Sheridan Smith’s doomed play Opening Night’s replacement revealed as Strictly star takes on lead role

SHERIDAN Smith’s doomed play Opening Night’s replacement has been revealed.

The new stage play, which premiered on March 6, was due to wrap up on July 27 – but will now close on May 18.

Earlier this month The Sun exclusively revealed that the show was in danger of being pulled early after sending audiences to sleep.

Opening Night, which is on at the Gielgud Theatre...