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 is a musical with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Danny Rubin. [14] at The Old Vic theatre in London, [15] The Groundhog Day Theater is a 501c3 nonprofit that offers classes for kids and adults. This comedy venue presents improv, sketches, stand-up, and original shows. Whether you want to take a turn in the limelight or simply enjoy a show, The Groundhog Day Theater is the place to go. 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). 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. Groundhog Day: The MusicalFri Feb 7, 2025 - Sun Feb 16, 2025 Book by Danny Rubin Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin 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 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 Directed by Megan O’Toole with musical direction by Curtis Heard and produced by Jay Dysart, the musical is led by Dysart himself as Phil Connors, the cynical weatherman caught in a time loop on Feb. 2 during the annual Groundhog Day celebration. Complete Information About Groundhog Day: The Musical in Los Angeles at Long Beach Landmark Theatre Company. Inspired by the beloved film starring Bill Murray, Groundhog Day is a Broadway and West Theatre 121 presents the Musical Comedy "Groundhog Day" at the Woodstock Opera House, January 31 – February 16, 2025. WOODSTOCK, Ill., Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Theatre 121, one of the It’s been 5 long years, but once again the Roxy is celebrating what just might be the best Groundhog Day film of all time, Groundhog Day, with a comedy endurance test which only the most dedicated (masochistic) fan can pass. This year we’re raising the bar and demanding our marathoners endure EIGHT (8) screenings, with 15-minute breaks in between each [] Birmingham Jill the 2021 Groundhog Day forecaster. (Birmingham Zoo) Smith Lake Jake and Birmingham Jill are back in business! On January 31 and February 2, the two furry friends are set to make their weather projections for the year. Keep reading to learn more about these events and how you can celebrate Groundhog Day. 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. Celebrate Groundhog Day with the best movie about, and titled, "Groundhog Day!" This cult hit and perennial favorite directed by comedic alchemist Harold Ramis is the story of TV weatherman Phil Connors (Bill Murray), a jaded and unhappy man who gets stuck living the same day over and over and over again, to hilarious, and eventually heartwarming, effect. Groundhog Day played a strictly limited 10-week season from Fri 15 Jul to Sat 17 Sep 2016. The Old Vic Theatre Trust 2000 is a registered charity no. 1072590. Groundhog Day: The Musical is part of our ‘Tis The Season Subscription Series that also included Sweeney Todd and Ron Slanina’s Bible On Broadway. Groundhog Day: The Musical Friday & Saturday, January 31, February 1, 7 & 8, 7:30pm Audition Information. 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. THE GROUNDHOG DAY THEATER in Kansas City, reviews by real people. Yelp is a fun and easy way to find, recommend and talk about what’s great and not so great in Kansas City and beyond. Review by Suzanne Tate . 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: 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.
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