Lorne Michaels
Birth Place: Toronto, ON, CANADA
Latest News on Lorne Michaels:
Timothée Chalamet to Serve as Host and Musical Guest for January SNL Episode (Jan 10, 2025)
Katie Yeomans Joins MEAN GIRLS Tour as Cady Heron (Jan 10, 2025)
'The Day Drinking with Seth Meyers New Year’s Special' to Air on NBC (Dec 27, 2024)
Timothée Chalamet to Serve as Host and Musical Guest for January SNL Episode (Jan 10, 2025)
Katie Yeomans Joins MEAN GIRLS Tour as Cady Heron (Jan 10, 2025)
'The Day Drinking with Seth Meyers New Year’s Special' to Air on NBC (Dec 27, 2024)
BIO
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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Paramount's Daria Cercek, Paramount's Marc Weistock, President and CEO of Paramount Pictures, Brian Robbins, Reneé Rapp, Tina Fey, Lorne Michaels, Avantika Vandanapu, Lindsay Lohan, Angourie Rice, Busy Philipps Bebe Wood, Arturo Perez Jr., Christopher Briney, Samantha Jayne and Jaquel Spivey
Date:
01/09/2024
From: Photos: Inside the MEAN GIRLS Premiere With Tina Fey, Lindsay Lohan, Reneé Rapp & More
Marc Weistock,President and CEO of Paramount Pictures, Brian Robbins, Reneé Rapp, Tina Fey, Lorne Michaels, Avantika Vandanapu, Lindsay Lohan, Angourie Rice, Bebe Wood and Christopher Briney
Date:
01/09/2024
From: Photos: Inside the MEAN GIRLS Premiere With Tina Fey, Lindsay Lohan, Reneé Rapp & More
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Video: Bowen Yang, Charli xcx, & More Impersonate Celebrities in WICKED Movie Audition Sketch on SNL
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 17, 2024
Video: Jake Gyllenhaal Sings Boyz II Men and FOLLIES Parodies on SNL Season Finale
by Blair Ingenthron - May 19, 2024
Video: Ariana Grande & Bowen Yang Sing WICKED, SOUND OF MUSIC, & More in MOULIN ROUGE! Parody on SNL
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 10, 2024
Video: Watch Reneé Rapp Prepare to Make Her SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Debut With Jacob Elordi & Bowen Yang
by Michael Major - Jan 19, 2024
Listen: Hear the MEAN GIRLS Soundtrack With Reneé Rapp, Auliʻi Cravalho & More
by Michael Major - Jan 12, 2024
Video: Watch 'Regina's Version' of the MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical Trailer
by Michael Major - Nov 15, 2023
Video: Watch Timothée Chalamet Sing and Rap in SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Monologue
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 12, 2023
Video: First Look at the SCHMIGADOON! Season Finale With Aaron Tveit & Dove Cameron
by Michael Major - Apr 27, 2023
Video: Watch SCHMIGADOON! Reference JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Sneak Peek of Penultimate Episode
by Michael Major - Apr 20, 2023
Video: Tituss Burgess Sings in SCHMIGADOON! Sneak Peek With Cecily Strong & Keegan-Michael Key
by Michael Major - Apr 17, 2023
Video: Watch Jane Krakowski Perform in a SCHMIGADOON! Sneak Peek Inspired By CHICAGO & COMPANY
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2023
Video: Watch Aaron Tveit Sing 'My Doorway to Where' From SCHMIGADOON
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2023
Exclusive: Watch Jane Krakowski Channel Billy Flynn From CHICAGO in New SCHMIGADOON! Season Two Clip
by Michael Major - Apr 4, 2023
Video: Watch Martin Short Sing a CHICAGO Parody in New SCHMIGADOON! Clip
by Michael Major - Mar 30, 2023
Video: Go Inside SCHMIGADOON! Season Two With Ariana DeBose, Jane Krakowski & More
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2023
VIDEO: SCHMIGADOON! Takes on SWEENEY TODD, HAIR & More in Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2023
Video: Lorne Michaels & the Cast of MEAN GIRLS Walk the Red Carpet in Los Angeles
by Adam Riegler - Jan 6, 2023
VIDEO: Miley Cyrus Talks Working With Dolly Parton on New Year's Eve Special
by Michael Major - Dec 30, 2022
News
Timothée Chalamet to Serve as Host and Musical Guest for January SNL Episode
Timothée Chalamet will serve as both host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live for the January 25 episode. This is his third time hosting SNL and first time as musical guest.
