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Maybe BoJack Horseman will do an episode about this like they did the William Morris Endeavor merger?

Two big comedy agents, Jason Heyman and Martin Lesak, were at United Talent Agency or UTA, then uprooted with their clients and left to Creative Artists Agency or CAA making a huge shift in which agency had more leverage when it came to comedy.

Heyman and Lesak, after being reportedly dissatisfied at CAA for a long time, have headed back to UTA and are apparently taking what seems like the entirety of CAA’s comedy department including Nick Nuciforo, Susie Fox, Joanna Scott, Mackenzie Condon and Chelsea McKinnies and their high profile talent, Will Ferrell, Chris Pratt, Melissa McCarthy, Seth Meyers, and way more.

From the point of view of consumers of comedy, the effect might be negligible and comedy movies, television, web series, etc. proceed as planned. Now that legal action is being taken (via Deadline) by CAA against UTA and all the agents that moved over, perhaps certain projects will be slowed.

While suits are being filed and arbitrations are being made, hopefully everything else will seem business as usual.

LA Comedy Rundown 4/5/15

April 5, 2015

ON THE HORIZON
Triple Header @ Nerdmelt Showroom Tues. Apr. 7th 9PM $10
Maria Bamford @ Flappers Burbank Thurs. Apr. 9th 8PM $25/2 item min.

COMEDY CRAWL
Bugs Bunny Cartoon Classics @ Aero Theatre 4PM $11
Doug Loves Movies @ Nerdmelt Showroom 4:20PM $10
We’re Still Friends in Eagle Rock 6PM FREE
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Sunset 7PM FREE
Gravid Water @ UCB Franklin 7:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Sunday Wrestling Federation @ Groundlings 7:30PM $16
Uncabaret @ First and Hope 8PM $20-$30
Harmontown @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8PM $10
Top Story Weekly! @ iO West 8PM $5
Babe Island @ Bigfoot Lodge 9PM FREE
Church @ UCB Sunset 9PM $5
Shitty Jobs @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Search History @ UCB Franklin 11PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 4PM/Ends 6PM/5 min./One item min.
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign up is 12PM at Facebook page/See http://www.facebook.com/BombShelterComedy for more info and to sign up/Starts 5PM/Ends 9PM/Lottery/5 min./Hosted by John Silver & Ryan Pfeiffer
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served
LYRIC HYPERION THEATRE 2106 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Miranda King and Kat Yeary
THE PIG & WHISTLE 6714 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/Ends 10PM/First come, first served/20 spots only/$5 cover/5 min./Hosted by Sally Mullins
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./One drink min.
COCK N BULL 2947 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Dave Nieker
M-BAR 1846 ½ E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/5 min./1 item min./Hosted by Tony Alfieri and Steven Moreno
THE IMPROV SPACE 954 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 10:30PM/Lottery/4 min./Hosted by Mark Alexzander
THE COMEDY STORE BELLY ROOM 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 11PM/Lottery/3 min./Hosted by Erik Marino and Brian Moses

James Corden to Host The CFDA Awards

April 4, 2015

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We’re pretty sure it’s now safe to say that James Corden has had a successful launch to being the host of The Late Late Show.

With only two weeks under his belt as a late night talk show host in America, Corden has curried enough favor to be tapped to host The Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards on June 1st.

If James keeps all of this up, we wouldn’t be surprised at all to see him get a shot at hosting bigger and bigger awards shows down the road.

Watch Ron Funches as a Guest on Conan and Get a Real Sense of Much of a Joy He Really Is

April 4, 2015

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Ron Funches’ giggle alone could probably power a whole village.

This time on Conan, Funches got to sit and chat with Conan O’Brien rather than do stand-up. As you can clearly see, Funches is just a beaming of light positivity with a dash of self-deprecation thrown in.

Even getting serious infections from one of his old day jobs doesn’t keep Ron down.

