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Lorne Michaels

Birth Place: Toronto, ON, CANADA

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Lorne Michaels is a writer and producer who has worked extensively in TV and film but is best known as the creator and executive producer of the landmark NBC show "Saturday Night Live." He made his Broadway debut in 1979 directing Gilda Radner - Live from New York, and he is pleased to return to Broadway with Tina Fey, whom he met when she began as a writer for "SNL." Their subsequent work together includes the critically acclaimed series "30 Rock," as well as the films Mean Girls, Baby Mama, and Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. Other notable film credits include Three Amigos, Wayne's World and Tommy Boy. Honors include 15 Emmy awards, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, a Personal Peabody Award, the Order of Canada, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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All In: Comedy About LoveAll In: Comedy About Love
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Producer
Mean Girls (Non-Equity)Mean Girls (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Producer
LeopoldstadtLeopoldstadt
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Producer
Mean GirlsMean Girls
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Mean GirlsMean Girls
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2017]
Producer
Colin Quinn -- An Irish Wake
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Producer
Gilda Radner - Live From New York
 
[Broadway, 1979]
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Lady Gaga and Shane Gillis to Host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Photo
Lady Gaga and Shane Gillis to Host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2025

Shane Gillis will host “Saturday Night Live” for the second time on March 1. On March 8, Lady Gaga will do double duty for the second time, marking her second appearance as host and fifth appearance as musical guest.
ALL IN Creators Will Bring ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT LIFE to Broadway Next Season Photo
ALL IN Creators Will Bring ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT LIFE to Broadway Next Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

The producing team that brought All In: Comedy About Love to the stage this Broadway season will return next season with All Out: Comedy About Life, by Simon Rich.
Photos: John Mulaney, Martin Short, Nick Jonas & More in SNL50 Special Photo
Photos: John Mulaney, Martin Short, Nick Jonas & More in SNL50 Special
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 17, 2025

Last night, NBC hosted the star-studded SNL50: The Anniversary Special. Numerous stars and SNL alums were present during the ceremony including John Mulaney, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ana Gasteyer, Fred Armisen, Maya Rudolph, Bowen Yang, and more. Take a look at photos from the evening here!
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Billy Crystal & More Join SNL50 Special Photo
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Billy Crystal & More Join SNL50 Special
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 16, 2025

The special will include appearances by Alec Baldwin, Ana Gasteyer, Billy Crystal, Cher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Leslie Jones, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mike Myers, Miles Teller, Rachel Dratch, Rev. Al Sharpton, and more surprises.
Cher, Lauryn Hill, & More to Perform in SNL 50th Anniversary Special Photo
Cher, Lauryn Hill, & More to Perform in SNL 50th Anniversary Special
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2025

Music icons Cher, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Dave Grohl, Snoop Dogg, St. Vincent and Wyclef Jean will join the lineup of musical guests performing at SNL50: THE HOMECOMING CONCERT. 
Aaron Tveit Adds Second Show at the London Palladium Photo
Aaron Tveit Adds Second Show at the London Palladium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025

Aaron Tveit has added an extra show at the London Palladium this April. AARON TVEIT – LIVE AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM will now play two nights at the iconic venue. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Aaron Tveit Will Perform at the London Palladium in April Photo
Aaron Tveit Will Perform at the London Palladium in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Tony Award-winning stage and screen star Aaron Tveit comes to London this April for his first ever UK solo show. He'll be playing one-night-only at the iconic London Palladium.
Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, & More Join SNL Anniversary Special Photo
Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, & More Join SNL Anniversary Special
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2025

The special will include appearances by Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Chevy Chase, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Fred Armisen, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Jason Sudeikis, Jimmy Fallon, and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 10, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 10, 2025
by - Feb 10, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 10, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
First-Ever Episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE to Air on NBC Photo
First-Ever Episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE to Air on NBC
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 7, 2025

NBC is celebrating the legacy of “Saturday Night Live” on Feb. 15 with the first-ever “SNL” telecast airing at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT as well as an encore of presentation of the critically acclaimed documentary “Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music.'
VIDEO: SCHMIGADOON! World Premiere at the Kennedy Center Photo
VIDEO: SCHMIGADOON! World Premiere at the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - Feb 7, 2025

The stage version of Schmigadoon! has made its world premiere at the Kennedy Center. Get a first look at the cast in action in all-new video. Schmigadoon! is based on the Emmy Award–winning TV series.
Martin Short, Sabrina Carpenter, & More Join SNL Anniversary Special Photo
Martin Short, Sabrina Carpenter, & More Join SNL Anniversary Special
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2025

The special will feature appearances by Adam Driver, Ayo Edebiri, Dave Chappelle, John Mulaney, Kim Kardashian, Martin Short, Miley Cyrus, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Pedro Pascal, Sabrina Carpenter, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Martin, and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 4, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 4, 2025
by - Feb 4, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: SCHMIGADOON! World Premiere at the Kennedy Center Photo
Review Roundup: SCHMIGADOON! World Premiere at the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - Feb 3, 2025

The reviews are rolling in for the world premiere of Schmigadoon! at the Kennedy Center.  Schmigadoon! is based on the Emmy® Award–winning Apple Original series from Broadway Video, executive produced by Saturday Night Live creator, executive producer, and 2021 Kennedy Center Honoree Lorne Michaels.
Photos: SCHMIGADOON! Makes World Premiere at the Kennedy Center Photo
Photos: SCHMIGADOON! Makes World Premiere at the Kennedy Center
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2025

The stage version of Schmigadoon!, based on the Apple series, has made its world premiere at the Kennedy Center. Check out photos from the production now!
SNL50: THE HOMECOMING CONCERT to Stream Live from Radio City Music Hall Photo
SNL50: THE HOMECOMING CONCERT to Stream Live from Radio City Music Hall
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2025

Hosted by Jimmy Fallon and featuring a lineup of chart-topping musical guests from across the decades, SNL50: THE HOMECOMING CONCERT will celebrate 50 years of SNL musical and comedy performances.
Video: Timothée Chalamet Performs Bob Dylan Songs on SNL Photo
Video: Timothée Chalamet Performs Bob Dylan Songs on SNL
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 26, 2025

Timothee Chalamet served as host and musical guest of Saturday Night Live on January 25th, bringing his performance as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown to the SNL stage in a new way.
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Appears as Alexander Hamilton in SNL Cold Open Photo
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Appears as Alexander Hamilton in SNL Cold Open
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 26, 2025

Lin-Manuel Miranda appeared on SNL on January 25th, reprising his role as Alexander Hamilton in the show's cold open. Watch his appearance in the video here!
Layton Williams Will Extend Run in TITANIQUE in London Photo
Layton Williams Will Extend Run in TITANIQUE in London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

Layton Williams will extend his run in the new West End musical Titanique at the Criterion Theatre until 8 June 2025. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!
Conan O’Brien to Receive the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Photo
Conan O’Brien to Receive the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2025

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Conan O’Brien on March 23, 2025, in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.
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Lorne Michaels has written 1 shows including Gilda Radner - Live From New York (Bookwriter).

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