"[8], Myles McNutt of The A.V. 7003 At the request of his co-workers, Andy sings them another song (Macy Gray's "I Try"), as Angela drives home with a smile, Jim and Pam sip Irish Cream, and Dwight casually sings along. The humour does not come from the play parodying itself’, says Rollason. 'Why aren't there good actors in Scranton, Pennsylvania? This startles a baby, and the sound of her cries alerts Jim and Pam to the fact that Erin came to the play with Cece, exciting Andy, but angering Jim and Pam. Charlie Grandy will attend. Club gave the episode a "B+", stating that it was "inconclusive" proof whether or not Andy could be the show's lead, in advance of Steve Carell's exit from the series, but that "in terms of providing entertainment, I think the episode worked quite well" and was "honest and charming". [2][3] This episode has received overwhelmingly positive reviews. Test your knowledge with this quiz! See how well you know The Office cold opens here! Corrected entry: When Sweeney Todd attacks Pirelli with the teakettle, it had just been whistling, meaning that the water inside was boiling. Who did Andy play in Sweeney Todd? Later, in a kind of retaliation, Darryl starts to boo Michael in the middle of a conversation whenever he speaks. The actor later confronts Michael at the cast party. John Stuart Scott The series—presented as … World Heritage Encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive collection ever assembled. [12] Forcella was complimentary towards "the awkward moment when his phone didn't stop ringing and [Andy] had to explain it on stage", noting that it had "brilliant timing and execution."[13]. Airdate The episode featured several guest actors and actresses to round out the parts in the musical. Anthony Warlow & Gina Riley – Sweeney Todd 40th Anniversary [Extended Interview] April 11, 2019 by Andy Royalty of Australian opera and musical theatre, Anthony Warlow , and actress, writer, singer and comedian, Gina Riley , hit the stage this June for the 40th anniversary performances of Sondheim’s musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber … Meanwhile Michael, who also auditioned, grapples with his jealousy over not getting a part. Some will be ones who you would think of (Liz Lemon, Leslie Knope). [2], "Andy's Play" was written by supervising producer Charlie Grandy, his fifth writing credit for the show. To make matters worse, Michael drops the now empty bottle of wine, and it causes a lot of commotion as it starts rolling underneath the seats towards the stage. Andy is performing in a local production of Sweeney Todd, and has the cast come into the office to perform a song for them, while persuading his co-workers to come. Darryl teases Michael by booing him shortly after the actor leaves the conversation. For other uses, see |Sweeney Tod... World Heritage Encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive collection ever assembled. The balloons that Michael brought also escape his grip and pop as they reach the ceiling. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, https://theoffice.fandom.com/wiki/Andy%27s_Play?oldid=101059. Andy’s musical talent has never been contested, but the office has never been the space for it; however, now that he has properly channeled his talent into a role in a community production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, the other employees are full of excuses, and not one of them take the time to send a good-natured “break a leg” to his email account. Dunderpedia: The Office Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Wrong! Wilson adds, ‘A lot of it is realistic. However they are interrupted by Gabe calling Erin, and she leaves to meet him. Erin. [10], This episode received mostly positive reviews from critics. As Angela leaves, Dwight tries to seduce her, but Angela has second thoughts and wants to go home, but she decides to count the night as one of their 'sessions' anyway. In this adaptation, written by Vincent Tilsey and directed by Reginald Collin, the title character is portrayed as insane rather than evil. Andy informs him that no one auditioning got the part of Sweeney Todd, which was instead given to a veteran "world class" actor, and Michael agrees to go. [3], The Season Seven DVD contains a number of deleted scenes from this episode. Andy Beck The Ballad Of Sweeney Todd sheet music arranged for SAB Choir and includes 15 page(s). He personally gives Erin two tickets for her and Gabe, but Erin admits Gabe cannot come, much to Andy's deli… In its original American broadcast, "Andy's Play" was viewed by an estimated 6.95 million viewers with a 3.5 rating/10% share among adults between the age of 18 and 49 coming second in its time slot going down 0.2 from last week's episode. During intermission, the director of the play encourages Michael to keep coming back to audition for his shows, which greatly irritates Michael. He then loses grip of balloons he brought to his seat, which pop as they hit the top of the hall. There was a discussion of, like, 'Maybe [the musical] should be bad because it's a community theater … But then we started asking, why? Andy and Erin spend some time together backstage, where they "murder" each other with the prop razor blades. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, the resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice. [7] Jim mentions that trying to put CeCe to sleep reminds him of the 2008 war film The Hurt Locker. Erin says that the 13-year-olds in Scranton are like the, Jim tries to put Cece to sleep and the tense situation reminds him of the movie, Michael's audition is a reenacting of an entire. Eve Lister played the role in 1936 film adaptation. Although toning it down a bit might be in order, there's no denying that the premise in "Sweeney Todd" does not exactly call for subtle acting. However, on his second stroke, Todd uses both hands, and from the angle, one of them must be directly holding the kettle itself. Written by Charlie Grandy and directed by John Stuart Scott, the episode aired on NBC in the United States on October 7, 2010. On the night of the show, Darryl Philbin (Craig Robinson) reads from the program that contrary to Andy's assumption, the actor (Robert Mammana) playing Sweeney Todd has no acting or singing experience, and was discovered by the director while singing karaoke, annoying Michael. With Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer. [5], The songs featured in the episode from the actual Sweeney Todd musical are "The Ballad of Sweeney Todd", "Johanna", and "By the Sea". Dwight seems to ignore the change of clothing but is seen checking her out during the intermission. It was viewed by 6.95 million people. He ultimately concluded that the episode was one that "makes me happy [that] I spent an evening in the company of these goofballs. But the one person Andy wants there most is M.I.A. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (often referred to simply as Sweeney Todd) is a 1979 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler.It is based on the 1973 play of the same name by Christopher Bond.. Sweeney Todd opened on Broadway in 1979 and in the West End in 1980. Meanwhile, Andy and Erin chat backstage, and Erin states how happy she is that they are spending time together outside of the Office again. '"[14], Many reviews commented upon Andy's phone-interrupted onstage scene. "Andy's Play" is the third episode of Season 7 of the American comedy television series The Office and the show's 129th episode overall. Andy sings Macy Gray's single "I Try" with the rest of the office to cheer himself up at the end of the episode. [3] With the seventh season of The Office being Carell's last, the writers decided to divide the season into two distinct halves; the first half would "celebrate Carell's final year and highlight different actors on the show", whereas the second half would focus on his departure and the search for a new manager. And we all remember the moment Erin rocks up! James Poniewozik of Time magazine wrote that, "'Andy's Play' was the kind of strong, character driven episode I've missed from the show—not just good by later season standards but an actual good Office episode, period. He makes an effort to convince most of them to go, but his main concern is Erin, whom he hopes to win back with a good performance. Erin agrees to come, but she later decides to babysit Cece so Pam and Jim can attend instead. Andy is performing in a local production of Sweeney Todd at the Loose Screw Playhouse, and has the cast come into the office to perform a song for them, while persuading his co-workers to come. What else can you remember from Andy’s Play? This is the first in a series on well-written three-dimensional Female Characters from various pieces of art. