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Groundhog Day The Musical

First Preview: Feb 27, 2017
Opening Date: Feb 27, 2017
Closing Date: Sep 18, 2017
Running Time: 02:30
Groundhog Day The Musical

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Playing @
August Wilson Theatre
245 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019
IT’S A CLASSIC BOY MEETS GIRL
BOY MEETS GIRL
BOY MEETS GIRL STORY. 


Meet Phil Connors, a disgruntled big-city weatherman mysteriously stuck in small-town America reliving the same day over and over and over again—with no consequences, no regrets, no tomorrows, and no hangovers. But once he starts getting to know associate TV producer Rita Hanson, he discovers it’s a day of second, third and fourth chances.

Based on the iconic film, GROUNDHOG DAY The Musical stars two-time Tony Award® nominee Andy Karl as Phil about living life to the fullest, one day at a time.

BroadwayMusicalFamily
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 10

Performance Schedule

TUESDAY & THURSDAY @ 7 PM
WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 8 PM
WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY @ 2 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM


Music
  • Tim Minchin

Lyrics
  • Tim Minchin

Book
  • Danny Rubin

Director
  • Matthew Warchus

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TDF Member tickets:

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Full-price tickets:

$69.00 - $159.00

Lottery & Rush

A limited number of $39.50 general rush tickets will be available at the August Wilson Theatre and can be purchased day-of when the box office opens (two tickets per person purchased with cash or credit cards). A limited number of $39.50 tickets will also be sold to winners of a digital lottery drawing (see website)

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Reviews

  • Andy Karl, the handsome, courageous and hugely talented star of these musical proceedings, is closer to the open-face sandwich that is Jim Carrey than to the iconoclastic Cubs fan Murray, benign and dangerous, perplexing and perplexed and a guy who looked like he'd been knocked around by the storms of life. But, you know, this is still a new Broadway musical that works — even one that has a few moments of greatness, replayed and redux.

  • But this show, like the movie that inspired it, is to Groundhog Day what “A Christmas Carol” and “It’s a Wonderful Life” are to Christmas. And during the production’s two and a half very full hours, Phil gradually trades in his cynicism for a grateful acceptance of life’s simpler pleasures. These, of course, include the love of a good woman, who, in this case, is a morally grounded young television producer named Rita Hanson, charmingly embodied and sung by Barrett Doss, who provides ballast without being boring.

  • Under Matthew Warchus’s helming, Phil’s adventures in Punxsutawney are like Alice’s adventures in Wonderland — fantastical and fun. Rob Howell’s set designs and Paul Kieve’s illusions rely on amusing optical illusions like miniature car chases and teeny-tiny houses that curl around the proscenium. These funny folk even build a sort-of functional truck on stage.

  • Andy Karl, the handsome, courageous and hugely talented star of these musical proceedings, is closer to the open-face sandwich that is Jim Carrey than to the iconoclastic Cubs fan Murray, benign and dangerous, perplexing and perplexed and a guy who looked like he'd been knocked around by the storms of life. But, you know, this is still a new Broadway musical that works — even one that has a few moments of greatness, replayed and redux.

Accessibility

  • Box Office

    Outer lobby of theater at street level. Counter 47".
  • Parking

    A valet parking garage is located on 52nd Street between Broadway & 8th Avenue.
  • Curb Ramps

    North west corner of 52nd Street & Broadway; North East corner of 52nd Street & 8th Avenue
  • Restroom

    Womens and Mens: Accessible restroom on orchestra level near stair lift. Unisex: Door 32.5". Clear space 21" x 24"
  • Seating

    Seats 1275. Wheelchair locations in orchestra can be reached by stair-lift. Balcony can be reached only by stairs. 8 steps down from sidewalk to entrance of theatre, 25 steps up to Orchestra level. 22 steps to Mezzanine, 19 steps up to remainder of Mezzanine, 2 steps per row. Entrance to Mezzanine behind row E.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    There are no elevators or escalators at this theatre. A stair lift is provided for accessible entrance to the orchestra from the street level.
  • Telephone

    Located in the box office lobby: Coin slot is 54" high. Cord is 32" long. Volume controls are available.
  • Entrance

    Three sets double doors in series: 1st set (each 26") to outer lobby; down three steps through 2nd set (each 30"). Alternate entrance: Stair lift provides direct access from 52nd Street. Enter at doors at ground level, left of main entrance (4th set of double doors under the marquee). Lift immediately inside door. Goes directly to orchestra level. Upon arrival at theater, please contact manager or uniformed custodian on duty in theater box office lobby for assistance.
  • Water Fountain

    The water fountain is located in lower lobby, one flight down from the orchestra (8 steps down from street level). For patrons unable to use the stairs, water will be available at the concession stand.
  • Assisted Listening System

    Reservations are not necessary. Drivers license or ID with printed address required as a deposit. Please call: (212) 582-7678 to reserve in advance.
  • Wheelchair Info

    Theatre is not completely wheelchair accessible. There is a stair lift that provides access from the entrance on 52nd street to the Orchestra level. Wheelchair seating is in the Orchestra only.
  • Translation

    Translations are available in Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish and German. Reservations are required. To reserve translations and for more information, visit BroadwayTranslations or call (212) 582-7678.
  • Folding Armrests

    Seats with folding armrests plus companion seat available for purchase online, in person, or over the phone

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