Stephen Colbert Guests April 9, 2026
Guests
The April 9, 2026 episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert featured Nathan Lane and Arsenio Hall.
Episode clips
Nathan Lane
Nathan Lane discusses his long-held ambition to play Willy Loman in Broadway’s Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller’s critique of capitalism and the role’s demands. He also performs “Laughing Matters” from When Pigs Fly with Marc Shaiman.
Nathan Lane discusses realizing a lifelong ambition by playing Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman and explains how Arthur Miller’s critique of capitalism captivated him as a child. He also describes developing the production with director Joe Mantello over decades and the physical and emotional demands the role places on actors.
Nathan Lane performs “Laughing Matters” from the musical When Pigs Fly, accompanied by Marc Shaiman on piano.
Arsenio Hall
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Arsenio Hall discusses his memoir Arsenio and looks back on making music the foundation of his talk show, including early appearances by Mariah Carey, Bruno Mars and Boyz II Men. He also recalls learning from Richard Pryor that possessions do not bring happiness and traces his path from childhood magician to late-night host.
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FAQ
- Who were the guests on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Apr 9, 2026?
- Nathan Lane and Arsenio Hall were the guests on this episode. The episode originally aired on Mar 31, 2026.
- When did this episode air?
- This was a rerun broadcast on Apr 9, 2026. The episode originally aired on Mar 31, 2026.