Timothée Chalamet will serve as both host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live for the January 25 episode. This is his third time hosting SNL and first time as musical guest.
Katie Yeomans Joins MEAN GIRLS Tour as Cady Heron
The National Tour of Mean Girls has found its new Cady Heron! Katie Yeomans, formerly the standby for Cady on tour, has taken over the role full-time for the remainder of the 2024/25 tour.
The National Tour of Mean Girls has found its new Cady Heron! Katie Yeomans, formerly the standby for Cady on tour, has taken over the role full-time for the remainder of the 2024/25 tour.
'The Day Drinking with Seth Meyers New Year’s Special' to Air on NBC
This New Year’s Eve on NBC, Seth Meyers takes a look back at memorable editions of “Late Night’s” popular “Day Drinking” segment with an all-new special, “The Day Drinking with Seth Meyers New Year’s Special.”
This New Year’s Eve on NBC, Seth Meyers takes a look back at memorable editions of “Late Night’s” popular “Day Drinking” segment with an all-new special, “The Day Drinking with Seth Meyers New Year’s Special.”
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Music Documentary Coming from Questlove
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live,” “Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music,” directed by Grammy and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Emmy Award-winner Oz Rodriguez, will premiere Jan. 27.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live,” “Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music,” directed by Grammy and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Emmy Award-winner Oz Rodriguez, will premiere Jan. 27.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE Gala Night
Performances are now underway for All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. BroadwayWorld attended the show's gala night, and you can check out photos of the stars arriving on the red carpet here!
Performances are now underway for All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. BroadwayWorld attended the show's gala night, and you can check out photos of the stars arriving on the red carpet here!
Photos: ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE Cast Walks the Red Carpet at Gala Night
Performances are now underway for All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich, featuring a rotating cast of star performers. BroadwayWorld attended the show's gala night, and you can check out photos here!
Performances are now underway for All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich, featuring a rotating cast of star performers. BroadwayWorld attended the show's gala night, and you can check out photos here!
Video: Netflix Debuts the Trailer for YOUR FRIEND, NATE BARGATZE
Netflix has debuted the trailer for Your Friend, Nate Bargatze, the new special from the famed comedian. It will premiere on Netflix December 24. Watch the trailer now!
Netflix has debuted the trailer for Your Friend, Nate Bargatze, the new special from the famed comedian. It will premiere on Netflix December 24. Watch the trailer now!
Photo: ALL IN Begins Previews On Broadway
All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich has released a first-look photo portrait of the star-studded cast and creative team as the curtain will rise for tonight’s first performance.
All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich has released a first-look photo portrait of the star-studded cast and creative team as the curtain will rise for tonight’s first performance.
Peacock to Release New SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Docuseries
Featuring more than 60 contributors, including SNL alumni, and covering decades of SNL history, SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most iconic hallmarks of the American late-night comedy institution.
Featuring more than 60 contributors, including SNL alumni, and covering decades of SNL history, SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most iconic hallmarks of the American late-night comedy institution.
Video: Paul Mescal Sings in GLADIATOR II Musical Parody on SNL
Gladiator II star Paul Mescal, who will make his New York stage debut in A Streetcar Named Desire at BAM this season, showed off his voice in a musical version of Gladiator II during his stint as host of SNL last night. Watch the video here!
Gladiator II star Paul Mescal, who will make his New York stage debut in A Streetcar Named Desire at BAM this season, showed off his voice in a musical version of Gladiator II during his stint as host of SNL last night. Watch the video here!
Comedian Nate Bargatze Brings BIG DUMB EYES Tour to Scope Arena
Comedian Nate Bargatze announced 66 dates for his 2025 BIG DUMB EYES WORLD TOUR that will include stops in North America, Europe, and The Middle East including a stop at Scope Arena in Norfolk, VA.
Comedian Nate Bargatze announced 66 dates for his 2025 BIG DUMB EYES WORLD TOUR that will include stops in North America, Europe, and The Middle East including a stop at Scope Arena in Norfolk, VA.
