NYC TV Studio Audience Tickets: How to See Live Shows in New York City

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When travelers come to New York City, many visitors are drawn by the lights and glamour of TV tapings, whether it’s the sight of Robin Roberts at Good Morning America or a late night television show with David Letterman.

Getting tickets for these spectacles is no easy feat, however. Many shows have wait lists of up to six months so it’s smart to reserve your tickets far in advance. Visit the website of a favorite TV show (make sure they don’t tape in Los Angeles) to request seats and be sure to provide all the correct information or else the producers won’t contact you about the show.

Even if travelers on North American vacations don’t show up to New York with tickets, it’s still possible to see a show. Since there can’t be any empty seats in the house, a standby line will hand out tickets a few hours before the show starts. These lines get long fast, so make sure to line up early in the morning.

While many late night shows and sitcoms require tickets, a lot of morning news programs do not. Good Morning America and the Today show allow viewers to stand outside.

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Sue Lobo
Sue Lobo is a four-time Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist (2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026) and a Senior Travel Advisor at Atlas Travel Center. With more than 15 years of experience in the travel industry, Sue plans ocean and river cruises, European tours, group travel, luxury vacations, honeymoons, and family trips. Sue works at a family-owned agency that has served travelers since 1987. Atlas is a member of CLIA and ASTA, is IATA and ARC accredited, and has held an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau since 1987.