On Monday, June 3, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” welcomes Sandra Oh, Retta, Ben Platt, and Roni Kaspi to the show.
Sandra Oh, known for her roles in Grey’s Anatomy and Killing Eve, joins the show to discuss her latest role in the Off-Broadway play “The Welkin.” Oh will portray Lizzy Luke, a midwife defending a young woman sentenced to death in rural England in 1759. “The Welkin” is written by Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Sarah Benson. The play is scheduled to run from May 16 to June 30 at the Linda Gross Theater, with its opening night on June 12.
Retta, known for her roles in Parks and Recreation, Good Girls, and Ugliest House in America, joins the show to discuss her role in the film “Hit Man.” “Hit Man” is a romantic comedy based on a true story about a college professor turned fake hitman for the police department. The film is directed by Richard Linklater and stars Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, and Austin Amelio. It was released in select theaters on May 24 and debuted on Netflix on June 7.
Ben Platt will perform his latest single, “Before I Knew You,” from his third album, “Honeymind.” The album, released on May 31, marks Platt’s debut on Interscope Records and features a more understated, folk-leaning sound. Platt collaborated with Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, known for his work with Chris Stapleton and Brandi Carlile.
Drummer and singer-songwriter Roni Kaspi will sit in with the 8G Band. The 23-year-old Israeli drum prodigy gained recognition as a member of double bassist Avishai Cohen’s band. Kaspi is known for her innovative music, blending genres such as jazz, alt-pop, soul, world music, and electronica. She released her debut EP, “PONI,” and is currently on a summer tour in Europe and the US.
“Late Night with Seth Meyers” airs Monday, June 3, 2024, on NBC.
