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Comedian Nikki Glaser Inks Hulu Deal for Hometown Special

Q: What is Nikki Glaser's new Hulu special about?

Nikki Glaser has signed a deal for a new Hulu special that will tape at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in her hometown of St. Louis, MO this month. Details on the special's content have not yet been released.

Q: How did Nikki Glaser's last HBO special perform?

Glaser's previous HBO special, Someday You'll Die, set the record for the best premiere night for an HBO comedy special in more than two years and the #1 largest streaming audience for a Comedy Special in HBO Max/Max history. The special also earned Glaser numerous major award nominations and a WGA Award win.

Q: What other major accomplishments has Nikki Glaser achieved recently?

In addition to her acclaimed HBO special, Glaser was named Comedian of the Year for 2024 by The New York Times and one of Time's Most Influential People of 2025. She is also set to host the Golden Globes in 2026, after a successful debut as the first solo female host of the ceremony in 2025.

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Nikki Glaser signs deal for Hulu special to tape in St. Louis
Her last HBO special set streaming records on HBO Max
Glaser to host Golden Globes in 2026 after acclaimed 2025 debut

Comedian Nikki Glaser Inks Hulu Deal for Hometown Special

In a major career milestone, comedian Nikki Glaser has signed a deal for a Hulu special that will tape at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri this month. The special will be executive produced by Glaser alongside Emmy-winning director Hamish Hamilton, who also collaborated with her on the acclaimed HBO special Someday You'll Die.

Glaser's previous HBO special, Someday You'll Die, which debuted in 2024, set the record for the best premiere night for an HBO comedy special in more than two years and the #1 largest streaming audience for a Comedy Special in HBO Max/Max history. The special earned Glaser nominations for an Emmy, a Grammy, a Golden Globe, a Critics Choice Award, and a WGA Award for Comedy/Variety Special, which she won.

Glaser's rising star power has continued to soar, as she was named Comedian of the Year for 2024 by The New York Times and one of Time's Most Influential People of 2025. She is also set to host the Golden Globes in 2026, after a successful debut as the first solo female host of the ceremony in 2025.