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Price — $35.00

The FRIENDS™ Experience closes in Chicago on May 31, 2021! Step inside the world of FRIENDS™ and explore set recreations like Monica & Rachel's Kitchen, Joey & Chandler's apartment and of course, Central Perk.

Don't forget to visit their Health & Safety page here , to learn about how they're staying "Monica Clean."

Tickets are on sale now exclusively at  www.FriendsTheExperience.com !

Created by  Superfly X, Warner Bros. Consumer Products  and  Warner Bros. Television Group,  “The One in Chicago” is located at The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile.

The interactive space features 12 nostalgia-packed rooms and activations plus several all-new experiences including Monica’s kitchen and balcony and the iconic  FRIENDS  fountain. The space provides opportunities to explore the show’s history and re-create your favorite moments including peaking around Rachel and Monica’s purple door, relaxing in Chandler and Joey’s recliner, or helping Ross with the infamous sofa pivot. And of course, the space will feature a re-created Central Perk with the legendary orange couch where you can be like Phoebe and serenade your friends   with “Smelly Cat.”  

Hours are posted on the website at  www.FriendsTheExperience.com . Guests can reserve a timed entry to visit with a ticket priced at $35.00 plus taxes and fees.

The experience includes a  FRIENDS  retail store featuring exclusive product that will also be open to non-ticketed guests.

To ensure that this experience takes place in a safe environment for staff and guests, we are taking measures throughout the space including but not limited to social distancing, requiring masks, non-invasive temperature checks, and thorough cleaning and sanitization measures. Learn more about the enhanced cleaning and safety protocols on the website. 

The  FRIENDS™  Experience is committed to investing in our youth and supporting education and arts in underserved communities. They are proud to partner with  My Block, My Hood, My City , an organization that provides underprivileged youth in Chicago with opportunities beyond their home neighborhoods.

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Calling All FRIENDS Fans: Visit the Real Central Perk

Updated: June 17, 2021

I’m a huge Friends fan. It’s just one of those shows that never gets old or stops being funny. I know, I know, the series has been over for well over a decade. I love it, and I know I’m not alone, right?

When Jorge and I got married, he watched the entire series to understand my Friends references better. If that’s not a keeper, I don’t know what is.

We were trying to decide where to go for our 6th wedding anniversary, and Los Angeles was high on the list. The main reason was that I knew the real Central Perk set was still up at the WB Studios and that you could hang out there!

Click here to book your own studio tour of Central Perk

*Please note the Warner Bros. Studio tours reopened on June 26, 2021 . Keep in mind; there may be restrictions or temporary closings due to covid. Thankfully, GetYourGuide offers free cancellations up to 24 hours before the scheduled tour.

About the WB Studio Tour

Your ticket includes a tour of different parts of the WB studio, where you get to see how Hollywood is made. The studio is in Burbank, California, about a 20-minute drive up from downtown LA.

I absolutely loved the tour, and it’s completely worth the money, especially if you’re a Friends fan. Here’s what $69 pp gets you:

• Tour the exterior sets and locations that are used for some of your favorite shows and movies (including Friends locations besides Central Perk)
• Visit various soundstages for shows still being taped
• See the props department for shows and movies
• See the original Batmobile
• Explore Harry Potter and DC comic book stuff (not my thang)
• Experience the Big Bang Theory set
• Then you visit Studio 48, which is an interactive soundstage that lets you see the different phases of film and television
• Last but not least, in Studio 48, you’ll find the Central Perk set , and right after the set, you can grab a cup of real coffee at the working replica of the Central Perk Café 

See the Real Friends Central Perk Set

Of course, my favorite part of the entire tour was seeing the original Central Perk . The production soundstage is mostly as it was on the show, and it’s so cool to experience it and sit on the orange couch. It made a lot of my friends back home jealous, haha!

Not only that, but the entire tour, in general, takes you to different scenes from the show, including the Gellar house. More on that below.

Film Your Own Friends Episode

The best part, though? WB Studio made Central Perk into an interactive set. So now you can film a Friends clip during your tour. We did a scene from “The One with Phoebe’s Birthday Dinner.”

If you get chosen, you can play a character in that scene. Jorge was selected to play Joey, and I was Gunther. I made a damn good barista. They go over the lines with the characters on the couch and do it *almost* like they would on a real show. It was such a fun activity!

I was instructed to serve fake coffee and make fake small talk with those at the counter. They cut the scene to make it look like Phoebe and Monica are really in the shot and are talking to you. I wish they let you buy the clip, but because of legal reasons, they can’t.

More fake coffee in my huge mug, please.

I didn’t want to leave the set.

If you ever want to visit the Friends apartment building that’s located in NYC, you can find that at 90 Bedford St, New York, NY. The downstairs part of that building that’s supposed to be “Central Perk” is a restaurant with some great food!

I suggest you go for photos but stay for dinner or lunch. You can make a reservation on OpenTable ahead of time. If you’re in NYC and looking for more photo spots, check out my post HERE .

More Friends Locations

This is the Gellar’s house from Friends; it’s just one big ol’ fake house! Right down the block, you will find the Gilmore Girls house and also Pretty Little Liars — they point out a lot of locations for all of those shows. This also varies on the current shows, so you may see different sites.

This is inside the Gellar’s house. Remember “The One with the Prom Video,” Where Ross is coming down the stairs ready to ask Rachel to prom, but she leaves with her actual date? This is where it was shot:

This is where Monica and Rachel were hiding from Jean-Claude Van Damme in “The One After the Superbowl” :

You’ll also see the tiny piece of a park used as “central park” in the show. Remember when Phoebe and Rachel went for a run and Rachel hit a horse? That “park” is also used in many other movies and shows.

More Sets: See the Full(er) House

One of the exterior sets you can visit during the tour is the Full(er) House. As you may know, the outside shot of the house was filmed in San Francisco (you can get a picture of that at 1709 Broderick Street), but they still needed a facade on set to do porch scenes.

I watched Full House growing up and now follow Fuller House, so it was cool to see the set (outside and inside). They don’t let you take photos when you go into the soundstage. Boo, I know.

The Big Bang Theory Set 

I was so excited to see The Big Bang Theory soundstage! Unfortunately, I couldn’t take any pictures, but the apartments look a lot smaller in person.

I planned our tour strategically because I knew that usually, you could only visit certain soundstages when they’re not taping. I booked our tickets for Easter Sunday when no tapings were happening, so we had more flexibility on the tour.

You can also get free tickets to a live taping at the studio of either TBBT or Fuller House! If I had known sooner, I would’ve tried to get some before our trip. If you live near the area, it’s worth checking out. Find tickets to shows HERE .

*2021 UPDATE: Since these shows above are finished and no longer taping, you can still follow that link to book tickets to any show being taped at Warner Bros. Studios.

Another awesome update is that the Studio Tour now includes a visit to the Big Bang Theory set as part of the experience!

Moving on, this is Hennesy Street, where many movies and shows are filmed:

After the tour is done, you can stop at the cafe, a replica of Central Perk. You can get coffee, buy Central Perk coffee bags, eat some Friends cupcakes, everything a crazy fan would love!

I had so much fun doing the tour and cannot recommend it enough. If you’re a fan, you won’t be disappointed.  Click here to book your own studio tour of Central Perk.

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Hi, A family friend purchased the “Froends couch” from the production company in 2019 and still own it.

Ive heard wonderful things about this place. My family went for a visit and loved it…, unrelated.. I’ve been streaming the show, back to back episodes and I notice the color orange features predominantly in the show… the couch, for one, of Course. But also a lot of the clothes and decor and accessories…. People don’t generally wear as much orange as the show puts on for a whole decade! Is it some kind of obsession for the cast or producers? Just about every episode for ten years has some orange splash somewhere in it.

Thanks for reading! And what a great observation, I never noticed it and will pay more attention next time I watch. I wonder if orange and purple were just their signature “friends” colors after finding the couch.

Hi there. I too is a HUGE FRIENDS fan and I’m going to see the friends set this fall. I was wondering if you could tell me, how it works with the tipping. I live I Denmark and we don’t tip here and I noticed on the website that it says tip not included in the price. How do we go about that? Ps. Love your writing

Hi Cecilie! With tipping on a tour it normally happens at the end and is given directly to the tour guide. So throughout the tour you’ll be on a little “tour cart” and he/she drives you around the sets etc. Then at the end (when you’re going in to see the friends set) people get off the cart and tip the tour guide cash as they’re exiting. It’s not mandatory, but it can be expected. You can tip anything from a few dollars up to 20% of the tour cost. Many do 10%, 15%. Hope this helps! And thanks so much for reading. 🙂 You’re going to love this tour!

Omg! I wish I could go there one day but I live in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 which is very far away but hopefully one day 🤞🏼

It’s such a fun experience! Hopefully you can make it one day, too 🙂

Does this tour also include Monica a new Joey apartment

Hi there! This is the just the original central perk set in the studio where they used to film Friends. It’s not like the tours that go to different cities and put up a “Friends Experience” so you wouldn’t find Monica or Joey’s apartment here, but trust me this tour is better!

