GROUNDHOG DAY Previews — Page 13

2010:  Fiyero, Wicked

2011-2013:  Danny de Vito, Jersey Boys (in between he did Drood in 2012-2013)

2015-2016: recurring role in Law and Order:  SVU.  His character was killed off at the season finale

newintown said: "Karl is talented, but I don't think he could play Danny DeVito convincingly. Good thing he played Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys."

I'm laughing so hard right now.

Lol sorry guys yeah I meant Tommy de Vito!

Andy Karl was also in an off Broadway show called Slut.  Never heard of him, but I went to see the show as the poster had a naked Karl holding strategically placed Christmas lights.  One of the prized possessions in my window card collection is a signed copy of the card.  

See, this is the part that I always feel weird about. Drama vs. Comedy. What deserves to win? Andy Karl is giving a fantastic comedic performance - with some great dramatic moments. But how does that compare to Platt giving a great dramatic performance? hm.

Add me to the chorus of people who really enjoyed this show. There was a problem with the turntable last night, which forced them to clear the stage and delay the show for about 10 minutes, but the audience took it in stride. I thought Karl gave a wonderful performance, even better than his turn in "20th Century" last year. And I was amazed that his superb leading lady, Barrett Doss, only had one musical credit in her Playbill bio: a production of "Jamaica" at the Prince Music Theater. The show gets off to a bit of a slow start establishing what a jerk Karl's character is and how much he hates small-town life, but it starts picking up steam quickly after that. There are lots of clever staging tricks, and I thought the score was superior to "Matilda. " I also thought it was one of those rare musicals where the second act is even better than the first.

I just won the lottery for this show, would people recommend the back of the orchestra, mezz, or partial view in the front for this show? Those are my options, and I'd like to have the best possible view.

Updated On: 3/30/17 at 01:23 PM

RippedMan said: "And just on a side note: I loved that their was an interracial relationship at the core of the show, yet it had nothing to do with race, and the fact that a "bigger" girl was involved and not once did she complain about her size, or the fact that a gay character was in the show and not once was he criticized or had to have a "coming out" moment. Really a leap forward for entertainment."

I've not seen the show and so can't comment on the rest of your critique, but this is indeed refreshing.

Jujamcyn has a couple of nice features with its lottery.

You get a list of dates, and you can choose to enter for as many performances as you like.

Then, you get notified around noon the day before if you've won or not. If you've won, you get a code, and you can go to Ticketmaster, put in the code, and see which seats are available to you.

They tend to be scattered around the theater. I think Groundhog Day has the first row available.

Also, lotto losers get a code too. Of course the price is not as good. I don't know how the locations compare either. I'm not sure if you have to pay the TM fee or not.

It's a very civilized way to run a lottery. I entered a couple of times for Groundhog Day and Falsettos.

Jujamcyn is doing the same thing for Amelie.

 

Updated On: 3/30/17 at 02:27 PM

Lot666 said: "RippedMan said: "And just on a side note: I loved that their was an interracial relationship at the core of the show, yet it had nothing to do with race, and the fact that a "bigger" girl was involved and not once did she complain about her size, or the fact that a gay character was in the show and not once was he criticized or had to have a "coming out" moment. Really a leap forward for entertainment."

I've not seen the show and so can't comment on the rest of your critique, but this is indeed refreshing.

 

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Maybe this all happened in the unseen days :)

You know I didn't even think of these things when watching the show but you're totally right. They're just facts of people in the show, not details. It is nice. That said, I still didn't like the show at all.

 

Skimbleshanks2 said: "Sorry but some of the hate towards MR KARL is so unfair... Sure, he has starred in a few crummy musicals (I know - I've seen 'em all LOL) over the years, but anyone who walks away from GROUNDHOG DAY and can't call him a hard worker needs to see the show again... He works hard for every laugh, every note in that show and sells it like a true star.. It's refreshing to see a star-making performance like that without having to shell out $350 to see a Hollywood name like, say, HUGH JACKMAN (no offense to MR JACKMAN - love him - just an example!!)

Yes, the are more technically difficult and powerful performances out there right now - mainly, BEN PLATT in DEAR EVAN HANSEN - but credit is due where credit is due!!

He's a talent... End rant!! LOL

 

He is talented, but some of the posters here are obsessed with him...you would think he was the second coming.  People have previously bitched that they can't believe that he  doesn't have a Tony award, when his portfolio is pretty limited and he hasn't actually been in a good show yet, other than 20th Century, in which he did a very good job, but paled next to Kevin Kline's performance.  He is a solid talent who people are trying to say is so much more.  Maybe I will agree when I see him in a show that provides the opportunity to be great and he is great in it.  I certainly don't think Legally Blonde, Rocky, or this meet the bill.  Can't remember what else he's been in that made an impression.

 

Andy Karl for me is the James Naughton of the last few seasons.  But James had better shows .