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Ages: 13+
Opened: April 17, 2017
Closing: September 17, 2017

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Groundhog Day tells the story of Phil Connors (Andy Karl), a disgruntled big-city weatherman mysteriously stuck in small-town America reliving the same day over and over and over again. But when he gets to know associate TV producer Rita (Barrett Doss), he discovers that a day of second, third and fourth chances just might bring him the promise of a lifetime. It's a classic boy meets girl... boy meets girl... boy meets girl story.



Based on the iconic film, Groundhog Day is re-imagined by the award-winning creators of the international hit Matilda The Musical- including director Matthew Warchus and songwriter Tim Minchin- with a book by original screenwriter Danny Rubin. Starring two-time Tony Award nominee Andy Karl, Groundhog Day is the new musical comedy about living life to the fullest, one day at a time.


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Injured Andy Karl Will Be Out of GROUNDHOG DAY This Week; Andrew Call to Take Over for Four Performances
by Nicole Rosky - April 19, 2017


Following a knee injury sustained at a performance of the new musical Groundhog Day on Friday, April 14, lead actor Andy Karl, who stars as Phil Connors, was physically unable to perform in the production over the weekend and returned to the show on Monday, April 17 for the production's official opening night. Andy also performed in the show on Tuesday, April 18 (last night).

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for GROUNDHOG DAY!
by Walter McBride - April 18, 2017


Groundhog Day, the Olivier Award-winning new musical featuring music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Danny Rubin, and directed by Matthew Warchus, opened just last night on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre.

TV: How Did He Do It? Andy Karl & Company Reflect on GROUNDHOG DAY's Crazy Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - April 18, 2017


A torn ACL cannot stop Andy Karl! After sustaining an injury onstage last week during his performance in GROUNDHOG DAY, leading man Andy Karl went on in the role of Phil Connors for yesterday's opening night. How did he do it? BroadwayWorld caught up with the Broadway Superman and his super-cast after the curtain came down below!

Photo Coverage: Punxsutawney Parties It Up on Opening Night of GROUNDHOG DAY!
by Walter McBride - April 18, 2017


There ain't no party like a Groundhog Day party! After sustaining an injury onstage last week during his performance in GROUNDHOG DAY, leading man Andy Karl went on in the role of Phil Connors for yesterday's opening night. BroadwayWorld was on hand at Gotham Hall as the cast celebrated the special night and you can check out complete photo coverage below!

Photo Coverage: The Show Must Go On at GROUNDHOG DAY! Go Inside the Opening Night Bows
by Walter McBride - April 18, 2017


Groundhog Day, the Olivier Award-winning new musical featuring music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Danny Rubin, and directed by Matthew Warchus, opened just last night on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre. 

VIDEO: Punxatawney Rock! The Cast of GROUNDHOG DAY Takes Opening Night Bows on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2017


Groundhog Day, the Olivier Award-winning new musical featuring music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Danny Rubin, and directed by Matthew Warchus, opened tonight on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre. See the cast take their first official Broadway bow to an enthusiastic 

Red Carpet Roundup: BWW Hits the Red Carpet at Opening Night of GROUNDHOG DAY on Broadway!
by TV - Red Carpets - April 17, 2017


Groundhog Day, the Olivier Award-winning new musical featuring music and lyrics by Tim Minchinand a book by Danny Rubin, and directed by Matthew Warchus, opens tonight, Monday April 17, on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). Performances began on March 16.

Review Roundup: There Will Be Sun! GROUNDHOG DAY- All the Reviews!
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2017


Groundhog Day, the Olivier Award-winning new musical featuring music and lyrics by Tim Minchinand a book by Danny Rubin, and directed by Matthew Warchus, opens tonight, Monday April 17, on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). Performances began on March 16.

UPDATE: Andy Karl Will Go On for Opening Night of GROUNDHOG DAY Despite Torn ACL
by Nicole Rosky - April 17, 2017


Groundhog Day, the Olivier Award-winning new musical featuring music and lyrics by Tim Minchinand a book by Danny Rubin, and directed by Matthew Warchus, opens tonight, Monday April 17, on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). Performances began on March 16.

We're 'Stuck' Listening to the Full GROUNDHOG DAY Cast Recording, Now Streaming!
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2017


Groundhog Day's Original Broadway Cast Recording dropped digitally on April 14 and will be in stores on May 5 - and you can preview the whole album now on NPR!

Update: GROUNDHOG DAY Cancels Saturday Matinee Due to Star's Injury
by Robert Diamond - April 15, 2017


This afternoon's performance of GROUNDHOG DAY has been cancelled. The production's lead, Andy Karl, injured himself at the Friday night performance of the new musical and is unable to perform at today's matinee.

Andy Karl Injured During Friday Night Performance of GROUNDHOG DAY; Updated from the ER
by Alan Henry - April 15, 2017


It has been reported on Twitter that Groundhog Day's leading man, Andy Karl, sustained an injury during the Friday night performance of the new musical. 

