Ferrell brings George Bush comedy to Broadway

Will Ferrell is to tread the boards on Broadway, he'll make his New York stage debut impersonating the US president in the 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.