The Office! A Musical Parody is a musical with book and lyrics by Bob and Tobly McSmith, and music by Assaf Gleizner. It is a parody of the popular American television show, The Office.
| The Office! | |
|---|---|
| A Parody Musical | |
| Music | Assaf Gleizner |
| Lyrics | Bob McSmith Tobly McSmith |
| Book | Bob McSmith Tobly McSmith |
| Basis | The Office by Greg Daniels |
| Premiere | September 24, 2018: The Jerry Orbach Theater |
History
editThe show began performances at The Jerry Orbach Theatre on September 24, 2018, with an official opening on October 3, 2018. Opening night cast consisted of Sarah Mackenzie Baron, Michael Santora, Tom McGovern, Taylor Coriell, Katie Johantgen, Rebecca Mason-Wygal, and Ani Djirdjirian. The off-Broadway production was directed by Donald Garverick, with music direction by Tegan Miller.[1]
The show temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and resumed performances on April 9, 2021, becoming the first musical to be staged in New York City following the pandemic.[2] Cast members of the original series, Jenna Fisher and Angela Kinsey attended a performance in May 2022.[3] The show currently runs at The Jerry Orbach Theatre at The Theater Center.
Musical Numbers
editAct 1
edit- Scranton (The Electric City)
- We Have Fun Here
- Sweet Little Moments
- That's What She...
- Not Gonna Close This Shop
- Assistant to the Regional Manager
- Sweet Little Moments (Reprise)
- Chris-O'Ween-Dwalaaka-Birth-A-Earth-A-Kwanzaa
- Such a Hot and Sexy Temp
- Little Moments (Reprise 2)
- You're the White One for Me
- Dundies
Act 2
edit- Fun Run
- I've Got Chilli
- Kathy Bates
- Paper Cut Heart
- Candle Party
- I'm Nasty
- Chilli Reprise
- The Breakable Erin Hanlon
- Marry Me Beesly
- Threat Level Mid Afternoon
- That's What She Said (She Said She Loves Me)
- Finale
References
edit- ^ Vine, Hannah (5 October 2018). "The Office! A Musical Parody Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway". playbill.com.
- ^ "'The Office: A Musical Parody' is 1st New York City stage musical to reopen". ABC7 New York. 2021-04-09.
- ^ "Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey Surprise The Office Musical Parody Cast". Peoplemag.