With so many television shows taping in New York, you can rest assured that there's always a need for a live audience to laugh and applaud. From early morning to late night, you can attend your favorite shows without spending a cent. Here's how.
Over the last thirty years, “SNL” has launched the careers of many of the brightest comedy performers of a generation and as “The New York Times” noted on the occasion of the show’s Emmy winning 25th Anniversary special in 1999: “In defiance of both time and show business convent...
30 Rockefeller PlazaEmmy award winner and former Daily Show correspondent John Oliver brings his razor sharp political humor to HBO. Half hour show covers events of the week and takes in-depth look at a particular issue. Oliver brings insight, perspective and scathing humor. Tickets are free and dis...
528 West 58th Street (bet. 10th and 11th Ave)Inside the Actor's Studio tapes sporadically, as live tapings of Inside the Actors Studio are subject to each guest's availability. To request tickets to Inside the Actors Studio, contact Pace University at insidetheactorsstudio@pace.edu. Standby tickets are available. Arrive 30 ...
3 Spruce Street (bet. William and Gold)Jimmy Fallon brings the Tonight Show back to NYC! Tickets are free and are released a month at a time, with the release date announced the first week of the previous month. That means that April tickets release date would be announced during the first week of March, May ticket re...
30 Rockefeller Plaza (bet. 5th and 6th Aves)The Today Show's studio is on ground-floor level at the corner of 49th and Rockefeller Center overlooking Rockefeller plaza. Just outside the studio each weekday many eager tourists wave signs and hope to get on television and show the world and their friends they have made it to...
30 Rockefeller Place (49th Street and Rockefeller Center)Following the promotion of Jimmy Fallon to the host of the Tonight Show, fellow Saturday Night Live alum and former head writer Seth Meyer took over as host of Late Night, the show first popularized by David Letterman before being taken over by Conan O'Brien for a staggering sixt...
30 Rockefeller Plaza (50th St. & Sixth Ave.)The View, recipient of the 2003 Daytime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Talk Show," is ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, featuring a team of five dynamic women of different ages, experiences and backgrounds discussing the most exciting events of the day. The program has recei...
320 West 66th StreetLIVE tapes Monday through Friday at 9am ET. Ticket holders should plan to be at the studio by or before 8am ET. Please be advised that there can be up to a twelve month wait for tickets because there is very limited seating in the studio. To help assure the dates you request will...
7 Lincoln SquareSince 1933, NBC has offered this historic tour that takes you through the halls and into the studios of NBC's New York operations. An NBC Page will be your guide to the world of the Peacock Network. Some NBC Pages have gone on to become famous entertainment personalities, includi...
30 Rockefeller Plaza (Between 49th and 50th Sts.)Hosted by a rotating cast of comedy greats, The Daily Show remains the go-to source for provocative satire, insightful interviews and an award-winning team of correspondents and contributors. The Daily Show tapes every Monday through Thursday at 5:45pm. Please visit their website...
733 11th Ave. - NEP Studio 52 (at 52nd Street)Stephen Colbert takes over from the venerable David Letterman. The show tapes at 5:30pm Monday - Friday. Tickets are free and the show sells out quickly, please consult their website to see if tickets are available and myriad rules and recommendations for attendance.
1697 Broadway (Ed Sullivan Theater)You can join Good Morning America's Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, Juju Chang and Sam Champion outside their Times Square location, Monday through Friday morning from 7am-9am. For tickets, go to the GMA website and click on “Visit GMA” in the top right corner.
44th Street & Broadway<BR> Times SquareWendy Williams talks about latest celebrity gossip, entertainment and fashion news, and other hot topics. Williams is not shy about letting her opinions be known, providing humorous, if catty, insight and commentary. For tickets please check the show's website for availability ...
221 West 26th Street (bet. 7th and 8th Avenues)Rachel Ray presents day-time talk show with segments that include celebs and pop culture, cooking, health, fashion and DIY home improvements. Ray covers it all with an approachable personality, humor and humility. Please check the shows website</> for ticketing and rules.
221 West 26th Street (bet. 7th and 8th Avenues)