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Hosts Cortney Hall & Matt Rodrigues Explore Broadway, Times Square, Central Park, plus \u2013 a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of 30 Rock feat. Interviews with Popular NBC Stars during \u201cChicago Today in New York\u201d Week (Mon, May 19 – Fri, May 23) <\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicago, IL (May 14, 2025)<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 NBC 5 Chicago\u2019s Emmy-nominated lifestyle & entertainment program Chicago Today <\/em>will take viewers on the road as the popular hosting duo of Cortney Hall <\/strong>and Matt Rodrigues <\/strong>head to New York City for a full week of festive content showcasing the latest happenings from one of the world\u2019s most popular entertainment destinations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginning Monday, May 19 through Friday, May 23, Matt & Cortney will take viewers on a special trip throughout NYC showcasing Times Square, Broadway, Central Park and the iconic 30 Rockefeller Center featuring exclusive interviews with the biggest stars of NBC\u2019s most popular shows and much more. Please note the following detailed \u201cChicago Today<\/em> in New York<\/em>\u201d rundown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MONDAY (May 19 at 11:45 a.m.) \u2013 Times Square Kick Off!<\/u><\/strong>: Cortney & Matt kick off \u201cNYC Week\u201d in Times Square as they prep to take the city by storm! In addition to taking in the spectacle of the most city\u2019s popular tourist attraction, the duo chat with NBC News legend Lester Holt <\/strong>who discusses his storied career, along with his upcoming final days as chief anchor of NBC Nightly News<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TUESDAY (May 20 at 11:45 a.m.) \u2013 It\u2019s Broadway, Baby!<\/u><\/strong>: Chicago Today<\/em> celebrates Chicago roots on Broadway stages as Matt & Cortney chat with former Blacklist <\/em>star \/ Chicago native Harry Lennix<\/strong>, who has taken the Steppenwolf Theater\u2019s acclaimed epic family drama \u201cPurpose\u201d to the Broadway stage. The hosts also chat with Hinsdale native Mac Brandt <\/strong>about what it\u2019s like sharing the stage with Hollywood superstar George Clooney in the Broadway hottest show, \u201cGood Night, and Good Luck.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEDNESDAY (May 21 at 11:45 a.m.) \u2013 A Walk in the Park<\/u><\/strong>: Cortney & Matt take viewers on a stroll through one of NYC\u2019s most visually-stunning centerpieces, Central Park, which will be followed up by a special visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show<\/em><\/strong>. Kelly fans will be treated to an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the popular talk show as Matt makes a special guest appearance on the show to promote his supplemental It\u2019s OK to Ask Questions <\/em>interview series on individuals fighting cancer. Plus \u2013 Matt & Cortney check out the menu at the famed \u201cI\u2019ll have what she\u2019s having\u201d NYC eatery, Katz\u2019s Deli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THURSDAY (May 22 at 11:45 a.m.) \u2013 Home Away from Home<\/u><\/strong>: Chicago Today <\/em>sets up shop from the steps of 30 Rock as they offer some of Chicago\u2019s finest Malort to Northwestern alum \/ SNL <\/em>alum \/ Late Night <\/em>host Seth Meyers<\/strong>. Matt & Cortney also catch up with some former interns who are now proudly repping NBC Chicago at 30 Rock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRIDAY (May 23 at 11:30 a.m.) \u2013 Welcome to The TODAY Show!<\/u><\/strong>: Cortney & Matt close out \u201cChicago Today in New York<\/em>\u201d week from the 30 Rock Plaza with a special visit to The TODAY Show<\/em>. With their exclusive backstage pass, the duo chat with hosts Savannah Guthrie<\/strong> and Craig Melvin<\/strong> at the TODAY <\/em>anchor desk, visit with Jenna & Friends <\/em>host Jenna Bush Hager <\/strong>and catch-up with NBC News meteorologist \/ 3rd Hour of TODAY <\/em>co-host Dylan Dreyer<\/strong>. In addition, Cortney & Matt check out everything 30 Rock has to offer from top to bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cChicago Today<\/em><\/a> loves to bring viewers the very best of the Chicago area, and we also love to bring them along on our travel adventures,\u201d said Julie Maddox<\/strong>, Executive Producer, Chicago Today<\/em>. We had so much fun visiting our home away from home, 30 Rock, and getting a chance to sit down with all our NBC friends in New York. Plus, we get a chance to showcase how Chicagoans have an impact wherever we go, and viewers will definitely see that throughout our special week in NYC.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOTE: Chicago Today <\/em>can also be viewed on the NBC 5 Chicago News<\/strong><\/a> 24\/7 live streaming channel, NBCChicago.com<\/a> and the NBC Chicago mobile app. The NBC 5 Chicago News<\/a> <\/strong>live streaming channel is also available for viewing on Peacock, Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Fire TV, Xumo Play, Google Play, Freevee, TCLtv+ and Local Now. For additional Chicago Today <\/em>content, including celebrity interviews, lifestyle tips and more, please visit Chicago Today \u2013 NBC Chicago<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NBCUniversal Local Chicago<\/em><\/strong>, a division of NBCUniversal, is the home of NBC 5 (WMAQ-TV) and Telemundo Chicago (WSNS-TV). Together, the duopoly serves diverse English- and Spanish-speaking audiences in the third largest U.S. television market. The NBC and Telemundo owned stations deliver the latest local news, consumer and investigative reports across multiple linear, streaming and digital platforms, along Chicago’s most accurate forecast, extensive local sports coverage, a range of original documentaries and series and entertainment\/lifestyle content on “Chicago Today.” All original content is available on-air, digitally via <\/em>NBCChicago.com<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>TelemundoChicago.com<\/em><\/a> and on the stations\u2019 mobile apps, as well as the NBC 5 Chicago News 24\/7 live streaming channel, which is available for viewing on Peacock, Roku and Samsung TV and numerous steaming platforms, as well as free apps available on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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