Mulaney's SNL: A Broadway Love Letter to NYC

John Mulaney recently hosted Saturday Night Live, delivering his signature Broadway-style musical tribute to New York City. The November 14 episode saw Mulaney portray a Central Park carriage driver, encountering various New Yorkers with their own song-filled stories.

These musical numbers included parodies of classics like "Don't Rain on My Parade" and "Annie Get Your Gun," featuring characters such as a marathon runner and a pedicab driver. Kenan Thompson appeared as a marijuana smoke cloud, inspired by "Cats," and other cast members riffed on "West Side Story."

A significant surprise was former cast member Bowen Yang reprising his Mary Todd Lincoln character for a musical rendition of "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going." This marked Yang's second appearance, having previously played disgraced NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang. Ashley Padilla also made an appearance as a socially oblivious office worker.

Mulaney's New York-themed musical sketches began in 2018 and have become a staple, with previous examples including "Diner Lobster" and "Port Authority Duane Reade." The tradition continued during the "SNL50" anniversary special with a star-studded tribute. The show is set to resume on December 5 with host Amanda Seyfried.