MSNBC political pundit Chris Hayes dropped by Late Night With Seth Meyers September 3, mostly to talk about the current U.S. presidential campaign. And while his commentary was as-ever expert and insightful, our ears were particularly burning around the 5:57 time stamp, when the conversation turns to Hayes' background as a theatre kid and playwright, one who always dreamed of being profiled in Playbill.

Lucky for Chris (and us, frankly), Hayes got his wish earlier this year. Watch his appearance on Late Night above, and read his long-awaited Playbill feature below.

READ: How Chris Hayes Went From Playwright to MSNBC Host

Hayes is currently prepping to be back on stage September 7 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, where he will take part in MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024, an all-day event that will also feature MSNBC hosts Rachel Maddow, Steve Kornacki, Jen Psaki, and others. They will break down the current state of the 2024 election.

Visit BAM.org for tickets.