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Diner Lobster is a 2018 Saturday Night Live musical sketch that recasts a customer's simple diner request for lobster as a lavish parody of the musical Les Misérables, using ensemble numbers, barricade staging, and adapted lyrics based on songs from the original show. The sketch was written by and features John Mulaney, who hosted the episode, alongside the SNL cast. It became widely discussed after airing and was followed by Mulaney-penned sequels parodying other stage musicals in subsequent seasons.
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What musical does the SNL Diner Lobster sketch parody?
The sketch parodies Les Misérables, adapting melodies from the musical's famous ensemble numbers with lobster-themed lyrics. It recreates barricade staging and dramatic lighting to heighten the absurdity of a customer simply asking for lobster at a diner.
Who hosted SNL when the Diner Lobster sketch aired?
The sketch aired during the 2017-2018 season of Saturday Night Live in an episode hosted by Donald Glover. Glover also served as the musical guest under his stage name Childish Gambino in the same episode.
Did SNL make a sequel to Diner Lobster?
Yes, SNL produced a follow-up sketch in a similar Les Misérables-inspired musical format. The sequel expanded the premise of turning a mundane situation into a grand theatrical production.
What songs from Les Misérables are referenced in Diner Lobster?
The sketch draws on several recognizable Les Misérables numbers, using their melodies with rewritten lyrics. The staging evokes iconic moments from the musical, including ensemble barricade scenes that fans of the show would immediately recognize.
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