Here’s The Trailer For Season 9 of “Last Comic Standing” That Now Really Does Include Norm MacDonald and Anthony Jeselnik

April 4, 2015

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If you’re wondering what Anthony Jeselnik as the host and Norm MacDonald as a judge on Last Comic Standing, wonder no more.

As you can see from this trailer, they really are there.

We’re thoroughly intrigued to see what peanuts of wisdom Norm hands out as well as Jeselnik will adjust to hosting a stand-up competition. Hopefully, they’ll unapologetically be themselves (or their on stage personas).

You can also catches glimpses of some great comedy folks including Nate Craig, Andy Erikson, Tony Baker, Ms. Pat, Lizzy Cooperman, Moses Storm, Junior Stopka, Nick Youssef, Ali Wong, Chris Fairbanks, and way more.

We’ll find out when the ninth season of Last Comic Standing premieres on Wed. July 22nd at 9pm on NBC.

LA Comedy Rundown 4/4/15

April 4, 2015

ON THE HORIZON
We’re Still Friends in Eagle Rock Sun. Apr. 5th 6PM FREE
Power Violence @ The Satellite LA 8:30PM $8

COMEDY CRAWL
Kurt Braunohler Hosting Charity Auction @ Amoeba Records 4PM FREE
Best of UCB Sketch @ UCB Sunset 7PM $5
Sentimental Lady: Guilty Pleasures @ UCB Franklin 7PM $5
Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail Season 2 Tapings @ Nerdmelt Showroom 7:30PM/9:30PM FREE w/RSVP (stand by only)
25K: A Backyard Comedy Show in Silverlake 8PM FREE
Good Heroin @ Stories Books & Cafe 8PM FREE
Groundlings: Dead or Alive @ The Groundlings 8PM/10PM $20
How Did This Get Made Live? @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8PM/10PM $30 (stand by only)
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Franklin 8PM $10 (stand by only)
Cool Babies Comedy Show & House Party in Echo Park 9PM FREE
The Armando Show @ iO West 9PM $10
The Higgs Weldon @ Neon Venus Art Theatre 9:30PM FREE
Mission IMPROVable @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM $10
Wild Horses present The Perspective @ UCB Franklin 10PM $10 (stand by only)
Stripped Stories @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5
12 Shiny Nickels @ Westside Comedy Theater 11:30PM $10
The Midnight Show with Josh Fadem @ UCB Franklin MIDNIGHT $5 (stand by only)
The Tomorrow Show w/Ron Lynch Presents Tomorrow Tonite! @ Steve Allen Theater MIDNIGHT $8

OPEN MIC RUN
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 2PM/Starts 4PM/Ends 6PM/5 min./One item min
FLAPPERS BURBANK YOO HOO ROOM 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 4PM/Starts 4:15PM/Lottery
MAKAI COFFEE 2771 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 4:30PM/Starts 5PM/First come, first served/5-7 min./No purchase necessary
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd St. Promenade & 4th St.)/Sign-up 5:45PM/Starts 6PM/Lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Graham Rodgers and Scott Schnurr
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 6:45PM/5 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Ashley Hamilton and Katie Valelly
GROUNDWORK COFFEE 1501 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 10PM/First come, first served/One item min./Hosted by Raab
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/https://www.facebook.com/ComedydeBasement/First 20 spots guaranteed on Facebook/Lottery for remaining spots/Hosted by Pablo Avion & Eric Bustamante/5 min./1 drink min.
FLAPPERS YOO HOO ROOM 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts around 11:30PM/lottery/3-5 min./One item min.

improv listings curated by Zack Ross

Watch Trailer For “The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared”

April 4, 2015

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A dynamite expert lived to be 100, then decided to escape from an old folks’ home.

Based on a book of the same name, The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared” by Jonas Jonasson, a man who perfected dynamite for a living goes on adventure at the ago of 100 with a man you’ll probably recognize as Brick Top from Snatch (Alan Ford) chasing him.

