in The White Suit, Love Story, Daddy Cool, The Girls, Onassis, An Ideal Husband (West End); Little Shop of Horrors, Hansel and Gretel (Regent’s Park Open Air); Twelfth Night, Vernon God The award-winning and record-breaking Groundhog Day The Musical will have its Australian premiere in Melbourne early next year.. Direct from its record-breaking return season at London’s Old Vic, Groundhog Day The Musical will play exclusively at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre, for a strictly limited season from January 24th, 2024. 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Adding to the bumper line-up is a giant stage production of The Lord of the Rings that will make its Australian premiere at the State Theatre in In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Tim Minchin discussed the experience of bringing Groundhog Day to Broadway, and why he thinks the show, which was a hit in London, didn't succeed in 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.
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