Thanks you guys are the best! I am flying out there just for my birthday cuz my hubby is the bestest. So I want to maximize my experience. You guys helped a ton!!!!

Was all of this included in the standard tour? And, how does the filming a scene thing work? I am a major friends fan! You have to get chosen – or can everyone participate? Thanks for your help!

Yes, all of this was included in the standard tour! Pretty amazing. For the filming scene, once you get to the central perk set, there’ll be a small group of you. The people who film it introduce the set and ask for volunteers to do the scene as the main characters. Raise your hand if you’re not shy! Then they grab a few more from the group to play “extras”. I think only a few were left who didn’t take part (probably by choice) because there’s plenty of room to play an extra. After the scene, you can line up (short line because normally groups are kept very small) for photos on the orange couch or along the counter (as you saw in our photos). We lined up twice to get photos in each spot haha! Hope this helps 🙂

Here’s one good advice. Have your phone or camera ready. They play the recording on the TV’s right after you finish the scene. Then it gets automatically deleted. You can’t copy it as a file. There shouldn’t be a problem staying for another recording with a following group though.

Jakub, great tip and reminder! I did also record the tv to have the taping on my phone for my own personal use. They had no issues with that whatsoever! And that’s so true that you can probably stay to do the scene with the next group in case you didn’t get to do it during your turn. Thanks for the comment!

Wait, whaaaaat?! I didn’t get to do the “filming a scene” thing?! That sounds so cool. I wish I’d taken more photos haha, yours are amazing! That’s AWESOME that you got to see Big Bang Theory sets too, although a shame you can’t take photos. I guess you might be able to once it’s finished…? I love that you strategically booked it, too! Haha.

Oh man you must go back to do the scene! Haha it was so fun! I loved the whole tour. And thanks for the kind words 🙂 I loved being able to see other sets, but yeah I wish they let us take photos.

I’m gonna do the WB Studio tour next week. As a huge F*R*I*E*N*D*S fan, I’ve noticed one thing. The couch is just a replica 🙁 This is not the one they used in the show. The wooden supports on the sides are different. The original was probably sold couple of years ago. I don’t understand why 🙁

That’s so unfortunate and confusing! When you try to read up on it they mention the show having more than one couch on there. Like one from season 1-3 and one from season 4-10? Who really knows though. And I saw that they changed the wording on the studio tour! When I did it back in 2016 it said “original” and now it says replica. Why they would sell it is beyond me! Either way, the tour is tons of fun!!

This is so cool!!! I’ve been to LA a ton but never to anything like this! I love that you are in the photos too 🙂 Is Fuller House good?! I haven’t watched it. I do love Friends, though!

Thanks so much, Christie!!! I’m trying to work my way into photos more often. And the first few episodes of Fuller House are cheesy, actually there’s still some cheese throughout the seasons (it’s full house c’mon) but the story line gets better and funnier as it goes on.

[…] Book a WB Studio tour to see how Hollywood is made, especially if you’re a Friends fan. I raved about it in my last post, you can read about that HERE. […]

That sounds like such a fun and unique experience! I know you’re going to be horrified but I only ever watched like 2 episodes of Friends. Crazy right? I did, however, watch Gilmore Girls in college (mainly because my roomie was obsessed with the show haha!).

Grace, you must watch the whole series!! 🙂

I have never been to the studio lol but I’m a huge fan of Friends! I few months ago I binge watched the series again! Too bad you couldn’t take pics of TBBT set. I love that show!

I know I was so disappointed that we couldn’t take pictures inside! But it was cool either way, I saw Howard and Bernadette’s minivan set up with the green screen on my way out lol.

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The One Where Chicago Gets A FRIENDS-Themed Exhibit This March!

Cue the laughs, because a cult favorite FRIENDS™ Experience — The One in Chicago  — is relaunching in the Windy City! 

After going “on a break” due to COVID-19, the wildly popular Friends Experience is reopening in Chicago on Wednesday, March 17!

This immersive, two-story experience brings the FRIENDS ™ set to life  with interactive activities, irresistible merch, original props, and a dozen nostalgia-packed rooms recreated from the hit series!

To give you a season preview, here are 8 reasons you can’t miss this experience.

1 . Health & Safety Regulations

In order to ensure public safety, the experience will be “Monica Clean” and implement numerous sanitary measures. As well as obligatory mask-wearing, temperature checks, thorough cleaning efforts, and social distancing precautions will be in place to ensure a safe and friendly experience.

2. Recreated Sets

The exhibit will feature over 12 rooms  with a series of set-pieces for you and your friends to recreate the show’s funniest sketches in its most iconic sets, including Joey and Chandler’s apartment, Central Perk, Monica’s kitchen, balcony, apartment, and more!

3. Interactive Activities

The Pivot heard round the world! There will also be the chance to relive some of the shows most iconic moments. Step into the famous scene where Ross, Chandler, and Rachel try to move in a couch and try your hand at pushing it up yourself on the recreated stair corner from the show. You’ll also get to pop your head through the locked apartment door and take part in plenty of other interactive activities spread out through the experience.

4. Expand Your FRIENDS ™ Knowledge

You might have all your pals beat when it comes to FRIENDS ™ trivia, but it wouldn’t hurt to get the inside scoop on the ins and outs of the sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman.

Brush up on the show’s lexicon at their wall of ‘Friendisms’, graph the evolution of Rachel’s hairstyle with model replicas, or, examine a psychoanalytic infographic on the inner workings of Ross’s neurosis. At The FRIENDS ™ Experience , there’s much more to learn about what made this series so special!

5. Props & Photo Ops

The One In Chicago will feature a series of props used in the show, as well as replicas for your enjoyment. Share your love of FRIENDS ™ with the world by capturing your experience room by room. Snag a shot of yourself aside the iconic turkey head, peek through Monica’s purple door, relax on Chandler’s (or Joey’s!) recliner, and pose with a coffee mug in Central Perk!

Trust us, this is one of those immersive experiences where you’d gladly exit through the gift shop. While the exhibit’s merch store includes t-shirts, coffee mugs, books, and other retail favorites — notwithstanding Joey’s bedtime penguin pal, Hugsy. The One in Chicago  will feature exclusive merch to the experience, and even more exclusive merch to the experience in Chicago. Oh yeah, and you can actually buy your own real life-sized FRIENDS ™ couch!

7. Donations

In an effort to invest in arts and education in underserved communities, The FRIENDS ™ Experience  will donate a portion of the proceeds to Chicago-based My Block, My Hood, My City — a local youth-focused organization that seeks to benefit local communities through education, service, and social-awareness.

8. Private Access Tickets

You don’t want to miss out on The FRIENDS ™ Experience without your real friends at your side. Sign up for private access tickets so that you and your quaran-team can share the joy!

On Wednesday, March 17, The FRIENDS™ Experience will return to The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile! Running through Monday, May 31 there will be more than two months to head down and revel in the world of the hit series.

Indulge in your FRIENDS™ nostalgia, check out iconic memorabilia, and re-create some favorite moments at this fan-favorite experience! Tickets for this event are priced at $35 + taxes and fees .

Don’t screw up this trifle, get your tickets to The FRIENDS ™ Experience here !

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The one with the visitors: the immersive friends experience is back in chicago.

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“I KNOW!” The “Friends” set has arrived in Chicago to give everyone an immersive peek into the world of the popular sitcom.

Melina Chalkia , Reporter April 19, 2021

“I’ll be there for you…” and now “Friends” will be there for Chicago, too.

After its successful launch in 2020, The FRIENDS Experience has reopened its doors to the Chicago area, offering an exclusive and interactive peek into the lives of everyone’s favorite friends.

The immersive exhibit, located at 540 N. Michigan Ave., offers 12 immersive set recreations from the hit 90s sitcom — including Central Perk, Monica and Rachel’s apartment, Joey and Chandler’s apartment and the stairwell from the iconic Pivot scene. The exhibit also showcases original costumes, props and scripts signed by the entire cast.

The exhibit was first installed in 2019 in New York City and Boston to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary, according to senior creative director Terry McMahon. Due to its success, the experience expanded to Chicago and is projected to reach other cities and countries in the future, he said.

The FRIENDS Experience was produced by entertainment company Superfly X, a spin-off from its comedy festivals, which includes set recreations as a way to celebrate various comedy TV shows. Jonathan Mayers, founder and CEO of Superfly X, said the team was encouraged to create the “Friends” pop-up after seeing the comedy festivals gain traction.

Mayers said the team put their attention to detail to create an immersive experience for visitors. The experience is unique, he said, because it moves away from the traditional museum exhibit structure.

“We have fans come through The FRIENDS Experience and get emotional,” Mayers said. “We all have these engagements and emotional connections with the space and people in these shows, because you are inviting them into your home.”