There’s no set U.S. theatrical release date and you might be able to piece the whole story from the trailer, but this adaptation from Sweden’s Felix Herngren does look like it could be a lot of fun.

Watch What Sean O’Connor Did In Order To Be Tested Whether He Was a Sociopath or Not in High School

April 4, 2015

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This is only one of many amazing Sean O’Connor high school tales and we’re thankful that he’s doing stand-up so we can hear all of them.

This latest story from This Is Not Happening with Ari Shaffir shows the sort trouble that O’Connor would get into merely from doing a routine dissection in a Biology class. Apparently, it’s the sort of trouble that comes with examining whether this is going to form a pattern of sociopathic behavior.

Watch what happened here.

One Last Reminder That We’re Doing Our 4 and 5/12th Anniversary Show Tonight

April 3, 2015

Echoes Under Sunset. Doors at 10PM. Starts at 10:30PM.

If you like “us” as well as Maria Bamford, Baron Vaughn, Drennon Davis and Karen Kilgariff, Joe Wagner, Candice Thompson, Emily Heller, James Austin Johnson, a dance party, and other Bureau approved surprises, be sure to roll on by for The Comedy Bureau 4 and 5/12th Anniversary tonight celebrating 4 and 5/12ths years of being part of the wonderful LA comedy scene and beyond.

Donations are graciously, graciously appreciated.

Again, doors at 10PM. Starts at 10:30PM.

“Everyone” here at The Comedy Bureau looks forward to seeing you there.

Only a Few Shows In, James Corden Took “The Late Late Show” To a Stranger’s House

April 3, 2015

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We’ve been saying it and we’ll keep saying it: if James Corden is willing to take these fun risks and roll with whatever happens, then The Late Late Show is headed in the right direction.

Most late night talk shows so rarely leave the comfort of their studio for an entire episode that press releases are sent out months in advance when it happens.

As part of breaking new ground and breaking into the late night club, Corden is continuing to shake things up as he just taped an entire episode, monologue guests, bits, musical performance, and all at a strangers’ house.

So many genuine moments were had without the veil of soundstage and the sound of a studio audience and we’re pretty sure James made one of the residents’ day when they got to meet their hero Beck.

Hide and Go Seek got amped up because it’s a talk show, again, at a random house as well as guests Beck and Jeff Goldblum playing along.

A classic talk show staple of having animals and an animal trainer also gets taken to a whole new level as most of the animals make the inhabitants a little uneasy.

By the end of the night, there were no strangers and James most certainly got closer to meeting the people of America up close. If you want to watch the episode in its entirety, do so here.

We can only cross our fingers that Corden and company keep this sort of thing going on The Late Late Show.

It’s Almost a New Era at Channel 101

April 3, 2015

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The record setting Car-Jumper had its run ended at 25 episodes, leaving room for a whole new crop of Channel 101 to grow.

Three out of the five renewed shows from last month were pilots and the other two are just on their second and third episode. Already, it looks like there are some strong contenders for the next long running series including a series that’s called Kill The Baby.

Catch up/introduce yourself/enjoy all of the new edition Channel 101 here.

Here’s a Very Deserving Montage of Brian Stack’s Time at All of Conan O’Brien’s Shows

April 3, 2015

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Like we said yesterday, Stack would definitely be getting a long montage of all his great moments as they are so many.

Seriously, this is only a drop in the bucket.

Brian is probably one of the people that can say that they’ve played God and The Devil on the same show as well as a possessed omniscient toy bear and some dude who is too into Men Without Hat’s “Safety Dance”.

Watch, laugh, and marvel at it all here.

“Groundhog Day” Musical From Tim Minchin Set For Broadway in 2017

April 3, 2015

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If Tim Minchin didn’t see his shadow, would that make this have previews start in 2016?

Over a year ago, Minchin announced he was developing a musical adaptation of the comedy classic “Groundhog Day”. Today, it was announced that the musical will start its Broadway run in 2017 with previews in January and opening in March.

