It's Only a Play Welcomes Martin Short, Katie Finneran, and Maulik Pancholy to the Hit Broadway Cast

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Broadway's hit comedy It's Only a Play recently said goodbye to a few members of its starry cast. But never fear, a new crew of lauded thespians is ready to take up the reins. TheaterMania visited the famous Sardi's Restaurant to chat with cast members new and old about It's Only a Play 2.0, which now features Tony winner Martin Short (who replaces Nathan Lane), two-time Tony winner Katie Finneran (replacing Megan Mullally), and 30 Rock star Maulik Pancholy (replacing Rupert Grint). Original cast members Stockard Channing, Matthew Broderick, and Micah Stock were also on hand to vouch for their new costars.

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