GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September — Page 2

Skimbleshanks2 said: "Does this officially make GROUNDHOG DAY a "flop"? How will this be remembered in the long run, especially as it relates to ANDY KARL's career?

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Well he kept it open for about the same amount of time an A- lister Josh Groban did his musical.

I'm so sad to hear this!!! Not surprised, but sad... I guess I can stop holding my breath now, we have a closing date...

This is the first show I've ever gone to see more than twice, first show that's had such a meaningful and inspirational impact in my life, first show I've ever sent "fan mail" to, first show I've ever pored over grosses for!

I hope Groundhog Day becomes a "cult classic" (does Broadway have those?), that even with a short and financially unsuccessful run it gains fame for decades to come.

I know the show is in measurable terms "a flop", but it's been loved and adored by many people and I hope Andy Karl & co take a lot of heart from that...

haterobics said: "OK, now I really need to lose the lottery for the Saturday matinee. If anyone is entered and doesn't win, keep me in mind. I want to sit in the front row once for this show... ;-( "

In the month of June I quickly figured out that the losing lotto codes were the day's 4-number date (0619 for example) followed by the letters "eghod". So at around 11am the day before when the codes unlock, you could just go ahead and buy a ticket regardless of whether or not you entered or won or lost the lotto.

Unfortunately they've stopped using that system - I didn't enter again until this week and the loser code for today (6498eg) seems to be random, so there goes that unfortunately!

It's painful to see superb creative shows like this and American Psycho go down so fast.

I can't see how this show will do anything but help Andy's career. My perception is that Andy will be known for consistently turning out crowd and critic pleasing leading performances. He is very dependable and consistent. The main issue is we know he is not a box office draw but I don't think anyone would have had an illusion otherwise. You really have to break outside Broadway theatre these days to be a 'name'.

didn't say that it didn't.

I was more saying
ghost (massive flop)
Matilda (massive hit)
GHD (massive flop)

i don't think a producer will entrust him with a huge musical again after losing around 30 million dollars with ghost and ghd.

haterobics said: "OK, now I really need to lose the lottery for the Saturday matinee. If anyone is entered and doesn't win, keep me in mind. I want to sit in the front row once for this show... ;-(



I entered for a few days this week but cannot remember when. Will send you a pm if I remember and it was one of those days!

What have you already seen?

Of the newer shows that are still relatively easy to get tickets to, I'd recommend:


- [x] The Band's Visit (buzz it's the show to beat for next year's Tony Awards plus its cast features Tony Shalhoub; I bought my ticket now as reviews are bound to be strong after it opens Nov. 9)
- [x] Waitress - Sunday matinee (Just listened to the cast recording today and I'm so GLAD I have a front row ticket to see it in November).

Updated On: 8/15/17 at 08:31 PM

Thanks for the suggestion. I was lucky enough to see the original cast of KB. Any other suggestions?

I saw GROUNDHOG DAY July 31. I was one of the highlights of my theater week in NYC. I am really saddened by the announcement of its closing. It is pure magic for me. Seeing Mr Karl was a delight as well as the whole company. That week I also so Great Comet with Oak and Bandstand with Osnes Cott. Truly a wonderful week. Also saw BronxTale and I thought it was just an ok show. Rounding off I saw how fantastic Donna Murphy throughout in Hello Dolly... a gem. And Miss Saigon so dark.

A0326T said: "I saw GROUNDHOG DAY July 31. I was one of the highlights of my theater week in NYC. I am really saddened by the announcement of its closing. It is pure magic for me. Seeing Mr Karl was a delight as well as the whole company. That week I also so Great Comet with Oak and Bandstand with Osnes Cott. Truly a wonderful week. Also saw BronxTale and I thought it was just an ok show. Rounding off I saw how fantastic Donna Murphy throughout in Hello Dolly... a gem. And Miss Saigon so dark.



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You saw all the flops and a alternate!

Heard just before Donna came out tonight at Hello Donna. Bought a front row for the closing. So sad

NYfanfromCA said: "Do you think Andy Karl will be in the show closing weekend? I am looking at flying out from California to see this and would love to see him in it. Maybe I should see it twice like Bill Murray did!



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Of course. why wouldn't he be there? He was contracted well past September and I'd be very surprised if he misses any shows before closing.