GROUNDHOG DAY Reviews — Page 8

I saw this last night and enjoyed it quite a bit. I thought it was funny, well staged and Andy Karl did a great job.  I have to admit I've never seen the film before.  And this one really worked for me. 

GreasedLightning said: "qolbinau said: ""“He might want to break his arm for real,” says a cynical Tony voter." - so true. 

Anyone know what the refund policy is for Andy'a abscence is?

 

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What? The quote is from a "cynical Tony voter" saying perhaps Platt should "break his arm for real" to measure up to Andy's performance after his injury...

 

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Yes. That was exactly my point. What?

Wayman_Wong said: "I would never begrudge an actor, like Ben Platt, who doesn't want to stage-door. All he owes an audience is his performance onstage. Anything else is a bonus. That said, a good friend of mine and huge fan of ''Evan Hansen'' went 3 times to stage-door in hopes of getting an autograph, and waited over an hour before the crowd was told that Platt would not be coming out. If you're the star, and you know lots of people are waiting for you to come out and sign, it would be more courteous to have the doorman announce early on that Platt won't be signing, so you don't waste the time of your fans.

 

Waymon, was your friend actually seeing the show those "3 times" -- or just showing up after the show in hopes of getting an autograph?

 

Wayman_Wong said: "I would never begrudge an actor, like Ben Platt, who doesn't want to stage-door. All he owes an audience is his performance onstage. Anything else is a bonus. That said, a good friend of mine and huge fan of ''Evan Hansen'' went 3 times to stage-door in hopes of getting an autograph, and waited over an hour before the crowd was told that Platt would not be coming out. If you're the star, and you know lots of people are waiting for you to come out and sign, it would be more courteous to have the doorman announce early on that Platt won't be signing, so you don't waste the time of your fans."

I see what you are saying.  I was there Wednesday night a week ago and decided to stage door just in case Platt might come out.  Only Rachel Bay, Laura and Will did.  It was well over an hour until security announced no one else was coming out.  I still enjoyed the experience of it all.

 

Caught yesterday's matinee and thought Andy Karl was outstanding. The first act was terrific and that car chase is ingenious! The second act became repetitious, mostly due to the nature of the material and that revolving stage soon became tiresome.

How do they do it?  Lots of doubles. It's fun, however, to actually figure it out as its happening.  Incredibly well executed. (So to speak.)

 

The night I saw it, each “switch” was clearly evident as it happened. The effect was still fun, and it got big laughs and a hand, but I was disappointed, as it detracted from what really needs to be – and should be – an entirely seamless trick. But then I read people’s reviews here and talked to friends, and no one else thought it was noticeable, so maybe they were having an off night when I was there. They were only about a week into previews, so that’s very possible.

TamzBway said: "Oh that sucks that you saw the switches. I was in the 2nd row so from my angle I somehow didn't see them though at one point I thought I saw someone else with a knee brace just like Andy's so it could have been a double. But who in the cast has a similar body to him to be able to double other than Andrew Call?

 

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My guess is it's the hot dog vendor. He's tall and thinner and you never really see his face!

Just FYI, Andrew Call will be on as Phil Connors for the 2pm matinee this Sunday, 5/28. Andrew's Tweet.

Updated On: 5/26/17 at 05:49 PM

GROUNDHOG has a code offering $50 seats (last few rows...lame) before the TONYs...

 

Is this a show the sign is in trouble and in jeopardy of closing??

For Tim Minchin fans, he's doing 2 shows at 54 Below next week.  I assume he'll include something from GHD in his set.

ebontoyan - Did you enjoy the show?

Updated On: 6/2/17 at 03:10 PM