Stephen Colbert presented 'The Late Show' in front of a live audience for the first time in 15 months
The host welcomed back a full house to the Ed Sullivan Theater, home of CBS'"The Late Show," on Monday. It was the first time in 15 months that Colbert presented the show in front of a live audience.CNN Business was granted access to the taping of Colbert's return to the big stage, which took place in front of a fully vaccinated crowd. I've covered many"The Late Show" tapings since Colbert took over for David Letterman in 2015.
Here's why they changed"This is the time when Stephen normally comes out, says 'hello,' takes questions and gets to know you better. Not happening," Chris Licht, the show's executive producer and showrunner, said before the taping."Tonight we thought it'd be special if the first time you guys got to lay eyes on each other is when the cameras are rolling.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Stephen Colbert Celebrates “Beautiful” Audience in ‘Late Show’ Return to Ed Sullivan TheaterFor the first time in over a year, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert aired live from New York’s Ed Sullivan Theater with a full audience on Monday night. After producing 211 episodes remotel…
Read more »
Stephen Colbert Returns to 'The Late Show' With a Live Studio AudienceThe late-night comedian welcomed back his first live audience on Monday following the coronavirus pandemic.
Read more »
‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’: “It Feels Like The First Day Back At School” As Dana Carvey Brings Back President Biden Impression“Welcome, ladies and gentlemen to The Late Show, I’m Stephen Colbert.” Those are words that the comedian and broadcaster hasn’t said for well over year. Colbert was back in the Ed Sullivan Theater …
Read more »
Stephen Colbert and ‘The Late Show’ Make ‘Very Emotional’ Return to Ed Sullivan TheaterStephen Colbert has, nearly every weeknight for the past 15 months, led the nation’s most-watched late-night show without many of the trappings viewers have come to expect. He’s had no live audienc…
Read more »
Tomorrow x Together Bring the 'Magic' to 'Late Late Show': WatchThe K-pop stars dropped by The Late Late Show with James Corden for their debut TV performance of 'Magic.'
Read more »