Seth Meyers, Emmy Award-winning Writer And Late-night Talk Show Host

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 4, 2024) – Ensemble Arts Philly, the new presenting brand of the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Philadelphia Orchestra, welcomes stand-up comedian, writer, and late-night host, Seth Meyers, to the Miller Theater on April 6, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. An established comedian and writer, Meyers is known for his perfectly timed wit and perceptive commentary.

Best known for his tenure on Saturday Night Live and as the host of NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers, Meyers has firmly established himself as a predominant figure in the comedy sphere. His high-energy shows, sophisticated humor, current affairs analysis, and exceptional interviewing skills have firmly established him as a favorite among comedy and late-night talk show aficionados.

“In an age where television and stand-up comedy are blended together, Seth Meyers is a beacon of insightful humor and a pristine example of one of the best in this industry,” said Frances Egler, Vice President of Theatrical Programming and Presentations. “Shows like this promise plenty of laughs and an unforgettable night of entertainment.”

Emmy Award nominated Late Night with Seth Meyers is home to incisive humor, topical jokes, and A-list celebrity guests. The series’ signature “A Closer Look” segment has garnered millions of views and is widely lauded for its tightly written and thoughtful approach to analyzing and satirizing news of the day.

Meyers previously served as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2001 – 2014, anchoring the show’s widely popular “Weekend Update,” and became co-head writer in 2006, sharing the role with Tina Fey and Andrew Steele. He became the host of Late Night in 2014, succeeding Jimmy Fallon. According to Vanity Fair, Late Night is “one of television’s most intellectually curious talk shows” and Variety raves the show is “late night at its best.”

Late Night with Seth Meyers received consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding Talk Series in 2022 and 2023. The show has also garnered five Emmy nominations for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series (2023; 2017 – 20), six Writers Guild of America nominations for Comedy/Variety Talk Series, and three GLAAD Media Award nominations.

Other featured upcoming performances include RuPaul: The House of Hidden Meanings (March 6, 2024, Perelman Theater); Emmet Cohen Trio (March 14, 2024, Perelman Theater); TayTay Dance Party with DJ SWIFTIE™ (March 16, 2024, Perelman Theater); KevOnStage & That Chick Angel: Here’s The Thing (March 30, 2024, Miller Theater); Terence Blanchard: Fire Shut Up in My Bones (April 7, 2024, Verizon Hall); Franco Escamilla (April 7, 2024, Miller Theater) PHILADANCO! ........Director’s Choice (April 12 – 14, 2024, Perelman Theater); Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies: LIVE! (April 13, 2024, Miller Theater); Anthony Jeselnik: Bones and All (April 27, 2024, Miller Theater); and Good Mythical Tour with Rhett & Link (June 9, 2024, Academy of Music).