I went to a Taping on August 20, 2026 and it was a dream come true!! I waited on standby and…read morearrived to the NBC Shop around 4:45am and got my ticket around 8am. Bring a hoodie because the building is freezing cold!! Came back around 3:15pm and found out our fate around 3:50pm. They let 66 people in that day!! Went through security around 4pm and waited in the peacock lounge until they 4:30pm when they started taking people to the studio. The show was amazing and it made me feel like I was in the year 2016!! This was the second time I waited on standby and let's just say the last time I went, I tried to give Jimmy a high five and fell... What was different was the musical guest was at the show and Jimmy let the audience ask some questions and I had a lightbulb moment. A couple people later he ends up picking me to ask a question and so I started with that my cat is named after him. And the last time I was at a taping, I tried to give get him a high five and fell. And then I asked if I could get a hug. And he jokingly said no at first, but then he said I'm not gonna leave you hanging without a hug and I started walking out of my row and met him halfway near the desk on the last row and got a hug!! He thanked me for being so supportive and I remember crying!! He asked if my cat was named Jimmy or Fallon and told me to tell Fallon that he says hi. I ended up getting another hug and went back to my seat afterwards. All I remember is someone else asking a question about working with Queen Latifah again and the musical guest performing. I'm just relieved that my sobs weren't caught in the background because I was crying throughout the performance. When the show ended, he went back into the audience giving them high fives and when he was at my row, he leaned over so I could reach without falling and shook my hand!! That made me cry even harder! I remembered crying while waiting for the elevator to go back to the nbc shop and thanking employee when they greeted me us. I'll never forget that day!

This was a fine experience. I'm not really a Fallon fan but the experience of watching a 'live to…read moretape' recording was pretty interested. We didn't have tickets, so we went to the gift shop at 30 rock through the 6th ave entrance to score some stand-by tickets. We arrived what I would call late, at about 11am. If you want to get these stand-by tickets I'd recommend arriving as close to 8am as you can, because every ticket is numbered and they can only fit so many people into the studio (they will always try to fill it). If I recall correctly the tickets said to come back to 30 rock at 3:15 but note - if you arrive a bit later, say 3:30, it won't effect your chances of getting in - the most you can do to increase your chances to see a show that day by walking in is to get there at 8am when they first start giving out the numbered stand-by tickets. Also, while they say you cant bring in bags, I had a smaller sized north face backpack and my friend had a large plastic bag and a small purse. If your number gets you in to see the show that day, you will pass through security like at an airport. Everything is extremely orderly and organized, the only stressful part is 'am I going to get in to see the show or did I just spend an hour and a half of my day for nothing.' My friend and I just got in under the wire, with the guy behind us being the very last person to stand-by for this day's show (there were about 56 stand-by visitors accepted that day). You will have an opportunity to use a bathroom before you sit for the filming, so don't be concerned about that. If you're a fan of TV or of Fallon you might prepare a question or two to ask him, he took a number of questions from the audience. The funniest one was 'are you going to use that entire bit you just did' because Jimmy and Drew Brees spitting pumpkin seeds went on far, far, FAR too long, about 3? minutes, which was about 2:45 longer than it needed to be. Jimmy was quick with the 'no, that's going to be edited down.'

Having experienced the hilarity of the Maury Show more than a decade ago, I feel this update is…read morenecessary given that the place looks so much nicer and the people running it are killing it. It simply wasn't the same animal from a venue standpoint but things are definitely looking up as they've revamped the experience for all potential visitors and regulars. Back when it was simply the Rich Forum, it was like a lot of tv studios I've seen in my time: dated, worn down, and somewhat of a facade from the outside world. Fast forward a quick 10+ years, they've updated the whole joint and made it comfortable with padded chairs, partitioned guest areas, a true lobby, and even updated the bathrooms. Then of course, there is the Maury Show itself. They have done an outstanding job catering to the studio audience by keeping things light hearted and entertaining. For private groups greater than 20, they'll even send a bus to pick everyone up. In our case, we were able to enjoy some pizza from Fairfield Pizza (https://www.yelp.com/biz/GsK0e9ynHbf1TnASKUPhsA), soda / water, and our own sectioned off space. If they have extra time, they'll even throw in a tour of the sets, which is definitely amazing. And the other kicker? The shows are complimentary and for many folks, this is a bucket list item that lends itself to one hell of an experience. I've never really looked forward to a trip to Stamford, but coming here is always a real treat.

