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Even if you’re not a fan of “The Office,” you should watch last week’s episode. The whole episode was based around Sweeney Todd! One of the characters (Andy) was in a local community theatre production of the show, and the whole office went to see the performance. From awkward auditions, to strange audience behavior, to cell phone mishaps – it’s all there.
Here’s a clip of Michael’s audition, in which he performs an entire episode of “Law & Order.”
Watch the full episode “Andy’s Play” at NBC.com.
And, in a deleted scene, the characters discuss Sondheim’s brilliance and obligatory standing ovations.
