Louis-Dreyfus Discusses Broadway's Other Desert Cities
Julia Louis-Dreyfus talked about her Broadway role in Other Desert Cities on Late Night with Seth Meyers, while Joe Keery shared a backstage mishap from the same play on Jimmy Fallon.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Comedy
Julia Louis-Dreyfus discussed starring in the Broadway production of Other Desert Cities on Late Night with Seth Meyers. Separately, actor Joe Keery described a bathroom incident during a performance of the play on Jimmy Fallon.
Why it matters
The appearances offer a behind-the-scenes look at a Broadway production now running at the Booth Theatre in New York City. Talk-show segments like these can draw attention to live theater for audiences who may not otherwise attend.
The extraction contains no box office, ticket sales, or attendance figures for the production. Neither interview reported quantitative commercial metrics, leaving the play's commercial performance unquantified.
The players
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
An Emmy-winning actress known for her long-running sitcom work and her comedic stage and screen career.
Joe Keery
An actor best known for his role on the Netflix series Stranger Things who has also appeared in film and stage work.
The details
Louis-Dreyfus discussed the production during her Late Night conversation with Seth Meyers, and she noted she interrupted her own performance at one point. Keery described the bathroom incident and said he practiced his lines while touring with the play.
Timeline
Early in her career, Louis-Dreyfus performed sketch comedy with her theater group.
Late Night interview with Louis-Dreyfus was published on November 10, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
Late-night talk shows have long served as a promotional channel for Broadway, letting stage productions reach national audiences beyond theatergoers in New York City. Cast appearances like these reflect how live theater competes for attention alongside streaming and screen entertainment.
Audiences interested in seeing Other Desert Cities can find the production at the Booth Theatre in New York City. Ticket availability and pricing were not included in the source extraction and should be checked directly with the theater.
The takeaway
Stage actors often use talk-show appearances to share candid stories that bring live theater to a wider audience. Readers interested in the production can look for its current run details at the venue.
Further reading
Explore more Comedy coverage for context on the talk-show circuit.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
