Go behind-the scenes of the premiere of ‘Outside Tonight’ with Julian Shapiro-Barnum

Comedian Julian Shapiro-Barnum gives the play-by-play of the premiere of his new, first-of-its-kind late night show. Jun 18, 2026 [[read-time]] minute read You might know me from my show Recess Therapy or Celebrity Substitute , where I interview kids. Well in a major pivot I’m launching a late night show! Not a kid in sight, in fact they should all be asleep by the time this airs. My new late night show is called Outside Tonight with Julian Shapiro-Barnum and it streams on YouTube. I am bringing the best parts of classic late night and combining them with my favorite parts of the internet, to bring you something totally new, all filmed outside on the streets of New York City. And of course, a new late night show isn’t official without a premiere, so we hosted a special event at the iconic Cherry Lane Theatre to properly welcome my baby, Outside Tonight with Julian Shapiro-Barnum into the world. And I’m taking you behind the scenes. My face is on a wall?! It’s call time: I arrive at the venue, and head to the green room. I change into my suit, stare at myself in the mirror, and hope that my
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