"You're everything I hoped for You're everything I need"…read more(Billy Preston) Let's be honest, if you are going to see a taping of the Maury Povich show, what do you hope to see? Well, I definitely saw everything I hoped for! Think cheating spouses, lie detector test results, paternity disputes, STD bombshells, audiences whooping and hollering and whipped into a frenzy -- it was like a gift that kept on giving. When you enter the building, be prepared to go through a security gate and a metal detector -take every single thing out of your pockets. You'll sit in a big waiting room that reminded me of an airport gate, except instead of CNN playing on screens, we saw wild highlights of antics from prior shows, and we had a host who had a lot in common with a nightclub DJ inciting the screaming crowd to near riot conditions. You also need to know to use the bathroom because once you enter the studio - you can't leave -its like Hotel California. The pre-game festivities included audience members coming up onstage to dance before the cheering crowd, and a T shirt toss. A producer helped us practice the obligatory crowd noises -lusty booing, sympathetic "awwwwwws" and supportive cheering. It was so much fun. Finally, Maury came walking onto the stage, to wrap up his 21st year of the weirdest show on earth. Think about that- 21 years of these shenanigans! We saw three tapings of sad tales of marital infidelity, extra-curricular impregnations, outrageous lies, lie detector failures, STD revelations, and a whole slew of outrageous confessions and reveals. Ralph, the lie detector technician, was dressed in a suit and tie and sat in the third row center, and at the appropriate time delivered the lie detector results as though he was a Supreme Court judge. It was tremendous theater ! So I will look you straight in the eye and tell you I had a totally entertaining time watching this human train-wreck take place. #maury21

I'm always a fan of Yelp Events that are a change of pack aka not just based on food and drink. I'm…read morean even bigger fan when events are on my part of town. I grew up a few blocks from this event and had no idea this place existed. It was a little difficult to locate but once we did, it was excellent. We were welcomed inside the studio with a table food of libations and finger foods. A plethora of props and ample space to take some photos. I waited till the end to get some photos, which I regret, but nonetheless, I still had an awesome time. Some folks enjoyed the lights camera action more than others, but everyone was engaged and seemingly had a blast with the camera guys, who were extremely welcoming and helpful. Greta event and hopefully we have more like this in the future. Thanks Morlene and Jordan!

This was a dope event. I wasn't ready for that 3 floor walk-up but that's ok. This space was unique…read morebut when I walked into the room I saw some familiar faces and all was well. This event was held a photo studio so they had endless props we could work with. Before we could begin we took a group photo with a mix of people from group 1 and 2. While other were taking their photos we had wine, culture pop, chicken tenders and these delicious biscuits. The owner provided the food from Wings n Things (I think that's the name). As far as photo backdrops there a rose wall, a wall full of tv's, blue wall. For props I opted for a crown, a 90s cell phone, red lips phone and this huge book featuring Rihanna. This was a great event to catch up and meet other Brooklyn elite. The photos came out great. Highly recommend using them.

Every night at 1130pm my wife forces me to watch Saturday Night Live before I start snoring. No…read moredoubt that the current SNL comics and skits are nowhere in the same realm of excellence as during the 70s and 80s starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Gilda Radner, John Belushi, Bill Murray and with special multiple appearance guest host Steve Martin. Most memorable skits of all time were The Coneheads, Gumby and More Cowbell although the Black Jeopardy skit during the 2016 presidential election with host Tom Hanks was unforgettable. The SNL of today has a few skits that make me chuckle but they stretch the dumb ones too far to complete dumbness. SNL 50 years later, I really do miss the old time greats of SNL. YouTube has all the vintage SNL skits to binge watch.

Saturday Night Live is an iconic show that I grew up with that produced many great comedians we…read moreknow and love today! When I think of SNL, I think of the likes of Eddie Murphy, Will Ferrel, Tina Fey, Jimmy Fallon, Andy Samberg, and so many more that I'm likely forgetting! My favorite band to come from SNL is Lonely Island. Though often probably Not Safe for Work (NSFW), I find a lot of their stuff comical. Example: I'm on a Boat. I definitely plan to play that while boarding my cruise. Don't worry, play through my headphones so no one can hear. If you've never watched, I'd encourage and watch some of the classic highlights.

Finally after months of trying I get to met one of my favorite actress face to face . Can't tell…read moreyou how I felt that day . She is an amazing human being. Wish I could tell her how much she has helped me with my own life . The line was big but wait wasn't that long , much appreciated the beautiful weather that day . Can't believe I get to see Curt Russel & Michelle Phiper face to face . Kurt actually said bye to me before he left, I almost cried lol ! I do wish they would not make us turn our cellphone off , I wanted to take pictures! They even had pouches to put the phones with locks lol ! Can't wait to come back and see her . What an amazing experience!

