Featuring a score by tim minchin and a book by the films original coscreenwriter danny rubin, groundhog day arrived on broadway march 17. Groundhog day august wilson theatre theatre owned operated by jujamcyn theaters jordan roth. Groundhog day broadway groundhog day groundhog day tells the story of phil connors andy karl, a disgruntled bigcity weatherman mysteriously stuck in smalltown america reliving the same day. On a homicidal mission, slashing through everyone, and everything that gets in. Apr 29, 2017 director matthew warchus, lead actor andy karl, and librettist danny rubin pictured above, left to right, discuss groundhog day, their new broadway musical adapted from the classic 1993 film of. Rubin is the guy who wrote groundhog day the musical. From prehog through hog to posthog, how to write groundhog day is the only book to give you the whole hog. Winner of the 2017 olivier award for best musical, groundhog day is the new hit comedy, now on broadway. Groundhog day august wilson theater book by danny rubin, based on the screenplay by danny rubin and harold ramis. Seeing you groundhog day by tim minchin at the 20th.
Its a book that inspires confidence in anyones ability to write a script if they have the determination to sit down, write it and then rewrite it. Film critics often referenced the twilight zone when explaining the comedys plot. Or was he merely the luckiest blind centerfielder ever to catch a fly ball out of the sun. Apr 17, 2017 repetition is an art of infinite variety as its practiced by andy karl in groundhog day, the dizzyingly witty new musical from the creators of matilda. Danny rubin on writing groundhog day for the stage, sans. Danny details the entire history of groundhog day from concept to completion. Enjoyable book on the process that led to the movie groundhog day.
Groundhog day is a 1993 american fantasy comedy film directed by harold ramis and written by ramis and danny rubin. When groundhog day was released in 1993, it was considered highconcept. Danny rubin, creator and screenwriter of the movie groundhog day i recommend the magic of groundhog day as a stimulating and effective guide to living and working. Andie macdowell and chris elliott costar groundhog day was a modest.
In 2009, during an interview with mtv news, harold ramis revealed that danny rubin was working on the book for a musical version of the film. When every day is groundhog day danny rubin wrote the beloved movie and, 24 years later, the musical. Now with the release of how to write groundhog day, about nineteen years after the movie, by writer danny rubin, we get to learn more about the creative process behind the film. The earliest mention of groundhog day is an entry on february 2, 1840, in the diary of james l. During its five month run, groundhog day the musical mesmerized audiences and critics alike, eventually garnering rubin a tony award nomination for best book of a musical. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading how to write groundhog day. The show opened on broadway in april of 2017 garnering 7 tony nominations including best musical and best book to a musical. Groundhog day writer reveals how long bill murray relived. The groundhog day musicals danny rubin and tim minchin. Film critics often referenced the twilight zone when explaining the. Senior vice president produced by whistle pig, columbia live stage, the dodgers and michael watt first performed in london on wednesday, july 20, 2016 at the old vic theatre book by danny rubin.
How to write groundhog day kindle edition by rubin, danny. February 10 march 28, 2021 based on the classic bill murray comedy and nominated for 7 tony awards, groundhog day. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The broadway premiere of groundhog day, the new musical featuring music and lyrics by tim minchin and a book by danny rubin, and directed by matthew warchus, is now in. Ever since groundhog day writer danny rubin hit it out of the park with what was only his second screenplay, punxsutawney has kept calling him back. As a screenwriter, this is probably the best, and most fun, book that i have read on the subject of screenwriting. Well, now you can thanks to danny rubin and his fabulous e book, how to write groundhog day. Based on the columbia pictures motion picture and the story by danny rubin. Groundhog day, the broadway musical based on the stellar 1993 romantic comedy starring bill murray, is ending its broadway run on sunday, september 17, producers said today. Morris of morgantown, in pennsylvania dutch country, according to the book on the subject by don yoder. Groundhog day is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by tim minchin, and a book by danny rubin. Dec 20, 2017 when groundhog day was released in 1993, it was considered highconcept. The time loop experienced by bill murrays character in the classic film groundhog day lasted for 10 years, its filmmakers claimed.
The musical is uproariously funny, surprisingly touching and simply inspirational. Reviewed in the united kingdom on 15 february 2017. Performed at the 20th south bank sky arts awards at londons savoy hotel, seeing you is from the upcoming musical groundhog day, created by danny rubin book, tim minchin music and. Danny rubin scored a winner with his screenplay for the fondly remembered 1993 movie groundhog day starring bill murray as phil connors, an. Andie macdowell and chris elliott costar groundhog day was a modest success on release and. Apr 02, 2015 groundhog day adaptation coming to broadway in 2017. And ny1 says, this is a groundhog day to celebrate. How to write groundhog day by danny rubin goodreads. Groundhog day is a comedy musical with music and lyrics by tim minchin and book by danny rubin. Original script of the 1993 film starring bill murray and directed by harold. He has taught screenwriting at numerous universities.
