Lorne Michaels
Birth Place: Toronto, ON, CANADA
Latest News on Lorne Michaels:
SCHMIGADOON! Extends Broadway Run (May 7, 2026)
FRIGID New York Reveals Lineup For 12th Annual Queerly Festival At UNDER St. Marks (May 4, 2026)
Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa Set as Hosts of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK (May 1, 2026)
SCHMIGADOON! Extends Broadway Run (May 7, 2026)
FRIGID New York Reveals Lineup For 12th Annual Queerly Festival At UNDER St. Marks (May 4, 2026)
Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa Set as Hosts of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK (May 1, 2026)
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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Videos
Video: Lorne Michaels Spotlighted in New Trailer for LORNE Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-05 10:11:24
Video: Ariana Grande Bundles Up for New York Weather in New SNL Promo
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-17 13:23:40
Video: Watch EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami Perform From KPOP DEMON HUNTERS on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-08 10:43:51
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Appears as Alexander Hamilton in SNL Cold Open
by Blair Ingenthron - 2025-01-26 09:36:29
Video: Paul Mescal Sings in GLADIATOR II Musical Parody on SNL
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-08 10:04:50
Video: Bowen Yang, Charli xcx, & More Impersonate Celebrities in WICKED Movie Audition Sketch on SNL
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-11-17 09:51:32
Video: Jake Gyllenhaal Sings Boyz II Men and FOLLIES Parodies on SNL Season Finale
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-19 09:49:17
Video: Ariana Grande & Bowen Yang Sing WICKED, SOUND OF MUSIC, & More in MOULIN ROUGE! Parody on SNL
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-10 09:57:44
Video: Watch Reneé Rapp Prepare to Make Her SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Debut With Jacob Elordi & Bowen Yang
by Michael Major - 2024-01-19 13:48:59
Listen: Hear the MEAN GIRLS Soundtrack With Reneé Rapp, Auliʻi Cravalho & More
by Michael Major - 2024-01-12 09:16:29
Video: Watch 'Regina's Version' of the MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical Trailer
by Michael Major - 2023-11-15 12:17:14
Video: Watch Timothée Chalamet Sing and Rap in SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Monologue
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-11-12 10:13:30
Video: First Look at the SCHMIGADOON! Season Finale With Aaron Tveit & Dove Cameron
by Michael Major - 2023-04-27 13:32:12
Video: Watch SCHMIGADOON! Reference JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Sneak Peek of Penultimate Episode
by Michael Major - 2023-04-20 14:57:55
Video: Tituss Burgess Sings in SCHMIGADOON! Sneak Peek With Cecily Strong & Keegan-Michael Key
by Michael Major - 2023-04-17 10:40:04
Video: Watch Jane Krakowski Perform in a SCHMIGADOON! Sneak Peek Inspired By CHICAGO & COMPANY
by Michael Major - 2023-04-10 16:24:43
Video: Watch Aaron Tveit Sing 'My Doorway to Where' From SCHMIGADOON
by Michael Major - 2023-04-10 09:20:16
News
SCHMIGADOON! Extends Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
The 12-time Tony Award-nominated musical Schmigadoon! has extended its run on Broadway, due to demand. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
The 12-time Tony Award-nominated musical Schmigadoon! has extended its run on Broadway, due to demand. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
FRIGID New York Reveals Lineup For 12th Annual Queerly Festival At UNDER St. Marks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
FRIGID New York revealed the artist lineup for the Queerly Fesival, themed 'Then, Now, and Always,' featuring queer mythology, historical fiction, burlesque, and more at UNDER St. Marks in NYC.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
FRIGID New York revealed the artist lineup for the Queerly Fesival, themed 'Then, Now, and Always,' featuring queer mythology, historical fiction, burlesque, and more at UNDER St. Marks in NYC.
Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa Set as Hosts of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026
Stage and screen stars Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa are slated to host the two final episodes of the inaugural season of Saturday Night Live UK this month.
