Eddie Redmayne has landed a new role on Broadway, getting the nod from Tony and Oscar winner Joel Gray.

this Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 42-year-old star of revived Broadway show, singing and dancinghe received the best response for his performance in the original role of Charlie Cullen.

According to a source citing Page six, Grey, who celebrated his 92nd birthday Thursday night at a preview of the musical, had his daughter, Jennifer Grey, fly in from Los Angeles, California, to surprise her father.

Redmayne reportedly brought Gray on stage during the curtain call and led the audience, which included VIPs Candace Bergen, Agnes Gund, Brooke Shields and Anderson Cooper, in the performance “Happy birthday”.

According to the outlet, Jane Krakowski, David Rockwell, Molly Ringwald, Gina Gershon, artist Ross Ross Bleckner and Maude Apatow also attended the event.

The show ended to a roar of applause from the crowd, with Redmayne accepting Gray’s hug and telling him: “I’m leaving. [the role] In your talented hands. “

The play premiered in London’s West End, starring Redmayne and Jesse Buckley, and went on to win seven Olivier Awards.

Gray starred in the 1966 television series and the 1972 film with Liza Minnelli.