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. As a sad Andy sulks backstage, the rest of the office converges on him and cheers him up by complimenting his performance. This adds to the fact that Dwight has a vast variety of weapons in the office - which has been mentioned in previous episodes. When Michael says that it would be "too hard" to come to Andy's play, he mouths "That", implying that Michael meant to say, "That's what she said.". But when Dwight becomes lustful, Angela rebuffs him and insists that they count the date as one of their five required instances of sexual intercourse before leaving. The Office Andy’s Play extras Ed Helms talks about performing Sweeney Todd. While Michael Scott (Steve Carell) struggles to put his jealousy aside, Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) and Pam Halpert (Jenna Fischer) have trouble with their less-than-stellar babysitter, Erin. A barber from Fleet Street, Todd murders his customers with a straight razor and turns their bodies over to Mrs. Lovett, his partner in crime, who bakes … Written by Charlie Grandy and directed by John Stuart Scott, the episode aired on NBC in the United States on October 7, 2010. [2] Erin accidentally references The Baby-Sitters Club, a series of novels by Ann M. Martin, when talking about breaking into the babysitting business in Scranton. —Ed Helms, on the quality of the in-series musical. In the episode, it is revealed that the show will be moving to the Scranton Miss Fitness Pageant. The ending scene features Michael auditioning for the musical by re-acting an entire episode of the American police procedural and legal drama television series Law & Order, complete with opening monologue, theme music, and the show's notable "Clang" sound effect. "Andy's Play" was directed by John Stuart Scott, his first directing credit for the show. Dwight is shown brandishing a hunting knife in the opening of the episode when the cast of Andy's play comes into the office and sings. Production Code The episode was directed by John Stuart Scott, his first and only directing credit for the show. Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires a … Darryl informs Michael the lead role is his plumber, which irritates Michael a great deal since he tried out for the part and didn't make it. [1] This episode has received overwhelmingly positive reviews. While he is on stage, his phone goes off in his pocket, causing him and the actor playing Sweeney Todd to break character and improvise, much to Michael's delight. An overture is performed live by the orchestra pit and contains musical themes from the rest of the show. As Andy sulks backstage, his co-workers arrive and cheer him up by encouraging him to sing a rendition of Macy Gray's "I Try" while Darryl accompanies him on piano. "Andy's Play" is the third episode of the seventh season of the American comedy television series The Office, and the show's 129th episode overall. Russell Sunday as Sweeney Todd at Red Branch Theatre. During the intermission, the director compliments Michael on the "energy" of his audition and encourages him to audition again, suggesting that he felt that Sweeney Todd simply was not the right production for Michael's acting style. Character description, analysis and casting breakdown for Anthony Hope from Sweeney Todd The original tale became a staple of Victorian melodrama and London urban legend. Andy Scott ... production runner Jonathan Scott ... production coordinator Andy Seston ... production assistant Helen Slaymaker ... stand-in Jo Stedall ... second production coordinator … Written by Charlie Grandy and directed by John Stuart Scott, the episode aired on NBC in the United States on October 7, 2010. They, … It is subtly implied that Dwight is slowly falling for Angela again, despite his denial to the camera. [10] This marked a 0.2 rating decrease from the previous weeks episode,[10][11] although the episode ranked second in its time slot and was the highest-rated NBC series of the night. At the end of the show, everyone cheers except for Michael, who angrily boos the actor playing Sweeney Todd. Set in 19th century England, the musical details the return of barber Sweeney Todd to London after 15 years of … I've closed his beak. Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street is arguably a masterpiece of American Musical Theatre. As she looks back, she sees Erin standing in the back with Cece, exciting Andy, but angering Pam and Jim. It won the Tony Award for Best Musical and … ... Night Music with Elizabeth Taylor, and Secret Window in which he starred alongside Johnny Depp, who would later go on to play Sweeney Todd in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, the Tim Burton-directed musical based on the … The arrangement code for the composition is SAB. Andy. The episode where Andy finally showcases his talent. My Dad Says, The Office Adjusted Up", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Andy%27s_Play&oldid=1007137384, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 16 February 2021, at 17:13. "[12] Dan Forcella of TV Fanatic wrote that the episode was a reminder of "what has always been great about this show". [13] Alan Sepinwall of HitFix wrote that the episode "worked largely because it embraced [the] idea" that "the bonds you form at work go deeper than carpet, and that if you work with people long enough they can feel like your family." Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Angela Martin (Angela Kinsey), having found a loophole in her parenting contract with Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson) which permits him to develop romantic feelings for her, attempts to attract him. Given that he sings every opportunity he gets, it's likely that his vocal cords have become more durable. Directed by John Scott. It is based on the 1973 play of the same name by Christopher Bond. Tobias Tobias. Darryl shushes Michael, saying "if we don't listen to the overture we won't notice the musical themes when they come back later." When Andy becomes Regional Manager a play bill to "Sweeney Todd" is posted on a bulletin board on one of the walls. While Andy shows Erin her potential seats for the evening, she states how happy she is that they're hanging out outside the office. Originally, the producers and writers wanted the in-show musical to be performed badly, but they later changed their minds and decided that the musical should be quality work, according to Helms. Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam Halpert (Jenna Fischer) say they want to go, but have been unable to find a babysitter for their daughter Cece. [6] Vulture writer Phoebe Reilly was slightly critical of Apple product placements—Ryan's iPad and Andy's iPhone—but found the use of the second "still funny: the signature chirp of Andy’s iPhone interrupts a scene, prompting him to pretend it’s a bird that he has to silence by saying, 'He's gone to sleep now. October 7, 2010 Guest stars include Robert Mammana, Phil Abrams and Robert R. Shafer. Ultimately though, Erin doesn't show up either, as she agreed to babysit Cece for Jim and Pam so they could come instead. Andy's Play Summary (NBC): Andy invites the entire office to his community theater production of Sweeney Todd in hopes that Erin will attend. For tickets, $18, call 440-941-0458 or visit blankcanvastheatre.com . Even singing, in certain scenes, can be seen as actual singing, not musical theatre.’ Routinely staged as an opera, Sweeney Todd has a demanding score. Last night's hilarious episode of "The Office" took everyone out of the office to a community theater production of "Sweeney Todd" in which Andy Bernard starred. She uses another technicality in the contract to force him to take her to Andy's play as a date, and wears uncharacteristically revealing clothing. [2] Due to the ensemble nature of the musical featured in the episode, guest actors and actresses were required. It is directed by Shelby Thomas Weens. The actors of this adaptation of the play include Andy, Kevin's Sister (Mrs. Lovett), Tobias, Sweeney Todd, Henry Saine, and Pirelli. in a Scranton rendition of “Sweeney Todd." [4], According to Helms, the original script called for the musical numbers to be "slaughtered" by the actors and actresses. Many praised the Law & Order audition at the very end and many have made comparisons to Christopher Guest's mockumentary comedy, Waiting for Guffman. ‘Sweeney Todd’ Continues through March 10 at Blank Canvas Theatre, 1305 W. 78th St., Cleveland . During the show she purposely places gum on her dress, giving her an excuse to change into more casual but tight-fitting clothing that one would wear while working on a farm in an attempt to seduce Dwight. Minimum … Catalog SKU number of the notation is 86229. In the episode, Andy Bernard (Ed Helms) lands a role in a local production of Sweeney Todd and invites the entire office to the performance, hoping to impress his former girlfriend, Erin Hannon (Ellie Kemper). Betsy Joslyn portrayed her in the filmed version of the 1982 tour. This then causes a baby to cry, and Pam comments the baby sounds like Cece. invites the entire office to his play in hopes that. Regional theatre. Sweeney Todd Sweeney Todd. [8], "Andy's Play" first aired on October 7, 2010. A total of four people drink the wine bottle that Michael originally intended to drink for himself: Michael, Darryl, Meredith, and Kevin. Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to London seeking vengeance against the lecherous Judge Turpin who framed him and ravaged his young wife. In the episode, Andy Bernard(Ed Helms) lands a role in a local production of Sweeney Toddand invites the entire office to the performance, hoping to impress his former girlfriend, Erin Hannon(Ellie Kemper). play. Anthony Hope was portrayed by Canadian actor, Victor Garber, in the original Broadway production in 1979. