Stephen Colbert - Back in the Ed Sullivan Theater! - Monologue and Opening - 6/14/21

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460 Days Later, Stephen Colbert Returns To THE Late Show Stage With A Full Audience

Bask in the moment as Stephen Colbert, after 15 long months spent broadcasting from places like his bathtub, his spare bedroom, and a storage closet, kicks off a new era of The Late Show by bringing it back where it belongs: on stage at the Ed Sullivan Theater in front of a loud, rowdy and fully-vaccinated studio audience.




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Jon Batiste "FREEDOM"

The Late Show's fearless music director, aka Oscar-winner Jon Batiste, lights up the stage with a rousing performance of "FREEDOM" from his latest album 'WE ARE." Join us in the celebration as Jon delivers the first musical performance at the Ed Sullivan Theater in over 460 days.




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Stephen Colbert Puts His Pants Back On For THE Late Show

After seeing this, you might want to break those pants out of your closet again.

[Wild blueberry]

1. That was joyous!

Especially Jon Batiste.
Thank you.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. I agree, that was one delightful show

And Stephen was so excited because he was finally reunited with two of his dearest friends - Jon and Jon. Until now he's only been able to meet up with the award-winning Jon Batiste virtually. And I was also glad that Jon was finally able to treat us to a full performance.