October 20, 2025

Lied Center celebrating Carson's 100th with star-studded event

A sign advertising Carson Tonight hangs from the Temple Building. The event celebrates University of Nebraska alum Johnny Carson’s 100th birthday.
Jordan Opp | University Communication and Marketing

Jordan Opp | University Communication and Marketing

Celebrate Johnny Carson's 100th birthday at "Carson Tonight 100," a special event with live performances by the artists who were featured guests during Carson's extraordinary 30-year late-night run. 

The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Get tickets and find more information online.

The event is hosted by comedian and "Seinfeld" writer Pat Hazell, with live performances by magician Lance Burton, comedians Wil Shriner and Carol Leifer, singer Marilyn Maye, variety acts Mike Caveney and Tina Lenert and the UNL Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Greg Simon, plus amazing highlights of Carson's most memorable moments and characters. More information on the performers is available here.