The eyes of the world are on Chicago this week as the Democratic National Convention takes over the United Center and McCormick Place.

Comedy Shows Live from Theaters in Chicago for DNC

While the convention is in town, some late-night comedy talk shows are taping their programs from historic Chicago theaters.

CBS' Late Show with Stephen Colbert has taken over the Auditorium Theater this week for live shows that began on Monday night (8/19) with a special show open.

Late Show with Stephen Colbert via YouTube
Late Show with Stephen Colbert via YouTube
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'The Chicago National Anthem' kicked off Colbert's first show and had jokes about everything you can imagine in the Windy City, from the Deep Dish Pizza to the Chicago Bears, and featured many celebrities who made the city their home.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert via YouTube
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert via YouTube
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The anthem starts with Stephen Colbert blowing into a Chicago Style Hot Dog like it's a pitch whistle, then opens with the first lyric of "Oh Say Can We Eat..."

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert via YouTube
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert via YouTube
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Jennifer Hudson, Jason Sudeikis, Nick Offerman, and Sean Hayes were some famous faces in the comedy clip that makes stops at many landmarks around town.

Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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My favorite part of the song is the line about the New York Yankees taking Rizzo. Check out the entire video of The Chicago National Anthem from Late Show with Stephen Colbert below.

Late Show with Stephen Colbert via YouTube
Late Show with Stephen Colbert via YouTube
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Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show' is bringing their broadcast live from Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture all week for the DNC.

 

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