TV: Meet Phil (Again and Again) with Highlights from GROUNDHOG DAY on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - April 14, 2017


Groundhog Day, the Olivier Award-winning new musical featuring music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Danny Rubin, and directed by Matthew Warchus, opens this coming Monday April 17, on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). Performances began on March 16.

Learn Everything About the Cast of GROUNDHOG DAY- Opens Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - April 17, 2017


Based on the iconic film, GROUNDHOG DAY The Musical is reimagined by the award-winning creators of the international hit Matilda The Musical-including director Matthew Warchus and songwriter Tim Minchin-with a book by original screenwriter Danny Rubin. Starring two-time Tony Award® nominee Andy Karl, GROUNDHOG DAY is the new musical comedy about living life to the fullest, one day at a time. Meet the cast before they take their opening bows!

VIDEO: GROUNDHOG DAY Team Gives the Lowdown on Previews Set Issue & More on BUILD
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2017


In the April 7th episode of the BUILD Series, the cast and creators of Groundhog Day: The Musical finally answered the age-old question as to how many days actually passed in Groundhog Day, what happened with the infamous set issue in previews, and Andy Karl's future on Broadway. Watch clips from the interview below!

BWW Interview: Rheaume Crenshaw's GROUNDHOG DAY Marathon
by Naomi Serviss - April 3, 2017


The Broadway adaptation of the film about a recurring day in Punxsutawney is a blur of clever set changes and a virtual obstacle course for the cast.

Photo Flash: Welcome to Smalltown, USA! First Look at GROUNDHOG DAY on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - March 28, 2017


The Broadway premiere of Groundhog Day, the new musical featuring music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Danny Rubin, and directed by Matthew Warchus, is now in performances ahead of a Monday, April 17th opening night at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). Previews began Thursday, March 16.

Photo Flash: GROUNDHOG DAY Company Hits the Recording Studio!
by Nicole Rosky - March 27, 2017


The Groundhog Day cast was in the recording studio this weekend finishing up work on the show's Original Broadway Cast Recording. Pre-sales for the album, soon to be available on Masterworks Broadway/Broadway Records, are now available on iTunes and Amazon. The album will released digitally on April 14 and in stores on May 5. It is produced by Chris Nightingale, Michael Croiter, and Tim Minchin.

BWW Interview - Debut of the Month - GROUNDHOG DAY's Vishal Vaidya
by Caryn Robbins - March 23, 2017


Today, Vishal Vaidya speaks with BWW about making his Broadway debut alongside a cast and crew who 'exhibit the same spirit as the people of Punxsutawney.'

VIDEO: Stuck! GROUNDHOG DAY Preview Audiences See Concert Version After Technical Mishap
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2017


Audiences attending last night's first preview of GROUNDHOG DAY got to see a special, one-night-only concert version of the musical after a technical issue (a turntable malfunction) halted the show during Act I. Scroll down to watch director Matthew Warchus talking to theatergoers following the show's technical difficulties!

GROUNDHOG DAY Sets Rush, Lottery Policies Before Starting Broadway Time Loop Tomorrow; Plus Album Details!
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2017


Groundhog Day, the new musical featuring music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Danny Rubin, and directed by Matthew Warchus, begins Broadway performances tomorrow night, Thursday March 16, at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). Opening night is set for Monday, April 17.

GROUNDHOG DAY Hits the Recording Studio This Weekend; Original Broadway Cast Album Out This Spring!
by BWW News Desk - March 3, 2017


Just announced, Masterworks Broadway and Broadway Records are partnering to release the Original Broadway Cast Album for Groundhog Day The Musical.

TV: Break the Cycle with New GROUNDHOG DAY TV Spot!
by Nicole Rosky - February 27, 2017


The Broadway premiere of Groundhog Day, the new musical featuring music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Danny Rubin, and directed by Matthew Warchus begins previews on Thursday, March 16 and opens Monday, April 17 at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street).

Photo Coverage: Staten Island Chuck Helps Andy Karl & GROUNDHOG DAY Company Open the Box Office!
by Walter McBride - February 4, 2017


There may be six more weeks of winter on the way, but there's still something to celebrate, a new Broadway show! BroadwayWorld was there at press day for the Broadway premiere of Groundhog Day, the new musical featuring music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Danny Rubin, and directed by Matthew Warchus. Following a performance from the cast, NYC's resident forecaster Staten Island Chuck stopped by the August Wilson Theatre to help open the box office.

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Groundhog Day - 2017 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Andy Karl
2017 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Andy Karl
2017 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway of Off-Broadway Musical Groundhog Day
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Andy Karl
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Danny Rubin
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Matthew Warchus
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical Groundhog Day
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Tim Minchin
2017 Theatre World Awards Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance Barrett Doss
2017 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Danny Rubin
2017 Tony Awards Best Choreography Ellen Kane
2017 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Matthew Warchus
2017 Tony Awards Best Musical Groundhog Day The Musical
2017 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Tim Minchin
2017 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Andy Karl
2017 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Rob Howell

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