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026
Stage and screen stars Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa are slated to host the two final episodes of the inaugural season of Saturday Night Live UK this month.
Photos: Neil Patrick Harris, Tina Fey, and More on the SCHMIGADOON! Opening Night Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 22, 2026
Schmigadoon!, Broadway's newest musical, has officially opened at the Nederlander Theatre. Learn more about the show and check out photos from the red carpet here!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 22, 2026
Schmigadoon!, Broadway's newest musical, has officially opened at the Nederlander Theatre. Learn more about the show and check out photos from the red carpet here!
Review Roundup: SCHMIGADOON! Opens on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026
Schmigadoon! is now open at the Nederlander Theatre! Alex Brightman & Sara Chase star — read what every major critic is saying in our full review roundup.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026
Schmigadoon! is now open at the Nederlander Theatre! Alex Brightman & Sara Chase star — read what every major critic is saying in our full review roundup.
INTER ALIA, Starring Rosamund Pike, Will Arrive on Broadway This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2026
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Suzie Miller’s new play, Inter Alia, will be coming to Broadway this Fall for a strictly limited engagement, starring Rosamund Pike. We have all of the details here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2026
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Suzie Miller’s new play, Inter Alia, will be coming to Broadway this Fall for a strictly limited engagement, starring Rosamund Pike. We have all of the details here!
Olivia Rodrigo to Make SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Hosting Debut in May
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo will do double duty as “Saturday Night Live” host and musical guest on May 2, marking her hosting debut and third time as musical guest.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo will do double duty as “Saturday Night Live” host and musical guest on May 2, marking her hosting debut and third time as musical guest.
Character Breakdown: The Cast of SCHMIGADOON! Unpacks Their Roles
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 4, 2026
Preview performances are underway at the Nederlander Theatre for Schmigadoon! From Saturday Night Live’s Lorne Michaels and based on the Universal Television and Apple Original award-winning series, the new musical features a book and Emmy Award–winning score by Cinco Paul, and direction and choreography by Tony Award-winner Christopher Gattelli. Watch in this video as the cast unpacks their roles
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 4, 2026
Preview performances are underway at the Nederlander Theatre for Schmigadoon! From Saturday Night Live’s Lorne Michaels and based on the Universal Television and Apple Original award-winning series, the new musical features a book and Emmy Award–winning score by Cinco Paul, and direction and choreography by Tony Award-winner Christopher Gattelli. Watch in this video as the cast unpacks their roles
Photo: First Look at the Cast of SCHMIGADOON! on Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2026
You can now get a first look photo of the cast and set of the Broadway production of Schmigadoon, starring Alex Brightman and more onstage at the Nederlander Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2026
You can now get a first look photo of the cast and set of the Broadway production of Schmigadoon, starring Alex Brightman and more onstage at the Nederlander Theatre.
SCHMIGADOON! Will Invite Fans to Dress Rehearsal Ahead of First Preview
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
Ahead of the first preview of Schmigadoon! on April 4, fans will have the opportunity to attend the show’s dress rehearsal on April 3 at 7:00 PM at the Nederlander Theatre. Learn more about how to attend the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
Ahead of the first preview of Schmigadoon! on April 4, fans will have the opportunity to attend the show’s dress rehearsal on April 3 at 7:00 PM at the Nederlander Theatre. Learn more about how to attend the show here!
Colman Domingo Will Make SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Hosting Debut in April
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2026
Tony-nominated performer Colman Domingo will make his Saturday Night Live hosting debut during the April 11 episode. The award-winning actor next stars in the new seasons of The Four Seasons and Euphoria, and the Michael biopic, in theaters April 24.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2026
Tony-nominated performer Colman Domingo will make his Saturday Night Live hosting debut during the April 11 episode. The award-winning actor next stars in the new seasons of The Four Seasons and Euphoria, and the Michael biopic, in theaters April 24.
