Which SNL cast members are on tour in 2024? See Will Ferrell, Martin Short
· New York PostOn 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.).
‘SNL’ stars on tour in 2024-25
To keep things organized, cast members are listed chronologically from when they started their tenure on the show.
1970s
Chevy Chase
1975-76
Screening “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” from Nov. 22 through Dec. 29
Al Franken
1979-80, 1988-95
Touring Oct. 10 through Feb. 3, 2025
Harry Shearer
1979-80, 1984-85
One Christmas show with Judith Owens on Dec. 17
1980s
Martin Short
1984-85
Touring with Steve Martin from Oct. 4 through Nov. 16
Robert Downey Jr.
1985-86
Acting in “McNeal” on Broadway from Sept. 27 through Nov. 24
Anthony Michael Hall
1985-86
One show on Oct. 4
Jon Lovitz
1985-90
Touring from Oct. 25 through Dec. 21
Kevin Nealon
1986-95
Touring from Sept. 27 through April 6, 2025
1990s
Rob Schneider
1990-94
Touring from Sept. 27 through April 12, 2025
David Spade
1990-96
Touring from Sept. 27 through Nov. 23; co-headlining with Nikki Glaser on select dates
Tim Meadows
1991-2000
Touring from Sept. 27 through Dec. 28
Sarah Silverman
1993-94
Touring from Sept. 28 through Feb. 1, 2025
Jay Mohr
1993-95
Touring from Oct. 26 through Nov. 16
Janeane Garofalo
1994-95
Touring from Oct. 2 through Dec. 11
Will Ferrell
1995-2002
DJ’ing one show with Swedish House Mafia in Chicago on Oct. 26
Jim Breuer
1995-98
Touring from Nov. 1 through Dec. 6
David Koechner
1995-96
Touring from Oct. 4 through Dec. 30
Tracy Morgan
1996-2003
Touring from Sept. 27 through March 8, 2025
Chris Kattan
1996-2003
Touring from Oct. 4 through Nov. 30
Ana Gasteyer
1996-2002
Touring from Dec. 4-18
Colin Quinn
1996-2000
Touring from Nov. 29-30
2000s
Seth Meyers
2001-14
Co-headlining at NYC’s Beacon Theatre residency with John Oliver from Oct. 20 through May 18, 2025
Finesse Mitchell
2003-06
Touring from Nov. 8 through Jan. 10, 2025
Jenny Slate
2009-10
Touring from Oct. 22-30
2010s
Taran Killam
2010-16
Acting in “Urinetown” on Broadway starting in 2025
Jay Pharoah
2010-16
Touring from Sept. 28 through Jan. 19, 2025
Brooks Wheelan
2013-14
Touring from Nov. 15-16
Leslie Jones
2014-19
Touring from Sept. 27 through Nov. 22
Jon Rudnitsky
2015-16
Touring from Oct. 1 through Dec. 12
Melissa Villasenor
2016-22
Touring from Nov. 7 through April 12, 2025
Chris Redd
2017-22
Touring Sept. 29 through Dec. 7
Luke Null
2017-18
One show on Oct. 9
Heidi Gardner with Ego Nwodim
2017-present; 2018-present
One show on Oct. 22
2020s
Punkie Johnson
2020-24
Touring from Sept. 28 through Nov. 24
Andrew Dismukes
2020-present
One show on Nov. 21
Sarah Sherman
2021-present
One show on Nov. 19
Michael Longfellow
2022-present
Touring from Nov. 21-23
Molly Kearney
2022-24
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.
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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.