She is so amazing!!! Friendly and caring!! So full of energy and happiness!!! Would totally go…read moreagain! Was a special showing when I went, had 3 shows in one. They lock up phones.

9th April 2026 Ed Sullivan Theatre…read more New York, NY After eleven seasons of fun and laughter, Stephen Colbert's last day as the host of 'The Late Show' is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026. The CBS network executives had decided to end the run citing unspecified financial reasons. Late Night Talk show host, Stephen Colbert was preceded by David Letterman, whom I had the opportunity to see in-person, whilst he hosted the Late Night Show with his dry sarcastic style Midwestern sense of humor. Mr Letterman hosted the talk show for 22 years. If you can, try to get tickets to visit the iconic Ed Sullivan Theatre before it closes. You can obtain free tickets for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on the website: 1iota.com Tickets are typically released on Thursdays for the following week's taping. Time is running out, so hurry! Thank you.

You need to request these free tickets in advance and once there is a date available, be sure to…read moreleave the afternoon free. My friend and I got there around 330ish to wait in line. From there you probably have another 2 hour wait before they will start putting you to seats and let you use the bathroom. The entire thing took about 4 hours in total, including the taping. Honestly it's a fun experience if you can manage the time off.P

The show was great. Enjoyed the experience. A little last moment when it comes to their ticket…read morenotification but otherwise works like a well oiled machine. No notes.

Managed to secure free tickets through lastweektickets.com. They go by FAST but I put a reminder on…read morefor a Saturday that would work well for me and my friends. We saw a taping on 3/14 and got an email the day before that we managed to get in. We got in line around 230, and then check in started at 3, taping started around 5ish and lasted until 6. We got out much earlier than expected but in the email they expect it to usually be 3-645. Overall I had a great time. John Oliver is such a sweetie. He did a little QA session beforehand.

Such a fun experience. I went on a solo morning while my husband worked. Follow all the…read moreinstructions in your email and everything will go well. Get there around 6:45 to get a good spot in line. Have fun!

Living in NYC for 27 years & never knew I could go and be a part of a TV show! But now I know, I…read morehad the pleasure to watch Kelly & mark live . It was my first time being on a tv show & I gotta say I had a blast ! They both were wonderful, I am a fan of Kelly . So I was so happy. I had a good seat but they always went to talk the other side & never came to my side . Mark doesn't talk to the audience much ! I was very sad about it . Hopefully if I ever get another chance I will get to meet her . Btw, she does engage with the audience. I loved that about her . Waiting outside on the cold was kinda worth it . But will I travel hours & stand outside for hours in the cold again ? Not so sure ! Btw, on her show they actually let you use your phone

Book him. You will not regret it…read more Where to start? I can't say enough good things about Gabriel's professionalism, talent, reasonability, personality, etc. My daughter & I were visiting family in NJ from the Gulf Coast. She's been obsessed with NYC for years and wanted to take her senior photos there. I scoured Yelp & Google reviews, sites, interacted with maybe 10 or so photographers. I'm so thankful we chose Gabriel. His prices are beyond reasonable, he has a unique talent of getting people to relax so that he can capture the perfect image for whatever purpose, he is prompt, communicative and makes the subject feel like they are all that matters. We had the joy of taking photos at the Met and in Times Square. Gabriel was patient with us and the end results are amazing. He returns first-looks and the final photos within 2-3 days -- unheard of with other professional photographers. He polishes the final photos, but doesn't go too far. He leaves the natural beauty to shine through. 5-stars all around!

I was looking for last minute headshots to update my website before attending a conference. I got…read morequotes from a few photographers and studios, but Gabriel was the only one who gave me a vibe that he was willing to make it happen for me on a tight deadline. He was prompt and thoughtful with his responses to my follow up questions. On the day of, he showed up with his warm personality and just knocked it out of the park!! Although I wanted outdoor photos, because it was windy, Gabriel got in as many outdoor shots as he could and then suggested we move indoors so I could really get the results I was looking for. After moving indoors, he made sure I had a full session with enough options to really make the session worth it for me. He's someone who truly cares about your experience. He was personable, accommodating, and genuinely a great person to hang out with for a couple hours. Because of his background in acting and his experience helping actors with their tapes, he knows how to help you relax and feel comfortable in your own skin in front of the camera. I need some new photos for another project I'm working on, and you bet I'm going back to Gabe for those!