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NBC Studio Tour in New York

Take a peek behind the scenes.

Have you ever wondered how your favorite shows are being made? You can find out at the NBC Studio Tour that gives you behind-the-scenes access to many well-known shows. We participated in the TV and Movie Locations tour, including the NBC Studio Tour inside Rockefeller Center and learned about every step of the TV production process. Oh, and we also got to see some celebrities on the way!

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The Movie Locations and NBC Studio Tour in New York is a guided walk that consists of two different parts:

1. TV and Movie Locations Tour

First, your guide will show your around Midtown Manhattan to see some popular TV and Movie locations located in proximity to NBC Studios. These include film locations known from  Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Friends, Seinfeld, Sex and the City , Home Alone,  Gossip Girl , and a few others. Your guide will share some interesting facts with you, many of which actually surprised us! You’ll also have enough time to take photos at each of the locations. It’s a lot of fun trying to reproduce a few famous scenes!

2. NBC Studio Tour

In the second part of the tour, you head on over to Rockefeller Center to take the official NBC Studio Tour. During the NBC Studio Tour, you’ll get insights into the entire TV production process , starting from scriptwriting and producing to broadcasting and controlling. The tour highlight for most people, however, is seeing the film studios of the Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, the Today Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers and Saturday Night Live (SNL) . Which sets you will actually get to visit depends on whether the studio is available. Sometimes it might be the case that the studio is being prepared for the next show. That’s exactly what happened when we walked past the Saturday Night Live Studio. Did you know that they create every scene for SNL from scratch?

The good news is that the SNL studio has large windows that don’t even require you to go in to see the set!

Even when just walking through the hallway, you’ll see that everything is nicely decorated with plenty of photos and other memories from NBC’s history. The entire NBC Studios reach over several floors. It’s huge!

If you’re lucky you may even catch a glimpse of one of the shows or celebrities!

However, there is obviously no guarantee for that. During our tour, we happened to walk by Today Show host Al Roker.

At the end of the NBC Studio Tour, a unique interactive experience is awaiting you: you and your group are invited to produce your own TV segment . Another great thing about it is that you’ll get to keep the video of your show! It will be sent to you via email after the tour. This is the ultimate way of testing whether you’ve got what it takes to host your own talk show!

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What You Need to Know 

We recommend planning your trip ahead of time as the NBC tour is a very popular attraction with limited availability to ensure a great experience for all visitors. The hallways are quite narrow, allowing only small groups to enter.

When does the NBC Studio Tour depart?

The NBC Studio Tour departs regularly throughout the week. It always  starts at 12 pm , but the tour days differ from season to season.

March through April: Mondays & Saturdays May through September: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays October: Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays

How much does the NBC Studio Tour cost?

NBC Studio Tour tickets cost  $84  for adults and $79 for kids under the age of 12.

How long is the NBC Studio Tour?

Expect to spend about 3 hours in total ,  about 90 minutes on the guided walking tour and 75 minutes on the NBC Studio tour.

Where does the NBC Studio Tour take place?

The first part of your Your TV and Movie Locations Tour starts at Pulitzer Fountain (in Front of Plaza Hotel) at 59th St and 5th Ave.

The NBC Studio is located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. However, when taking the tour you are asked to use the entrance on Avenue of the Americas (6th Ave) between 49th & 50th. Your guide will take you there, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right place.

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What does NBC stand for? NBC stands for the National Broadcasting Company.

Where is NBC located? NBC Studios is located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York.

What shows are filmed at NBC studios? NBC is home to many known shows, including:

• The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
• The Today Show
• Late Night with Seth Meyers
• Saturday Night Live
• America’s Got Talent
• Ninja Warrior
• Little Big Shots

How do I get tickets to NBC shows? If you would like to see a TV show taping in New York, whether it is The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, Saturday Night Live or non-NBC shows such as The Daily Show with Trevor Noah or Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, take a look at our TV Show Ticket Guide .

Is the NBC Studio Tour wheelchair accessible? Yes. The entire tour is wheelchair accessible!

Is the NBC Studio Tour included in the New York Pass? No. The NBC Studio Tour is not included in any attraction pass. You need separate tickets to attend the tour.

Is photography at the NBC Studio Tour allowed? No, unfortunately, you won’t be able to take photos during the tour inside NBC Studios. You can, however, take photos during the TV and Movie Locations part of the tour which takes place outside.

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See what it takes to put on ’SNL’ and late-night TV on this relaunched a 30 Rock tour.

Every weekend, Saturday Night Live bursts onto the screen on NBC with sketches that make viewers across the nation laugh, groan, and guffaw. The decades-long comedy institution can feel like something of a mystery, as free tickets are notoriously hard to get. 

But now, fans of the show can go behind the scenes of SNL and other beloved programs like The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and The Kelly Clarkson Show  with newly relaunched tours of 30 Rock. The Tour at NBC Studios paused amid the pandemic, but they're now back and revamped for 2024. We took the tour—led by NBC Pages , of course—and found several fascinating secrets to share. But there's lots more to learn on the tour, which is bookable here for $48/person.

1. 30 Rock has a long history in TV

NBC moved into the building in 1933. Just three years later, NBC Radio broadcasted the historic 1936 Berlin Olympics. The Berlin Olympics were the first games to be televised. Over the years, 30 Rock has been home to the Today Show, NBC Nightly News, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Late Night with Seth Meyers , and more.  

2. The entire building is TV-ready

Any part of the Art Deco building can be used for television, even a basic staircase which the Jonas Brothers once used for a performance.

3. SNL musicians get to call the shots

Musicians get their own stage during the comedy show, and they get complete creative control to execute their vision. To see it in action, here are NPR's picks for the top musical performances on SNL.

