WILL FERRELL - FERRELL HEADING TO BROADWAY IN BUSH COMEDY

FERRELL HEADING TO BROADWAY IN BUSH COMEDY

Funnyman WILL FERRELL is to tread the boards on Broadway - he'll make his New York stage debut impersonating the U.S. President in comedy YOU'RE WELCOME AMERICA - A FINAL NIGHT WITH GEORGE W. BUSH.
The star will team up with producer Adam MCKay, his Anchorman and Step Brothers collaborator, for the solo show. The comedy duo, who founded website FunnyOrDie.com, is also expected to pen the script.
Ferrell's various impersonations of Bush have been big hits on the internet, garnering more than 5.5 million hits on video sharing website YouTube.com.
You're Welcome America - A Final Night With George W. Bush will start previews at the Cort Theatre on 20 January (08).