The whole experience lasts about 45 minutes and can be enjoyed either individually, in a group of 15 people or as a private access tour, Mayers said.

As part of the production process, McMahon, senior creative director, said he had to know every small detail of “Friends” and choose the most iconic pieces of the show, such as the opening fountain scene and the Central Perk hangouts between the six friends.

“It was a lot of figuring out what sets and what moments we wanted to highlight,” McMahon said. “We tried to bring all these sets into life, which was very fun because it’s never bad when your homework is to watch TV.”

McMahon said he is particularly proud of the building block recreation of the Central Perk, in which visitors “mesh” the nostalgia of watching “Friends” and playing with building blocks as a child.

Monica Saenz De Viteri, who visited the event with her daughter, said she recommends it to all those who grew up with the show in addition to the next generation of “Friends” viewers.

“The staff was super friendly and helpful and the set-up was amazing,” De Viteri said. “I truly enjoyed the experience.”

For Patricia Popichak, looking at the iconic purple door from Monica and Rachel’s apartment gave her goosebumps. She enjoyed seeing the apartments and the coffee shop “where all the magic happened.”

Popichak fell in love with the dynamic of the group in the show because the characters were relatable and “stood the test of time together.” At the time, she said she was too young to understand the depth of the characters.

“The most interesting fact was the amount of coffee this crew drank — (Lisa Kudrow) apparently had the most,” Popichak said. “At the final place we visited, Central Perk, we grabbed a couple of coffees and sat (down), appreciating just how much joy this set brought to us.”

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Friends Experience interactive tour is coming to six new cities

Relive moments from the series with re-created sets and props.

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Fans of the sitcom Friends will now be able to relive the series with new tour locations for The Friends Experience. The experience, which was first launched in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta and Dallas to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary , lets visitors re-create moments from the show with props and sets modeled after those in the show, like Monica's kitchen and the iconic Friends fountain.  

Next year, the experience will be coming to six new cities: Nashville, Tennessee; Denver; Phoenix; San Francisco; Washington, DC; and Toronto. You can go to the  Friends Experience website to join the waitlist and learn more about opening dates and ticket sales when they become available.

The Friends Experience's New York City flagship will continue to sell tickets through March 27. Those tickets cost $45 plus taxes and fees, and can be purchased via the  Friends Experience New York page .

In addition to set re-creations, visitors can see original props and costumes from the show and can shop at the Friends Experience store. (The store is also open to the public.) The New York City location also has a grab-and-go cafe within a re-created Central Perk.

COVID-19 protocols will be in place for the tours, including social distancing, mask requirements and "thorough cleaning and sanitization measures," according to a release.

If you're looking to refresh your memory on the series (or watch it for the first time), all episodes are streaming on HBO Max .

‘Friends’ Experience brings the hit TV show to life in interactive pop-up

The two-level pop-up has been carefully assembled with an incredible eye for detail, offering 12 rooms and activations that resurrect the ‘90s classic tv series in all its glory..

Monica’s kitchen is among the interactive exhibits at “The Friends Experience: The One in Chicago” at The Shops at Northbridge, 540 N. Michigan Ave.

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Touting a full re-creation of Central Perk, a wigged-out display of Rachel’s evolving hairdos, even the chance to bug Ugly Naked Guy, the new interactive “Friends Experience — The One in Chicago” opening Thursday at The Shops At North Bridge couldn’t BE any more of dream come true for fans of the long-running television hit series.

The two-level pop-up (located at 540 N. Michigan Avenue) has been carefully assembled with an incredible eye for detail, offering 12 rooms and activations that resurrect the ‘90s classic TV series in all its glory. In addition to a look at actual scripts and original costumes utilized by the all-star cast, the main event is the numerous selfie-worthy spots that offer authentic re-creations, like Chandler and Joey’s apartment (complete with foosball table and recliners), the infamous “Pivot!” staircase and couch, and the iconic fountain featured in the show’s opening credits.

Created by Superfly X, the global entertainment group behind Bonnarroo and Outside Lands music festivals, “The Friends Experience” was first staged in 2019 in New York City and Boston to commemorate the show’s 25 th anniversary. Yet increasing fan demand encouraged creators to bring it to Chicago where the pop-up will enjoy one of its longest runs as well as one of its largest footprints, one of the unlikely benefits of social distancing guidelines the team is stringently adhering to as they get ready to open.

The measures include temperature checks upon entry, UV sterilization/ongoing cleaning of all surfaces, utilizing timed entry to ensure small groups of visitors, hand sanitizing stations throughout the experience and disinfecting wipes brilliantly tagged as being “Monica Clean!” In addition, face masks are required; for those who forget to bring one, “Friends”-themed designs will be available for purchase.

Take a selfie (or two) at the famous “Friends” fountain, part of the “Friends Experience — The One in Chicago” at The Shops at North Bridge.

“COVID was a challenge and disruption, of course, but for us it was important to keep going when we determined we could provide a safe experience for the fans and for the staff,” says Superfly X Founder and CEO Jonathan Mayers. “And look, what have we been doing during the pandemic but binging some of our favorite shows? This experience is as really as close as you can get to the show beyond just watching it and will hopefully be a joyful moment in these difficult times.”

The minutiae of details — even creating a ‘90s-era playlist that pipes through the speakers, full of Natalie Merchant and Cranberries hits as heard on the original TV show — brings visitors out of the 2020 doldrums with welcome nostalgia.

A recreation of the iconic couch “Pivot!” scene from the TV series “Friends” is among the sets on display “The Friends Experience” in Chicago.

“It brings you back to that time when a lot of us were younger and life was less stressful,” says Terry McMahon, the experience’s senior creative director and also a Chicago native who says he and his team dedicated copious amounts of hours into watching and re-watching the ten seasons of the show to bring the experience to life. The detail can be seen in features like the oversized “dating wall” that charts each of the main character’s trysts and paramours, and a touchless trivia game that pays homage to the infamous episode when Monica and Rachel challenged Chandler and Joey and end up losing their apartment to the guys.

“There is some data that is available to us, but honestly a lot of it came from watching episodes, looking at screenshots, seeing how sets change over the run of the show and what props are iconic across all the seasons,” McMahon says. In addition to a partnership with Warner Bros. Television Group to source items, he also worked closely with Pilsen’s Chicago Scenic Studios to bring the visions to life. “They were our major partner in figuring out our wall system to printing our graphics to building all the sets. They were just really integral part to us pulling off the scenes.”

“The One In Chicago” edition of “The Friends Experience” offers exclusives that weren’t available previously, including a full recreation of Monica and Rachel’s apartment, a throwback room featuring ephemera from the show’s various ‘80s flashback scenes and a full-blown Central Perk art installation made entirely of plastic toy building blocks.

The various hairstyles of Jennifer Aniston’s character Rachel Green are on exhibit at “The Friends Experience” at 540 N. Michigan Ave.

“We’ve had so much fandom come out that we wanted to highlight different areas we didn’t get to for the first two passes, and that came a lot from fan feedback on what they wanted to see,” says McMahon. The experience has previously attracted show regulars Maggie Wheeler (“Janice”) and James Michael Tyler (“Gunther”) as well as music acts The Rembrandts who penned the “Friends” theme song. There’s no word yet if David Schwimmer — co-founder of Chicago’s Lookingglass Theater just down the street — will pay a visit, though the team would love it.

In addition to general admission tickets, fans can opt for a private access option starting at $350 that allows their “quarantine bubble” of 6-10 people to enjoy it together. Non-ticketholders can also visit the retail store during hours of operation.

Selena Fragassi is a local freelance writer.

Portions of “The Letter” are on exhibit at “The Friends Experience.”

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Warner Bros.' Famous Studio Tour Just Reopened With New 'Friends' Experiences

Now Friends fans can eat Rachel's infamous trifle, sip character-themed coffee, and shop exclusive merchandise on the Warner Bros.' Studio Tour.

Now you can get a true taste of Friends at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood . The fan experience — which takes place on the actual working Warner Bros. lot in Burbank where the NBC sitcom was originally shot — reopened on Saturday, debuting an expanded Central Perk Café and Friends boutique .

As part of the "Stage 48: Script to Screen" stop on the tour, visitors can now dine on Friends -inspired items, including the infamous English trifle that Jennifer Aniston's character, Rachel Green, made for Thanksgiving. Yes, the one where she accidentally blended a traditional trifle with a shepherd's pie after her cookbook pages got stuck together. (Don't worry, the version served here doesn't have any meat mixed up with the sweet and savory flavors.)

Also on the menu are Central Perk's own cupcakes, New York-style cheesecake (unlike when Rachel and Chandler had to scoop the one from Mama's Little Bakery off the floor, you can eat this off a plate!), and NYC deli favorites like corned beef melts and pizza wedges. There's also a line of drinks inspired by the characters , made with a Central Perk special blend — choose from a matcha latte called The Rachel, a classic flat white called The Ross, a caramel coconut latte called The Chandler, a cookies-and-cream ice blend called The Phoebe, and a mango cold brew tea called The Joey.

