Watch Three Lightning-Fast Groundhog Day Costume Changes

Try not to blink as Raymond J. Lee goes from human to groundhog and back.
Tim Minchin and Danny Rubin's ''Groundhog Day'' is one of the most stage-magic-packed musicals currently running on Broadway, and part of making that magic happen involves seconds-long quick changes. Cast member Raymond J. Lee, who plays Ralph (and the Groundhog, among other roles) boasts an uncommonly high number of costume changes in the show: 25. During a recent exclusive backstage visit, Lee took us through his three fastest character switches and introduced us to the busy world behind Punxsutawney.

[@dwptpp]

We need a Tonys category for these people. And stage managers. And technicians. And the band.

[@RaymondJLee]

Thank you so much for having us Theatermania! Huge shoutout to our incredible wardrobe and hair departments at Groundhog Day! ❤️

[@Caroline-rv8wy]

Nobody Cares is the best song in the show and you were hilarious!

[@OhHeyitsHannah1]

can we talk about how amazing raymond j. lee's harmonies makes the drunk song?

[@4dultw1thj0b]

This show is so technically impressive and subtle about it!

[@hannahhamiltrash6455]

I've gotten to seethis show on Broadway, but I've never noticed the quick changes. These are incredible!!

[@SuperSushiman13]

This show was amazing! Although i saw it a night Andy wasn't there his understudy, Andrew Call, was outstanding and every other technical aspect was amazing.

[@IlastarothTayre]

Everything about Groundhog Day looks amazing. I wish I could see it and applaud each and every one of the people involved 💜

[@jauipop]

So much respect!!! Wish I actually lived in New York so I can see the show before it closes next week... Sigh

[@miritskeen]

god bless amazing people in the hair and costume departments

[@squidneythesquid2487]

I notice costume changes because I know the anxiety of them backstage lol
I love acting, but I low key want to be a part of the costuming, either designing, making, or management.

[@ahandsomenarcissist11]

I was actually just marathoning 21 Jump Street and that lady was wearing a Tom Hanson/Johnny Depp shirt.

[@gavincampbell8037]

This guys incredible

[@reallyhardy]

i love this these guys are heroes and i love ray

[@Donteatacowman]

This is spectacular content!

[@jonah4637]

SAW THIS SHOW AND HAD NO IDEA ANY OF THESE CHANGES WOW

[@skylar_sparks]

I don't know if you Could Do Amelie Lyrics Cause the show is cancelled but I would love if you could

[@queerlibtardhippie9357]

This musical really couldn't have been this musical without the hick song

[@girlwholovestacobell]

Crap I'd duck tape my boxers on what if he pulled them off with his pants

[@miracaaahalane]

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang