Lorne Michaels News

Selena Gomez to Make SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Hosting Debut

by Michael Major — May 6, 2022

Selena Gomez stars in season two of Hulu’s hit series “Only Murders in the Building,” premiering June 28.

Peacock Announces Straight-to-series Order Of Pete Davidson's BUPKIS

by Michael Major — April 27, 2022

Peacock announced the straight-to-series order of the new Pete Davidson series BUPKIS, written, starring and produced by Davidson.

Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of HANGMEN

by Bruce Glikas — April 22, 2022

Martin McDonagh's Olivier Award-winning and New York Drama Critics' Circle Award-winning comedy Hangmen opened just last night at Broadway's Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street).

Tickets To Go On Sale Next Week for MEAN GIRLS at Detroit's Fisher Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 12, 2022

Broadway In Detroit announced today that single tickets for the First National Tour of Mean Girls — the record-breaking new musical comedy produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman, and Paramount Pictures based on the hit film — will go on sale Friday, April 22.

VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal & Camila Cabello Prepare for SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in New Promo

by Michael Major — April 8, 2022

Jake Gyllenhaal will host “SNL” for the second time.

MEAN GIRLS Opens Tonight at Old National Centre

by Stephi Wild — March 29, 2022

Broadway in Indianapolis has announced that the First National Tour of Mean Girls— the record-breaking new musical comedy produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman, and Paramount Pictures based on the hit film—OPENS TONIGHT at Old National Centre.

Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias Adds Second Dodger Stadium Show, May 6

by A.A. Cristi — March 22, 2022

Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias has announced a second show at Dodger Stadium after selling out his first show last week on behalf of Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival.

Jake Gyllenhaal, Camila Cabello & More Join SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Lineup

by Michael Major — March 21, 2022

Jerrod Carmichael, Gunna, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Camila Cabello have been tapped as hosts and musical guests of upcoming episodes of Saturday Night Live.

Tickets on Sale This Friday for MEAN GIRLS at Bass Performance Hall

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 21, 2022

Performing Arts Fort Worth, the non-profit owner and operator of Bass Performance Hall, announced today that MEAN GIRLS, the musical comedy produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman and Paramount Pictures based on the hit film, will make its long-awaited Bass Hall debut in a limit

NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME To Play Limited Engagement In Miami

by Stephi Wild — March 21, 2022

The Roxy Theatre Group, Broadway Factor and Grove House Productions will present 'Not Ready For Prime Time,' a behind-the-scenes look at the original 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL) cast and their wild and crazy journey that transformed American pop culture.

National Tour of MEAN GIRLS Takes on NEWSIES Choreography

by Marissa Tomeo — March 13, 2022

Company members from the First National Tour of Mean Girls learned some Newsies moves this weekend with choreography by Sarah Crane to the Disney hit, 'Carrying the Banner'.

First National Tour of MEAN GIRLS to Play at Dallas' Music Hall at Fair Park

by Marissa Tomeo — March 3, 2022

Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) and Broadway Across America (BAA) announced today that single tickets for the First National Tour of Mean Girls— the record-breaking new musical comedy produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman, and Paramount Pictures based on the hit film—

VIDEO: John Mulaney and the Cast of SNL Parody THE MUSIC MAN, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and More in New NYC Musical Sketch

by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling — February 27, 2022

John Mulaney returned to Saturday Night Live on February 26 to host for a fifth time and brought back his recurring New York City musical sketch, this time about the New York City subway.

MEAN GIRLS is Coming to Wharton Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 22, 2022

Wharton Center has announced the First National Tour of MEAN GIRLS will be coming to East Lansing from Tuesday, March 1 to Sunday, March 6, 2022, as part of the MSU Federal Credit Union Broadway at Wharton Center Season.

Oscar Isaac, Charli XCX, Zoë Kravitz & More Set For SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE

by Michael Major — February 17, 2022

John Mulaney, Oscar Isaac, and Zoë Kravitz will host upcoming episodes.

Erika Smith To Release First Album CALENDAR GIRL

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 17, 2022

Erika Smith is an actress, music artist and writer, who is releasing her first studio album 'Calendar Girls,' in collaboration with Calvin Gaines and Mark Wilson, who are the producers.

MEAN GIRLS is Coming to the Wharton Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 14, 2022

Wharton Center has announced the First National Tour of MEAN GIRLS will be coming to East Lansing from Tuesday, March 1 to Sunday, March 6, 2022, as part of the MSU Federal Credit Union Broadway at Wharton Center Season.

Greg Berlanti to Receive the Norman Lear Achievement Award at the PGA Awards

by Michael Major — February 4, 2022

Greg’s upcoming feature projects include Amazon’s My Policeman directed by Michael Grandage, starring Harry Styles and Emma Corrin; an Untitled Rock Hudson Biopic, which he will direct; Red, White and Royal Blue; Be More Chill, and HBO Max’s Moonshot.

VIDEO: Willem Dafoe & Katy Perry Prepare for SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE

by Michael Major — January 28, 2022

Willem Dafoe will make his 'SNL' hosting debut.

VIDEO: Watch Will Forte's Opening Monologue on SNL Featuring Kristen Wiig, Lorne Michaels, and Willem Dafoe

by Marissa Tomeo — January 23, 2022

Former SNL cast member Will Forte hosted SNL last night, using his opening monologue to point out how he's never been asked to host, despite the bevy of other cast members from his time on the show that have hosted many times.