Title: SNL Stars Tina Fey and Maya Rudolph Hit Red Carpet for Schmigadoon! Broadway Opening Night – Ayaan Diop and Miles McNicol Make Debut

The opening night of the Broadway adaptation of “Schmigadoon!” drew a star-studded crowd of Saturday Night Live alumni and entertainment figures to the Nederlander Theatre on April 20, 2026, marking a celebratory return to the stage for several beloved performers.

Former SNL stars Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, Cecily Strong, and Ana Gasteyer were among the notable attendees who walked the red carpet for the musical’s debut. The event featured a whimsical theme inspired by the show’s fictional town setting, with guests embracing the playful atmosphere of the Apple TV series-turned-stage production.

Tina Fey attended with her husband and Schmigadoon! producer Jeff Richmond, while Maya Rudolph made a special appearance as she prepares for her own Broadway debut in the upcoming dark comedy “Oh, Mary!” beginning April 28 at the same venue. Rudolph, who celebrated her 53rd birthday recently, will take on the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in the eight-week limited run.

The production itself features significant Broadway debuts, with actors Ayaan Diop and Miles McNicoll making their first appearances on the Great White Way in the ensemble cast. Diop and McNicoll join a company that includes Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, Brad Oscar, and Christopher Gattelli, who serves as director and choreographer.

Cinco Paul, the creator of the original Apple TV series who wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the stage adaptation, celebrated the opening alongside Gattelli. The creative team expressed enthusiasm about bringing the show’s unique blend of parody and homage to classic musical theatre to a live audience.

Additional notable guests included Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Julie Klausner, Jesse Eisenberg, Neil Patrick Harris, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Lorne Michaels, the creator of Saturday Night Live whose involvement connects the show’s origins to its Broadway realization. The red carpet event was documented extensively by entertainment photographers, capturing the celebratory mood as the cast and crew marked the official opening following previews that began April 4.

The Nederlander Theatre, located in Times Square, will host the production for an open-ended run, continuing the trend of successful television-to-stage adaptations finding new life on Broadway stages. The opening night reception highlighted both the nostalgic appeal for SNL fans and the fresh theatrical experience offered by the Schmigadoon! adaptation.