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Be Part of the Studio Audience
Attending the tapings of popular television shows filmed in New York City is fun and free. The wait for tickets is often long, so it's best to write in for tickets as far in advance as possible. Still, many shows have standby options if you're willing to wait in line. See below for the addresses and schedules of TV shows, your chance to say hi to people back home on national television.

The Today Show (NBC)
The Today Show is NBC's morning news and lifestyle program. The show, featuring Meredith Vieira, Matt Lauer, Ann Curry, Al Roker and Gene Shalit, tapes on the ground floor at the corner of 49th Street and Rockefeller Center. Fans gather outside on the plaza to watch and to try to snag some time in front of the camera.
Ticket Info: No tickets are necessary.
Location: 30 Rockefeller Plaza (bet. 49th and 50th Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues)
Schedule: The show airs Monday through Friday from 7 to 11am.

The Early Show (CBS)
The Early Show, CBS's morning news and lifestyle program, reports on the issues of the day and offers viewers the chance to be on national television by joining in the fun outdoors on the plaza. It airs live Monday through Saturday at 7am.
Ticket Info: No tickets are necessary. For more information, call 212-975-2890.
Location: The Early Show plaza is a ground-level set located in the General Motors Building at Trump International Plaza, next to FAO Schwarz, at 59th Street and Fifth Avenue.
Schedule: The Early Show tapes Monday through Saturday from 7 to 9am. On weekdays, weatherman and features reporter Dave Price gives the forecast outside in The Early Show plaza at 8 and 8:30am.

Good Morning America (ABC)
Catch Diane Sawyer, Chris Cuomo, Robin Roberts and Sam Champion on Good Morning America, ABC's morning news and lifestyle program, live on weekdays at 7am.
Ticket Info: To request tickets, submit your request online. For groups or parties larger than 20 people, contact the audience coordinator at 212-580-5176.
Show Requirements: Studio audience members must bring a valid photo ID. Bags should not be larger than a basic purse. Gifts or cards for the hosts or guests are not allowed. Neither signs nor clothing should endorse a business or product, nor should they feature a website or an address.
Location: Times Square at 44th Street and Broadway
Schedule: Monday through Friday from 7 to 9am. (There is no studio audience on weekends.)

Live with Regis and Kelly (ABC)
Live with Regis and Kelly, hosted by Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa, is ABC's popular syndicated morning talk show. It airs live on weekdays from 9 to 10am.
Ticket Info: The wait may be up to 12 months for tickets, but it is still possible to get same-day tickets. To obtain tickets in advance, fill out the ticket-request form online or send a postcard or regular-size envelope to:

Live with Regis and Kelly Tickets
Ansonia Station
P.O. Box 230-777
New York, NY 10023-077

Include your name, address, telephone number, email address, the date(s) when you can attend the show and the number of tickets you'd like. To get same-day tickets, arrive at the southeast corner of 67th Street and Columbus Avenue as early as 7am for a standby number. After ticket holders are seated, standbys are seated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Show Requirements: Children who are between 10 and 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult; those under 10 are not allowed in the studio. Cameras are allowed, but flash photography is prohibited.
Location: Although the studio's official address is 7 Lincoln Square, the easiest way to locate it is to find the southeast corner of West 67th Street and Columbus Avenue.
Schedule: Live with Regis and Kelly airs at 9am on weekdays. Ticket holders should arrive at the studio by or before 8am.

The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet (Fox)
The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet, hosted by Mike Jerrick and Juliet Huddy, is a nationally syndicated talk show that features a mix of celebrity interviews, audience participation and segments about topics relating to viewers’ lives.
Ticket Info: Free tickets are available online or by calling 877-FOX-TKTS (877-369-8587). Standby tickets are available at the studio, located at 133 W. 47th St., the day of the show. Once all ticket holders are seated, standbys will be accommodated on a first-come, first served basis. Breakfast is provided at the show.
Show Requirements: You must be 18 or older to attend. No cameras, luggage, large bags or signs allowed.
Location: 133 W. 47th St. (bet. Sixth and Seventh Avenues)
Schedule: The Morning Show tapes live Monday through Friday from 9 to 10am. Arrival time for both ticket holders and standbys is 7:30am.