While this will take awhile, we have no doubt that as Tim is at the helm, it will be worth the wait.

LA Comedy Rundown 4/3/15

April 3, 2015

ON THE HORIZON
Wild Horses present The Perspective @ UCB Franklin 10PM $10
Jon Dore @ Flappers Burbank Fri. Apr. 10th & Sat. Apr. 11th 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.

COMEDY CRAWL
Harold Matinee: Dunk Tank and The Dragons @ Westside Comedy Theater 4:30PM
Dead Authors w/Paul F. Tompkins w/Special Guest Andy Daly as L. Ron Hubbard @ UCB Franklin 6:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Greg Proops Smartest Man in the World @ Nerdmelt Showroom 7PM $10
The Manifesto Show @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Groundlings: Dead or Alive @ The Groundlings 8PM $20
JFL Montreal Showcase @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $5/2 item min.
Sauce @ Desano’s Pizza 8PM $5 suggested donation
Bangarang Presents The Weekend @ UCB Franklin 8PM $10
Fitnesscise @ Siesta Yoga 8:30PM $5 suggested donation
Your F’ed Up Family @ UCB Sunset 9PM $10
Opening Night: The Improvised Musical @ iO West 9PM $10
Soundtrack + Daily Sheriff @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $10
The Comedy Bureau 4 and 5/12th Anniversary @ Echoes Under Sunset Doors 10PM/Starts 10:30PM Donations accepted
Mission IMPROVable @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM $10
Drysdale Musical Hour @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $10
JV Presents #ThrowbackFriday @ UCB Franklin 11PM $5
Celebrity Barf Machine: He Is Jizzen @ UCB Franklin MIDNIGHT $5
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World @ Nuart Theatre MIDNIGHT $11

OPEN MIC RUN
SET LIST @ FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 4:30PM/Starts 5PM/First come, first served/Set list of topic provided to improvise off of/No purchase necessary
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 4PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./One item min.
IMPROV JAM @ UCB SUNSET INNER SANCTUM 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/For improvisers only/Anyone can perform/Hosted by Mano Agapion
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Lottery/One item min./4 min.
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/5 min./First come, first served
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5;30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8:30PM/Lottery35 spots only/Hosted by Megan Koester & Alison Stevenson
MAX BLOOM’S 200 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/booked show after/no purchase necessary
FEMINIST STORYTELLING PARTY 131 Rampart Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/sign-up in advance at galpalacela@gmail.com/Storytelling only/female perfomers only/5-10 min./No purchase necssary/Hosetd by Chrys Anthe.
THE IMPROV SPACE 954 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Ibo Brewer
SABOR Y CULTURA 5625 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 8PM/Sign-up is a lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary
TAO COMEDY STUDIO 7466 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA #201/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/5 min./$5 cover/includes drink/Hosted by Bobbie Oliver
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1607 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts around 10:45PM after booked show/For improvisers only/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS YOO HOO ROOM 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/lottery/3-5 min./1 item min.

improv listings curated by Zack Ross

Brian Stack Is Leaving “Conan” to Join “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”

April 3, 2015

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In case you needed another reason to watch Stephen Colbert take over The Late Show from David Letterman, the comedic brilliance of Brian Stack is going to be part of Colbert’s team.

Much of the absurdist fun that Conan O’Brien has had over the years in his various versions of his show heavily feature one Brian Stack in a multitude of ridiculous characters including Frankenstein, the voice of Wiki Bear, a traveling salesman, and many more.

Announced yesterday, Stack’s last episode of Conan will be tonight and he will then be taking off to bring his genius to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and that show will be all the better for it.

Stack is the sort of guy that will probably get a great tribute montage of his best moments on Conan very soon.

David Letterman Enjoys Some Yelling With Billy Eichner a New “Billy On The Street”

April 3, 2015

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After Letterman retires, maybe he’ll make a past time out of wandering the streets with Billy Eichner screaming pop culture questions and answers at strangers?

