You're Welcome America
- Dates
- Feb 5 – Mar 15, 2009
- Performances
- 46
About
You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W. Bush is a comedic Broadway play written by and starring American comedian Will Ferrell as George W. Bush, which ran from February 5 to March 15, 2009. The play is directed by Ferrell's long-time comedy partner, Adam McKay, who previously worked with him on his comedy films Anchorman and Talladega Nights. According to a review at The Improper.com, "Combined with lewd humor and an uncanny cast of characters to help him drive home his alter ego's West Texas mannerisms, Ferrell’s showpiece is a true delight." The play is based on Ferrell's George W. Bush impression, which originated from the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL). The show's 26th season marked the first appearance of Ferrell's character, which took place during the...