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5919 Franklin Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90028 United States Get Directions
https://franklin.ucbtheatre.com/
UCB Franklin is the very first theater space (originally known as the Tamarind Theatre) opened up by the Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles in 2005. It has been a hallowed space that features much of the best improv, sketch, and stand-up in the city ever
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Magic to Do: Musical Improv (in LA)

UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Magic to Do is a fully improvised musical show. We take a suggestion from the audience and turn it into Musical Magic! Cast: Tara Copeland, Chris Grace, Ashley Ward, Ross Bryant, John Hartman, With Aaron Wilson on keys Starts 7PM PT

$15

CUUUULOGATO (in LA)

UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

In celebration of Latine Heritage Month, this show mixes comedians who speak Spanish as a first language and comedians who speak Spanish as a second language, (Gringos) to do an improv show in Spanish where for the first time ever Latinos have the upper hand! What is ASSSSCAT? It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special guest monologist. After getting a suggestion from the audience, our monologist shares off-the-cuff thoughts, feelings, […]

$20

Late Night Monthly (in LA)

UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Late Night Monthly (tentative title) is a monthly (subject to availability of the theater) variety show showcasing some of LA’s best up-and-coming talent alongside more established comedians doing their favorite sketches, bits, stand-up, and more. Will there be suits? Live music? Desks? Celebrity guests? You bet! Hosted by Johnny Carsons: Dana Bell, Skyler Madsen, Luke Moran, and Jeremy Schmidt Featuring: Andrea Jin, Nataly Aukar, Tien Tran, Chad Damiani, Chris Thayer, Sheridan Pierce, and Jeremy Guskin Starts 10:30PM PT

$10
Event Series Harold Night (in LA)

Harold Night (in LA)

UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

See long form improv from LA's top improv ensembles every Monday. ------ Ghost: Jeremy Culhane, Paige Elson, Cassi Jerkins, Monte Montepare, Jordan Myrick, Artoun Nazareth, Ruha Taslimi, Kelly Vrooman Headbutt: Sam Di, Meredith Dillon, Eli Gonzalez, Haley Mills, Andres Parada, Ezra Parter, Ahsohn Williams, Austin Williams Local Tycoon: Anna Bezahler, Stephanie Burchinow, David Danipour, David Donnella, James Jelin, Cameron Kelly, Josh Ssettuba, Matt Visconage Lohan: Isabella Escalante, Joe Fahey, Lyndsey Frank, Andrew Grace, PJ McCormick, Anna Rajo, Greg Roman, Sean […]

$10
Event Series Harold Night (in LA)

Harold Night (in LA)

UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

See long form improv from LA's top improv ensembles every Monday. ------ Ghost: Jeremy Culhane, Paige Elson, Cassi Jerkins, Monte Montepare, Jordan Myrick, Artoun Nazareth, Ruha Taslimi, Kelly Vrooman Headbutt: Sam Di, Meredith Dillon, Eli Gonzalez, Haley Mills, Andres Parada, Ezra Parter, Ahsohn Williams, Austin Williams Local Tycoon: Anna Bezahler, Stephanie Burchinow, David Danipour, David Donnella, James Jelin, Cameron Kelly, Josh Ssettuba, Matt Visconage Lohan: Isabella Escalante, Joe Fahey, Lyndsey Frank, Andrew Grace, PJ McCormick, Anna Rajo, Greg Roman, Sean […]

$10
Event Series Harold Night (in LA)

Harold Night (in LA)

UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

See long form improv from LA's top improv ensembles every Monday. ------ Ghost: Jeremy Culhane, Paige Elson, Cassi Jerkins, Monte Montepare, Jordan Myrick, Artoun Nazareth, Ruha Taslimi, Kelly Vrooman Headbutt: Sam Di, Meredith Dillon, Eli Gonzalez, Haley Mills, Andres Parada, Ezra Parter, Ahsohn Williams, Austin Williams Local Tycoon: Anna Bezahler, Stephanie Burchinow, David Danipour, David Donnella, James Jelin, Cameron Kelly, Josh Ssettuba, Matt Visconage Lohan: Isabella Escalante, Joe Fahey, Lyndsey Frank, Andrew Grace, PJ McCormick, Anna Rajo, Greg Roman, Sean […]

$10
Event Series Harold Night (in LA)

Harold Night (in LA)

UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

See long form improv from LA's top improv ensembles every Monday. ------ Ghost: Jeremy Culhane, Paige Elson, Cassi Jerkins, Monte Montepare, Jordan Myrick, Artoun Nazareth, Ruha Taslimi, Kelly Vrooman Headbutt: Sam Di, Meredith Dillon, Eli Gonzalez, Haley Mills, Andres Parada, Ezra Parter, Ahsohn Williams, Austin Williams Local Tycoon: Anna Bezahler, Stephanie Burchinow, David Danipour, David Donnella, James Jelin, Cameron Kelly, Josh Ssettuba, Matt Visconage Lohan: Isabella Escalante, Joe Fahey, Lyndsey Frank, Andrew Grace, PJ McCormick, Anna Rajo, Greg Roman, Sean […]

$10

Childless Freak (in LA)

UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Natasha Vaynblat is a writer/performer based in NYC. She's written for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, A Little Late with Lilly Singh, and Comedy Central. Her debut stand up album "We're All Dads Here" was included in Paste Magazine's Best Albums of 2023. Special Guests: Sam Taggart (After Midnight), Alexa Loftus (The Problem with John Stewart), and Ashely Brooke Roberts (Wait! Wait! Don't Tell Me) Starts 7:30PM PT

$10

Tasting Menu (in LA)

UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Hosts Aparna Nancherla (BoJack Horseman, Bobs Burgers, Corporate), Lizzy Cooperman (In Your Hands, Corporate) & Brent Weinbach (Dress Up Gang, Corporate) get together to give you all a taste of some of their favorite comics. Produced by Drunkalogue (In-Unit Laundry, Best Bet, Mixtape) Lineup: @chronsolo @tomthakkar @chadopitz @louiskatzcomedy @debradg Starts 9PM PT

$10

BriTANick (in LA)

UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

BriTANicK’s new Work In Progress for their next Edinburgh Fringe run. A full departure from anything they’ve done before. Scholars call this their “White Album”. With: Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher Starts 10:30PM PT

$10