Michael Che has been pulling double duty, shuttling between 'Saturday Night Live', where he’s now celebrating 10 years as a “Weekend Update” anchor, and Manhattan’s City Winery, where he’s work shopping a new late night show.
- Michael Che is best known from 'SNL'
- He may be doing his own show soon
- THIS is what we know so far
Michael's chance
With a blend of traditional late-night elements and Che's signature humor, this exploratory project is generating excitement and speculation about Che's future in comedy.
Michael Che, the comedic powerhouse known for his decade-long stint on "Saturday Night Live," is now dipping his toes into late-night waters with a fresh and intriguing project, "Don't Sleep With Michael Che." The show, currently in its experimental phase at Manhattan's City Winery, is Che's playful attempt at redefining late-night comedy.
With tickets priced at a modest 30−30−35 and a strict no-phones policy, Che's show is anything but ordinary. Described as having a "real exploratory feel" by Late Nighter, the show mixes comedy sketches, audience participation, and unstructured guest interviews, deviating from the traditional late-night formula.
Che's makeshift desk and couch setup provide a cozy backdrop for this comedy experiment.
Lorne Michaels, the legendary 'SNL' producer, has been briefed on Che's side gig. While the format hasn't been shopped around just yet, Che's approach is to let the comedy speak for itself, hoping to shape the show's identity through live audience feedback.
“I always think comedy fans select what they want to see,” Che explained, “and so, ideally, I’d just do it live for a while and listen to what the response is and find the identity of the show that way and then have something to sell.”
It's a bold strategy that could redefine how late-night shows are developed. Despite his new venture, Che's heart remains with SNL, a show he admits to loving so much it drives him crazy.
The future is uncertain, and while Che is non-committal about his long-term plans, his current focus is on enjoying the ride and seeing where "Don't Sleep With Michael Che" takes him.
Michael Che's venture into late-night is a fascinating blend of experimentation and humor.
In the meantime, he’s enjoying his side gig, and he’s tickled that audiences seem to be liking it, too. “I’m having fun, but it’s like any relationship that’s new,” he joked, “you can’t start talking marriage too soon.”
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Grand entrance
As audiences warm up to the idea, the big question remains: Is this Che's stepping stone to a new comedy empire, or a fun detour in an already impressive career? Only time will tell, but for now, Che's message is clear: Don't sleep on 'Don't Sleep With Michael Che.'
