{
  "id": 631403,
  "title": "Jason Sudeikis Joins Mumford & Sons Onstage for Performance of the ‘Ted Lasso’ Theme Song",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/jason-sudeikis-joins-mumford-sons-onstage-for-performance-of-the-ted",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T04:52:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/jason-sudeikis-mumford-and-sons-madison-square-garden-appearance/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jason Sudeikis, the star of the popular Apple TV comedy \"Ted Lasso,\" joined Mumford & Sons on stage at Madison Square Garden during the English folk rock band's New York City concert on Tuesday evening. Sudeikis, who co-created the show with Bill Lawrence and Brendan Hunt, was welcomed by enthusiastic cheers as he ran onto the stage. Dressed in casual attire, he performed the opening track of the show's theme song, \"Ted Lasso Theme,\" alongside frontman Marcus Mumford without delivering a direct message to the crowd. The \"Saturday Night Live\" alum's presence on stage added an unexpected and memorable highlight to the concert. \"Ted Lasso\" recently returned for its fourth season, expanding the story of the AFC Richmond football team, with Sudeikis reprising his role as the optimistic coach.",
  "summary": "On Tuesday evening, Jason Sudeikis joined Mumford & Sons to perform the theme song from his hit show \"Ted Lasso\" at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The \"Saturday Night Live\" alum, who co-created the Apple TV sports comedy with Bill Lawrence and Brendan Hunt, was greeted with loud cheers as he ran onto the stage during the English folk rock band's concert. While Sudeikis did not directly address the crowd, he did join frontman Marcus Mumford as they sang the chorus of the opening track, titled \"Ted Lasso Theme.\"",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Jason Sudeikis Makes Cameo at Mumford & Sons Concert to Perform ‘Ted Lasso’ Theme Song",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/jason-sudeikis-makes-cameo-at-mumford-sons-concert-to-perform-ted",
        "published": "2026-08-12T04:02:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "Jason Sudeikis Joins Mumford and Sons Onstage to Sing ‘Ted Lasso’ Theme Song",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/jason-sudeikis-joins-mumford-and-sons-onstage-to-sing-ted-lasso-theme",
        "published": "2026-08-12T04:50:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}