4. They still use physical cue cards 

Paper cue cards may seem like a relic of the 1960s, but they're still in use on SNL . Because the sketches have so much movement around the stage, it's easier to move around with paper cue cards than to leave the work to a robot.

Since both Fallon and Meyers are SNL alumni, they got used to physical cue cards and still use those on their late-night shows.  

5. The seconds before SNL starts are pure chaos

There's an old joke about SNL in the industry: "The show doesn’t start because it's ready. It starts because it's 11:30."

Indeed, the NBC Pages explain, even at the 10-second countdown, the team is often still doing make-up and making any final touches before the cameras kick on. 

6. SNL 's main stage was inspired by NYC

The set is meant to look like Grand Central Station, even down to a replica of the bustling train station's clock. 

7. Some of the equipment dates back decades

Over 700 lights hang in the SNL studio to illuminate the stage—and some of them even date back to the original show. If you get a chance to take the tour (or see SNL !), look for the old NBC logo on some of the lights. 

8. They go through a lot of wigs 

During a typical Saturday night show, the SNL cast can cycle through 100 wigs per show.   

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“ Seeing the Saturday Night Live studio was amazing as well as the sets for Jimmy Fallon and Seth Myers. ” in 21 reviews

“ We got to tour the set of SNL, late night with Seth Myers , and the tonight show and it was so cool! ” in 6 reviews

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Morning in my opinion. Better chance of bumping into people there to interview on the Today show. It's how we got to meet Hoda and be on a segment at the end of our tour in September last year.

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Not worth going to the NBC studio tour. Just looking at empty rooms, see some videos, some elevator rides, not allowed to take photos, it's ok if it's free, otherwise, use the money to eat some delicious food at nearby food trucks recommended by yelp, and take some pictures at the Shop. Don't bother going.

It's fine, but I think I expected more polished tour guides, working action, and more content integration. The highlight for me was seeing Studio 8H, and I got the feeling that there is a demand for tours that specialize solely on SNL. As a lifelong superfan, it is a treat to see the stage from the audience, with the musical stage next to the monologue stage, which doubles as weekend update, with two separate set pieces, all under the iconic clock. But it would be nice to get on the floor level, especially through the doors where monologists often stray. I would love to see a llama up close. They should consider such a tour one day a week that includes Wally's cue card team, prop room, costumes, control booth, etc. I would pay big money if such a tour included the dress rehearsal or actual show, rather than relying on standby, a lottery, or giving Andrew Dismukes a "massage". We were there on a Tuesday just before Shane Gillis and 21 Savage shot their promos, but we were ushered out like interlopers instead of being treated as the audience we hoped we could be. The second highlight was the interactive segment, which they only added post-Covid. They gave each member of our group of twelve a role. Some kid who couldn't read the teleprompter was our host (he was no Letter Man). Another kid was his guest. Some lady volunteered me for the "contestant", which I didn't want. (I tried to volunteer here for the janitor.) We also had three people in a "band", one "announcer", and the ugly people worked the cameras and control booth. The whole thing is scripted and videotaped, sent free to the guests, which is a nice touch. The whole thing is well-intentioned though a little hokey- they should have Seth Myers take a look at the script and punch it up. Truth is, except for the last part, I think this would be very boring for a kid unless they are a fan of SNL. Or elevators. The third highlight was entering a newsroom studio, where a girl in charge of audio took the time to point out the director, stagehand, and cameraman prepping the timing of the teleprompter. During that time we saw a screen projecting Biden the winner of the election taking place in nine months and I joked they leaked the script. They laughed and assured me it was practice. If I am found "unresponsive in my cell", please remember this review. The rest is basically three videos about NBC history, a look into mostly empty control rooms beyond a glass window, and hanging out in hallways, hoping to catch a glimpse of Keith Morrison (ok, maybe that was just me). I get that the focus was on NBC history, I would have loved to see more content integration, like chronological or thematic montage videos or props/costumes of popular NBC programming. Even though they weren't filmed there, I want to put on Ross' leather pants, drop a Junior Mint into a patient's body, close Ron Swanson's office door by remote, anything but a beverage with Dr. Huxtable.

It's like that thing where they make you wait in a gift shop full of Golden Girls Monopoly and giant Jimmy Fallon heads.

We had a tour this morning and brought 10 students of our Media Literacy program from Love of Learning Montessori school. Molly and Antu were our pages. They were phenomenal!!!! I cannot recommend them or this tour more highly. We all felt that there was just the right amount of historical info, awesome access, and technical understanding. Our pages were knowledgeable, professional, friendly and entertaining. This is a great tour for anyone. In our case these kids are very production savvy and the pages were able to pivot so effortlessly between the varied interests of our students.

Our students with pages Molly and Antu.

Molly and Antu, fantastic pages at NBC, who conducted our tour today.

We stumbled across the NBC Studios Tour by accident as we were walking by. Of course, we decided we had to do it. I've always been a HUGE Saturday Night Live fan and it was pretty amazing to see the actual studio and how small it really was. There are hundreds of lights on the ceiling because apparently it's bad luck to remove the old ones when they stop working. At the end of the tour we got to make our own little show and of course it was very similar to the famous "Cow Bell" sketch. I played the tambourine. It was a fun time. Afterwards we went to the shop and bought some souvenirs. One of them of course, was a "I need more Cowbell" shirt!

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A larger lady with reddish hair shuttled my family like they were cattle and told us not to crowd up the line. If we're paying for the tour, then our money pays your salary. Therefore, you should have a better attitude.

