'America's Got Talent' moving to Radio City Music Hall

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NBC has announced plans to move its #1 rated summer series, America's Got Talent, to New York City's famed Radio City Music Hall twice a week when live episodes begin on Tuesday, July 23 (9:00 p.m. ET) and Wednesday, July 24 (8:00 p.m. ET).

Via: NBC Press Release

“There are few entertainment shrines in the world that are as venerated as Radio City Music Hall,” said Paul Telegdy, President of Alternative and Late Night Programming, NBC Entertainment. “Many of America’s greatest performers have graced this legendary stage, and now ‘AGT’ will have the rare opportunity to discover greatness in this renowned venue. This move — coupled with the addition of Mel B and Heidi Klum joining our judges’ panel of Howie Mandel and Howard Stern — takes the show to a new and even more exciting level.”

Added executive producer Trish Kinane: “We are delighted that season eight of ‘America’s Got Talent’ will come from New York’s iconic Radio City Music Hall. This venue has welcomed some of the best acts in the world, and ‘AGT’ will continue in that tradition by bringing exciting new performers to this legendary stage.”

While the move was initially made for creative reasons, it couldn't have happened without the assistance of the New York Production Tax Credit.

"We applaud Governor Cuomo and the New York legislature for developing and advocating programs that attract investment and create jobs for New Yorkers,” said Rick Cotton, the Executive Vice President and General Counsel for NBCUniversal.

“Today’s announcement is further proof that New York is becoming the place to go for the film and television industry, creating new jobs for New Yorkers and spurring economic activity across the state,” Governor Cuomo said. “We have the resources, the talented workforce, and the best venues, including the iconic Radio City Music Hall, which will be sure to inspire the contestants of ‘America’s Got Talent’ – and all the visitors who flock to see it.”

The eighth season of America's Got Talent premieres Tuesday, June 4 at 9:00 p.m. ET, and will begin its regular hour-long Wednesday edition on July 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC.