Chelsea Studios on 26th between 7th and 8th Avenues
Model, turned Reality Show Producer, turned Talk Show Host, Tyra Banks combines young female empowerment topics with fashion and beauty to show her audiences that women need not shy away from being both smartly inquisitive and girly. Strong female characteristics are welcomed on this show even if controversial and non-pc.
The show tapes from August through early December, and then from January through April, excluding holidays. Tyra Banks has announced that this will be the last year of the show and will cease taping after April, 2010.
Tips: Dress code is business, upscale, interview attire. No shorts, t-shirts, ripped jeans, flip-flops, sneakers, sequins, hats, jogging suits, velour pants, busy patterns and or LOGOS of any kind. Do not wear white or t-shirts of any kind. Dressy jeans are permitted.
Fees:
Free
Ticket info:
Go to http://tyrashow.warnerbros.com/tickets/ to request tickets. Bring your ticket print-out with you along with valid photo I.D to enter studio. Cell phones, cameras, recording devices, digital equipment, over-sized purses, backpacks, food and sharp objects of any kind are not permitted inside the studio (and there are no baggage check facilities). Please be aware that you will be going through a metal detector upon entering the studio.
Good for:
Adults Minimum age of studio audience is 18 years old, bring a photo ID.
Times:
The show generally tapes twice a day on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Arrive for the "A" show no later than 9:30AM (ends around 3pm). Arrive for the "B" show no later than 1:00PM (ends around 7pm).
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