Early morning and we just finished the taping of the TODAY show. Not sure if we actually made it on TV, but it was a fun experience making our Aloha signs and cheering on! On Weds, JuIy 3rd, I saw Carson Daly, Craig Melvin, and Sheinelle Jones live in person from the TODAY show window at Rockefeller Center and when they made their way out to do a segment outdoors. During the taping we received a 10% discount coupon for merchandise at the NBC Studios store. At the store is where we learned about The Tour backstage. Since we had extra time to spare, we decided to do it and paid $33 for each ticket. The gal said she was able to squeeze two of us in, otherwise we would've had to come back another day (it was very busy!). The coolest part of the tour was sitting on the second level of the SNL studio (usually only VIPs sit on the ground floor) and standing inside the set of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Since Fallon was on hiatus, we were lucky enough to tour the seating area and see his desk at a Birdseye view. It is said that Fallon wants his visitors to feel like they're VIP so everyone gets to sit in a chair made out of red Ferrari leather! And of course he has the the red carpets rolled out as you enter and walk down the aisle! Unfortunately, photo taking was not allowed during the 1-hour tour. But, at the end, our group participated in an interview segment and NBC emailed a link of the recording to all of us. I took snap shots of the video, so hopefully they will appear in this review. Other fun things about the tour....an "Applause" magnetic button to keep as a souvenir, seeing actual workers in the halls (like make-up artists in action), the Hall of Fame photos along the walls, an ode to The Muppets in Fallon's closet, and listening to the interns (from the NBCUniversal Page Program) talk about the history of the building and cast members - they were our tour guides. Fun things after the tour....browse around the NBC store some more. Check out the NBC mugs, the original news desk, The Voice chair, and merchandise from your favorite tv shows like Friends and Fallon.

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Hi Jessica! Thank you so much for joining us, both on The Tour and at The Shop! We're thrilled to see that you had such a great experience going behind the scenes with us. Thanks for your review!

After reading some good reviews, I booked this for 3pm in a Sunday. I was disappointed that I did. I travel quite a bit and take many tours so I've done the universal tour, etc. This one doesn't come close. They basically take you to three empty studios where they film talk shows. They all look similar with differently designed walls. You stand at the top and look down at a bunch of chairs and tables covered with sheets and they talk for 5 mins. Did not see any of the actual sitcom or show studios which would have been nice. Then three people in the group record a little talk show. You are not allowed to take any pics along the way. I was bored. Hint: There don't seem to be any broadway shows on Sunday night and Monday's in NYC. So best to take this tour then, and rather go to a 2pm or 3pm broadway show on the Sunday. It will, in my opinion, be a much better way to spend Sunday afternoon in New York.

Jan 13, 2020

Hi Nadia, we're so sorry that The Tour was not what you were expecting! Unfortunately as sitcoms are filmed out in our studios on the West Coast, The Tour here in NYC features our in-house studios for late night shows such as The Tonight Show and SNL. We apologize for any misunderstanding as to what The Tour featured - and we'd love to make things right for you. We are sending you a message now!

My family and I had a really nice time with our Pages at our 10am tour on Sunday the 29th. Because it was a Sunday while shows were on a hiatus, we got to see an "extra" part of the facility besides the Nightly News studio, Saturday Night Live studio, Jimmy Fallon studio, and the hallways and lounges of the beautiful Art Deco building. There are so many photos on all the walls that there's not enough time to really view them. The "making of your own talk show" was a lot of fun and I can't wait to see the video that will be sent via email. Wife played host, kid played guest, and my other kid and I got to be in the house band. Hey, NBC, I'm writing this 12 hours later after our tour and didn't get our video! Our Pages were super helpful and fully answered our questions. They seemed very happy to give the tour and should be given a raise! It's too bad the internship only lasts a year, but maybe someday I'll see one on on TV and I could say I remember when... The tour ends at a gift shop, of course. Pass. Even with the coupon. No pictures allowed. You'll have to pay the $33 each to go for yourself. Or, try to win one of the ticket lotteries to see a taping of Jimmy Fallon or SNL. Pretty cool tour.

Jan 6, 2020

Hi Michael, thank you very much for this in-depth review of The Tour! We're so glad to see you had a great time - however, so sorry that you didn't receive your video! We're sending you a message to get that to you today. Thanks for joining us!

Unfortunately they don't allow cameras in this tour, but I highly recommend it. It was so great! I knew we were going to see a lot behind the scenes stuff but I had no idea we would be seeing the sets to so many iconic shows like SNL. That was so awesome! I loved that they even let us get a taste of what its like to work on a talk show set. We all got parts on the set and they even recorded it and emailed it to all if us on the tour. It comes complete with our names on the credits and all. We even got to keep a cute little magnetic pin to take home. Buy tickets to go to the Top of the Rock too. The view is spectacular!

Dec 23, 2019

Hi Laila - thanks for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to see that you had such a great experience on The Tour and so glad you could join us behind the scenes here at 30 Rock!

