Andy Karl
From Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It’s Not) by Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It’s Not)
January 27, 2026 · Season 3
About this episode
In this episode, Andy Karl discusses his experience playing Phil Connors in the Groundhog Day musical over nearly a decade.
In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), we speak to Andy Karl who originated the role of Phil Connors in the Groundhog Day musical. We discuss Andy's time playing Phil in 4 different productions of the musical over almost 10 years, his love of the material, and so much more. Unbeeped version of the episode . Episode transcript here . Music by the Mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder. Cover art by Tom Mike Hill. Transcripts are provided by Aveline Malek. Visit Countdown to Groundhog Day , the greatest Groundhog Day resource on the internet. Send questions or comments about the podcast, or Groundhog Day in general, as well as voice messages about your Groundhog Day memories, or other feedback, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com .
People in this episode
Guest: Andy Karl
Topics covered
- musical theater
- Groundhog Day
- interviews
- performing arts
- Andy Karl
Keywords
- Andy Karl
- Groundhog Day musical
- Phil Connors
- musical theater
- interview
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Countdown to Groundhog Day, Mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder
Books & works: Groundhog Day
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