After getting a test run of sorts during Billy Eichner’s last appearance on Letterman, David Letterman went with Billy to do an episode of Billy On The Street and it was, as you’d expect, pretty great.

If Letterman does this again, maybe there could be a “Jaywalking” vs. Billy On The Street?

Funny or Die Sets Up an Office in Washington D.C.

April 2, 2015

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(via Variety)

Just like they’re close to the action here in Hollywood, Funny or Die wants to be close to the action on the political side of things.

As they make a good deal of political and social satire, especially during election years, Funny or Die has brought White House staffer Brad Jenkins to head their brand new office in Washington D.C.

So, get ready for some more videos digging at or cleverly supporting legislation, political scandals, debates, and more.

Here’s The First Two Clips of Season 5 of “Louie”

April 2, 2015

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Remember, you only have to wait just a week before new episodes.

One of the most acclaimed comedies in recent memory, Louis C,K.’s Louie, returns to FX next week on Thurs. Apr. 9th at 10:30PM.

Until then, you can visually chew on these two clips which echo the earlier seasons of Louie.

When The New Hampshire Legislature Lets Down Some Kids Who Drafted a Bill For a State Raptor, “Last Week Tonight” Saved The Day

April 2, 2015

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If there was a mud-slinging political ad to be made against the New Hampshire State Legislature, this would be a good place to star.

A few children just wanted to propose a new special type of State Bird and leave it to political agendas to muck it all up.

Watch all of the amazing story and what’s sure to be one of many Last Week Tonight’s awesome mascots/symbols.

Fred Armisen To Host a New Reimagined Peabody Awards Ceremony

April 2, 2015

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(via Deadline)

Add another thing to the amazing set of things that Fred Armisen is juggling including bandleader at Late Night with Seth Meyers, doing Portlandia.

The prestigious Peabody Awards that honor excellence in broadcasting in all forms is now getting an overhaul that will include the ceremony being televised on Pivot and hosted by none other than Fred Armisen.

Armisen already has awards hosting experience under his belt, most recently with The Spirit Awards. The special that will make it to air will not be live, so we wonder if Armisen will have even more up his sleeve.

Netflix Orders Four Episodes and One Hour ‘Making Of’ Special of “With Bob and David” From Bob Odenkirk and David Cross

April 2, 2015

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(via Deadline)

Netflix scores, as far as we’re concerned, big again.

Already, Netflix has brought back Arrested Development, Wet Hot American Summer, and more and will now add to that list the likes of Bob Odenkirk and David Cross doing episodic television for their new show With Bob and David.

As Odenkirk has stated, it’s not going to be Mr. Show, but rather a new and improved sketch show with a lot of the same folks involved.

With Bob and David is currently in production and let’s hope we get to see it sometime later this year.

Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig Will Be in an Intentionally Campy Lifetime Movie “A Deadly Adoption” UPDATED: This Apparently Isn’t Happening

April 2, 2015

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Though the news broke on Apr. 1st, this apparently isn’t a prank.

UPDATE: (via Deadline): This movie was still apparently not a prank, but it wasn’t supposed to be leaked either and now Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig have reportedly scrapped the whole thing.

In order to commemorate Lifetime’s 25 years on television, they’re poking fun at themselves by having Will Ferrell and Adam McKay’s Gary Sanchez make a hammed up version of their already maudlin TV movies that they’ve become famous for.

The movie is going to be called A Deadly Adoption and will star Ferrell and Kristen Wiig where the two try to adopt an unborn child of a mother that they’re giving shelter to. As an added bonus, Spoils of Babylon writer Andrew Steele penned the script for the TV movie, which sounds pretty perfect to us.

So, it would seem that along with the Grumpy Cat movie last year, Lifetime is willing to have more fun these days.

