One That Got Away:
Groundhog Day
Everything about Groundhog Day pointed toward me seeing it. Its score came from the brilliant minds behind one of my favorite musicals, Matilda, including director, Matthew Warchus, choreographer, Peter Darling, and designer Rob Howell and a score by Tim Minchin. It also starred one of my favorite leading men, Andy Karl, who has, of late, made an entire career of playing this role around the world.
So, why is this one that got away? Well, to be honest, I really don't care for the film upon which it is based. But mostly, I think it had more to do with its very brief run in a crowded season of must-see musicals, revivals and individual performances. (Another "one that got away" that season was Anastasia.)




Groundhog Day began its 31 previews on March 16, 2017 at the August Wilson Theatre, where it played 176 performances before closing on September 17, 2017. The show was nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Book, Score, Choreography, Direction, Leading Actor and Best Musical.
đŸ“¸: J. Marcus
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