Late Night Whenever with Leslie Odom, Jr. and Jason Jones
Hosted by Michelle Buteau
Jason Jones and Leslie Odom, Jr.
Overview
Put your hands together for your host Michelle Buteau and special guests Leslie Odom, Jr. and Jason Jones!
Leslie Odom, Jr. is the Tony Award-winning actor who originated the role of Aaron Burr in the blockbuster Broadway musical Hamilton. He also earned a Drama Desk Award for the role, and won a Grammy Award for the show’s Original Broadway Cast recording. You also know him from his appearances on TV’s Smash, Grey’s Anatomy and Gotham and in the feature film Murder on the Orient Express. He released his self-titled debut album in 2014.
Jason Jones is a writer, producer and actor who rose to fame during his decade-long stint as a correspondent on The Daily Show. As the longest-serving male correspondent, he holds the record for the most field pieces and most lawsuits. He left in 2015 and now produces and stars in The Detour. He is also serves as an executive producer on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.
In the great tradition of late night TV, Late Night Whenever features celebrity interviews, hilarious monologues and music from Michelle’s BFF Rob Lewis, producer to stars like Christina Aguilera and Patti LaBelle. Get ready for the no-budget Oprah experience as Michelle turns the mic on her audience. She’ll keep you on your toes like Misty Copeland at the Met!
→ See it taped live at The Greene Space every Tuesday night through May 1.
Please note: Guests are subject to change.
About Michelle Buteau
You know Michelle’s work from 2 Dope Queens, along with Broad City, Key and Peele, The Eric Andre Show, and as a host on VH1’s Big Morning Buzz.
Born in New Jersey to Caribbean parents, the comedian/actress brings her unique perspective and big personality to stage and screen. As a comedian, she has toured the country performing at colleges, clubs, and festivals. Her half-hour special premiered on Comedy Central in September, and Comedy Central Records concurrently released her album, Shut Up!, which is now available on iTunes. She starred in the Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg directed/produced pilot Singularity. She will be a featured comedian on the 2 Dope Queens special for HBO.