Comedian Nate Bargatze To Bring 'Big Dumb Eyes World Tour' To The North Charleston Coliseum
Comedian Nate Bargatze will play the North Charleston Coliseum on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Tickets will go on sale Friday, December 6 at 10 am online at Ticketmaster.com and in person at the North Charleston Coliseum advance ticket office.
Comedian Nate Bargatze will play the North Charleston Coliseum on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Tickets will go on sale Friday, December 6 at 10 am online at Ticketmaster.com and in person at the North Charleston Coliseum advance ticket office.
Comedian Nate Bargatze Announces Brings 'Big Dumb Eyes World Tour To Encore Theater At Wynn Las Vegas
Comedian Nate Bargatze has announced 16 performances at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with all-new material. Tickets for all performances at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas are on sale now.
Comedian Nate Bargatze has announced 16 performances at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with all-new material. Tickets for all performances at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas are on sale now.
Video: Bowen Yang Shares How Ariana Grande Helped Him Star in WICKED
In a new interview on TODAY, Wicked star and SNL cast member Bowen Yang shared that he asked Jon M. Chu for a part in the new film. He also credits Ariana Grande for helping him get permission from SNL boss Lorne Michaels to miss shows. Watch the interview!
In a new interview on TODAY, Wicked star and SNL cast member Bowen Yang shared that he asked Jon M. Chu for a part in the new film. He also credits Ariana Grande for helping him get permission from SNL boss Lorne Michaels to miss shows. Watch the interview!
Video: Bowen Yang, Charli xcx, & More Impersonate Celebrities in WICKED Movie Audition Sketch on SNL
Watch Bowen Yang, Charli xcx, Dana Carvey, and more do impressions of celebrities as they audition for the Wicked movie on the November 16th episode of SNL in the video here!
Watch Bowen Yang, Charli xcx, Dana Carvey, and more do impressions of celebrities as they audition for the Wicked movie on the November 16th episode of SNL in the video here!
Bill Burr and Charli xcx to Host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in November
Bill Burr will return to host “Saturday Night Live” for the second time on Nov. 9. Charli xcx will do double duty on Nov. 16 in her first appearance as “SNL” host and third appearance as musical guest.
Bill Burr will return to host “Saturday Night Live” for the second time on Nov. 9. Charli xcx will do double duty on Nov. 16 in her first appearance as “SNL” host and third appearance as musical guest.
Gabriel Iglesias Brings DON'T WORRY BE FLUFFY Tour To UBS Arena This April
Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias has announced his 'Don't Worry Be Fluffy' tour stop at UBS Arena in Belmont Park on April 5.
Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias has announced his 'Don't Worry Be Fluffy' tour stop at UBS Arena in Belmont Park on April 5.
Nate Bargatze Returns to Netflix With Two New Comedy Specials
Comedian Nate Bargatze has just signed a deal with Netflix that will bring two new comedy specials to the streamer. The first, titled Your Friend, Nate Bargatze, will debut on December 2.4.
Comedian Nate Bargatze has just signed a deal with Netflix that will bring two new comedy specials to the streamer. The first, titled Your Friend, Nate Bargatze, will debut on December 2.4.
Video: Ariana DeBose Reveals the Best Lesson She Learned From Rita Moreno
Ariana DeBose is sharing the best lesson she received from Broadway icon Rita Moreno, who she worked with on West Side Story. Both performers won Academy Awards for their performances as Anita in the West Side Story films.
Ariana DeBose is sharing the best lesson she received from Broadway icon Rita Moreno, who she worked with on West Side Story. Both performers won Academy Awards for their performances as Anita in the West Side Story films.
Annaleigh Ashford Joins the Cast of ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE
Annaleigh Ashford has joined the cast of the world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich, with direction by Alex Timbers, from February 4 through 16th. Ashford completes the cast of the production.
Annaleigh Ashford has joined the cast of the world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich, with direction by Alex Timbers, from February 4 through 16th. Ashford completes the cast of the production.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Lorne Michaels written?
Lorne Michaels has written 1 shows including Gilda Radner - Live From New York (Bookwriter).
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