All the items can be enjoyed on recreated sets featuring Central Perk, Joey and Chandler's apartment, Monica's apartment, and Greenwich Village. Costumes from the show are also on display. Then cap off the experience by shopping at the Friends boutique with exclusive products not available anywhere else, including kitchen and dining ware.

Friends fans can currently only access the tour and experiences on weekends, but it will expand to five days a week (Thursday through Monday) starting July 15.

The tour also includes other new and expanded features within the Warner Bros. family of entertainment, like a "Storytelling Showcase" documenting the almost-century of Warner Bros. and an "Action and Magic Made Here" exhibit with elements of the DC Universe and Harry Potter films.

Sheldon's apartment from The Big Bang Theory , a Batmobile from Tim Burton's original "Batman," costumes from "Suicide Squad," Harry Potter's recreated cupboard under the stairs, and the late Chadwick Boseman's jersey from "42" are also seen on the tour.

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Leonid & Friends

Passion. Persistence. Perfection. By Scott Schwebke

With multiple sold-out U.S. tours under its belt and hundreds of thousands of fans around the world, Leonid & Friends continues to astound its global audience with its unique ability in capturing the spirit, musicality, and fire of American supergroup Chicago. And what is even more stunning is that Leonid & Friends, comprised of 11 of the finest musicians in Russia, haven't seen Chicago perform live until recently, yet replicates the band’s complex arrangements amazingly note for note. Chicago has never been in Russia, and none of us have attended their concerts until just recently in the United States," said Leonid Vorobyev, a multi-instrumentalist who is the band’s leader. "We have only recordings and videos (to help us learn Chicago songs)."

Ironically, Vorobyev wasn’t always a fan of horn bands, and as a teenager gravitated to the hard-driving guitar-based sounds of the Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Deep Purple, and Grand Funk Railroad. "In the early 1970s in the USSR, electric guitars, amplifiers, and drums were rare to find so at school we were playing self-made instruments," Vorobyev explained. "We were allowed to rehearse in the same room with a horns band. Those musicians almost always were drunk and quite often tried to play with us our rock songs. It was a nightmare, and I hated them all!" But that all changed when Vorobyev heard Chicago. He became an instant fan. "I loved so much the brilliant mixture of rock guitars, drums, and jazz horns with bright vocal harmonies," he said. In 2014, Vorobyev decided to indulge his love for the band by gathering a few fellow musicians in a studio to record a video of them playing his favorite Chicago tune, Brand New Love Affair. No charts or scores of the song existed so Vorobyev transcribed the tune by ear. The result was a YouTube video that quickly went viral. Since then Leonid & Friends has recorded videos of other Chicago hits including Make Me Smile , 25 or 6 to 4 , and Saturday In The Park . All total the videos have received more than 50 million views. Also, Leonid & Friends has recorded two albums showcasing its tribute to Chicago. The process of getting each tune just right is a painstaking labor of love. In addition to scoring and arranging, Vorobyev oversees mixing and mastering of each song. However, he credits his highly skilled bandmates for making each tune sing. "All of my musician friends are highly professional," he said. However, Leonid & Friends hasn’t been satisfied with merely connecting with fans through videos and recordings. In early 2019, the band embarked on its first tour outside of Russia that had fans dancing in the aisles at sold-out shows in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Florida. Two other scorching coast-to-coast U.S. tours followed that same year. “The fans were so eager to see us that some traveled from as far as Hawaii and the Philippines not mentioning flying across the U.S .and driving for hours to attend our shows,” Vorobyev said. “I was expecting a warm greeting but I didn't expect such a warm reception and with so much love and gratitude for us.” In Los Angeles, the band met its musical heroes, founding members of Chicago, keyboardist Robert Lamm, and drummer Danny Seraphine as well as Michelle Kath Sinclair, daughter of late, great Chicago guitarist Terry Kath. “We were so thrilled that Robert, Danny, and Michelle took the time to visit with us,” Vorobyev said. “It was an experience that we will cherish and remember forever.” When Leonid & Friends isn’t touring, band members are in the studio in Moscow immersing themselves in Chicago’s storied catalog of hits and deep tracks while preparing for the next tour. In September of 2018, the band recorded its first song from legendary supergroup Earth, Wind, & Fire and also paid tribute to the band Blood, Sweat & Tears as well. Borrowing a line from one of Chicago's biggest hits, "it's only the beginning" of great things from Leonid & Friends.

Scott Schwebke has been a journalist for more than 30 years and a longtime fan of Chicago dating back to its incarnation as CTA. His work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, the Denver Post, Orange County Register and various publications across the U.S.

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Leonid Vorobyev

Musical director and founder of Leonid & Friends.

Leonid Vorobyev is the leader and founder of the band Leonid & Friends. He is the band’s producer, plays bass and piano, sings lead and backing vocals, transcribes all the musical sources, and he produces, mixes, and masters all audio and video productions. Leonid graduated from East Siberian Institute of Culture as a Choir Conductor. He had been working in various bands as a bass player and a singer when in 1989 he chose studio operations as his main interest and began a career as a record-mix engineer and sound producer. He has been working as a music producer, sound engineer, composer, and musician for about 30 years. Many Russian bands and singers have passed through his hands and ears. At the end of 2014, Leonid decided to give himself a gift to celebrate his retirement by recording a cover version of Chicago’s song Brand New Love Affair. No charts or scores of the song existed so he transcribed the musical source by ear, called upon his friends and recorded the song. What happened when the song was released surprised everyone and was the start of the new project ‘Leonid & Friends’.

Vasilii Akimov

Vocals/Guitar

A graduate of the Irkutsk College of the Arts and Institute of Contemporary Art. Vasily has won several international music competitions. He has been a member of the Russian hard rock band Monomakh, where he won praise from former Black Sabbath frontman Ronnie James Dio.

Sergey Kashirin

Vocals/Guitar (Former Member)

Sergey Kashirin was born in 1982 in Tiraspol, Transnistria, in Eastern Europe. A music enthusiast at an early age, Sergey began singing and playing guitar when he was only 8 years old. Following his musical dreams throughout his school years, he was accepted into the Tiraspol Rubinstein Musical College from which he graduated. After graduation, Sergey moved to Moscow where he quickly found work as a studio session musician playing for many Russian pop and rock stars. This led to live performance requests as well. Sergey is a founder of several musical projects, three of which are Real Bodrit, Rock Band, and Smilin’man, a multi-genre project of depth which allows him to stretch his musical and vocal talents. Many people took notice of his talents and in 2012, he began composing music for the film and television industries. Along the way, Sergey made many friends in the music industry and considered a number of them very close. In 2014, he was approached by one of those friends and asked to participate in recording a cover of a song from the American band Chicago for Leonid Vorobyev. The audio recording and subsequent video of the song Brand New Love Affair were not supposed to be anything more than a birthday gift to his friend but the rest of the world didn’t see it that way. After posting it on YouTube for their friends to view the word began to spread, and what was supposed to be a simple act of kindness for his friend, turned into the band Leonid & Friends recording many more songs which have been viewed in over 150 countries at last count. Sergey, being a founding member, performs regularly in both studio and live performances.

Serge Tiagniryadno

Serge Tiagniryadno was born and lives in Kiev, the capital city of Ukraine where he runs the popular recording studio Crystal Sound of which he founded. Serge is a multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, bass guitar, clarinet, saxophone, percussion, drums, and keyboards. He’s combined those talents with his smooth vocals as a member of numerous bands throughout the area such as Seven Seas, and Ocheretyaniy Kit. Serge’s love for music started at the age of three with the guitar, and at four years old he began formal lessons on the piano. When he turned nine he added clarinet to the mix. He later went on to study as a television and film director at the Karpenko-Kariy Kiev National University of Theatre, Cinema and Television and he also attended the Kiev Institute of Theatrical Arts. Serge’s introduction to Leonid & Friends came by way of Trent Gardner, the web manager of the band Chicago. He conducted an online contest for Leonid to find a vocal talent comparable to that of Chicago’s Peter Cetera. Serge recorded his first song with Leonid & Friends in the summer of 2015 from his own studio in Kiev but didn’t personally meet the band members until the spring of 2016. Since then he’s been featured in numerous tracks by the band and performs regularly with them on the road.

Igor Javad-Zade

Recognized as one of the best drummers in Russia, Igor has vast experience in live performances and session work. He has collaborated with musicians in Russia and from various foreign countries.