In all my visits to NYC here was one place that was right by my hotel and kept missing it! Located in the Rockefeller tower AKA 30 Rock you are given a 1 1/2 guided tour of three sets of your favorite NBC shows broadcast here in NYC. Tickets can be and I recommend purchased online in advance so you can secure your tour time and when you print your ticket you will get a voucher for 10% off in their gift shop. It is noted on your ticket to arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled tour since you will gather about 15 minutes prior. When my son and I arrived (we entered through the gift shop entry) our tickets were scanned and we had some free time to browse for gifts and pose for pictures. Mock up sets of the Today show and the judging chair on the Voice are there for fun shots. The gift shop also holds a lot of nostalgia like the old microphone used in radio days as well as a broadcast camera. Shopping for some of your old and current shows? They have Seinfeld, Friends, the Tonight show with Jimmy Fallon, The Today show as well as their logo and stuff from the recently finished Rio games. Photography is not permitted on the tour but you can carry water. After an introductory video we were taken to the third floor to set the set of the Nightly News with Lester Holt. We learned a lot into what goes on making the news and as always don't be fooled by that newsroom reel in the background. It was done in California and run on that traditional "blue screen." Next stop we visited was the set of Saturday Night live. Along the way there are pictures of the old shows as well as the current ones. Located on the 5th and 6th floors, we got to see where the audience gathers preshow and then taken into the studio. Our chairs were old seats from Yankee stadium. Our guides went over the sets how the production is run, the dress rehearsal you can get tickets for as well and how easy it is to transition from one set to another in a few minutes. Our last studio we visited was the Tonight show with Jimmy Fallon. We learned about the history of the show. The good luck pole he alway goes by that has remnants of the Muppets on it and then went upstairs to the audience area where we viewed the set. We were told where he does his monologue. The desk and chairs for guests and some of the fun things he does on the show. Now it is our turn. We were taken into a mock set where you can be the host, guest star, announcer, part of the band, the camera man, or the people behind the scenes that do the necessary work to adjust the lighting or sound to make the experience personal. I volunteered to be the host and it was fun seeing how many telepromters they have not only on the camera but also at the desk which was Jimmy Fallon's original desk. We did a 5 minute clip and then they emailed us a copy as a gift. The final segment of the tour shows how they broadcast all over the country even if there are transmission problems in NY. Feel free to ask questions and learn about the history of TV as well as behind the scenes of your favorite shows. A truly not to be missed attraction in NYC. Most definitely will return here. Outstanding tour!

Aug 29, 2016

Hello Arlene M, Thank you for your kind review of The Tour at NBC Studios. I am so thrilled to hear that you and your son enjoyed the tour and that we were able to provide a memorable experience. Warm regards, Ryan Michaelsen Director, The Tour at NBC Studios

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This post is about the NBC Studios tours, a behind-the-scenes look at some of your favorite NBC shows.

We give you tips to help plan your visit as well as analyze the reviews left by previous tour attendees.

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How Much Do Tickets Cost?

There are a few different ways to get tickets for the NBC Studio Tour.

The most straightforward option is simply to purchase tickets either on-site or in advance.

• $48 for Adults | $42 for Children/Seniors
• Availability varies on week to week basis
• Duration: Between 75-90 minutes
• Location: Rockefeller Center
• Purchase tickets or learn more .

In addition to this option, some tour companies offer outings that include admission to the official NBC Studio tour.

For more information about this opportunity, make sure to check our deals section below.

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7 CHEAPER TICKET OPTIONS

There are a few different ways to save money on the NBC Studio Tour, including combo deals and promo sites.

1. Purchase a Combo Package

If you want to learn about more than just NBC Studio, this tour will also cover several TV/Movie filming locations in New York City.

This is a great way to get tickets when tickets are sold out, and it covers even more detail.

• $84/Adults, Students | $79/Children
• Winter/Spring Availability: Mon & Sat at 12 pm
• Summer/Fall Availability: Mon, Thur-Sat at 12 pm
• Duration: 3 – 3 ½ hours
• Includes admission to the NBC Studio Tour.

2. Find Promos

Consider promo websites such as Groupon and LivingSocial .

They won't always have a promo for this tour but they always have offers on numerous top NYC attractions.

There are also other promo sites that you can find with a quick search. Just make sure to read the fine print. 

3. Military Offers

NBC Studios currently offers a price cut of 25% off for all members of the military upon presenting a military ID.

You can only get this deal by purchasing tickets in person or over the phone.

4. Senior Citizen Offers

If you’re over the age of 55, you’re eligible to receive a price cut of $4 off the adult ticket price.

This is a much lower age requirement than most senior offers, ensuring that even more visitors will be able to take advantage of the deal.

5. Student Offers

Unfortunately, this tour does not include any regular student ticket pricing (as of March 2024).

This could change in the future, and we suggest calling them before making a purchase to see if one does exist.

6. AAA Offers

AAA offers several deals on a variety of popular activities and attractions in NYC, but sadly they do not currently offer any price cuts on NBC Studio Tour tickets.

7. Consider Getting a Tourist Pass

Although none of the concession passes in New York City currently offer any deals on the NBC Studio Tour, there are some other activities, attractions, and tours these services provide at no extra cost.

If you’re planning to visit NBC Studios, chances are you’ll also be close enough to the following attractions that you might want to consider getting a tourist pass to save some money on tickets.

• Movie/TV Bus Tour
• Empire State Building
• Madison Square Garden Tour
• Broadway & Times Square Tour

Find out more about how these services work on our post covering New York City tourist passes .

NBC STUDIO TOUR OVERVIEW

Considering that this is the home of television shows like Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show, it probably shouldn't surprise anyone that the NBC Studio Tour is one of the most entertaining experiences offered at Rockefeller Center.

That being said, it might surprise you to discover that there's a lot more to do on this tour than learning about television studios.

Your tour will begin at NBC's new 4K theater, where you will be shown a short film that delves into the history of NBC.

From here, your guide will show you around the studios, taking the time to point out some of the finer details of their art deco rotunda.

Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy the NBC Production Gallery, a location filled with rare photographs and videos from throughout the history of the network.

As you walk through the building you'll see at least two different studios, some of which may be in regular use for live television productions.

Unfortunately, you won't be able to visit any studios that are currently in use, but some guests indicate that you might see a celebrity like Jimmy Fallon on his way to work.

