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The Office! A Musical Parody

A parody musical of the TV show The Office.

A musical parody of the American television series *The Office*, this production features a book and lyrics by Bob and Tobly McSmith, with music composed by Assaf Gleizner. Its first performances took place at The Jerry Orbach Theatre starting September 24, 2018, and it officially opened on October 3, 2018. The opening night cast included Sarah Mackenzie Baron, Michael Santora, Tom McGovern, Taylor Coriell, Katie Johantgen, Rebecca Mason-Wygal, and Ani Djirdjirian. Donald Garverick directed the off-Broadway run, with music direction by Tegan Miller and original casting by Lindsay Brooks. The show paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, then resumed on April 9, 2021, earning the distinction of being the first musical to stage a performance in New York City after the pandemic. Original series cast members Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey attended a show in May 2022. After a seven-year run, the production announced its closure for March 21, 2026, and held its final performance on April 11, 2026. The musical’s score includes Act 1 numbers such as “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,” and “Dundies.” Act 2 features “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),” and “Finale.”

Quick Facts

Subtitle
A Parody Musical
Music
Assaf Gleizner
Book
Bob McSmith / Tobly McSmith
Basis
The Office / by Greg Daniels
Premiere Location
The Jerry Orbach Theater
Premiere Date
September 24, 2018

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Lore & Background

The Office! A Musical Parody began performances at The Jerry Orbach Theatre on September 24, 2018, with an official opening on October 3, 2018. The off-Broadway production was directed by Donald Garverick, with music direction by Tegan Miller and original casting by Lindsay Brooks.

Reader's Guide

The Office! A Musical Parody holds significance as a theatrical adaptation of a beloved television series, offering fans a new medium to engage with the characters and humor of The Office. Its status as the first musical staged in New York City after the COVID-19 pandemic marks a notable moment in the city's cultural recovery. The production's longevity, spanning from 2018 to 2026, demonstrates sustained audience interest in parody musicals and licensed adaptations. The musical's legacy lies in its ability to translate a television phenomenon into a live performance format, contributing to the broader trend of pop-culture-inspired stage works.

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