Sergey Kurmaev

Keyboards/Backing Vocals

Sergey Kurmaev was born in the city of Osh, Kyrgyzstan, in 1980, about 2000 miles southeast of Moscow. His musical journey began at the age of 5 when his parents gave him a small accordion. He started by learning well-known melodies and played them for friends and family long before learning to read music. When he was eight years old, he enrolled in the local School of Music to study the accordion. At the young age of fourteen, he earned admission to the College of Music, where he began seriously studying the accordion and piano. Sergey did so well that at 18, he was awarded admission to the Kyrgyzstan National Conservatory of Music in Bishkek to continue studying the piano, his long time dream. After graduating in 2004, he moved to Moscow, where celebrity singers began requesting his talents. Since then, Sergey has worked and performed with many top musical acts and together with his wife, an excellent singer in her own right, have organized concerts. In 2020, Sergey, his wife, their three sons, and Lucky, their dog, received an early Christmas present. They learned that Sergey was selected to play keyboards for Leonid & Friends, replacing their long time player Vlad Senchillo who left earlier in the year. During his first live streaming concert with the band, Roman Vorobyev introduced him to the fans. Sergey said, “When I saw Leonid & Friends on YouTube, I thought myself maybe one day I would play in a band like this. But now I’m here, it’s a magic, thank you my God, and I very glad to be part of Leonid & Friends. Thank you very much, thank you for trust and I want to see our friends in the future.”

Konstantin Kovachev

Lead Guitar

Konstantin Kovachev, guitarist, composer, and arranger, was born in Ulyanovsk, Russia. After his birth, his family moved to Nikolsk, in the Penza region, some 480 miles northeast of Moscow, where he lived until he was 16. At 12 years old, Konstantin began studying music. In 1990, he was accepted to The Alfred Schnittke Moscow State Institute of Music, where he majored in classical guitar and studied the lute, keyboards, and the ancient harp. After graduating in 1995, Konstantin began performing with popular Russian rock bands and notable musicians, including Leonid & Friends’ drummer Igor Javad-Zade. His talents gained notoriety in the music community, and as a result, he is credited on numerous albums as a studio guitarist and arranger. In May 2005, he became the guitarist of Kalinov Most, considered the country’s first folk-rock band. Konstantin joined Leonid & Friends in 2021 as the lead guitarist.

Vlad Senchillo

Keyboards/Backing Vocals (Former Member)

Vlad is a graduate of the Ufa Institute of Arts as a choir conductor. He has also served as laureate of international jazz festivals in Russia. Vlad has worked with Russian and foreign performers, including jazz musicians from the USA who performed in Russia such as Chuck Loeb, Phil Perry, Dave Koz, Eric Marienthal, and Brian Simpson.

Vladimir Popov

Flute/Sax/Vocals (Former Member)

Vladimir is a graduate from the Ulan-Ude Musical College of Tchaikovsky and Novosibirsk State Conservatory of Glinka. He has performed with various bands throughout Russia.

Alexander Michurin

Trombone (Former Member)

Alexander is a graduate of Moscow Music Institute of Gnesin, and Moscow State University of Culture and Arts. He has worked with numerous Russian performers both in the studio and on stage.

Alexey Batychenko

Trumpet (Former Member)

Alexey is a graduate of the Moscow Music Institute of Gnesin and Moscow Institute of Culture. He has worked with many of Russia’s top bands.

Konstantin Gorshkov

Saxophone (Former Member)

Konstantin graduated from the Moscow Music Institute of Gnesin. He has won the Brussels Jazz Contest and has toured in Russia and abroad.

Valery Martynov

Valery Martynov was born in the city of Tolyatti in 1994. Valery’s Father, a guitarist, noticed his son had developed perfect pitch and a strong aptitude for music in general from his childhood. So when Valery first entered music school, he planned to learn to play guitar like his Father, but when he saw the trumpet for the first time, he quickly forgot everything about his guitar plans and decided to study the trumpet instead. Valery eventually heard a recording of Maynard Ferguson, and he realized that the trumpet would be his vocation. He would vow to learn how to play it exactly as the master played in that composition. At 16 years old, Valery became a student at the School of Music. Four years later, he entered the Department of Jazz Music of the Faculty of World Musical Culture at the State Classical Academy, Maimonides, where he studied jazz. Valery studied under Vadim Eilenkrig and Alexander Vishnepolsky. He later became the first trumpet of many Big Bands in Moscow and the first trumpet and accompanist of some of the best jazz orchestras. Later, he became a laureate and a winner of multiple jazz festivals. Valery also teaches the next generation of brass players the skill and accuracy of playing the instrument. He has published teaching aids for his students and enjoys sharing his love for the instrument and music. Trumpet students, both in Russia and abroad, strive to take Valery’s classes and learn the secrets of pitch from him. In addition, Valery’s musical talents and professionalism allowed him to work with numerous Russian pop stars and participate in many individual musical projects in the country. Valery began playing with Leonid & Friends in April of 2022 and is happy to welcome listeners and lovers of this amazing music.

Ksenia Buzina

Born in the Transbaikal region of Siberia, in the city of Chita, Ksenia Buzina is credited as being the first Russian singer understood by over a billion people on earth. That’s because Ksenia sings and speaks Chinese fluently and has her own Chinese album and music videos. She was featured in the Russian TV version of The Voice and has participated in numerous television and festival appearances. Now a resident of Moscow, Ksenia began singing as a child in various school events and competitions. She earned her first paycheck singing at the age of 16 accompanied by her musician Father, performing in local restaurants on the weekends. She graduated with her economics degree from the Baikal State University of Economics and Law where she specialized in “World Economy.” She said, ”I do not see myself as an economist, but I was glad to study at the institute because there I learned Chinese.” Ksenia didn’t stop there. Besides Russian and Chinese she can also speak English and can sing in English, Chinese, Italian, Armenian, Kazakh, Bulgarian and French. She joined Leonid & Friends in September 2016 with the debut of the song Wishing You Were Here and has become an integral part of the band’s vocal landscape both in the studio and live performances.

Danil Buranov

Singer and actor Danil Buranov is a talented performer with many accomplishments. A graduate of RUTI GITIS (the Russian University of Theatre Arts, founded in 1878), Danil has participated in TV shows such as "Main Stage," was a semi-finalist of the show "Voice-6" and an artist of the Hryhoriy Leps Human Rights Center. In addition, he was the winner of "The Highest Test" competition and last year, under the stage name BURANOV, represented Russia at the international competition "New Wave." BURANOV has been performing on the big stage, and his fans remember his notable duets with Russian singer-songwriter Grigory Leps and the noted Latvian singer Intars Busulis. Since 2016, Danil has released singles, shot music videos for his songs, and toured with a unique vocal and dance cover show.

Mikhail Puntov

Mikhail (Michael) Puntov was born in Krasny Sulin, Rostov Region. He began his musical career as the soloist of the group Street Magic. Their work was recognized by the Young Artist Awards, which honors the excellence of young performers in film, television, theatre, and music. They were also given the special award for Outstanding International Variety Group in 2007. Michael represented Russia at the Junior Eurovision 2008, held in Limassol, Cyprus. He became the frontman of the group Geroi in 2011 and made his Leonid & Friends debut in April of 2022.

Andrey Zyl was born in the city of Minsk, Belarus in 1992 and now lives in Moscow. His love for music was evident early in life and he began his formal studies at the age of 11. Right from the beginning, the trumpet grabbed Andrey’s attention and he’s never looked back. He also developed an appreciation for the rhythms of music which led him to play percussion instruments but in his words “Trumpet is more fun!” He is a graduate of the Gnesins Russian Academy of Music. Andrey’s musical talents have led him to work with notables such as international jazz vocalist Kevin Mahogany from Kansas City, the big bands of Igor Butman, Anatoly Kroll, and George Garanian, and numerous Russian pop stars. He’s been called upon to perform in many individual projects as well. A multi-winner of international jazz competitions, Andrey began playing with Leonid & Friends in April of 2017 in both studio and live performances.

Oleg Kudryavtsev

Oleg Kudryavtcev was born in Severodvinsk, located on the White Sea coast of the Arkhangelsk region, Russia, in 1984. His parents, a musician and kindergarten teacher, realized his affection for music early and at 9 years old his father enrolled him in a school of music and proposed that he should consider the saxophone. Although Oleg was interested in every instrument he saw, he agreed with his father and began formal studies. Everyone quickly realized how well Oleg was progressing and the decision was made to further his studies. Oleg transferred to the college of music in Arkhangelsk and then on to the Academy of music in Moscow. He remained in Moscow and began playing in various groups performing in a variety of musical styles. He never gravitated toward a single genre saying, “I have no preference in music styles. I love Pop, Funk, Soul, Jazz, Indie, electronic, anything is fine with me.” Oleg went on to work with many artists and played for years with the popular group Bravo which was established in 1983, a year before he was born. In 2017 he was excited to audition for Leonid & Friends because he’s loved the music of Chicago since childhood. He said, “My father introduced me to their creativity.” Looking back on his first USA tour with Leonid & Friends, Oleg said, “I am very grateful to my parents and teachers for helping me to become a professional musician. I love my profession and the smiles of the audiences at the concerts. It is very important for me in life.”

