Ferrell, according to Variety, will take part in a multi-episode story arc prior to Steve Carell's departure from the Emmy-winning series.
Ferrell will portray a branch manager from the home office who "shares some of the inappropriate traits of Carell's Michael Scott," according to the industry paper.
Ferrell and Carell were previously seen on screen in the motion picture "The Anchorman."
"The Office" airs Thursday nights at 9 PM ET on NBC; check local listings.
Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin lead the cast of the revival, opening April 21.
Jennifer Holliday, Norbert Leo Butz, and Donna Murphy are among those set to perform the Stephen Sondheim-James Goldman musical for Transport Group.
The awards will be presented in May at the Guild's annual ceremony at Sony Hall.
The move will give public and charter school graduates access to low-cost tickets to theatre around NYC.
The Nicholas Sparks novel comes to New York with a score by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter.
What's announced and what's in previews in the West End.
Josh Rhodes will direct Rodney Hicks' new comedy.
The new musical tells the story of the early life of Albert Einstein and his first wife, Mileva Marić.
The festival will also feature an evening of performances and interviews celebrating the life and impact of legendary lyricist Howard Ashman.
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