Guide to John Oliver and Seth Meyers at the Beacon Theatre

The renowned late-night talk show hosts join forces to appear at the famous Upper West Side venue for a special NYC residency through the end of the year.

Erin CavotoAugust 8, 2025, 04:00

Whether you watch them on their award-winning late-night shows or you’ve been a fan since their Daily Show and Saturday Night Live days, John Oliver and Seth Meyers are bringing a special dual stand-up show to the famous Beacon Theatre. Starting out as a temporary return to stand-up during the 2023 writers’ strike, Oliver and Meyers' special show sees the comics stepping out from behind their late-night desks to perform full sets monthly from September to December 2025.

Fans of the comics will enjoy hilarious jokes, poignant cultural commentary, and even special Q&A sessions with the audience. The two rarely perform stand-up with their busy hosting duties, so this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Before grabbing tickets to this evening of hilarity, read on to learn more about the special duo’s co-headlining residency.

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What is John Oliver and Seth Meyers’ comedy show about?

John Oliver and Seth Meyers’ show will follow the same witty political commentary, topical jokes, and more the two are known for. This special residency at the Beacon Theatre will consist of each comic performing a 45 to 50-minute set, and then the two will return to the stage together to take questions from the audience.

Where in NYC are John Oliver and Seth Meyers performing?

John Oliver and Seth Meyers are performing at the Beacon Theatre, a historic and intimate venue on New York City’s Upper West Side that holds just under 3,000 people. The Beacon Theatre has wheelchair accessible entrances, seating, and restrooms, and it also provides assisted listening devices for those with hearing loss. The venue does not have a coat or bag check.

What is the runtime of John Oliver and Seth Meyers’ comedy show?

The runtime of John Oliver and Seth Meyers’ comedy show at the Beacon Theatre is about one hour and 40 minutes, with no intermission.

What is the age recommendation for John Oliver and Seth Meyers’ comedy show?

John Oliver and Seth Meyers’ show at the Beacon Theatre has no age restriction, and neither does the Beacon Theatre. Their brand of comedy and political satire, however, is best suited to teenagers and adults, as young children may not understand the material.

What is John Oliver and Seth Meyers’ comedy genre?

John Oliver and Seth Meyers are both known for the political satire they perform on their respective late-night shows, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Late Night with Seth Meyers. Both have backgrounds in political and news satire from Oliver’s experience as a correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show and Meyers’ time as a Weekend Update anchor on Saturday Night Live. Meyers also has a background in improv and sketch comedy, while Oliver’s humor tends to skew more sarcastic.

What can I expect at a John Oliver and Seth Meyers show?

The duo is known for making political and cultural commentary on their late-night shows, but in their Beacon Theatre residency, they cover a range of topics, making jokes about family life and Oliver’s British roots, too.

Because of the smaller size of the Beacon Theatre as compared to a massive arena or music hall like Radio City, the night is more intimate and personal. Each comic will take the stage for an individual set, then they’ll return together for a unique Q&A with the audience.

Who else will be performing at John Oliver and Seth Meyers’ comedy show?

Each date of the residency will showcase a warm-up comedian to open the show, but it has not yet been announced who these performers will be.

Have John Oliver and Seth Meyers performed live in NYC before?

John Oliver and Seth Meyers are both based in New York City and have built their careers on various stages and shows in the city. Both The Daily Show and Saturday Night Live tape in New York, and Oliver and Meyers have also performed stand-up sets around the city during their careers. Their residency at the Beacon Theatre has also been running since 2023, for a total of 20 sold-out performances at the Upper West Side venue so far, with four more between September and December 2025.

How to get John Oliver and Seth Meyers tickets at the Beacon Theatre

John Oliver and Seth Meyers are titans of the late-show scene, and their Beacon Theatre residency is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to catch these comics where it all started: on the stand-up stage. Get tickets via New York Theatre Guide to see them through December only.