Lorne Michaels
Birth Place: Toronto, ON, CANADA
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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 Celebrates Tony Win- 'Broadway Has Always Been a Part of My Life'
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-08 00:21:21
Video: Cinco Paul on Schmigadoon Broadway Tony Wins: 'Finally Home'
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-07 22:13:46
Video: Doug Besterman & Mike Morris React to Tony Win- 'It Doesn't Get Any Better'
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-07 21:53:31
Character Breakdown: The Cast of SCHMIGADOON! Unpacks Their Roles
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-04-04 08:00:20
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
News
Edie Falco to Star in One-Night Reading of THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026
The Year of Magical Thinking is coming to Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center in a one-night-only benefit reading of the play by Joan Didion, featuring Edie Falco, directed by John Benjamin Hickey.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026
The Year of Magical Thinking is coming to Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center in a one-night-only benefit reading of the play by Joan Didion, featuring Edie Falco, directed by John Benjamin Hickey.
New York Knicks To Join THE TONIGHT SHOW with a Special Episode on Monday
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 15, 2026
Following their historic championship victory, the 2026 NBA Champion New York Knicks will appear as guests for a special episode of The Tonight Show on Monday, June 15 at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and streaming the next day on Peacock.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 15, 2026
Following their historic championship victory, the 2026 NBA Champion New York Knicks will appear as guests for a special episode of The Tonight Show on Monday, June 15 at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and streaming the next day on Peacock.
Photos: Darren Criss, Neil Patrick Harris and More at Tony Awards After Party at Rockefeller Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026
Look at how Broadway’s biggest stars celebrated both on and off the stage at last night’s 79th Annual Tony Awards, from the Baccarat x Dewar’s Scotch Whisky Speakeasy at the ceremony’s telecast.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026
Look at how Broadway’s biggest stars celebrated both on and off the stage at last night’s 79th Annual Tony Awards, from the Baccarat x Dewar’s Scotch Whisky Speakeasy at the ceremony’s telecast.
Video: Lorne Michaels Celebrates Tony Win- 'Broadway Has Always Been a Part of My Life'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 8, 2026
Earlier tonight at the 79th Annual Tony Awards, Schmigadoon! took home a Tony Award for Best Musical. After the team left the stage at Radio City Music Hall, lead producer Lorne Michaels checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction! Watch in this video.
by Talking Tonys - Jun 8, 2026
Earlier tonight at the 79th Annual Tony Awards, Schmigadoon! took home a Tony Award for Best Musical. After the team left the stage at Radio City Music Hall, lead producer Lorne Michaels checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction! Watch in this video.
Video: Cinco Paul on Schmigadoon Broadway Tony Wins: 'Finally Home'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
Cinco Paul won two Tonys for Schmigadoon on Broadway - Best Book and Best Score. Hear his emotional reaction straight from Radio City Music Hall!
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
Cinco Paul won two Tonys for Schmigadoon on Broadway - Best Book and Best Score. Hear his emotional reaction straight from Radio City Music Hall!
Video: Doug Besterman & Mike Morris React to Tony Win- 'It Doesn't Get Any Better'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
At the 79th Annual Tony Awards, Doug Besterman and Mike Morris took home a Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for Schmigadoon! After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge. Watch in this video.
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
At the 79th Annual Tony Awards, Doug Besterman and Mike Morris took home a Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for Schmigadoon! After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge. Watch in this video.
Photos: Backstage with the 2026 Tony Awards Winners
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
Yesterday they were just nominees, but now... they're winners! BroadwayWorld is backstage at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards and we've got photos of all the evening's winners.
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
Yesterday they were just nominees, but now... they're winners! BroadwayWorld is backstage at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards and we've got photos of all the evening's winners.
Photos & Video: Entertainment Community Fund Raises 1.8 Million at Annual Gala - Watch Highlights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
You can now see photos and videos from The Entertainment Community Fund's Annual Gala on Monday, June 1, 2026 in New York City, which raised $1.8 million to support their programs and services.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
You can now see photos and videos from The Entertainment Community Fund's Annual Gala on Monday, June 1, 2026 in New York City, which raised $1.8 million to support their programs and services.
Recap the 2026 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026
The 79th Annual Tony Awards have come and gone! As winners took the stage at the big event, BroadwayWorld brought you full text of all of the acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the humorous, and everything in between.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026
The 79th Annual Tony Awards have come and gone! As winners took the stage at the big event, BroadwayWorld brought you full text of all of the acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the humorous, and everything in between.
Broadway Watch Guide June 2026: HAMILTON Documentary, STOP! THAT! TRAIN! & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 1, 2026
This June, Broadway fans can beat the heat with a slew of new movies, shows, and music, including the movie musical Power Ballad, the disaster comedy Stop! That! Train!, and a new Hamilton documentary is coming to Disney+.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 1, 2026
This June, Broadway fans can beat the heat with a slew of new movies, shows, and music, including the movie musical Power Ballad, the disaster comedy Stop! That! Train!, and a new Hamilton documentary is coming to Disney+.
FRIGID New York Reveals Full Lineup For 12th Annual Queerly Festival At UNDER St. Marks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
FRIGID New York will present the 12th annual Queerly Festival at UNDER St. Marks in New York City, featuring in-person and livestream performances themed around queer identity across time.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
FRIGID New York will present the 12th annual Queerly Festival at UNDER St. Marks in New York City, featuring in-person and livestream performances themed around queer identity across time.
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
Neil Patrick Harris, Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph & more hit the red carpet for Schmigadoon! opening night at the Nederlander Theatre. See all the photos!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 22, 2026
Neil Patrick Harris, Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph & more hit the red carpet for Schmigadoon! opening night at the Nederlander Theatre. See all the photos!
Review Roundup: SCHMIGADOON! Opens on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 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 20, 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.
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.
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
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Lorne Michaels has written 1 shows including Gilda Radner - Live From New York (Bookwriter).
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