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A fun and free way to see some celebrities while you’re in New York City is to attend the taping of some television shows as part of the live studio audience. I’ll tell you about the shows I would recommend seeing and how you can sign up to get tickets.
Once you’ve selected which shows you’re interested in, you should write to them to ask for tickets for your specific travel dates. In case that doesn’t work, you can still stand in line for a chance to get stand-by tickets on the day of the show.
Good Morning America
This show specializes in the morning news and lifestyle information. It airs live every weekday at 7 am. To request tickets, you´ll need to visit the ABC studio’s website: http://abc.go.com/site/tv-ticket-request. To try to get standby tickets, they recommend that you arrive by 6:45 am, although you may want to get in line earlier to increase your chances. A valid photo ID is necessary and don’t bring any bags other than a purse, since those are not allowed. The show is taped at Broadway and W. 44th Street (Times Square).
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Hosted by Jon Stewart, this extremely popular show on Comedy Central features absurd and funny parodies about politics, pop culture and news. There is also always a celebrity guest, who range from politicians (President Obama) to actors and authors. Tickets are booked through the show’s website: http://www.thedailyshow.com/tickets. The studio address is 733 11th Avenue, and shows are taped Monday through Thursday at 5:45 pm. Doors will open, however, at 5:15 pm. Participants must be 18 years of age or older, and large groups (more than four) are not allowed.
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
This NBC late night show is hosted by comedian Jimmy Fallon who interviews celebrities and hosts performances by musical guests and comedy sketches. For ticket requests (for up to four persons maximum), call +1 (212) 664-3056. Stand-by tickets are distributed (only one per person) in the morning at or before 9 am at 30 Rockefeller Plaza (under the NBC Studios marquee on the W. 49th Street side), so you may want to get in line early. The minimum age for attending the show is 17 years old. The show is recorded Monday through Friday at 5:30 pm at 30 Rockefeller Plaza but you have to arrive before 4:15 pm.
Saturday Night Live
This extremely popular comedy show airs every Saturday at 11:30 pm. In addition to its cast, who are all top-notch comedians and actors, celebrity guests are on the show every night to perform in the comedy sketches, which are based on current news and pop culture. They also have popular musical entertainers perform on each show. Tickets are distributed once a year by lottery (enter by sending an e-mail with your contact information to snltickets@nbcuni.com in August). You can also try for stand-by tickets to attend the dress rehearsal or the live taping. These are distributed on Saturdays at 7 am at 30 Rockefeller Plaza (on the West 49th Street side). The minimum age to attend the show taping is 16 years old due to the content.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Come watch this internationally popular game show and see contestants compete for a chance to become the next millionaire. Visit the show’s website to register for tickets: http://dadt.com/millionaire/tickets/form.html. It is taped at the ABC Studios, which are located at 320 W. 66th Street. The minimum age to be able to attend is 18 years old.
Please keep in mind that stand-by tickets do not guarantee that you will have a seat. You should still plan on arriving early to the studio to ensure that you will be able to attend. And good luck!
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