Night of Too Many Stars 2025!
Thank you to everyone who helped make Night of Too Many Stars 2025 one for the record books! We experienced a night of laughs and inspiration and met some incredible autistic individuals and organizations who we have the honor to work with.
Your generosity in support of NEXT for AUTISM and this special event will have a lasting impact on autism programs nationwide. Funds raised from NOTMS support NEXT for AUTISM's national grants program focused on initiatives that support autistic adults in the areas of work, home, and social well-being. The program has funded over 380 projects from 172 organizations in 37 states and territories throughout the U.S.
Special thanks to host Jon Stewart, ActionPlay Chorus, Drew Barrymore, Ronny Chieng, Alex Edelman, Susie Essman, Jim Gaffigan, Jeff Garlin, Nikki Glaser, Marcello Hernández, James Austin Johnson, Keegan Michael Key, Please Don't Destroy, Chris Rock, Paul Rudd, Adam Sandler, Sarah Sherman, Amy Schumer, Max Weinberg's Jukebox -- and too many more!
This event would not be possible without the generous support of White Castle, NEST New York, Tommy Hilfiger, Supersmile, and 2K Games -- thank you!
Below are a few highlights from the evening.
Questions? Email our team.
How It Started
NOTMS was created by longtime SNL and Conan O’Brien writer/producer Robert Smigel and his wife Michelle Smigel, a NEXT for AUTISM board co-chair, who struggled to find effective education for their autistic son, Daniel (pictured).
Over the past 20 years, the Smigel’s extended comedy family — including NEXT board member Jon Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel, and Adam Sandler, as well as a dedicated group of sponsors who bring NOTMS to life and support this important work.
The spirit of NOTMS embodies joy and hope, making it the perfect vehicle for funding organizations that have a positive impact on thousands of autistic adults nationwide.
Past NOTMS Performers Include ...
Fred Armisen, Will Arnett, Jack Black, Kevin Bacon, Lewis Black, Rachel Bloom, Matthew Broderick, Bill Burr, Hannibal Buress, Steve Buscemi, Steve Carell, Kristin Chenoweth, George Clooney, Stephen Colbert, Elvis Costello, David Cross, Larry David, Susie Essman, Jimmy Fallon, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jim Gaffigan, Zach Galifianakis, Ricky Gervais, James Austin Johnson, Tom Hanks, Tommy Hilfiger, Jonah Hill, Kevin James, Carly Rae Jepsen, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Harvey Keitel, Jimmy Kimmel, Darlene Love, David Letterman, Maroon 5, Joel McHale, Moby, Tom Morello, Tracy Morgan, Mike Myers, Conan O’Brien, Bob Odenkirk, Rosie O’Donnell, John Oliver, Al Pacino, Katy Perry, Amy Poehler, Chris Rock, Seth Rogen, The Roots, Paul Rudd, Maya Rudolph, Susan Sarandon, Rob Schneider, Liev Schreiber, Jerry Seinfeld, Martin Short, Sarah Sherman, Sarah Silverman, Paul Simon, Tony Sirico, David Spade, Ben Stiller, Sting and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.