Maxim Likhachev

Maxim Likhachev was born and raised in Moscow where he continues to live today. His love for music began early as a student where he focused on wind instruments. He learned to play the euphonium and its variants as well as various percussion instruments, but his heart centered on the trombone of which he is known for. His talent led him to play in a children's brass band and ensemble with a choir and choreography. He entered the musical institute majoring in trombone and focusing on classical music in preparation for a spot in a symphony orchestra. While studying his musical plans abruptly changed the day he was invited to play in a rock band. He was hooked and he never looked back. Along the way Maxim was introduced to the sounds of the American band Chicago from the early albums and he developed a love for the band and their style that is with him to this day. After graduating from the Moscow Music Institute of Gnesin, he played with many of Russia’s top bands and felt right at home performing studio session work as well. Since his graduation he has remained in rock music and travelled extensively performing in numerous festivals within Russia as well as many places in Europe. Maxim explains that when he got the call to join Leonid & Friends, he felt his dreams of many years had come true. “To play the music I have loved since my youth with an amazing cast of fellow musicians whom I love, and being led by an incomparable director, Leonid Vorobyev, I don’t know how things can get any better musically for me.“ His personal life is singing from the same song book as well. With his loving wife and 3 children by his side, Maxim is proof of what hard work will do for you. He began playing with Leonid & Friends nearly 3 years ago and has become a gem of the bands brass section. Many friends of the band favor Maxim and his “Magic Trombone”, and they’re sure there is plenty of magic left in his playing.

Dmitry Maximov

Bass (Former Member)

Dimitry is a graduate of the Moscow Music Institute of Gnesin and has worked with many of Russia’s top bands.

Arturo Sandoval

Special Guest Trumpet

Arturo Sandoval was born in Artemisa, a small town in the outskirts of Havana, Cuba, on November 6, 1949, just two years after Dizzy Gillespie became the first musician to bring Latin influences into American Jazz. Sandoval began studying classical trumpet at the age of twelve, but it didn’t take him long to catch the excitement of the jazz world. He has since evolved into one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer. He is a 10 time Grammy Award Winner, Emmy Award Recipient, 6 Time Billboard Award Winner, the 2015 Hispanic Heritage Award Recipient, the 2016 Honorary Doctorate recipient in Fine Arts from The University of Notre Dame, and the recipient of the United States of America, Presidential Medal of Freedom. "Born into poverty in Cuba and held back by his government, he risked everything to share his gifts with the world. In the decades since, this astonishing trumpeter, pianist and composer has inspired audiences in every corner of the world and awakened a new generation of great performers. He remains one of the best ever to play." –Barack Obama (presenting Arturo Sandoval The Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Arkady Shilkloper

Special Guest French Horn

Arkady Shilkloper is a multi-instrumentalist and composer. He enjoyed a career in the orchestra of the Bolshoi Theatre from 1978 to 1985 and was also a member of the Moscow State Philharmonic Symphony. Shilkloper spent four years with the Vienna Art Orchestra and has over 80 album and film credits to his name. He is considered one of the best jazz performers on French Horn and Alphorn in the world.

Igor Butman

Special Guest Saxophone

Igor Butman, saxophone virtuoso, bandleader, club owner and television host is Russia's number one jazz personality. With a major in Performance and Composition from the Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts, Butman performed with noteables including Dave Brubeck, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, The Lionel Hampton Orchestra, The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis, Natalie Cole, Billy Cobham and Grover Washington Jr., who took Igor "under his wing." In 2009 Igor launched his own label called Butman Music and he has performed at every Olympic Games starting with Athens in 2004.

Vladimir Osinsky

Special Guest Piano

Vladimir Osinsky is a composer, arranger, sound engineer, and keyboardist who has worked with many of Russia's top bands.

Ilya Prokudin

Special Guest Flugelhorn

Ilya Prokudin is a graduate of the Moscow Music Institute of Gnesin. He has worked with many of Russia’s top bands.

Ilya Vymenits

Special Guest Percussion

Ilya Vymenits is a drummer/percussionist who has worked with many of Russia’s top bands.

Daniil Dubrovsky

Special Guest Saxaphone

Daniil is a graduate of the Kurgan Musical College. He has worked with many of Russia’s top bands.

Irina Kozlova

Special Guest Vocals/Live

Irina Kozlova is a graduate of the Maimonid State Classical Academy. She has worked with “Radio and TV Orchestra” and with many Russian pop-stars. Irina is a singer-songwriter in the project with Igor Javad-Zade "Smotri I."

CHICAGOVICH Leonid & Friends debut album.

"i haven’t been this happy about an album in a very long time. leonid vorobyev and his mighty intrepid band of friends have released what is perhaps the best tribute album in the history of rock and roll. superlative perhaps. but i wouldn’t toss about such a platitude lightly. in short, if you’re a fan of chicago; you’re going to believe me when you hear this record." - phil traynor, contemporary jazz musician, composer, and recording artist., chicagovich ii, the music continues with the release of leonid & friends’ chicagovich ii. eleven more of the most requested tracks everyone loves including beginnings, questions 67 & 68, i’m a man, feelin’ stronger every day, free, if you leave me now, street player, you are on my mind, listen, hard to say i’m sorry/get away, and stay the night. the perfect complement to their debut album, chicagovich ii will keep you singing, dancing, and enjoying their tribute to one of the greatest bands in the world, chicagovich iii, chicagovich iii picks up the pace with ten new tracks. this cd showcases a beautiful mix of early and later chicago gems that are sure to delight. you’ll enjoy the song that started it all, introduction, as well as call on me, dialogue (parts 1 & 2), just you ‘n’ me, hanky panky, life saver, happy man, (i’ve been) searchin’ so long, and mongonucleosis. recreating these tunes as only leonid & friends has done make this a must-have addition to your collection., oldies but goldies part 1, it’s finally here the latest installment of from leonid and friends, featuring the timeless music of earth, wind, and fire, blood sweat and tears, steely dan, tower of power, the ides of march, chaka khan, deep purple, the brecker brothers, stevie wonder, and the black russian band. this fourth cd features the songs that you’ve waited and asked for, all meticulously arranged by the master of music, leonid vorobyev and performed by some of the top musicians from russia. this collection of songs will have you singing and dancing in no time.

Leonid & Friends perform their favorites as a tribute to the greatest bands in the world!

All music and video is edited, mixed and mastered by Leonid Vorobyev.  

All music and video is edited, mixed and mastered by Leonid Vorobyev. All songs recorded in the Osinsky Recording Studio, Moscow, Russia. Vladimir Osinsky, Proprietor.

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Operating Hours: Wednesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (last entry) Closed Monday & Tuesday

Age Requirement: All ages are welcome. Guests 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old. Children 3 and younger don’t need a ticket when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in New York City 130 E 23rd St, New York, NY. (Located on the corner of Lexington Ave. and 23rd St.)

WHAT ARE THE OPERATING HOURS OF THE EXPERIENCE?

The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in New York City  is open! For exact hours each day, please visit our ticketing page  HERE .

WHERE IS THE FRIENDS™ EXPERIENCE LOCATED?

130 East 23rd Street , at the corner of Lexington Avenue, in the Gramercy neighborhood of Manhattan.

WHAT ARE THE OPERATING HOURS OF CENTRAL PERK CAFE?

Central Perk Cafe is open to ticketed and non-ticketed guests during operating hours.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

The most immersive celebration of  FRIENDS™  ever, in the city that they called home! Step inside two floors of your favorite set recreations, including Monica’s Living Room, the Las Vegas Wedding Chapel, and much more. Poke Ugly Naked Guy and take a victory lap on Pat the Dog. Check out the Holiday Armadillo costume along with two rooms full of real props used in the show!

The FRIENDS™ Experience  is packed with amazing photo opportunities, memories from the iconic show, and limited-edition merchandise. Could it BE any more exciting?

WHEN DO I NEED TO ARRIVE FOR MY RESERVATION TIME?

Please arrive 10 minutes before your time slot.

Tickets are valid only for the date and time purchased. If you or a member of your party is not feeling well, tickets can be adjusted to a new date and time (subject to availability) IF changed prior to the date and time of the tickets. Follow the link in your confirmation email to login to our ticketing portal and swap times, or email us at  [email protected]  for assistance.

HOW LONG WILL THE FRIENDS™ EXPERIENCE TAKE?

Approximately  60 minutes  from start to finish. We did say this is bigger than huge!

CAN I LEAVE THE EXPERIENCE AND RETURN?

Once you leave the space you can’t re-enter, so take your time and enjoy it.

DO YOU ACCEPT CASH?

We do accept cash, but in case someone is stuck in the ATM vestibule, we also accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express and are tap to pay enabled.

DO YOU OFFER COAT/STROLLER CHECK?

Is it obvious I’m wearing six sweaters? Check your clothes, bags or strollers for  $3 per item . To ensure no contact with other items, checked items will be stored in individual biodegradable poly bags. Single strollers are also allowed inside, but please note all items are subject to search upon entry.

IS PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO ALLOWED?

You’re encouraged to take photos and videos throughout the space!

