On Saturday, Sept. 28, “Saturday Night Live” will officially begin its highly-anticipated 50th season.
Over its half-century on the air, the venerated variety show has redefined the rules of comedy, amassed 103 Emmy Awards and catapulted countless Not Ready For Primetime Players to stardom.
We’re talking Gilda Radner, John Belushi, Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler and Tina Fey to name just a few of the many icons that have graced Lorne Michaels’ historic 8H stages.
They’re not all, though.
In total, as of September 2024, 167 (!) repertory cast members and featured players have officially been part of the show’s ensemble at some point from Season 1 to 50.
And, given that they’re all comedians, quite a few of them are taking their talents on the road this year and next.
Based on our findings, Chevy Chase is screening “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” at venues all over North America in November and December, Sarah Silverman has a massive stand-up tour already underway, Martin Short will take the stage with Steve Martin on their ‘Dukes of Funnytown Tour’ next month, Seth Meyers regularly co-headlines a residency at New York City’s Beacon Theatre with John Oliver and David Spade gigs all year long.
Heck, even Will Ferrell‘s DJ’ing a show with Swedish House Mafia in Chicago this October.
Plus, former writer Simon Rich is putting on “All In,” a Broadway play based on his short stories, starring John Mulaney, Fred Armisen, Jimmy Fallon, Aidy Bryant, Chloe Fineman, Tim Meadows and more this December.
Don’t forget the rumored, star-studded Feb. 16 Radio City SNL extravaganza, either.
That’s just the tip of the iceberg, too.
If it’s always been your dream to catch an “SNL” hero of yours in person — regardless of which era is your favorite — here’s how you can see 39 of the 167 “SNL” alum live from wherever you may be this year and next including a Senator (Al Franken) and an Oscar winner (Robert Downey Jr.).
To keep things organized, cast members are listed chronologically from when they started their tenure on the show.
Screening “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” from Nov. 22 through Dec. 29
Touring Oct. 10 through Feb. 3, 2025
One Christmas show with Judith Owens on Dec. 17
Touring with Steve Martin from Oct. 4 through Nov. 16
Acting in “McNeal” on Broadway from Sept. 27 through Nov. 24
One show on Oct. 4
Touring from Oct. 25 through Dec. 21
Touring from Sept. 27 through April 6, 2025
Touring from Sept. 27 through April 12, 2025
Touring from Sept. 27 through Nov. 23; co-headlining with Nikki Glaser on select dates
Touring from Sept. 27 through Dec. 28
Touring from Sept. 28 through Feb. 1, 2025
Touring from Oct. 26 through Nov. 16
Touring from Oct. 2 through Dec. 11
DJ’ing one show with Swedish House Mafia in Chicago on Oct. 26
Touring from Nov. 1 through Dec. 6
Touring from Oct. 4 through Dec. 30
Touring from Sept. 27 through March 8, 2025
Touring from Oct. 4 through Nov. 30
Touring from Dec. 4-18
Touring from Nov. 29-30
Co-headlining at NYC’s Beacon Theatre residency with John Oliver from Oct. 20 through May 18, 2025
Touring from Nov. 8 through Jan. 10, 2025
Touring from Oct. 22-30
Acting in “Urinetown” on Broadway starting in 2025
Touring from Sept. 28 through Jan. 19, 2025
Touring from Nov. 15-16
Touring from Sept. 27 through Nov. 22
Touring from Oct. 1 through Dec. 12
Touring from Nov. 7 through April 12, 2025
Touring Sept. 29 through Dec. 7
One show on Oct. 9
One show on Oct. 22
Touring from Sept. 28 through Nov. 24
One show on Nov. 21
One show on Nov. 19
Touring from Nov. 21-23
One show on Jan. 9, 2025
SNL writers on tour
We knew you’d stick around for the five to 1.
Since you stuck around, here are six (!) of the show’s writers who have become stars in their own rights that you can see in the next couple months.
• Sam Jay
Need even more comedy in your life? Check out our list of the 107 biggest comedians on tour in 2024 to find the show for you.
Also! Make sure you don’t sleep on the 2024 New York Comedy Festival either.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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