is taking to Chicago for the 2024 — with some big names set to join him for live shows next week. Colbert’s stint in the Midwest kicks off on Monday, coinciding with the opening date of the DNC. That night, he’ll be joined by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Julia Louis-Dreyfus (who will also ).
Tuesday’s episode will feature and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, while Wednesday’s show will have Pete Buttigeg and a performance by Chance the Rapper. Details for the closing episode on Thursday have not been announced yet; guests for that episode will be revealed next week. Each episode will be taped live from Chicago’s Auditorium Theater, a short distance away from United Center, where most events from the convention will be held.
Colbert had previously announced the upcoming Auditorium Theater shows in April. “I am very excited to broadcast from the beautiful Auditorium,” he said at the time. “I started my career in Chicago, let’s see if I can end it there.
” In July, aired live during the Republican National Convention, providing real-time updates. However, instead of traveling to Milwaukee for the event, those episodes were filmed at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. The show has broadcast live during the political conventions in previous election years, first in 2016 and again in 2020.
The 2024 Democratic National Convention, scheduled for Aug. 19-22, will bring together Democrats from all over the country to support Vice President Kamala Harris in her campaign for the presidency, with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate.
While the main activities will be held at the United Center, there will be additional events hosted at the McCormick Place Convention Center. Over 50,000 attendees are expected this year. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day More from The Hollywood Reporter.
