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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2017 16:22:49 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2017 1:47:15 GMT
So glad that this wasn't snubbed with the Tony noms, even if there is still a chance it might not win any. But I hope it will give this show the boost it needs, I'd hate to see them announce closure any time soon like American Psycho did last year.
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Post by madsonmelo on May 3, 2017 3:56:57 GMT
If this gets more time than Rocky then it's already a win for Three-time Nominee Andy Karl.
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Post by thebearofwestend on May 5, 2017 9:50:03 GMT
It got best musical nom
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2017 17:13:51 GMT
Andy Karl rackin' them awards up! He just won the Outer Critics Award for Actor in a Musical. Bear in mind he wasn't up against Ben Platt as he was considered for the Off-Broadway run of Dear Evan Hansen for most awards bar the Tonys, it makes Andy the favourite to win the Drama Desk and a potential spoiler for the Tony, though it will go to Ben. If anyone beats Ben, it will be Andy!
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Post by 49thand8th on May 9, 2017 17:31:45 GMT
I saw this last weekend, and what a powerhouse Andy Karl is (and really, that entire cast). I saw him in Jersey Boys and Rocky and am so glad he's able to shine so brightly in this show. And speak in a standard American accent this time. Ha. I enjoyed that the musical takes a darker, existential-crisis-prompting turn moreso than the film. In the film, you laugh at and watch Bill Murray with intrigue -- on stage, you laugh at and then go along with Andy Karl's suffering. It made me afraid to go to sleep that night, but at least I'd be seeing Groundhog Day again over and over?!  Sorry if a lot of this has been rehashed; I purposely stayed away from most of this thread before I realized I'd be seeing it. |
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2017 19:06:39 GMT
I saw this last weekend, and what a powerhouse Andy Karl is (and really, that entire cast). I saw him in Jersey Boys and Rocky and am so glad he's able to shine so brightly in this show. And speak in a standard American accent this time. Ha. I enjoyed that the musical takes a darker, existential-crisis-prompting turn moreso than the film. In the film, you laugh at and watch Bill Murray with intrigue -- on stage, you laugh at and then go along with Andy Karl's suffering. It made me afraid to go to sleep that night, but at least I'd be seeing Groundhog Day again over and over?! Sorry if a lot of this has been rehashed; I purposely stayed away from most of this thread before I realized I'd be seeing it. Do't you worry love, you rehash all you want! The positive things said about this show, the better! |
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Post by kathryn on May 9, 2017 20:16:23 GMT
It made me afraid to go to sleep that night, but at least I'd be seeing Groundhog Day again over and over?! Sorry if a lot of this has been rehashed; I purposely stayed away from most of this thread before I realized I'd be seeing it. To really freak yourself out, make a clip of the Groundhog radio jingle and use it as your alarm in the morning. 😳 |
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Post by 49thand8th on May 9, 2017 20:41:39 GMT
Ha! That is CRUEL and also, I guess they couldn't get the rights from Sonny & Cher? Or they didn't want to bother?
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2017 23:35:59 GMT
Ha! That is CRUEL and also, I guess they couldn't get the rights from Sonny & Cher? Or they didn't want to bother? In this interview Danny Rubin says that it didn't matter what the song was just as long as it was obnoxious to Phil and it has to be repeated a lot. Also it would be unfair to Tim Minchin's music as it doesn't fit in with his style. (skip to the final question at 27:20) |
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Post by showbizkid on May 10, 2017 15:15:31 GMT
Any news on London yet?