In addition to visiting historic television studios, you'll also get a look behind the scenes at the NBC Broadcast Operations Center.

At the end of your tour, you'll visit a studio specifically created for tourists. This area is designed to give guests the chance to create their own television show.

Each visitor will have a role to play, allowing everyone to experience what it's like to work on a live production.

When the tour is over, they will send you an email with a link to the show you recorded at NBC Studios!

REVIEWS OF THE NBC STUDIO TOUR

The tour at NBC Studios currently has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars on TripAdvisor.

Although that's definitely a good score, it doesn't exactly tell you everything you might want to know about the experience.

Taking this into account, let's find out why people loved or hated this stroll through the studios.

Learn About Production

Many reviews indicate that this is an excellent opportunity to learn about how live television is produced.

Visitors appreciate the chance to see where current television shows are recorded and broadcast to the world.

This tour is highly recommended for media buffs and anyone interested in finding out more about the subject of television.

See Famous Studios

Guests who take this tour seem to love seeing famous shooting locations at NBC Studios.

Reviewers commonly visit the studios of Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, and NBC Nightly News.

According to several comments, tour guides provide a lot of interesting information about both the history of these studios and how they are currently used.

Behind-the-Scenes

Visitors typically enjoy the chance to see behind the scenes of their favorite television shows.

In addition to learning about television production, they also get to see where some of their favorite celebrities go to work.

Some reviewers have even noted that they actually saw stars like Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon during this tour.

Somewhat Expensive

Even guests who enjoyed their tour at NBC Studios felt that the experience was a little pricey.

Considering that the studio tour is between 60-75 minutes on average, the ticket price might be a bit too expensive for some visitors.

Although this wasn't a problem for most reviewers, others didn't think the service provided was worth the cost of admission.

Make Your Own TV Show

This is one of the most popular activities included in the NBC Studio tour.

While some guests were unhappy that they missed out on the chance to play more significant roles, a majority of tourists enjoyed the chance to make their own television show.

After all, it's not every day that you have the opportunity to work on actual production in a real television studio!

See the Control Rooms

In addition to seeing the studios where live television shows are shot, you'll also visit the control rooms where producers manage audio and visual details.

Guests seem to appreciate this rare look at the technology that is used to make NBC's live content.

Some reviewers even refer to this area as the place "where the magic happens."

Short Movie

Although some visitors were unimpressed with this feature, others enjoyed the short film that was prepared for the introduction to the NBC Studios tour.

This video goes into some preliminary detail about the history of NBC and its programming.

Most reviewers were at least somewhat pleased with this prologue to their journey.

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Last updated: 03/15/2019

Check out how to take a guided tour of one of the studios of the NBC television network, one of the most famous broadcasters in the world! It's a different tour to include in your New York City itinerary.

NBC's STORY

The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) is an American company founded in 1926 as a radio station. oldest in the United States . At the time, it was called the Radio Corporation of America (RCA), becoming the largest American broadcasting network . In the 1950s, NBC was the first television station to transfer its programming from black and white to “color”, dominating the American market. The first TV series to be broadcast all in color was “Bonanza” in 1959.

In 1986, NBC passed to the control of General Electric (GE) , the same company famous for its electronics and appliances. In 2003, French media company Vivendi merged its entertainment assets with GE, forming NBC Universal . The company comcast bought a majority stake in the company in 2011, in the year 2013, and acquired the remaining stake from GE. Its headquarters are located in the iconic 30 Rockefeller Plaza building , but it has about 200 affiliates across the United States.

SOME FAMOUS NBC SERIES

NBC has produced dozens of famous series that left an epoch in both the United States and the rest of the world. Among them are: Star Trek, Friends, Will & Grace, Cheers, Frasier, Seinfeld, Mad About You, Law & Order, Miami Vice, The Blacklist, The Voice, Chicago, The Good Place, Blindspot, and many others.

SOME FAMOUS NBC PROGRAMS

Among some of the famous NBC shows are: Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Jay Leno Show, Late Night with David Letterman, among many others.

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HOW TO GET TO NBC STUDIOS

The nearest metro stations and lines are:

• Station 47-50 Streets – Rockefeller Center: Lines  B  ,  D  ,  F  and  M 
• 7th Station: Lines  AND  and   B  ,  D 
• Station 5 AV / 53 St: Lines   AND  and   M 
• 57 St station:   F 
• 50 St Station:  1  and  2 
• Station 49 St:   No  ,    R  and   W 

Entry is made by 6th Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets . When you get there, head inside and head to the store with gift items and NBC-themed items. Show your ticket (you will receive it on your cell phone when you purchase online) and wait for your tour to begin. You will need to go through security before starting the tour. At this point, the guides gave us tablets to put information like our name and email (I'll talk more about this later in the post). You will also receive a pin to put on your clothes indicating that you are part of the tour.

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NBC STUDIO TOUR

The first activity of the tour is to watch a short film in a 4K cinema inside the building, next to the gift shop. The film tells a little bit of the history of the place and shows some of the broadcaster's programs. Once the video is over, the tour itself begins. unfortunately it is forbidden to take pictures during the tour .

1. STUDIOS VISITED

We passed several studios during the tour. We start with the floor where the contents of journalistic news from the station and visited one of the most important studios in the place. Then we visited the studio where the famous series Saturday Night Live , a true phenomenon in the United States. The program was inaugurated in 1975 and more than 40 years later, it is still very successful in American homes. This is the largest studio located in the building and houses a grandstand where the public is. According to our guide, the seats closest to the stage are reserved for guests.

