So you wanna be in a live studio audience?
 When it comes to savoring an authentic television experience, L.A.’s got nothing on New York -- and Times Square is the epicenter of the TV world. Where else can you see Dave Letterman, Jon Stewart, or Regis & Kelly live, all within walking distance? You can take your chances on a standby line but, in most cases, the best way to get into a TV show taping is to request tickets from the studio through the internet, by phone, or by postcard. For the more popular shows, the wait can be six months to a year. If you’re flexible about your travel plans, then this might be your ticket to a fleeting career as a face in the crowd. Note: Many of the studios reportedly favor out-of-towners to locals.
Good Morning America
| Join ABC-TV's Diane Sawyer, Robin Roberts, Chris Cuomo, and Sam Champion in the heart of Times Square, Monday through Friday from 7am to 9am. Click here to go to the show's website and fill out the e-mail form to reserve tickets. Please read the instructions carefully before sending in your request; if the form is not filled out correctly, it could affect your ability to get tickets. The show receives many requests, so please wait patiently for a response by e-mail; tickets are not sent through the mail. | A special note on security from the audience coordinator:
When guests visit the studio, they are asked to follow these security precautions: (1) No bags larger than a basic purse; (2) No gifts or cards for the hosts or guests; (3) Signs are welcome, but they should not have websites or addresses posted on them, and they should not endorse any kind of business or product; (4) Clothing should also not endorse any kind of business or product; (5) All guests must bring a valid photo I.D. (driver's license, school I.D., etc).
There is no age limit for Good Morning America guests. Feel free to bring a camera, and remember to wear comfortable shoes or sneakers. Look your best -- your are going to be on television!
There is no studio audience on Saturday and Sunday. | | For groups or parties larger than 20 people, contact the audience coordinator at 212-580-5176. If you have additional questions, you can reach the coordinator directly or between 11am and 2am, Monday through Friday at 212-930-7855. If you get voice mail, please speak slowly and clearly and leave only your name, phone number, and the reason for your call. | | | |
The Today Show
| | Hosted by Meredith Vieira, Matt Lauer, Ann Curry, Al Roker, and Tiki Barber, The Today Show is NBC's morning news and lifestyle program. The show tapes on the ground floor studio at the corner of 49th Street and Rockefeller Center. Fans gather outside on the plaza to watch and to try to snag time in front of the camera.
| | Location: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues | | Schedule: The show airs Monday through Friday, from 7am to 10am. | | There is no audience in the studio itself, so no tickets are required. For further information, visit msnbc.msn.com/id/3032633/ | |
| Total Request Live | | This popular MTV afternoon show counts down the most popular videos while hordes of teenagers scream outside the Times Square studio, located at 1515 Broadway (between 44th and 45th streets). The show tapes Monday through Friday at 3:30pm. You must be between the ages of 18 and 24 to be in the audience. | | Telephone Requests call: 212-456-2410 | | Standby Tickets: Arrive at the MTV studios very early and try to get as close to the front as you can. A producer will come out and ask fans trivia questions. If you correctly guess an answer, you’ll probably get in. | |
| The Late Show With David Letterman | This is the big one, folks. The Late Show With David Letterman is the Emmy Award-winning show that debuted on CBS in 1993. It's hosted by David Letterman and produced by his production company, Worldwide Pants Inc. The show's music director and band leader is Paul Shaffer; the head writers are brothers Justin Stangel and Eric Stangel; and the announcer is Alan Kalter, who replaced Bill Wendell in 1995. Most of the world's greatest stars and personalities have appeared on the show, and you can be in the audience if you play your cards right. | | How to get tickets: 1.) Submit your request online using the online ticket form or
2.) Visit the theater during specified hours and submit an in-person request or
3.) For a limited time, we are accepting requests for group tickets.
If you are unable to acquire tickets through one of the above methods, you may call the stand-by phone line at 11:00 a.m. the day of the taping you wish to attend (see below).
