The Big Bang Theory’s Kunal Nayyar Will Join Jesse Eisenberg in The Spoils Off-Broadway

The Big Bang Theory’s Kunal Nayyar will team up with the previously reported Jesse Eisenberg in the world premiere of The Spoils off-Broadway. The new comedy, penned by Eisenberg and directed by Scott Elliott, will begin previews on May 7 and play a limited enegagement through June 28. Opening night is set for June 2 at the Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at the Pershing Square Signature Center.

Nayyar is best known for his work as Raj Koothrappali on The Big Bang Theory. He is the voice of Vijay on the Nickelodeon animated series Sanjay and Craig and recently recurred on TBS' Sullivan & Sons. Other screen credits include Dr. Cabbie, Ice Age: Continental Drift and Consumed. His theater credits include Huck and Holden and Love's Labour's Lost at the U.K.’s Royal Shakespeare Company.

Nobody likes Ben (Eisenberg). Ben doesn’t even like Ben. He's been kicked out of grad school, lives off his parents’ money, and bullies everyone in his life, including his roommate Kalyan (Nayyar), an earnest Nepalese immigrant. When Ben discovers that his grade school crush is marrying a straight-laced banker, he sets out to destroy their relationship and win her back.

The production marks the third show in The New Group’s current 20th Anniversary Season. Additional casting will be announced later.