Make the move from your couch to the in-studio audience with these tips on how to score tickets to your favorite TV show tapings. Generally speaking, you should arrive early since most shows overbook, pay attention to the age requirement and dress code, and practice that on-cue clapping!
Courtesy: Facebook User The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
WHAT: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
WHERE: Studio 6B, 30 Rockefeller Center, New York, New York 10112
HOW: Up to four free tickets for fans aged 16 and up can be reserved here or by calling the fan hotline at (212) 664-3056.
Courtesy: Facebook User The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
WHAT: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
WHERE: 1697 Broadway, New York, New York 10019
HOW: Reserve tickets online ahead of time, or, show up at the Ed Sullivan Theater at 2 p.m. the day of a show for tickets on a first come, first served basis.
Courtesy: Facebook User Jimmy Kimmel Live Resized
WHAT: Jimmy Kimmel Live
WHERE: El Capitan Entertainment Center, 6840 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90028
HOW: If you don’t want to end up getting bumped from the show like Matt Damon does every night, sign up for a 1iota account to advance request up to two free tickets here, or, call (866) JIMMY-TIX. You’ll receive an email two weeks ahead of time letting you know if your request is approved. The other option is checking for standby tickets that are occasionally offered ninety minutes before show.
Courtesy: Facebook User Conan OBrien Presents- Team Coco
WHAT: Conan
WHERE: Warner Brothers Studios, 6564 Forest Lawn Dr., Los Angeles, California 90068
HOW: Free tickets for fans 16 and up are available to be requested here. You can also give standby a go by calling the Conan office between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the day of the taping at (818) 977-3056. In general, tapings occur Monday through Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
Courtesy: Facebook USer Late Night with Seth Meyers
WHAT: Late Night with Seth Meyers
WHERE: Studio 8G at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York 10112
HOW: There’s more than one way to score up to four free tickets to Seth’s show; in fact, there are four:
1. Call (212) 664-3056 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to book your spot between four and six weeks ahead of time
2. Check the show’s Twitter feed for announcements about last minute openings
3. Stand under the NBC Studios marquee on the 49th Street side of 30 Rockefeller Plaza by 9 a.m. on a show day to try for a standby ticket
4. Go to the NBC Experience Store at 30 Rockefeller Plaza at 1 p.m. on show days to book a seat at Seth’s afternoon monologue rehearsal
Courtesy: Facebook User Saturday Night Live
WHAT: Saturday Night Live
WHERE: Studio 8H at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York 10112
HOW: It’s one of the toughest tickets in town to get your hands on, but try your hand at the live show or dress rehearsal SNL ticket lottery by sending your contact information to snltickets@nbcuni.com. You can’t request specific dates, but you can get two free tickets if selected. If the lottery doesn’t work out, you might get lucky going for a standby spot at 7 a.m. on a show day at the 49th Street side of 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
Courtesy: Facebook User The Ellen DeGeneres Show
WHAT: The Ellen DeGeneres Show
WHERE: Warner Bros. Studios, Burbank, California 91522
HOW: Check the taping calendar and submit a request here to get tickets ahead of time. If you don’t hear back within two weeks of the date and end up being in the area anyway, call (818) 954-5929 before 12 p.m. PST on the day of a show to see if standby tickets are available.
Courtesy: Facebook User LIVE with Kelly and Michael
WHAT: LIVE with Kelly and Michael
WHERE: 7 Lincoln Square, New York, New York 10023
HOW: Go through 1iota’s calendar system here to score up to four free tickets to the show. Then, chug your mug of coffee or tea to be TV perky for a morning taping. Bonus — you could be the lucky in-studio audience member who’s number is picked for a prize during the daily contest with an at-home caller!
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WHAT: The Real
WHERE: Warner Bros. Studios, Burbank, California 91522
HOW: Check the filming calendar, pick a date, and fill out a request form online, then wait for a rep from the show’s audience department to reach out and confirm your booking.
Courtesy: Facebook User The View
WHAT: The View
WHERE: 320 W 66th St, New York, New York 10023
HOW: No matter who’s seated at the table, it’s a hot ticket to watch the co-hosts talk about the day’s hot topics. Select a date on the taping calendar here and place your request for as many as four free tickets.
Courtesy: Facebook User The Wendy Williams Show
WHAT: The Wendy Williams Show
WHERE: 221 West 26th Street, New York, New York 10001 (between 7th and 8th avenues)
HOW: How you doin’? Ready to watch Wendy in action, in person? Pick up your free tickets by picking a date on the official taping calendar here. You can also submit this online form to request a specific date and send in your “Ask Wendy” question. Standby tickets are sometimes available if you arrive at the studio no later than 8:30 a.m. day of. Shows tape live at 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday, with a second 1:30 p.m. taping on Thursdays.
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WHAT: The Dr. Oz Show
WHERE: New York, New York
HOW: Make an appointment for a Dr. Oz taping by clicking a date on this calendar and submitting the requested information. Tapings take place Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. You can try to get a standby ticket by checking in with a show staffer at 320 W. 66th Street at 8:40 a.m. or 1:40 p.m. on taping days.
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