London Dates Set for Broadway-Bound Groundhog Day, Starring Andy Karl

Dates have been set for the world premiere of the Broadway-bound Groundhog Day musical in London. Led by the previously reported two-time Tony Award nominee Andy Karl, the production will begin performances on July 11 and officially open on August 16 at the Old Vic. The show reunites Matilda director and composer Matthew Warchus and Tim Minchin and will feature a book by Danny Rubin.

The musical has already marked its calendar for a Broadway transfer; the show will begin performances on January 23, 2017 and open on March 9 at a theater to be announced.

Groundhog Day, based on the 1993 film of the same name, follows Phil (Karl), a weatherman who finds himself repeating the same day over and over (and over) again. With the rodent-centered national holiday playing on repeat, he soon realizes he must take advantage of the phenomenon in order to win the heart of his coworker Rita.

The production will feature choreography by Peter Darling, with set and costume design by Rob Howell, orchestration and additional music by Christopher Nightingale, lighting design by Hugh Vanstone, sound design by Simon Baker and illusions by Paul Kieve.

The limited engagement is scheduled to run through September 17.