Outside Colberts Final Show, Fans From Near and Far Line Up for a Farewell

Stephen Colbert has been a part of Aaron Walsh’s nightly routine for years.On Thursday, that routine was a little different.

With tickets in hand for Mr.Colbert’s “Late Show” finale, Mr.

Walsh was outside the Ed Sullivan Theater in Manhattan eagerly awaiting the send-off after a nearly 15-hour drive.“It is sinking in we are in New York City and here to see the show,” said Mr.Walsh, 32, who had traveled from Lansing, Mich.Hundreds of people were lining the sidewalk outside the theater for the final taping of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” whose cancellation CBS announced last year.

Supporters and fans traveled from around the country and the world hoping to be in the audience when Mr.Colbert bids his final farewell and the show’s lights go dark.Among them were Nancy Salanger and Karen Palazzi, two sisters who wore matching “The Last Late Show With Stephen Colbert” shirts and held poster boards supporting a presidential run and declaring “You’re Still Our Americone Dream,” a nod to Mr.

Colbert’s Ben and Jerry’s ice cream flavor....