Groundhog Day delays first preview

Producers have cancelled the first three previews of Groundhog Day at the Old Vic due to the show's 'technical requirements'.

Performances were scheduled to begin on Monday 11th July; however, the first preview will now take place on Friday 15th July. Ticket holders should contact their point of purchase. 

Tim Minchin's musical officially opens on 16th August 2016. Following its London run, Groundhog Day will open on Broadway at a to-be-announced theatre on 9th March 2017 (previews from 23rd January).

With book by Danny Rubin and choreography by Peter Darling, the musical is directed by Matthew Warchus who previously collaborated with Minchin on Matilda.

The show stars Andy Karl as Phil Connors, Carlyss Peer as Rita and Eugene McCoy as Larry. Joining them are Leo Andrew, David Birch, Ste Clough, Roger Dipper, Georgina Hagen, Kieran Jae, Julie Jupp, Andrew Langtree, Vicki Lee Taylor, Emma Lindars, Antonio Magro, Carolyn Maitland, Kirsty Malpass, Lisa Mathieson, Jenny O’Leary, Leanne Pinder, Mark Pollard, Damien Poole, Jack Shalloo, Andrew Spillett and Spencer Stafford.