Project Profile

NBC Productions

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Chicago

1996 & 1998

Chicago Scenic has built and installed the sets for Jay Leno and the Tonight Show each time they have come to Chicago to shoot their late-night talk show at the Rosemont Theatre.

Working for NBC Productions, Chicago Scenic has recreated many famous Chicago landmarks to be used as features in the set. These have included the intricate designs of the Michigan Avenue bridges and the brightly lit Chicago Theater marquis. From elevated train platforms to pizza delivery stands, Chicago Scenic works hard to recreate these memorable icons for the nationally broadcast program.

Working quickly under the time constraints of a live television show, Chicago Scenic built each element in its shops and then delivered each piece to the Rosemont Theatre, where a crew remained for the duration of the Tonight Show's stay in town to ensure that their show went smoothly.