LA Comedy Rundown 4/2/15

April 2, 2015

ON THE HORIZON
The Comedy Bureau 4 and 5/12th Anniversary @ Echoes Under Sunset Fri. Apr. 3rd 10PM Donations Accepted
Blessed @ Grand Star Jazz Club Wed. Apr. 8th 8PM FREE
Performance Anxiety 4 Year Anniversary @ The Pleasure Chest Tues. Apr. 14th 8PM $7

COMEDY CRAWL
Copycat @ UCB Franklin 7PM $5
Magic To Do: Musical Improv @ UCB Sunset 7PM $5
Cookin’ with Gas @ The Groundlings 8PM $18
Sleeping with Chloe and Mark @ Holy Grounds Coffee and Tea 8PM FREE
Starpunch with Mike Still @ UCB Franklin 8PM $5
Fresh Out: Stand Up Comedy @ UCB Sunset 8:30PM $5
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
The Comedy Palace @ The Palace Restaurant 9PM FREE
Prom Night @ Nature’s Brew 9PM FREE
The Grind @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM FREE
The Reckoning @ iO West 10PM $10
The Swarm @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5
The Last Day of School: The Txt Message Show @ UCB Franklin 11PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN
THE COMEDY STORE PATIO 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 4PM/Ends 6PM/Lottery/4 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Josh Martin
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/First come, first served/3 min./25 spots only/counts as audition/No purchase necessary
HOLY GROUNDS COFFEE & TEA 5371 Alhambra Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/1 item min./Hosted by Mark Alexzandr and Chloe McGovern
KARMA LOUNGE 3954 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:15PM/Ends 9:30PM/Mixed mic/4-6 min. for comics or 6 min. for musicians/First come, first served/One item min./Hosted by Jacob Bunney and Brendan Cooney
ROCKPAPER COFFEE 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up at 4PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/lottery/Hosted by Brent Duncan
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min.
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Ends 7:30PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Nick Costas
UCB SUNSET’S INNER SANCTUM 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/5 min./Lottery/10 spots only/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Gilli Nissim/Mary Sasson/Mel Stephens
VILLA CATRINIA 251 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 6:45PM/Only 20 spots/5 min./Hosted by Paula Johnson
HYPERION TAVERN 1941 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 9PM/Lottery/4 min./Hosted by Jay Light and Tyler Meznarich/No purchase necessary/One lottery spot for booked show after
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign up is 12PM at Facebook page/See https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alibi-Open-Mic-at-the-Hotel-Hollywood/545741885530183 for more info and to sign up/First 23 spots guaranteed on Facebook/Lottery for remaining spots/Starts 7PM/One drink min./5 min./Hosted by Paco McCauley & Evan Kessler
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Lottery/4 min./1 item min.
FANATIC SALON 3815 Sawtelle Blvd., Culver City, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 9:30PM/$5 cover/7 min./water and coffee provided/Hosted by Lydia Robinson
1836 SUNSET STUDIOS 1836 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7:30PM/10 spots/Lottery/3 min./Mixed in with booked spots/Hosted by Scott Luhrs
THE BALL ROOM 2980 McClintock Way, Costa Mesa, CA/Sign-up 7:45PM/Starts 8PM/5-8 min./First come, first served/Hosted by Israel Carrasco/No purchase necessary
THE CHATTERBOX 934 N. Citrus Ave., Covina, CA/Starts 8PM/Ends 10PM/Lottery/5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Steve Hernandez & Ellie McElvain
CLEO KINGS OPEN MIC @ TWO ROADS THEATER 4348 Tujunga Ave., Studio City, CA/Sign-up 7:20PM/Starts 8PM/Lottery/15 spots only/5 min./$5
OPEN SPACE THEATRE & CAFE 457 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8:30PM/3-5 min./1 item min./Hosted by Mallie McCown
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/mixed mic
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/Lottery
IMPROV JAM @ WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd St. Promenade and 4th St.)/Starts 11PM/For improvisers only/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Cole Stratton and Morgan Christensen

*improv listings curated by Zack Ross

Reggie Watts Took “The Late Late Show” Out on a Song

April 2, 2015