JIMMY FALLON to Take 'Tonight Show' on the Road to Universal Orlando This June

By: May. 20, 2014
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NBC announced today that "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" will embark on its first road trip and tape four nights of shows, Monday, June 16 - Thursday, June 19 (11:35pm ET on NBC) from Universal Orlando Resort. The visit is timed to celebrate the resort's newest themed experience, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter-Diagon Alley.

Guests for the special telecasts include:

Monday, June 16: Jennifer Lopez, Keenen Ivory Wayans and a performance by Jennifer Lopez.

Tuesday, June 17: Kevin Hart, Jimmy Buffett and a performance by Jimmy Buffett.

Wednesday, June 18: Tracy Morgan and a performance by Fun.

Thursday, June 19: Pitbull and a performance by Pitbull.

Additonal guests will be announced in the coming weeks.

"The Tonight Show" tapings will take place from "Sound Stage 20" located on the Universal Studios backlot, while the musical acts will perform on the Music Plaza Stage. The Music Plaza Stage is a state-of-the art concert venue designed after the iconic Hollywood Bowl.

About "The Tonight Show"

From Universal Television and Broadway Video, "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" is executive produced by Lorne Michaels and produced by Josh Lieb. Gavin Purcell produces. "The Tonight Show" tapes before a live studio audience.

About Universal Orlando Resort

Vacation like you mean it at Universal Orlando Resort - where every heart pounding, jaw-dropping, goose-bumping second counts. It is the only place where you can turn spending time with your family into spending time as a family. Together, you can soar above Hogwarts with Harry Potter, swing above the streets with Spider-Man, become a Minion in the hilarious and heartwarming Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride, and join Optimus Prime in the fight to save mankind on the new mega-attraction, TRANSFORMERS: The Ride - 3D. And, coming this summer, you can step into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley.

"The Tonight Show" and Universal Orlando Resort are part of NBCUniversal, a Comcast company.



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