Mahalo travel expert Asha K. offers how-to advice for David Letterman fans to help them get tickets to a show next time they visit New York City.
Online
Tickets to "The Late Show with David Letterman" for anyone 18 years of age and above can be found on the show's website. You will need to submit your ticket request using the show's online ticket form. This is not a guarantee that you will receive tickets. The show will contact as many requesters as ticket availability allows. If you are contacted, you are required to answer a random trivia question about the show. If you get the answer correct, you will receive two tickets to a taping. Tickets are non-transferable.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDFVWOTG01s http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=tonight+show+with+david+letterman#q=tonight+show+with+david+letterman+history&hl=en&prmd=ivnso&tbs=tl:1&tbo=u&ei=ufa2Tc7JFoumvQPDr9CiAw&sa=X&oi=timeline_result&ct=title&resnum=11&ved=0CGQQ5wIwCg&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=9e3eea5a43277d52
In-Person
Visit the Ed Sullivan Theatre at 1697 Broadway between W 53rd and W 54th Streets where "The Late Show" tapes and submit an in-person request. Tickets will be given randomly to requesters who will be notified via phone. The lobby of the theatre is open Monday through Thursday from 9:30AM to 12PM, plus Saturday and Sunday from 10AM to 6PM. Note that individuals may request tickets only once every six months due to the large volume of requests, and you may not line up before 9AM on weekdays or you will be ineligible to receive tickets. Requests can be submitted up to one month in advance of the taping date.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDFVWOTG01s http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=tonight+show+with+david+letterman#q=tonight+show+with+david+letterman+history&hl=en&prmd=ivnso&tbs=tl:1&tbo=u&ei=ufa2Tc7JFoumvQPDr9CiAw&sa=X&oi=timeline_result&ct=title&resnum=11&ved=0CGQQ5wIwCg&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=9e3eea5a43277d52
Stand-By Tickets
You may request stand-by tickets by calling (212) 247-6497 beginning at 11AM on the date of the taping you want to attend. Your name will be put on a list in the order your call is received. If you receive a stand-by ticket, you must be able to check in at the theatre at least an hour before the taping begins. Note that you are not guaranteed a seat using this method, as stand-by seats will only become available if there are extras after the regularly ticketed guests are seated.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDFVWOTG01s http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=tonight+show+with+david+letterman#q=tonight+show+with+david+letterman+history&hl=en&prmd=ivnso&tbs=tl:1&tbo=u&ei=ufa2Tc7JFoumvQPDr9CiAw&sa=X&oi=timeline_result&ct=title&resnum=11&ved=0CGQQ5wIwCg&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=9e3eea5a43277d52
Letterman History
"The Late Show" is one of the longest running late-night comedy talk shows and David Letterman is one of the longest running late-night comedy talk show hosts.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDFVWOTG01s Letterman hosted "Late Night" on NBC from 1982 until 1993 when the show moved to CBS on August 30, 1993 and was retitled as "The Late Show."
One of Letterman's most notable bits are his Top Ten Lists, which routinely refer to his rival, Jay Leno. The two have had an ongoing feud since the mid-90s when Leno's "Tonight Show" began beating Letterman in ratings.
"The Late Show with David Letterman" will film through August 2012 at least.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDFVWOTG01s http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=tonight+show+with+david+letterman#q=tonight+show+with+david+letterman+history&hl=en&prmd=ivnso&tbs=tl:1&tbo=u&ei=ufa2Tc7JFoumvQPDr9CiAw&sa=X&oi=timeline_result&ct=title&resnum=11&ved=0CGQQ5wIwCg&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=9e3eea5a43277d52
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Meet Our Expert
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Asha K.
After completing a bachelor's degree in film and media from Griffith University in Australia, Asha K., Mahalo's travel expert, began traveling the world. Her work for the Discovery Channel, Fashion TV, MTV and Fox eventually brought her to Los Angeles. Aside from her travel series, Asha K. also produces and writes her own weekly webisode, "This Week in Music."
Expert Tip
Bring a sweater or sweatshirt to the taping of the show as it usually gets very chilly inside the studio.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDFVWOTG01s