Then we went to visit the studio where the program is recorded.  Late Night with Seth Meyers . I was surprised because I imagined the studio to be much smaller. It is modern, well finished and with comfortable armchairs. Like the Jimmy Fellon show studio, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon LIVE , can rarely be visited we were taken to a place with a big screen that shows a little bit of what the studio is like.

2. CONTROL ROOMS

In addition to the studios, the guides showed us operations control rooms  through glass windows. It's interesting to know this part of the backstage, which we don't see, but which are of great importance for the shows to come out perfect. An example is the area responsible for the sound of the programs, another for inserting texts, with the information that appears in the news or sports games.

3. CREATING YOUR OWN SHOW

In the last part of the tour, visitors are free to create your own show . Everything is within a pre-defined script and there are the following options for roles to play: the person who will announce the presenter , O presenter it's the interviewed . If you are uninhibited and speak English well you can choose any of them. For those who are more shy or do not want to speak English, choose to be part of the band , or be camera operator or stay in sound table . The show is all recorded and sent by email (the same one you entered on the tablet at the beginning of the tour).

NBC PROGRAMS PRODUCT SHOP

After taking the tour (or before, if you have time to spare), you can take the opportunity to check out the products from your favorite show. There are t-shirts, key chains, mugs, pillows and a huge variety of gift items. See what to find there in this website .

TICKETS TO NBC PROGRAMS

You can purchase tickets to participate in tapings of NBC shows completely free of charge. For that, you will have to choose the desired program and see when the next recording will be and when the tickets start to be available. Saturday Night Live is the hardest show to get tickets because there is a lottery once a year that chooses the lucky ones who will see the show in the studios throughout the season. For more information access this link  to find out about the programs available and how to get tickets for each one.

TAKE A LOOK AT: TOP OF THE ROCK

The observation deck at the top of Rockefeller Center, located 260 meters high and nicknamed “Top of the Rock”. The deck, which was built to resemble the deck of an ocean liner, offers tourists spectacular views of the city and is often considered the best panoramic view of New York City because it offers a breathtaking view of the Empire State Building that cannot be seen. seen from your own observation deck.

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The tour at nbc studios.

• Address:  30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 (entry is on 6th Ave between 49th and 50th Streets)
• Schedules: available from Monday to Thursday from 8:20 am to 2:20 pm / Friday and Saturday from 8:20 am to 5 pm / Sunday from 8:20 am to 6 pm / duration of 65 minutes | arrive 30 minutes early
• Entrance:  US$33 + New York State Taxes

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Are you ready to experience the excitement of the TODAY broadcast LIVE in Rockefeller Center? Get your posters ready, and join us bright & early on the TODAY Plaza! Here’s everything you need to know to join us on weekday mornings in New York City.

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Fill out the form below to let us know you’re coming to the show! Please note for the morning of your visit: the TODAY Plaza is first-come, first-served until it reaches capacity.

How do I get there?

How do I get there?The closest subway stop to the TODAY Plaza is the 47th – 50th Streets - Rockefeller Center station on the B,D,F,M trains. 24/7 parking is also available nearby at the Rockefeller Center Parking Garage at 53 West 48th Street. The garage is operated 24/7 and accepts reservations in advance. Hourly and daily parking rates apply.

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The TODAY Plaza is directly outside of Studio 1A – and dubbed our “window on the world.” Guests are able to peek inside to observe the live TODAY broadcast. Cameras will feature the Plaza audience throughout the show, and our TODAY anchors plan to make an appearance outside during the broadcast.

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Guests with disabilities should proceed to the front of the check-in line, and let the TODAY Plaza staff or security of their accessibility needs. For more information on accessibility at Rockefeller Center, please visit Accessibility & Inclusion at Rockefeller Center .

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Our TODAY broadcast is standing room only, and chairs cannot be provided. Guests requiring special accommodations should proceed to the front of the check-in line and alert the TODAY Plaza staff or security of their needs.

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There are no restrooms on the plaza. Guests are advised to use the restrooms prior to arrival, but in case of emergency, there are public restrooms on the concourse level of Rockefeller Center.

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Where can I purchase a TODAY mug, and other NBC merchandise?

The Shop at NBC Studios is located inside 30 Rockefeller Plaza, not far from the TODAY Plaza. TODAY merchandise is available for purchase within the store or online .

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Childish Gambino announces New World Tour: London dates and how to get tickets

A merican rapper Childish Gambino (real name Donald Glover ), 40, has revealed his big world tour dates, taking him to cities in the UK, Australia, Europe, and North America in 2024 and 2025.

American singer-songwriters Willow and Amaarae will accompany Gambino on several dates.

This is his first tour since 2019 and follows the release of his album Atavista, which he describes as "the finished version" of his 2020 record.

Before removing it from the internet, Glover published an incomplete studio album in March 2020 under the name Donald Glover Presents. A week later, it was back on streaming sites with the new name 3.15.20.

He published the album in that manner because it was incomplete and he wanted it to exist in case the world ended, according to a chat he shared on his Gilga Instagram page last month.

“The project I put out, ‘3.15.20’ that no one’s ever heard of, people didn’t even know I put it out, it was originally titled ‘Atavista,’ it was supposed to be ‘Atavista,” he said.

“But we put it out quickly, I didn’t master or mix it, I just kind of put it out. I was going through a lot, n—s thought everybody was going to die because it was the pandemic. We put it out, we finished it, it’s ‘Atavista,’ we’re putting that out. But then after that, there’s a  Childish Gambino  album, the final Childish Gambino album.”

Glover is an actor, writer, comedian, producer, and musician. He gained prominence as a writer for the NBC comedy series 30 Rock and for his role as Troy Barnes on the NBC sitcom Community.