The Late Show with David Letterman (CBS)
David Letterman has hosted the Late Show, his late-night comedy show, on CBS since 1993. The show features celebrity guests and musical acts and is known for sketches like "Stupid Pet Tricks" and "Stupid Human Tricks." It airs weeknights at 11:30pm EST.
Ticket Info: To get tickets, you may register online, or in person at the Ed Sullivan Theater box office Monday through Thursday from 9:30am to 12:30pm, or on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm. (Do not line up prior to 9am or you will not be eligible for tickets.) Tickets from the box office are awarded on a lottery basis. A limited number of standby tickets are also available on the day of the taping you wish to attend. For such tickets, call 212-247-6497 no earlier than 11am.
Show Requirements: You must be 18 or older to attend. If selected for tickets, you will be contacted via phone (which could be as late as the day of the taping) and must correctly answer a random trivia question about the show. Each person is entitled to two tickets. Studio audience members must bring a government-issued photo ID (name, address and birth date must match those submitted). No cell phones, pagers, cameras or recording devices allowed. Due to the large volume of requests for tickets, you may only apply for tickets once in a six-month period; those who have already attended a show are not eligible to attend for another six months from the date of attendance.
Location: Ed Sullivan Theater, 1697 Broadway (bet. 53rd and 54th Streets)
Schedule: The Late Show tapes two shows on Monday at 4:30 and 7pm, one show each on Tuesday and Wednesday at 5:30pm and one show on Thursday at 4:30pm. For more information, call 212-975-5853.

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (Comedy Central)
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart airs Monday through Thursday at 11pm EST on Comedy Central. It parodies politics, pop culture, entertainment and news. A celebrity guest is interviewed on each episode.
Ticket Info: Many of the scheduled tapings are already booked, you could try requesting tickets through the show's online ticket-reservation system.
Show Requirements: You must be 18 or older to attend. Groups larger than four will be turned away at the door, even if they are separate reservations. Also, as ticket distribution may be in excess of studio capacity, admission is not guaranteed, even with reservations. No cameras or recording devices allowed.
Location: 733 11th Ave. (at 52nd Street)
Schedule: The Daily Show tapes Monday through Thursday. Doors open at 5:45pm.

The Colbert Report (Comedy Central)
Daily Show alum Stephen Colbert has hosted The Colbert Report since 2005. The show parodies politics, pop culture, entertainment and news. It airs Monday through Thursday at 11:30pm EST on Comedy Central.
Ticket Info: Most of the scheduled tapings are already booked, but you can try to request tickets and check back for open dates online through the show's ticket-reservation system. You can sign up for standby tickets in front of the studio beginning at 4pm the day of the taping, but admission is not guaranteed.
Show Requirements: You must be 18 or older to attend. Tickets are nontransferable and may not be sold. Studio audience members must bring a government-issued photo ID. No cameras or recording devices allowed. As ticket distribution may be in excess of studio capacity, admission is not guaranteed, even with reservations. Individuals may only attend the show once every six months unless asked back to a specific show by a member of the production staff.
Location: 513 W. 54th St. (bet. 10th and 11th Avenues)
Schedule: The Colbert Report tapes Monday through Thursday.

Saturday Night Live (NBC)
Saturday Night Live is a live comedy and entertainment show airing at 11:30pm EST on Saturdays. It features celebrity guest hosts and musical performances. The show is a hot ticket among visitors and New Yorkers alike.
Ticket Info: Tickets are given out once a year through a ticket lottery. To enter, send an email to snltickets@nbcuni.com during the month of August only. Please include all contact information and do not request a specific date. One email per household allowed. Winners will each receive two tickets for a specific show date and performance (dress rehearsal or live show). You will be notified only in the event that you are selected.
Standby tickets are distributed at 7am on the 49th Street side of 30 Rockefeller Plaza on the mornings of the tapings. You may choose a standby ticket for either the 8pm dress rehearsal or the 11:30pm live taping. Standby tickets are limited to one per person and are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be advised that a standby ticket does not guarantee admission.
Show Requirements: You must be 16 or older to attend. Standby line members must remain in line at all times (aside from minimal, necessary breaks).
Location: 30 Rockefeller Plaza (bet. 49th and 50th Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues)
Schedule: On Saturdays, arrive no later than 7:15pm for the 8pm dress rehearsal and 10:45pm for the 11:30pm live show.