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a 1979 musical thriller with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler. During the credits, Michael's Law & Order audition is shown. During the second act, Michael, Meredith, Darryl, and Kevin are seen drinking the wine Michael stole, though Michael intended to have all the wine to himself. He appeared as Cap'n Andy in the Broadway national tour of Show Boat opposite Cloris Leachman. Guest stars include Robert Mammana, Phil Abrams and Robert R. Shafer. : Erin. Celia Keenan-Bolger played Johanna in the first revival of the musical. Andy invites the entire office to watch him in the community theater production of "Sweeney Todd," but Erin decides to babysit for Jim and Pam instead, and Michael is upset because he auditioned for the lead and didn't get it. He personally gives Erin two tickets for her and Gabe, but Erin admits Gabe cannot come, much to Andy's delight. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (often referred to simply as Sweeney Todd) is a 1979 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler. Andy Bernard (Ed Helms) is going to perform as Anthony Hope in a local production of Sweeney Todd, and he wants his co-workers to come. Michael tries to put his jealousy aside and enjoy the performance while Jim and Pam struggle with their incompetent babysitter. [9] In its original American broadcast, it was viewed by an estimated 6.95 million viewers with a 3.5 rating/10 percent share among adults between the age of 18 and 49. He decides to swipe a bottle of wine from the concession table. Helms points to the show's recent "Sweeney Todd" episode in which the action revolved around an amateur production of the Sondheim classic. Andy constantly checks his phone, mid play, for messages from Erin, but doesn't get any. Written by He played Anthony! This means that 3.5 percent of all 18- to 49-year-old households watched the episode, and ten percent of that demographic had their televisions tuned to the channel at any point. Episode On the night of the show, everything starts off smoothly. He's in a local production of Sweeney Todd, so his coworkers have a night out at the theater. Jim and Pam are caught sitting in another couples' seats and are asked to return to their original seats, which are revealed to be next to Michael. Angela hints she's trying to win Dwight back during a talking head interview. 7 Put out by this, Michael steals a bottle of wine from the concessions table, which he and his co-workers drink during the show. At the end of the show everyone cheers the actor playing Sweeney Todd, but Michael angrily boos him due to the fact he auditioned for the part himself by acting out an entire episode of Law & Order. James Poniewonzik said, "Andy's Play was the kind of strong, character driven episode I've missed from the show—not just good by later season standards but an actual good Office episode, period." 3 The style of the score is Concert. The office visits Andy as he stars in Sweeney Todd, but one face is sadly missing. The musical is based on the 1973 play Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Christopher Bond. Correct! Anthony. "Sweeney Todd" (1970), an episode of the ITV series Mystery and Imagination starring Freddie Jones as Sweeney Todd and Heather Canning as Nellie Lovett. Andy's Play Notable cut scenes include Andy discussing the "crowd dynamic" at musicals and music events, Gabe discussing his history of playing Ichabod Crane in three separate play productions, Pam and Jim discussing how hard it is to get a babysitter, Michael ordering flowers, Andy getting a pep talk from his director, Phyllis worrying about Cynthia and Bob bonding, and Kevin talking to his sister who happens to be playing a part in the musical. Sweeney Todd is a fictional character who first appeared as the villain of the Victorian penny dreadful serial The String of Pearls (1846–47). Why can't they be capable community theater actors?' Tropes. Heather Marie Marsden played Mrs. Lovett, Maxwell Glick appeared as Tobias, and Phil Abrams appeared as Shelby Thomas Weems, the musical's director. The series—presented as if it were a real documentary—depicts the everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania, branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. Andy, upset that Erin is not in the audience, repeatedly checks for messages from her on his cell phone. Directed by Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - WikiMi Anthony Anthony. … So we wound up going in that direction.. Last edited on 16 February 2021, at 17:13, presented as if it were a real documentary, "TV Ratings Thursday: Bones, Fringe, Grey's Anatomy, Nikita Rise; Community, 30 Rock, $#*!, Big Bang, CSI, The Office, Outsourced Fall", "Thursday Finals: Bones, Community, Grey's Anatomy, Big Bang Theory, $#*! Jayne Wisener played Johanna in the 2007 film adaptation directed by Tim Burton.

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