Where is Americas Got Talent 2022 filmed?

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NBC has confirmed to Gold Derby that the “America’s Got Talent” 2022 live shows will begin Tuesday, August 9, with the first results show taking place Wednesday, August 10. Unlike years past when the live shows were held at the Dolby Theatre, the Season 17 contests will take place at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, which is where all of the auditions are filmed.

The four “AGT” judges (Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara) and the host (Terry Crews) have already sent six acts straight through to the live shows when they pressed their Golden Buzzers during the auditions. Those talented acts will be joined by dozens more once the panelists narrow down the field of contenders in the Judge Cuts round.

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The six Golden Buzzers for Season 17 are: saxophonist Avery Dixon (pushed by Terry), singer Maddie (Howie’s pick), singer Sara James (pressed by Simon), dance group Mayyas (Sofia’s choice), singer Lily Meola (anointed by Heidi) and country trio Chapel Hart (recipients of the group buzzer).

Keep in mind that even though the Golden Buzzers get much of the early press and social media buzz, they can still be overtaken in the lives by contestants who are thirsty for the win. Recent champions Shin Lim (Season 13) and Dustin Tavella (Season 16) didn’t receive a Golden Buzzer at all, but they came alive in the later rounds and really connected with the live audience. In all, five Golden Buzzers did go on to win their seasons: Paul Zerdin (Season 10), Grace VanderWaal (Season 11), Darci Lynne Farmer (Season 12), Kodi Lee (Season 14) and Brandon Leake (Season 15).

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Once the live shows kick off, “America’s Got Talent” will air one performance show and one results show each week on NBC until the winner is crowned. If this season sticks with last year’s format, there will be three weeks of Quarter-Finals, two weeks of Semi-Finals, and then the Grand Finale week.

Who are YOU rooting for to win “AGT” Season 17? Be sure to let us know down in the comments section.

All Golden Buzzers on 'AGT' through the years: 'America's Got Talent'

Created by Simon Cowell, ‘America’s Got Talent‘ is perhaps one of the most well-known reality series. As a part of the ‘Got Talent’ franchise, the talent show allows participants to showcase their skills without categorization. Unlike most televised competitions, this series has no restriction as to what kind of talent the performer can flaunt or how old they should be. Thanks to the one-of-a-kind show, several artists have been able to gain fame by demonstrating their unique skills that never fail to awe the viewers. 

For season 17, Terry Crews served as the show’s host, while Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofía Vergara, and Heidi Klum made up the judging panel. The competition is usually held in a large and attractive space that allows competitors to display their art for the audience to enjoy. Many cannot help but wonder where the show’s production for the 2022 iteration took place. Luckily for you, we have the answers you are looking for.

America’s Got Talent 2022 Filming Locations

‘America’s Got Talent’ 2022 AKA season 17 was primarily filmed in Los Angeles County, California. Apart from the heart of Hollywood, the crew of the reality show traveled to multiple cities in the USA to scout out the talent. Let’s take a closer look into the details of the filming of season 17.

Los Angeles County, California

Los Angeles County in California serves as the primary shooting location for ‘America’s Got Talent,’ and season 17 was no exception. The production team filmed the main performances in Pasadena Civic Auditorium, located at 300 East Green Street, Pasadena. Situated about 10 miles from downtown Los Angeles, the venue is famous for hosting hosts several film and television events, including the Daytime Emmy Awards and the NAACP Image Awards.

For season 17 of the reality series, fans could be a part of the filming process and enjoy the exquisite performances of qualified artists alongside the four judges. Thanks to a large number of viewers, it was not uncommon for the exceptional performances to result in deafening cheers. However, preliminary auditions for the season were held in the Los Angeles area, among several other places.

Other Filming Locations in the USA

For season 17, the production team asked the aspirants to submit a video of their act to an online portal. The submissions determined whether or not they would be invited to be a part of the show’s live auditions. Then the cast and crew went to San Diego in California, Louisville in Kentucky, New York City in New York, and Dallas in Texas for its seventeenth installment. Auditions for the season also took place in Miami, Florida, and Las Vegas, Nevada.

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