Childish Gambino is known for his versatile musical style, blending hip-hop, R&B, funk, and soul elements. He has released several albums, including Camp, Because the Internet, Awaken, My Love!, and 3.15.20.

So what are his UK tour dates and how can you get tickets ? Here’s what you need to know.

Childish Gambino New World Tour UK dates in 2024

November 26, Manchester, England - AO Arena November 28, Glasgow, Scotland - OVO Hydro November 30, London, England - The O2 December 1, London, England - The O2 December 3, Birmingham, England - Utilita Arena

How to get tickets for Childish Gambino’s New World Tour

Ticketmaster will start selling tickets for Childish Gambino's "The New World Tour" on Friday, May 17 at 10am.

There are pre-sales for the Manchester and Glasgow dates on Tuesday, May 14.

Visit Ticketmaster for more details here .

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The Voice Season 26 Coaches Have Been Revealed: See the Lineup

The Voice  Season 26, premiering this fall, features two Coach alums and two superstar first-timers!

Season 25 of The Voice is quickly wrapping up as the Live Shows play out and we narrow in on an ultimate winner. In the meantime, plans for Season 26 are already in the works. All of the juicy details and mind-blowing performances are still waiting for us in the future, but we now know who the Coaches will be, and it’s one of the most killer lineups in recent memory.

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Watch  The Voice Mondays and Tuesdays at 8/7c on NBC and next day on Peacock.  

Coaches  John Legend , Chance the Rapper , and the first ever Coaching duo Dan + Shay are all stepping aside to make room for some new perspectives. Of course, there’s a wide slate of talented former Coaches to choose from including the likes of Pharell Williams , Miley Cyrus , and Ariana Grande , but only two Coaching alums are rejoining the panel.

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Who are The Voice Coaches for next season? (Season 26)

Gwen Stefani is returning as a Coach for Season 26 after a brief hiatus, alongside Queen Reba McEntire , who is returning for her third straight season. They’ll be joined by two first-time Coaches, singer-songwriter Michael Bublé and rapper/actor Snoop Dogg .

Reba McEntire 

The Queen of Country herself, Reba McEntire, is returning for her third at-bat in the Coaching chair during Season 26 of The Voice . During her first season, McEntire brought in freshly cooked tater tots to share with her Team , and in Season 25, she traded in taters for chicken tenders. Next season, she might even have a personal chef at her side, popping out funnel cakes or something. We can’t wait to find out what new food we’re adding to our watch party snack layout.

McEntire got her start singing at rodeos and nightclubs as part of a trio, the Singing McEntires, alongside two siblings. She studied to be a schoolteacher, just like her mother, before picking up a recording contract and becoming synonymous with country music.

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When she’s not singing her heart out, McEntire has also lent her talents to the stage and screen, playing characters like the graboid blasting Heather Gummer in Tremors and the greatest race car driver who ever lived, A.J. Ferguson, in The Little Rascals .

Gwen Stefani 

Stefani is a singer-songwriter experimenting with a wide variety of musical stylings. She’s performed as a solo act for years but is perhaps most well-known among a certain contingent for co-founding and fronting the pop-ska band No Doubt. Her role in the ‘90s California music scene helped popularize a coastal kind of sunshine rock which was, at once, a mixture of punk’s antiauthoritarian themes and good vibes.

You’ll find Stefani adding flavor to tracks like Sublime’s “Saw Red” and a number of songs with her musical beau (and another The Voice Coaching alum) Blake Shelton . No Doubt went on hiatus in 2004 but has regrouped a number of times over the last two decades. Most recently, they performed together at Coachella 2024, marking their first reunion since 2015. Over a decade-spanning career, Stefani has racked up three Grammys and sold more than 60 million records, including solo and ensemble work. With any luck, she’ll add a win to that list of accomplishments during Season 26 of The Voice .

Michael Bublé joins The Voice for the first time

The powerhouse musical stylings of Michael Bublé are the result of a lifelong dream. Family lore says that Bublé has dreamed of being a famous singer (or a hockey player) since he was 2 years old. His folks first picked up on that passion when he was 13 and belting out songs in the family car.

Bublé got his start singing at nightclubs at just 16 years old, and his 2003 self-titled album topped charts in Canada, launching him from smoky bar rooms to stadium shows. His following album, It’s Time , reached international appeal in 2005.    He has earned five Grammys, 15 Juno Awards, six multi-platinum albums, more than 14 billion global streams, and stars on both the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Canada’s Walk of Fame.

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He's also performed as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live  twice. Now, he’s bringing that signature voice and musical insight as a Coach on The Voice  Season 26.

Snoop Dogg joins The Voice for the first time

If wealth were measured in the chillness of your vibes, Snoop Dogg would be the richest dude alive. Few people have had a larger impact on the popular consciousness than one Snoop dee-oh-double-gee; he’s a rapper, actor, and the current owner of about 90% of the planet’s total supply of rizz.

As a kid, a young Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. had an affinity for the Peanuts character Snoopy, it was enough that his mom started affectionately calling him that, and the name stuck. Snoop got his first taste of performing in school hallways, rapping for classmates. A few years later, one of his mixtape tracks caught the attention of Dr. Dre. He put out a couple of early tracks with Dre, before dropping his debut 1993 album Doggystyle , on Death Row Records, spawning hits like “Gin and Juice.”

Over the course of his storied music career, Snoop has released 21 studio albums, sold more than 40 million albums worldwide, reached #1 countless times on Billboard charts internationally and received 20 Grammy Award nominations.