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Post by ali973 on May 10, 2017 15:19:35 GMT
I'd wait until after the Tony Awards. I bet all their resources and focus is on the awards season in the US. |
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2017 15:39:39 GMT
To be honest, it is such a strong season on Broadway, I am not expecting much (if anything!) for Groundhog sadly. It's best chance is Andy Karl, which I have a very strange feeling is gonna happen. He got stellar reviews, a lot of press about his injury and carrying on, I just have a strange feeling he is gonna win. But other than that it won't win Musical. It won't win Book or Score sadly either. Director, again is a tough category. Set is a lock for Comet. I could see a chance at Choreography, but its a tight race.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2017 15:43:12 GMT
To be honest, it is such a strong season on Broadway, I am not expecting much (if anything!) for Groundhog sadly. It's best chance is Andy Karl, which I have a very strange feeling is gonna happen. He got stellar reviews, a lot of press about his injury and carrying on, I just have a strange feeling he is gonna win. But other than that it won't win Musical. It won't win Book or Score sadly either. Director, again is a tough category. Set is a lock for Comet. I could see a chance at Choreography, but its a tight race. I think Groundhog's only chance is Andy Karl. Director and choreography will go to Comet. They released this profile of Ben Platt today in the New York Times: www.nytimes.com/2017/05/10/theater/how-ben-platt-beame-the-toast-of-broadway-dear-evan-hansen-tony-awards.htmlIt's VERY sympathetic and 'look at how hard he's working at such a young age' etc. I could see this either working in Ben's favour or against it. I suspect some voters will eat it all up and others will think 'well Andy Karl has an injury and is just getting on with it'. Very interesting. |
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Post by ali973 on May 10, 2017 16:09:55 GMT
Just how long IS this article? I like Ben, I thought he was terrific, and I think the show is great. I also follow the show on Facebook, and watch or read most of what they post. I also saw the Theatre Talk episode with Ben and his cast mates. But this article was way too long and overly indulgent. If I lost interest by the 5th scroll down the screen, I can' imagine who this is targeted to but a loyal fan base? Yes, he's remarkable and truly young for a bit show like this, but casting that aside, the same article could have been written about Alice Riley in Next to Normal. If he's too young for a role this big, then surely Glenn Close also deserves this kind of accolade for being 70 and playing a role like THAT.
I don't know..the show's PR people are obviously doing well and chugging out a lot, but this seems to be slightly over campaigning for him.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2017 11:21:31 GMT
One of my colleagues was just playing this (clearly working heard) Bradley Walsh having an utter meltdown over "Gobblers Nob"
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Post by ali973 on May 12, 2017 12:24:49 GMT
I don't get it.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2017 12:28:19 GMT
I think he's amused because it sounds faintly rude...
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Post by theatremadness on May 12, 2017 12:57:26 GMT
To gobble is to eat something hurriedly and noisily, therefore one can be a "gobbler". And knob is a British slang term for penis. I've always found it vaguely funny and now we all know the level at which my humour starts! |
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Post by ali973 on May 12, 2017 12:59:36 GMT
Oh.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2017 13:07:07 GMT
To gobble is to eat something hurriedly and noisily, therefore one can be a "gobbler". And knob is a British slang term for penis. I've always found it vaguely funny and now we all know the level at which my humour starts! Indeed. I don't find it Bradley Walsh level hilarious but I did have a chuckle. And generally do in the film/musical too. Knob is just a funny word.
Sorry Americans if we don't conform to your high levels of humour 
Also I was the only one in the office who knew the answer....
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2017 16:28:21 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2017 19:45:06 GMT
Its actually quite remarkable what the reviews and seemingly Tony nominations are doing for this show. Since opening, it has steadily been rising evey single in gross, not dipping once bar around the time Andy was ill, but if it continues the way it is going, within the next two weeks it will join the $1 million dollar club, having made $926,867.65 this week compared to $823,511.85... a rise of over $100,000 in just the one week!
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Post by Mark on May 15, 2017 22:37:37 GMT
I saw the matinee yesterday (Sunday) and it looked to be sold out. It wasn't on TKTS when I checked at 11am. Glad it has picked up.
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Post by kathryn on May 16, 2017 9:03:29 GMT
I saw the matinee yesterday (Sunday) and it looked to be sold out. It wasn't on TKTS when I checked at 11am. Glad it has picked up. One of the show cast was tweeting about it being 'sold out sunday'! I'm glad for the show. (Ok, maybe a little bit selfishly annoyed that I'll probably now have to get up early and dayseat for a reasonably priced ticket in August instead of swinging by TKTS.) |
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