Remember to share your photos on social media with  #FriendsTheExperience  so we can see them!

ARE FOOD AND DRINKS ALLOWED INSIDE THE EXPERIENCE?

No Food or Drink Allowed. After the spaghetti sauce stain on the couch, this rule is at Monica’s insistence! Resealable bottles of water are always welcome.

ARE PETS ALLOWED IN THE FRIENDS EXPERIENCE?

We love our furry friends, however pets and emotional support animals are not permitted inside. Service animals are welcome.

CAN I PROPOSE AT THE FRIENDS™ EXPERIENCE?

Yes! You can share your special occasion with us here at The FRIENDS™ Experience. Guests should purchase  general admission tickets  and visit us during public hours.

CAN SOMEONE HELP ME COORDINATE MY PROPOSAL?

Email  [email protected]  and we’ll be there for you!

IS THERE A TICKET PURCHASE LIMIT?

There is a ticket limit of 14 tickets per purchaser.

CAN I REFUND OR EXCHANGE MY TICKET? ARE TICKETS TRANSFERABLE?

Tickets are  non-refundable and non-transferable . The name on the ticket must match at least one member of your party, and photo ID is required for verification. Fake IDs aren’t accepted—we’re looking at you, “Regina Phalange!”

If you or a member of your party is not feeling well, tickets can be adjusted to a new date and time (subject to availability). Please visit https://support.showclix.com/s/contact for assistance.

ARE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR?

Limited standby tickets are available at the door. Standby tickets are $55.00 for Standard tickets and $70.00 for Premium tickets (including all taxes and fees). Guests with timed-entry tickets have priority, so we recommend buying tickets  online  in advance.

WHAT IF I BOUGHT MY TICKET FOR THE WRONG DATE OR TIME?

Tickets can be adjusted to a new date and time (subject to availability). Follow the link in your confirmation email to login to our ticketing portal and swap times, or contact us  here  for assistance.

DO I NEED TO PRINT MY TICKET?

We can scan your ticket directly from your mobile device, so please save the paper and ink and don’t print your ticket unless you have to.

ARE THERE DISCOUNTS FOR CHILDREN?

Children (3) years of age and under  get in free when accompanied by a parent or guardian; anyone over the age of three (3) will need a ticket.

DO YOU OFFER GROUP SALES?

For groups of 10 or more or for additional information, please email  [email protected]  and a member of our guest services team will be back to you in about 3 business days.

WHAT HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES SHOULD I EXPECT WHEN I VISIT THE FRIENDS™ EXPERIENCE?

The health and safety of our Guests and Team Members is our number one priority. We want you to have fun at  The FRIENDS™ Experience , so we’ve put standards in place that will keep you, your friends & family, and our staff safe and worry-free. We’re dedicated to keeping the experience not only clean, but “Monica Clean!”

• Ongoing cleaning of all surfaces & UV sterilization
• Masks Recommended
• Hand sanitizing stations and disinfecting wipes by all touch points
• If a group member is sick, we will encourage your entire group to reschedule

*We reserve the right to modify our health & safety policies in light of evolving circumstances and applicable guidance/regulations.

DOES THE FRIENDS™ EXPERIENCE HAVE A CODE OF CONDUCT?

Providing a safe and fun environment for guests is our number one priority. All guests must adhere to our Experience Code of Conduct below.

• Profanity, abusive language and unruly behavior are not permitted.
• Sharp objects, weapons, and illegal contraband are not permitted on premises.
• If you are late or need to reschedule your ticket to another time/date, there is a standby line; if an opening becomes available, we will allow entry on a first-come, first-served basis. Entry is not guaranteed.
• We reserve the right to inspect all packages, bags, backpacks, purses, fanny packs or any other container on the premise.
• Line jumping is prohibited. Guests who line jump will not be allowed to access the attraction or retail store.
• Guests are required to wear shirts, pants, and shoes.
• Smoking and vaping is prohibited
• No outside food or drink is permitted. Water bottles and reusable water bottles with a cap that can be sealed are welcome.
• Lost Item Disclaimer:  The FRIENDS™ Experience  is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO GET TO THE EXPERIENCE?

• Get the 6 train to the 23rd Street Subway Station (which is on the same block as the Experience).
• Or get the R train or W train to 23rd Street & Broadway (then walk two blocks East to the Experience).
• Get the M23 crosstown bus to 23rd Street and Lexington Avenue.
• The M101, M102, and M103 buses also stop one block away, at 23rd Street and 3rd Avenue.

Just be sure not to leave a baby on the bus!

IS THERE PARKING?

Traffic and parking can always be a challenge in Manhattan (remember when Ross got his sports car?). We encourage you to use public transportation whenever possible. There are several private parking garages nearby if you drive. Plan ahead to find the most convenient and affordable spot.

IS THE FRIENDS™ EXPERIENCE ADA ACCESSIBLE?

We’re proud to be fully accessible for guests with many different disabilities and neurodiversities, and we strive to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable.

If you’d like to let us know you’re coming or if you need additional assistance, please email  [email protected]  or let any of our friendly team members know during your visit.

CAN I BUY MERCH AT THE FRIENDS™ EXPERIENCE?

Of course!  The FRIENDS™ Experience Store  is open to ticketed and non-ticketed guests during our daily operational hours. Please keep in mind we have strict capacity limits and will admit guests to the store as capacity allows.

We have t-shirts, pins, mugs, Hugsy-Joey’s Bedtime Penguin Pal- and so much more! Why not get your lobster a Crap Bag?

IS THERE AN ONLINE STORE?

Yes! Go to  Store.FriendsTheExperience.com  to shop our online selection of official merch. Please note some items are only available in-store.

DO YOU ACCEPT REFUNDS/EXCHANGES?

Yes, we accept returns within 30 days of purchase. If you have any questions about your purchase, please email  [email protected].

IS THE SPACE AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE/CORPORATE EVENTS?

Planning your next corporate event? The FRIENDS™ Experience is available for private venue buyouts! It is the perfect place for a unique and unforgettable cocktail party, meeting or team outing!

We offer turnkey event planning, production, and audiovisual services to ensure your event is an unforgettable experience, starting at a minimum of $5,000.

Please email  [email protected]  and a member of our guest services team will be back to you in about 3 business days.

HOW CAN I WORK WITH THE FRIENDS™ EXPERIENCE?

All press, influencers and sponsorship inquiries should contact us here .

THE FRIENDS™ EXPERIENCE STORE

Shop for exclusive FRIENDS™ merch, from Central Perk mugs to Crap Bags to Monica’s Strawberry Breakup Jam. You can even bring home your own Hugsy. I KNOW!

If you just can’t wait, shop online now to get your FRIENDS™ fix faster than Joey can eat a sandwich.

PRIVATE EVENTS

What better way to experience The FRIENDS™ Experience than with Friends, Co-Workers, or Family? Our space is perfect for corporate events, weddings, product launches, team outings, and fundraisers.

Contact us to learn more about hosting your next event at The FRIENDS™ Experience!

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Chicago & Friends at Ocean Casino Resort

The Fan Club pre-sale has ended.

Chicago & Friends is coming to Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, NJ on November 17th, 2023.

Chicago has partnered with award-winning producer, “Decades” series creator and co-founder of FanTracks, Barry Summers, to create an exclusive Chicago show unlike any other show they’ve ever performed on tour. They’ll perform their greatest hits with some very special guests, including guitar virtuoso Steve Vai paying tribute to the band’s original lead guitarist, Terry Kath, Robin Thicke and Chris Daughtry. Other featured guests include six-time Grammy nominee pedal steel virtuoso Robert Randolph, Judith Hill, guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram (FRIDAY ONLY), and the world-renowned a cappella quintet, VoicePlay.

The Chicago-themed weekend at Ocean Casino Resort will include a special “Decades” VIP Party, exclusive VIP Packages, exclusive merchandise, and on Saturday, November 18 there will be a VIP Champagne Brunch. For more information, visit theOceanAC.com .

Chicago is one of the longest-running and best-selling groups of all time and the highest charting American band in Billboard’s Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists. The first American band to ever chart albums in Billboard’s Pop Top 40 in five consecutive decades, Chicago has earned an impressive 47 gold and platinum awards throughout their distinguished career. In 2020 Chicago was awarded a Grammy for the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy.

Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. They have recorded 38 albums, sold over 100,000,000 records and are one of the longest-running and best-selling music groups of all time.

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Six-time Grammy nominee pedal steel virtuoso Robert Randolph, guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and the world-renowned a cappella quintet, VoicePlay have been added to the exciting lineup of Decades Rock Live ’s latest concert production, “ Chicago & Friends .”

The legendary multi-Platinum band Chicago has partnered with award-winning producer, Decades  series creator and co-founder of FanTracks, Barry Summers, to create an exclusive Chicago show unlike any other show they’ve ever performed on tour. They’ll perform their greatest hits with some very special guests, including previously announced guitar virtuoso Steve Vai paying tribute to the band’s original lead guitarist, Terry Kath, Robin Thicke, Chris Daughtry, and even more guests to be announced in the coming weeks.