Over the last 30-odd years, Snoop has lived a number of lives in the public eye. Along with his rap career, he's also partnered to be a major presence on NBC’s coverage of the Summer Olympics in Paris. He will serve as one of NBC’s hosts and will be seen throughout the Games attending various competitions, visiting with athletes and their friends and families, and exploring city landmarks. As a philanthropist, Snoop launched the Snoop Youth Football League 17 years ago that has since seen more than 40 kids make it to the NFL. As part of the SYFL, Snoop Special Stars ensures that kids with any physical, mental or developmental disabilities also participate.

Then at other times he’s made a living baking cookies and hanging with Martha Stewart. Snoop contains multitudes. Now he’s reinventing himself one more time, taking a turn Coaching the next generation of performers.

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When it rains, it pours.

After a five-year hiatus from releasing music and touring — excluding the leaked, unfinished studio album “3.15.20” in March 2020 —  Childish Gambino aka Donald Glover has dropped a new album, promised another one later this summer and announced his ‘New World Tour.’

The ‘New World Tour’ will send the rapper/singer/actor/writer/director/comedian to arenas all over North America, Europe, and Australasia from August 2024 through February 2025 along with special guests WILLOW and Amaarae on select dates.

Early on in the 35-concert U.S. and Canada run, the “Atlanta” star is slated to drop into Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Monday, Aug. 26 and Tuesday, Aug. 27 .

As for the new album, titled “Atavista,” it is officially streaming as of Monday, May 13.

“This album is the finished version of ‘3.15.20’, the album I put out four years ago,” Glover shared on Instagram . “The all-new Childish Gambino album comes out in the summer.”

If you want tickets to see Glover deliver the hits as well as debut tracks from his new record live later this year, tickets for all North American concerts can be yours as soon as today.

Based on our findings, fans can now purchase tickets on sites like Vivid Seats ; the official on-sale is Friday, May 17.

Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.

Childish Gambino tour schedule 2024

A complete calendar including all U.S. and Canada tour dates, venues, and links to buy tickets can be found below.

Childish Gambino set list

As hinted at above, Glover hasn’t toured since 2019, when he was on the road in support of his 2016 album “This Is America.”

While the set list will likely change quite a bit for ‘The New World Tour,’ here’s what he played at the final show of his last tour (excluding festival dates), courtesy of Set List FM .

01.) “Atavista” 02.) “Algorhythm” 03.) “Summertime Magic” 04.) “I. The Worst Guys” 05.) “II. Worldstar” 06.) “Boogieman” 07.) “Have Some Love” 08.) “Riot” 09.) “Terrified” 10.) “Feels Like Summer” 11.) “Human Sacrifice”

12.) “This Is America”

13.) “Sober” 14.) “V. 3005” 15.) “IV. Sweatpants” 16.) “Redbone”

Childish Gambino new album

On Monday, May 13, Gambino dropped his fourth official studio album “Atavista.”

The 11-track record, featuring guest spots from Ariana Grande, Kadhja Bonet, 21 Savage, Ink, Young Nudy, and Summer Walker, is the finished version of “3.15.20.”

As you may have caught above, he was performing tracks like “Atavista” and “Algorhythm,” live as far back as in late 2019 at the tail end of the ‘This Is America Tour.’

For those who have yet to hear the record, “Atavista” is more a return to Glover’s warm, R&B “Redbone” sound than his urgent, pulsing “This Is America” flow.

Highlights include the gleeful “Little Foot Big Foot,” gorgeous yet heavy “The Violence” and exuberant, joyful “Final Church.”

What we came back to the most though was the aforementioned “Algorhythm,” which lives in the space between Hip-Hop, dance, and ’80s pop.

If you want to hear for yourself, you can listen to “Atavista” in its entirety here .

Childish Gambino special guests

On select dates, Glover will either bring WILLOW or Amaarae with him.

To acquaint yourself with their sounds, you can find their most-streamed tracks on Spotify here:

WILLOW: “Wait a Minute!”

Amaarae : “SAD GIRLZ LUV MONEY”

Upcoming Donald Glover projects

On top of his music career, Donald Glover is one of the most in-demand actors, writers and directors around.

Rather than inundate you with everything on his plate, here are four upcoming movies he’ll reportedly appear in, according to IMDb:

“Lando” will tell the story of the iconic “Star Wars” character Lando Calrissian. Plot details are currently under wraps; Glover is writing the screenplay with his brother, Stephen.

“Community: The Movie” puts the cherry on top of the beloved NBC sitcom’s “six seasons and a movie” mantra. Although no release date is set, Glover will reprise his role as Troy Barnes alongside series co-stars Alison Brie, Gillian Jacobs, Joel McHale, Danny Pudi, Ken Jeong, and Jim Rash. Series creator Dan Harmon is handling screenplay duties with “30 Rock” scribe Andrew Guest.

“American Dream: The 21 Savage Story” follows 21 Savage’s journey from UK birth to US upbringing where he conquers adversity like poverty and crime to attain success in rap music. Victoria Pedretti, Natasha Lyonne, and 21 Savage co-star.

“Mufasa: The Lion King” is the sequel to 2019’s remake of the 1994 original. Glover returns as Simba; Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, and Keith David round out the impressive voice cast.

Hip-Hop stars on tour in 2024

This year is packed with shows you won’t want to miss.

We wish we could list them all but here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.

•  Missy Elliott with Busta Rhymes

• 21 Savage

•  A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie

• Future x Metro Boomin

•  Ken Carson

Who else is on the road? Take a look at our list of the 50 biggest concert tours in 2024 to find out.

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This article was written by Matt Levy , New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed Bruce Springsteen and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.

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