SCHMIGADOON! Launches Rush and Lottery Policies Ahead of Broadway Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026
Ahead of the production’s first preview on April 4, Schmigadoon! has announced rush and lottery policies. Find out how to get discount tickets to Schmigadoon! here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026
Ahead of the production’s first preview on April 4, Schmigadoon! has announced rush and lottery policies. Find out how to get discount tickets to Schmigadoon! here!
Video: SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Launches New Short-Form Digital Series THE RUNDOWN
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2026
Saturday Night Live has launched a new short-form digital original series, “The Rundown.' Watch the first episode now, featuring SNL” writer and “Weekend Update” co-anchor Colin Jost.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2026
Saturday Night Live has launched a new short-form digital original series, “The Rundown.' Watch the first episode now, featuring SNL” writer and “Weekend Update” co-anchor Colin Jost.
BTS To Reunite on THE TONIGHT SHOW with Back-To-Back Episodes
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2026
RM, Jin, SUGA, j‑hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook of pop royalty BTS will reunite on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. BTS will sit down for an in-studio interview and perform two songs
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2026
RM, Jin, SUGA, j‑hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook of pop royalty BTS will reunite on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. BTS will sit down for an in-studio interview and perform two songs
Tom Brady To Make First Official Visit to THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 16, 2026
Tom Brady, the winningest quarterback in NFL history, will make his first-ever talk‑guest appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, March 17. Tune in to watch at 11:35pm ET/PT on NBC.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 16, 2026
Tom Brady, the winningest quarterback in NFL history, will make his first-ever talk‑guest appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, March 17. Tune in to watch at 11:35pm ET/PT on NBC.
Tina Fey Set to Host First Episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 16, 2026
Former SNL head writer and cast member Tina Fey will host the launch episode of Saturday Night Live UK. Fey will be joined by a chart-topping musical guest, Isle of Wight indie group Wet Leg.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 16, 2026
Former SNL head writer and cast member Tina Fey will host the launch episode of Saturday Night Live UK. Fey will be joined by a chart-topping musical guest, Isle of Wight indie group Wet Leg.
Photos: Alex Brightman, Sara Chase and More in Rehearsals for SCHMIGADOON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026
This week the company of Schmigadoon! gathered at New 42 Studios to begin rehearsals for the new Broadway musical and welcome Maulik Pancholy to their town. See rehearsal photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026
This week the company of Schmigadoon! gathered at New 42 Studios to begin rehearsals for the new Broadway musical and welcome Maulik Pancholy to their town. See rehearsal photos here!
SINNERS, THE STUDIO & More Win 2026 Writers Guild Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 9, 2026
Sinners, The Studio, One Battle After Another, The Pitt, and more were honored at the 78th Annual Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York. Take a look at the full list of nominees and wins here.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 9, 2026
Sinners, The Studio, One Battle After Another, The Pitt, and more were honored at the 78th Annual Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York. Take a look at the full list of nominees and wins here.
Video: Lorne Michaels Spotlighted in New Trailer for LORNE Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 5, 2026
The official trailer has dropped for Lorne, the forthcoming behind-the-scenes documentary spotlighting the life of Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels. Watch it now,
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 5, 2026
The official trailer has dropped for Lorne, the forthcoming behind-the-scenes documentary spotlighting the life of Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels. Watch it now,
MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL To Play Milton Keynes Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026
The UK and Ireland tour of MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL will play the Milton Keynes Theatre from April 14–18. Produced by Lorne Michaels, Crossroads Live, and Sonia Friedman, the stage adaptation of the 2004 film will continue its 2026–2027 UK and Ireland tour with performances at the Milton Keynes venue.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026
The UK and Ireland tour of MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL will play the Milton Keynes Theatre from April 14–18. Produced by Lorne Michaels, Crossroads Live, and Sonia Friedman, the stage adaptation of the 2004 film will continue its 2026–2027 UK and Ireland tour with performances at the Milton Keynes venue.
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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