GROUNDHOG DAY

Main Stage Play Series | Subscriptions Available Soon Book by Danny Rubin, Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin, Based on the Columbia Pictures Motion Picture and the story by Danny Rubin.   How would you spend your time if forced to repeat the same day over and over again? GROUNDHOG DAY tells the story of Phil Connors, an arrogant Pittsburgh TV weatherman who, during an assignment covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania finds himself in a time loop, repeating the same day again and again. Groundhog Day revels in one man’s journey of self-discovery, day after day… “MADLY ENTERTAINING! A SHOW WORTH REPEATING!” – The Hollywood Reporter  “Fantastically smart, clever and witty” – The Guardian  “Groundhog Day: The Musical soars.” – Entertainment Weekly History: This musical reunited composer and lyricist Tim, with director Matthew Warchus, choreographer Peter Darling and designer Rob Howell, four of the Matilda The Musical creative team. They joined forces with writer Danny Rubin to collaborate on this show based on his 1993 hit film. Groundhog Day had its world premiere and enjoyed a critically acclaimed strictly limited 10 week season at The Old Vic Theatre, London, in the summer of 2016. One of the most ambitious shows ever to have been staged at The Old Vic, previews began on the 15th July. The official Opening Night on August 16th brought in a blizzard of rave 5 Star reviews. The show closed with emotional celebrations and farewells on the 17th September 2016, Broadway bound for spring 2017. Accolades: Won two Olivier Awards (Best New Musical; Best Actor in a Musical), the Critics’ Circle Award for Best Musical, and four BroadwayWorld UK/West End Awards including Theatrical Event of the Year; nominated for seven Tony Awards (including Best Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Leading Actor — Andy Karl), five Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Drama League Awards, and one Drama Desk Award.