The show no longer accepts written requests for tickets through the mail.
| | Standby Tickets: Call 212-247-6497 on the day of the show you want to see at 11 a.m. Tickets will be reserved on a first-come first-serve basis; after which you’ll get a recording. Only two tickets are given per caller, and the person who picks up the tickets must show the same ID as the caller. You may have to answer a Late Show trivia question. | | | |
| Late Night With Conan O'Brien | | The Simpsons and Saturday Night Live alum Conan O'Brien often gives audience members the keys to driving his desk. The show tapes Tuesday through Friday at 5:30pm at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Audience members must be at least 16 years old, and ID is required.
| | Mail Requests are no longer accepted. | | Telephone Requests: 212-664-3056 | | Standby Tickets: Stand in line at the marquee entrance at 30 Rockefeller Plaza (at 49th Street) at 9am or earlier on the day you want to be in the show. One ticket per person; all audience members must be over 16 years of age. | |
| Saturday Night Live | | Due to its continued popularity, a ticket to SNL is a hot item for New Yorkers and visitors alike. The show has a live studio audience for two performances: the dress rehearsal (arrive at 7pm, or 7:30 for standby ticket holders) and the live show (arrive at 10:15pm, or 10:30 for standby ticket holders). Audience members must be at least 16 years of age.
| | Mail requests are no longer accepted. | | Email Requests to:
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| | Standby Tickets: Stand in line at the marquee entrance at 49th street at 30 Rockefeller Plaza at 7 a.m. or earlier on the day you want to attend. One ticket per person. | |
| The Daily Show With Jon Stewart | | Veteran comedy writer, actor, and stand-up comedian Jon Stewart hosts this popular Comedy Central show, which tapes every Monday through Thursday at 513 West 54th Street. Doors open at 5:45pm. You must be over 18 years old to attend.
| | Telephone Requests: Call 212-586-2477 between 11am and 5 pm, Monday through Thursday. | | There are no standby tickets. | |
| Live With Regis and Kelly | | Long-running show with Regis Philbin and television actress Kelly Ripa. The show tapes Monday through Friday at 9am at ABC’s Lincoln Center studios near 67th Street and Columbus Avenue. Children under 10 are not allowed in the audience. | | Mail Requests: Send a postcard or regular sized envelope with your name, address, phone number, email address and the date(s) you would be able to attend to the following address. Be sure to include additional back-up dates: "Live with Regis and Kelly" Tickets
Ansonia Station
P.O. Box 230-777
New York, NY 10023-077 Online Requests: Click here and fill out the form. | | Standby Tickets: Arrive no later than 8 a.m. at the studios at 67th and Columbus Avenue. After the regular ticket holders are seated, standbys are admitted on a first-come, first-serve basis. | |
| Montel Williams | Former naval officer Montel Williams now delivers the goods to troubled teenagers while reuniting lost families and showcasing the occasional Most Embarrassing Wedding Video. The show tapes Monday through Thursday, at: 10am, 1pm and 4pm at: Unitel Studios at 433 W 53rd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues.
| | Mail Requests: On a postcard with name, address, phone number, date you would like to attend and number of tickets to: New York TV Show Tickets Inc.
Montel Tickets
433 W 53rd St
New York, NY 10019 | | Telephone Requests call: 212-989-8101 between 9:00am & 5:00pm (EST) | |
| The Maury Povich Show | Veteran television anchorman and reporter Maury Povich has turned his attention to paternity tests and teen boot camps. The show tapes Monday through Thursday, 10:30am and 1pm at USA Studios, 15 Penn Plaza, between 30th and 31st streets. Guests must be 18 years of age or older.
| | Mail Requests with your name, address, phone numbers, date that you would like to attend, and number of tickets to: New York TV Show Tickets Inc.
Maury Tickets
Studios USA
15 Penn Plaza / Grand Ballroom
New York, NY 10001
| | Online Requests: www.mauryshow.com | |
| Judge Hatchett | Judge Glenda Hatchett is a grande dame of courtroom drama. The show tapes Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10:30am and 1:00pm at 60 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues. Guests must be at least 16 years old.
| | Mail Requests: New York TV Show Tickets Inc.
Judge Hatchett Show
National Studios
440 West 42nd Street
New NY 10036
| | Online Requests: www. judgehatchett.com | |
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