Rubin explains how he originally came up with the idea for the movie and how he worked to sell it to hollywood hoping to kickoff a career. Seeing you groundhog day by tim minchin at the 20th south. Who years ago, lost everything he holds dear, during the dawn of a long winter. Danny rubin born 1957 is an american screenwriter and playwright. The musical is uproariously funny february 10 march 28, 2021 based on the classic bill murray comedy and nominated for 7 tony awards, groundhog day. Based on the 1993 film of the same name written by rubin and harold ramis, the musical made its world premiere at the old vic in london in 2016 and will transfer to the august wilson theatre on broadway from 17 april 2017.
Not bad for a guy whos been living the same day since february 12, 1993. Groundhog day ending broadway run next month deadline. It includes the inception of the idea, transcript of the first draft, evolution of the final script and lessons learned. Did screenwriter danny rubin know what he was doing when he invented groundhog day. Phil connors is a cynical pittsburgh tv weatherman who is sent to cover the annual groundhog day event in the isolated small town of punxsutawney, pennsylvania, when he finds himself caught in a. Bill murray popped up at groundhog day last week, triggering some fun publicity and boosting ticket sales alas, the boost was too little, too late. It can help executives and employees break free from limiting habits. Bill murray, broadway, danny rubin, groundhog day, matthew. Danny rubin turns the screenplay for groundhog day into a. Jun 07, 2016 performed at the 20th south bank sky arts awards at londons savoy hotel, seeing you is from the upcoming musical groundhog day, created by danny rubin book, tim minchin music and. With ken holmes, lilith astaroth, james balsamo, mathew fisher. How to write groundhog day kindle edition by rubin.
Composer tim minchin brings groundhog day to broadway. In how to write groundhog day the popular harvard lecturer takes you on an entertaining tour of. Dec 20, 2019 groundhog day is of course based on the everpopular 1993 movie of the same name, in which bill murray plays a snide, condescending pittsburgh tv weatherman on an assignment for which his. Based on the 1993 film of the same name, from an original story by rubin, screenplay by rubin and harold ramis, the musical made its world premiere at the old vic in london in summer 2016 and opened at the august wilson theatre on broadway on 17 april 2017. Punxsutawney phil will come up for air in early 2017. With danny rubins wryly humorous book, matthew warchus inventive direction, and tim minchins clever songs, the forecast for this groundhog day looks pretty bright. Originally produced on broadway, at the august wilson theatre, new york on april 17th, 2017 by whistle pig, columbia live stage, the dodgers and michael watt. Groundhog day apr 17, 2017 sep 17, 2017 book by danny rubin. Jun 28, 2012 i know the answers to these questions. Composer tim minchin brings his musical adaptation of the film, groundhog day, to broadway. It opened at the august wilson theatre on broadway on april 17, 2017 after an initial. Andy karl may have only just begun his broadway journey as phil connors in groundhog day, but his road to punxsutawney was a long one. Groundhog day is one of my favorite movies, so i was thrilled to see that danny rubin wrote an entire book on his subject. Director matthew warchus, lead actor andy karl, and librettist danny rubin pictured above, left to right, discuss groundhog day, their new broadway musical adapted from the classic 1993 film of.
How to write groundhog day by danny rubin nook book. He cowrote with harold ramis the screenplay for the comedy film groundhog day 1993, for which the two received a bafta award for best screenplay. Danny rubin born 1957 is an american screenwriter, actor, lecturer, celebrity blogger. The producers said they plan a national tour, starting next. He cowrote with harold ramis the screenplay for the comedy film groundhog day 1993, for which the two received a bafta award for best screenplay rubin received a b. Groundhog day musical sets 2017 broadway bow hollywood. Trivia rubin originally cowrote the 1993 screenplay of groundhog day with harold ramis. Inspired by the hilarious film starring bill murray, groundhog day features a book by original coscreenwriter dan rubin, and music and lyrics by tony. After a run in london with eight olivier award nominations, groundhog day the musical came to broadway, opening march 9 at the august wilson theater. It stars bill murray as phil connors, a tv weatherman who, during an assignment covering the annual groundhog day event, is caught in a time loop, repeatedly reliving the same day. Danny rubin is utterly rapt, even though hes seen this performance more than 20 times.
Producers announced on thursday that the new musical groundhog day. Indestructible andy karl, from jerk to jackofalltrades new york theater april 23, 2017 1 comment. Groundhog day plays final broadway performance september. And rubin has turned that script into the book of the musical version of groundhog day, that stars andy karl. The strategy behind both the writing process and career direction. Groundhog day adaptation coming to broadway in 2017 cbs. The observance of groundhog day in the united states first occurred in german communities in pennsylvania, according to known records. Rubin affirmed he had been working on a concept of a groundhog day musical for some time, and already had about 12 song ideas whittled down from 30 along with dialog, scenes, and other production aspects. Groundhog day original, musical, comedy, broadway opened in new york city apr 17, 2017 and played through sep 17, 2017. Its the story of a cynical weatherman who is forced to relive the same day. The twoway phil was in an unusually feisty mood, but once he settled down, he saw his own shadow, officials deemed. Groundhog day with a book by the original films screenwriter danny rubin. Apr 30, 2017 groundhog day august wilson theatre theatre owned operated by jujamcyn theaters jordan roth.
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