Archive · 20 Aug 2025
'SNL's' Early Days Depicted in New Off Broadway Play
A new play called 'Not Ready For Prime Time' is coming to Off Broadway!
It's all about the early days of Saturday Night Live, when the show first started.
The play shows the funny and crazy moments that happened behind the scenes with the original cast, like Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi.
It's a story about how these comedians changed comedy forever.
The play will have music and lots of laughs, taking you back to the start of a TV show that became a big part of American culture.
It is set to begin in October.
New play 'Not Ready For Prime Time' depicts early 'SNL' era.
The play premieres Off Broadway in October.
Written by Erik J. Rodriguez & Charles A. Sothers and directed by Conor Bagley.
It captures the chaos and creativity behind the iconic show.
The play features the original cast including Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi.
- Who
- Written by Erik J. Rodriguez & Charles A. Sothers and directed by Conor Bagley.
- What
- A play depicting the early days of Saturday Night Live.
- When
- Previews begin October 5, with opening night October 20.
- Where
- The Newman Mills Theater at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space.
- Why
- To explore the creative process and personalities that built SNL.
- Play Title
- Not Ready For Prime Time
- Off Broadway Debut
- October
- Theater
- The Newman Mills Theater
- Director
- Conor Bagley
- Writers
- Erik J. Rodriguez & Charles A. Sothers
- Focus
- Early 'SNL' era