Yay! 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with a Pop-Up Experience

That will be happening in New York.

Friends

25 Years! Yes, that is how long it has been since a bunch of six friends in their late 20s and their misadventures arrived on everyone's TV sets. Little did they know that F.R.I.E.N.D.S will go on to become arguably the most popular and a globally cult show later.

It is amazing how even 25 years later, the show continues to resonate with generations coming and going. So, it is a special occasion indeed that the sitcom is completing 25 years this fall and Warner Bros have decided to celebrate it by laying out an immersive Pop-up experience in New York.

According to a report in The Hollywood Reporter, the space, layout embedded below, will give visitors a chance to revisit memorable settings like Chandler and Joey's recliners and foosball table; Monica and Rachel's purple door; the narrow stairwell through which Ross, Chandler, and Rachel struggled to maneuver a sofa despite multiple "pivots"; a re-created Central Perk, orange couch and all; and even an area inspired by the fountain from the opening credits. The SoHo pop-up, featuring props and costumes, will also give fans a chance to learn some of Monica's cleaning tips and check out Phoebe's favorite things ("something with mittens?").

“It’s been nearly 25 years since Friends premiered, but the fascination and universal appeal of the hit TV series lives on with fans of all ages,” Warner Bros. consumer products' senior vp, global themed entertainment, Peter van Roden, said in a statement. “As we celebrate the show’s milestone anniversary, we are excited to bring the Friends experience to life for our fans in a way that pays homage to the remarkable cast of characters, iconic sets and instantly quotable moments.”

Superfly co-founder Jonathan Mayers added, "We're excited to celebrate 25 years of fandom with the show's biggest immersive experience to date. The Friends New York City pop-up captures the series most memorable moments with the characters, memorabilia, set re-creations, and exclusive merchandise."

The monthlong pop-up, which includes a Friends store, opens Sept. 7 and runs through Oct. 6, with the first day dedicated exclusively to AT&T customers who can get complimentary tickets through the AT&T Thanks program. The experience will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with tickets going on sale Friday for $29.50 each. 

Here is the plan of the pop-up-

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We, however, continue to hope, pray and wish for a Friends reunion even today. Let's be optimistic.

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