Jimmy Fallon Calls Broadway Debut ’Special’ as His Late Mother ’Loved’ Theater: ‘She’d Be So Proud’

Jimmy Fallon’s Broadway debut was extra meaningful for theTonight Showhost. “Broadway is New York. I’m a New Yorker, I’m a native New Yorker and it was always part of my life growing up,” said Fallon, 50. “It’s almost like a sixth borough. ItisNew York. So to be here is so, so special.” “My mom always loved Broadway,” he added. “If she were here, she’d be so proud.” Gloria died in November 2017at the age of 68.

Jimmy Fallon Reunites with Family That Helped Him When He Was Lost in Bavaria

Jimmy Fallon.Photo:NBC/YouTube NBC/YouTube A Bavarian family got a story to remember when they reunited with the man who got lost near their home in Germany two months ago —Jimmy Fallon. Weeks after the family kindly gave a lost Fallon a ride back to his hotel, he returned the favor — flying them to New York City for an appearance on his late-night show, which was documented in large part on TikTok.

Jimmy Fallon Reveals His Biggest Holiday Hot Take — and Which Popular Christmas Song He 'Never Liked' (Exclusive)

Jimmy Fallon performs with the Radio City Rockettes on the Dec. 19 episode of ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’.Photo:Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty With a new Christmas album and SiriusXM channel filled with all the best festive tunes, it’s no surprise thatJimmy Fallonhas some opinions about holiday music. TheTonight Showhost, 50, tells PEOPLE in an interviewabout his recent holiday collaborationsthat when it comes to throwing on Christmas music, there’s never a wrong time.

Jimmy Fallon Sent Mark Consuelos Flowers After Bitter Sexiest Man Alive Feud: 'There Was Never Any Competition'

ABC Jimmy Fallonhas admitted defeat!TheTonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonhost sentMark Consuelosflowers after their showdown inPEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alivereaders' choice poll, Consuelos andKelly Riparevealed on Dec. 13 onLive with Kelly and Mark. Despite a bitterly waged war on their respective shows, which includedattack ads and Fallon calling for Consuelos to step down, for thesecond year in a row, Consuelos took top honors in his category in the popular poll.Ripa and Consuelos arrived at their home last night to find “the most consequential flower arrangement I’ve ever seen,” Ripa said.

Jimmy Fallon Takes His First Broadway Bow After Debut PerformanceAll In: Comedy About Love

Jimmy Fallon in ‘All In: A Comedy About Love’ on Jan. 28.Photo:Bruce Glikas/WireImage Bruce Glikas/WireImage Jimmy Falloncan officially add Broadway to his list of accomplishments! Photographers were on hand at the Hudson Theatre in New York City to capture Fallon amid the milestone. He’s starring in the show alongsideLin-Manuel Miranda,Aidy BryantandNick Kroll. Bryant also made her Broadway debut withAll In, when she joined the cast on Jan. 14. TheSaturday Night Livealumna finishes performances on Feb.