Brief 5/3: UNEXPECTED JOY Opens Off-Broadway, and More!

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1) A Musical Parody of THE OFFICE is Coming to New York
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2018

On the heels of their hit show FRIENDS! The Musical Parody (still onstage at St Luke's Theater), the princes of parody, Bob and Tobly McSmith, are bringing a new show to The Theater Center in New York City. The Office! A Musical Parody (www.theofficemusicalparody.com) is set to open this fall and is produced by Right Angle Entertainment and McSmith Family Entertainment. Tickets go on-sale in June.. (more...)

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2) VIDEO: Watch Alex Newell, Hailey Kilgore, & the Cast of the Tony Nominated ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Revival on THE TODAY SHOW
by TV News Desk - May 02, 2018

The Tony Nominated Broadway revival of Once On This Island, opened on December 3 at The Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street) to rave reviews. The new production is directed by Tony nominee Michael Arden, and choreographed by the critically-acclaimed Camille A. Brown.. (more...)

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3) VIDEO: Benedict Cumberbatch Ruins James Corden's Performance of MEMORY on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by TV News Desk - May 02, 2018

Before they achieved fame as actors, James and Benedict Cumberbatch had a long history of appearing in live theater together, but their fierce competitiveness managed to ruin performances of 'Hamlet,' 'Waiting for Godot' and 'The Crucible.' Check out the hilarious clip below!. (more...)

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4) ANGELS IN AMERICA Extends Through July 15
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2018

Producers Tim Levy (Director, NT America) and Jordan Roth (President, Jujamcyn Theaters) announced today that the Olivier Award-winning National Theatre revival of Tony Kushner's masterwork, Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, now the most Tony Award nominated play in history, has extended its run on Broadway for an additional two weeks, through Sunday, July 15, 2018. Originally announced as an 18-week limited engagement, Angels in America began previews on February 23, and opened March 25 at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).. (more...)

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5) VIDEO: Watch Laura Benanti Get Crafty in The Kitchen on THE CHEW
by TV News Desk - May 02, 2018

Broadway star Laura Benanti visits THE CHEW to put her baking skills to the test with Clinton Kelly. Check out the clip below! (more...)

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Today's Call Sheet:

-Unexpected Joy opens tonight off-Broadway!

-New York City Ballet will present a World Premiere ballet by Warren Carlyle that pays tribute to Jerome Robbins at NYCB's annual Spring Gala tonight!

-CTG Partners with East West Players on the world premiere of David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori's SOFT POWER, beginning performances in Los Angeles tonight!

-The In[heir]itance Project and The 14th Street Y present THE SARAH PLAY, opening tonight!

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BWW Exclusive: Not your average Joe Pitt - Lee Pace talks ANGELS IN AMERICA and more!

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Set Your DVR... Tina Fey, Jeff Richmond, and the MEAN GIRLS cast will perform on THE TODAY SHOW!

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What we're geeking out over: Lola Kirke will star opposite Ben Platt in the feature film LOVE & OATMEAL!

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What we're watching: Laura Michelle Kelly performs 'Once You Lose Your Heart' from ME AND MY GIRL!

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See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!