Set for Friday, November 17th and Saturday, November 18th at Ovation Hall at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, NJ, these shows are being filmed on a custom-built LED stage set with over 30 4k cameras for global distribution that will be announced in the coming weeks.

The Chicago-themed weekend at Ocean Casino Resort will include a special Decades VIP Party, exclusive VIP Packages, exclusive merchandise, and on Saturday, November 18th there will be a VIP Champagne Brunch. Tickets are available now via Ticketmaster and Ocean Casino Resort box office.

To celebrate the 55th anniversary of Chicago’s groundbreaking double-Platinum debut album, Chicago Transit Authority , the band will perform songs from the album both nights, including never-before-performed songs from the classic album along with the band’s greatest hits. The band will also perform some of their classics unplugged during both shows.

Prior Decades specials have featured Heart with Carrie Underwood, Alice In Chains, Jane’s Addiction’s Dave Navarro, Gretchen Wilson, Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan and Rufus Wainwright; Lynyrd Skynyrd with 3 Doors Down, Bo Bice and Hank Williams Jr.; The Doors with Ray Manzarak, Robby Krieger, The Cult’s Ian Asbury, Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Ferrell, Macy Gray, Antigone Rising, Vanilla Fudge, Pat Travers and John Sebastian; Bonnie Raitt with Norah Jones, Ben Harper, Keb Mo and Alison Kraus; and more.

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Billie Eilish’s newly announced concert tour will bring her to Chicago for two shows at the United Center in November.

The world tour will be in support of her soon-to-be-released third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” set for May 17.

The tour is slated to arrive in Chicago for concerts at 7 p.m. Nov. 13-14. Tickets go on sale in American Express and fan club presales at noon April 30, then to the public at noon May 3. Tickets for the Live Nation tour will be sold via Ticketmaster .

The tour, announced Monday , is slated to begin with North American concerts in Quebec on Sept. 29, then a first U.S. show in Baltimore in early October. It wraps up U.S. dates in December, then heads to Australia in February before moving on to Europe and the U.K.

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Ciara Shares Post-Baby Weight Loss Journey for Upcoming Tour: 'Trying to Lose 70lbs'

The singer has shared the progress she's made after welcoming a baby No. 4 in December.

Ciara is tracking her weight loss journey as she looks to drop 70 pounds after welcoming her fourth child last December.

Earlier this week, the singer hopped on Instagram to reveal her weight, while adding that she plans to lose 70 pounds of post-baby weight.

"Trying to lose 70lbs post baby, prepare for a show and tour while breastfeeding, and running my businesses," she wrote alongside a photo of herself. "Shout out to all my mammas out there gettin in, I see you! ToughSh$t."

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Ciara subsequently added a series of photos in which she revealed her current weight alongside a slideshow of images of what's happening in her life these days.

Back in December, Ciara and  Russell Wilson welcomed their third child together, a baby girl. Amora Princess Wilson, born at nine pounds, one ounce, shares a middle name with her older sister, six-year-old Sienna Princess. Ciara and Wilson also have a three-year-old son Win Harrison, and the singer is  mother to nine-year-old son Future Zahir with her ex, Future .

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Though Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is one of the hottest concert movies right now, Hulu’s Thank You, Goodnight is a different and perfect alternative.

• The Bon Jovi documentary on Hulu offers a refreshing break from Taylor Swift's Eras Tour hype.
• Bon Jovi's journey from the 80s to now is explored in Thank You, Goodnight, a four-episode docuseries.
• Despite their different stories, both the Eras Tour and Bon Jovi's anniversary concert showcase huge behind-the-scenes work.

For over a year, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has taken over pop culture, and with its release as a movie in October 2023, it is very hard to avoid, but luckily Hulu has released its own concert documentary, Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story , which is a perfect replacement for those interested in music but sick of hearing about Swift. Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story is a four-episode docuseries currently streaming on Hulu, which follows iconic rock star Jon Bon Jovi as he reminisces about his band, Bon Jovi, and rehearses for a 40th anniversary concert.

Bon Jovi's band members include lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, guitarist Richie Sambora, and bassist Alec John Such. The band, originating from New Jersey, put themselves on the map in 1984 when they released their first single and album, "Runaway." However, they truly blew up two years later upon the release of their third album, "Slippery When Wet." Since then, Bon Jovi has become a staple of the rock genre, with countless iconic songs including "Livin' on a Prayer," "You Give Love a Bad Name," and "Wanted Dead or Alive."

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Hulu's new bon jovi documentary shows a very different world compared to taylor swift's eras tour, thank you, goodnight focuses on rock.

What makes Thank You, Goodnight a great watch in relation to The Eras Tour is that it tells a similar story but in a completely different world . The Eras Tour is a retrospective on Swift's previous albums, and Thank You, Goodnight looks back on Bon Jovi's 40 years as a band, but their paths are wildly different. Thank You, Goodnight starts off in the 1980s, exploring Jon Bon Jovi's roots in New Jersey, then delves into the world of 1980s rock .

Where The Eras Tour is cemented in the current, Thank You, Goodnight is very reminiscent of the past.

This difference in time periods really sets Thank You, Goodnight apart from The Eras Tour. Taylor Swift is incredibly popular, and her career is still booming, with Eras being a definite peak. Bon Jovi, on the other hand, has slowed down considerably, but more than that, they have a legacy preceding them. The docuseries has less to do with their current endeavors, and more about their impact on an entire genre from the 1980s and beyond. Furthermore, the ambiance is quite different. Swift's sparkly Eras Tour outfits and scenes are replaced by long rockstar hair and old concert footage.

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Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story Complements Taylor Swift's Eras Tour In One Respect

Bon jovi and taylor swift have one thing in common.

Despite their vast differences, The Eras Tour and Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story have one thing in common. Both projects explore what it is like to put up a huge concert in the current day. Though these concerts are coming at different times in each artists' career, the Eras Tour and Bon Jovi's 40th anniversary tour are both massive moments that have incredible work put into them. Both the documentary movie and the docuseries successfully explore the highs and lows of putting on a stadium tour when you're an incredibly beloved musical artist.

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Funeral and visitation to honor Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca planned for Sunday and Monday

Funeral arrangements announced for fallen chicago police officer luis huesca.

On Tuesday, details of Officer Huesca's funeral arrangements were released.

CHICAGO - The Chicago community will honor fallen Officer Luis Huesca with a visitation Sunday and a funeral service the following day. 

The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) advised the community to expect street closures and traffic impacts on Monday for the procession.

On Sunday, April 21, Officer Huesca was shot and fatally wounded in Gage Park while he was returning home from his tour of duty with the Area 2 Priority Response Team. 

The visitation was scheduled for Sunday, April 28 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, located at 4727 W. 103rd St, in Oak Lawn. 

Funeral services for Officer Huesca will be held on Monday, April 29 at 10 a.m. in St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, located at 7740 S. Western Ave. There will be a private interment at Rosehill Cemetery afterward.  

The family procession is scheduled to begin at Blake & Lamb Funeral Home and continues eastbound on 103rd St. to Western Ave, then northbound on Western Ave to St. Rita.

Parking restrictions will be in place along the processional route from the church service to the cemetery. 

The procession route from St. Rita to Rosehill Cemetery includes :

• Southbound Western to 79th  
• Eastbound 79th St. to the Dan Ryan Expressway
• Northbound Dan Ryan Expressway to the Stevenson Expressway
• Eastbound Stevenson Expressway to Northbound Lake Shore Drive
• Northbound Lake Shore Drive to Westbound on Bryn Mawr
• Westbound Bryn Mawr to Ravenswood Rosehill Cemetery

Any vehicles parked on Bryn Mawr between Ravenswood Avenue and Lakeshore Drive will be towed to the Foster Ave and Wilson Beach parking lot. Residents must avoid parking on North Ravenswood Avenue near Rosehill Cemetary until the procession has ended. 

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Family, friends, colleagues and Chicago-area residents will begin to pay their respects to Officer Luis Huesca on Sunday, with a public visitation set to take place in suburban Oak Lawn.

Huesca was shot and killed on April 21 while returning home from his shift, according to Chicago police. Huesca was still in uniform when he was shot near the intersection of West 56 th Street and South Kedzie Avenue , and his SUV was stolen from the scene.

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He later died from his injuries.

A week later, his family will say their goodbyes at a public visitation Sunday, taking place at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in the 4700 block of West 103 rd Street in Oak Lawn.

Funeral services are set for Monday morning in St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, with a private burial to follow.

The somber remembrances come as a reward for information in his death increases to $100,000, with Cook County Crime Stoppers, the ATF, Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, the FBI and Fraternal Order of Police contributing funds toward that cause.

Xavier Tate Jr., 24, has been accused in the fatal shooting, with an arrest warrant issued this weekend. New photos were also released of the suspect in the case as a manhunt continues Sunday.

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