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July 5, 2025
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August 9, 2025
SYNOPSIS
Book by Danny Rubin
Book & Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin
Based on the Columbia Pictures Motion Picture and the story by Danny Rubin
Critically acclaimed on both the West End and Broadway, Groundhog Day revels in one man’s journey of self-discovery, day after day. Inspired by the hilarious film starring Bill Murray, Groundhog Day features a book by original co-screenwriter Danny Rubin, and music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Tim Minchin (Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical).
How would you spend your time if forced to repeat the same day over and over again? Phil Connors, a seasoned big-city weatherman, is frustrated to be to reporting the annual Groundhog Day Ceremony in small town Punxsutawney, PA. His arrogance and cynicism are in direct opposition to the cheery townsfolk, who are ready for their favorite groundhog to not see his shadow and welcome an early spring. After disdainfully covering the rodent’s negative forecast, he awakens the next day only to discover it’s February 2 once more. Initially in disbelief, Phil finally accepts he is doomed to repeat the same day over and over again….
Will Phil accept that he is doomed to repeat the same day over and over again? Or will he find the courage to change himself and his fate?
Groundhog Day The Musical has never been produced by TCT or HHT.
GROUNDHOG DAY THE MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. (www.mtishows.com)
Contains some adult language and situations
CO-PRODUCERS
Legacy
A2B Plumbing
Executive
People’s Insurance Group, A World Company
Security Benefit
The 20
Associate
Capitol Federal
Celebration Villa of Hearthstone West
Bartlett & West
Julie Fischer, State Farm Agent
WestSide Stamp & Awards
MEDIA SPONSORS
KMAJ Majic 107.7 – A Cumulus Station, WIBW, and WIBW.com
AUDITIONS
Large cast with multiple male and female roles
Monday & Tuesday, May 12 & 13, 2025
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Callbacks immediately following on Tuesday
TICKET DATES
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 – First day to receive mail in
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 – MAIL IN DEADLINE
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 – PHONE LINES OPEN TO MEMBERS
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 – RESERVATIONS OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC
SHOW TIMES
Production Dates
Saturday, July 5 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Sunday, July 6 – 2:00 PM (Brunch)
Friday, July 11 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Saturday, July 12 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Sunday, July 13 – 2:00 PM (Brunch)
Thursday, July 17 – 7:00 PM (Non-Dinner)
Friday, July 18 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Saturday, July 19 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Sunday, July 20 – 2:00 PM (Brunch)
Thursday, July 24 – 7:00 PM (Non-Dinner)
Friday, July 25 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Saturday, July 26 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Sunday, July 27 – 2:00 PM (Brunch)
Thursday, July 31 – 7:00 PM (Non-Dinner)
Friday, August 1 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Saturday, August 2 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Sunday, August 3 – 2:00 PM (Brunch)
Thursday, August 7 – 7:00 PM (Non-Dinner)
Friday, August 8 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Saturday, August 9 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Production Staff & Cast
STAFF & CREW
Director – Shannon Reilly
Stage Manager – Alex Hall
Music Director – Nancy Goodall
Choreographer- Alex Castenada
CAST
Phil Conners – Daniel Kooser
Rita Hanson – Skye Reid
Larry / DJ 1 / Ensemble – Bryce Korf
Ned Ryerson – Marcus Mull*
Nancy Taylor – Rebekah Chung*
Jonathan “Chubby Man” / Ensemble – Ray Keady
Mrs. Lancaster / Ensemble – Jennifer Whitworth
Debbie Johnson / Piano Teacher / Ensemble – Lilia Potter
Fred Kleiser / AA Sponsor / Ensemble – Hunter Sullivan
Jenson / DJ 2 / Ensemble – Noah Bilby
Buster / Ensemble – Aaron Cook
Billy the Bartender / Ensemble – K. Wilson*
Sherriff / Elder / Ensemble – Jeff Handley*
Deputy / Mr. Cleveland / Elder / Ensemble – Don Wegener
Jeff / Ensemble – Hugo Gonzales
Gus / Priest / Ensemble –Maxwell B. Kays*
Ralph / Scientologist / Ensemble – Tom McElroy
Nurse / Mrs. Cleveland / Ensemble – Jandy Wills
The Healer / Ensemble – Hannah Meyer
Naturopath / Ensemble – Carmelle Garcia
Psychiatric Pharmacologist / Ensemble – Cortni Hurst
Lady Storm Chaser / Ensemble – Becky Hudgins*
Ensemble – Antonette Coffee*, Kaitlynn Tarrent
What a great couple of nights. Get ready for a fun summer. We will begin with a sing-thru and company meeting on Thursday, May 15 at 7:00 PM. Please remember email Jason Smith at Jason@topekacivictheatre.com if you accept your role.