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How to Get Late Show with David Letterman Tickets

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Late Show with David Letterman

Late Show with David Letterman

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Getting "Late Show with David Letterman" Tickets Online:
Request Late Show with David Letterman tickets online. Those selected for tickets will receive a phone call and be asked to answer a Letterman-related trivia question in order to receive tickets.
Getting "Late Show with David Letterman" Tickets In-Person:
You can request tickets in person for shows up to one month in advance at the Ed Sullivan Theatre at 1697 Broadway (between 53rd & 54th Streets). Ticket requests will be accepted Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Do not line up for tickets before 9 a.m.
Getting Stand-by "Late Show with David Letterman" Tickets:
Call 212-247-6497 starting at 11:00 a.m. on the day of the show you would like to attend. You will be asked to answer a David Letterman trivia question, and if you answer it correctly, you'll be asked to arrive at the theater approximately an hour before taping. Stand-by tickets do not guarantee admission to the show.
What to Know About Late Show with David Letterman Tickets:
  • Late Show with David Letterman tapes at the Ed Sullivan Theatre 1697 Broadway (53rd/54th Sts).
  • Late Show with David Letterman doesn't offer tickets by mail, but can accommodate groups of 10-20.
  • You must be at least 18 to be in the audience.
  • Bring photo ID for security clearance.
  • You are eligible to attend the Late Show with David Letterman only once every six months.
  • Bring a sweater or jacket if you're attending a Late Show with David Letterman Taping -- they keep the studios pumped full of refrigerated air.
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