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October 16, 2017
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After gaining international critical acclaim at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Natalie Palamides’ groundbreaking show returns home for another run at The Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe.

Also, the show’s director (and Fringe Festival favorite), Dr. Brown, will attempt to perform the show. Show description reads (probably written by Natalie): 
Dr. Brown has been developing this show with Natalie for over a year and knows the show like the back of his hand… SO HE THINKS. Come watch Dr. Brown crash and burn OR, more likely, blow the show so far out of the water that Natalie hands the role over to him forever. Following the show the audience is welcome to watch Natalie give notes on his performance.

Get tickets for LAID here and the Dr. Brown Edition here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, and maps can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com

FYI, all of our listings for shows, events, open mics, etc. are updated for next week (10/16/17) and beyond
October 16, 2017
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We Could Watch Hours of Camping With Todd Glass, Eddie Pepitone, Jon Dore, and Zach Galifianakis
October 15, 2017
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This “slice of life” comedic mini-doc is from a few weeks ago. However, it’s so damn delightful in a dreamy way that we couldn’t dare think of not posting it. 

Please enjoy it and take cues for how to make camping actually fun here.
October 15, 2017
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Not only is this a great week to be at The Virgil for both Hot Tub and The Super Serious Show, but we have free tickets for you to win for both shows! 

Enter here: http://thecomedybureau.dola.com/giveaways

Please Enjoy Conan O’Brien Stopping by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
October 14, 2017
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In their own specific manner, Conan O’Brien and Stephen Colbert are leading the way in late night.

Naturally, one being a guest on the other’s show is something to see and Conan’s interview on Colbert absolutely did not disappoint. 

The stories of David Letterman’s “special” gift, hijinks in the Holy Land, and his Harvard ring are priceless as is the dynamic between two living comedy legends.

2018 Moontower Comedy Festival Announces Tiffany Haddish, Weird Al Yankovic, and Mike Birbiglia as Their First Three Headliners
October 14, 2017
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If you know anything about Austin’s Moontower Comedy Festival, it’s that they have plethoras of wondrous comedians. 

Announcing Tiffany Haddish, Weird Al Yankovic, and Mike Birbiglia first on what is sure to be a massively stacked line-up ought to peak your interest. 

If so, take advantage of Warrior and Satellite Badges early bird prices of $199 and $99 respectively. 

The 2018 Moontower Comedy Festival is set for Wed. Apr. 18th–Sun. Apr. 21st, in Austin, TX.

Get more details, tickets, etc. here.
October 14, 2017
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When it comes to comedy and Halloween, “seeing” stand-up in pitch black darkness sounds pretty ideal.

That’s why Marlena Rodriguez’s Dark: Stand Up Comedy in Pitch Black on Halloween weekend is kind of perfect.

The line-up is stacked with Debra DiGiovanni, Anna Seregina, Josh Fadem, Jesus Trejo, Chanel Ali, and Baron Vaughn.

This special Halloween edition of Dark will be at Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe on Friday, October 27th at 8PM. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at door and you can (and should) get advance tickets here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.
October 13, 2017
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Derek Sheen consistently holds up his reputation to process this world that’s almost too crazy to cogently make fun of and weave a hysterical tapestry of life’s oxymoronic tendencies. 

He did it on his last album Tiny Idiot and he does it yet again with Disasterbation, which has a true life story entitled “Hitler Fatigue”.  

Here’s a taste of the album from another track that details Derek finding a silver lining after a horrific car accident.

Please get Disasterbation as it’s out now from Stand Up Records. 

Sam Jay’s Half Hour Comedy Central Special Is on Tonight at 12:30AM
October 13, 2017
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This is just a friendly TCB reminder that you should tune in to watch the one and only Sam Jay (she has been causing a delightful ruckus ever since she set foot in LA) do her very first TV special (or remember to look out for a way to stream it very soon).

Danielle Schneider and Dannah Phirman, The Duo That Brought You “Hotwives”, Sold “Ex-Stepmom” Comedy to NBC and Will Re-Develop Single Dad Comedy “Lost in Queens” at ABC
October 13, 2017
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Danielle Schneider and Dannah Phirman, The Duo That Brought You “Hotwives”, Sold “Ex-Stepmom” Comedy to NBC and Will Re-Develop Single Dad Comedy “Lost in Queens” at ABC

The team behind the ‘Housewives’ parody series, ‘Hotwives’, sure has been busy. 

Both projects are currently multi-cam sitcoms at broadcast, which makes us curious to see what sort of satirical edge Phirman and Schneider might bring to the form. We’ll have to wait and find out when either project goes to pilot, then perhaps gets a subsequent greenlight.

Win Tickets to Neil Hamburger’s 10 Year Anniversary Show
October 13, 2017
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Undoubtedly, a 10 year celebration of Neil Hamburger’s residency (probably one of the longest comedy residencies, if not long artist residencies actively going in LA) will sell out.

We fortunately have a pair of tickets for you to win! Just enter here: http://thecomedybureau.dola.com/giveaways

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 3 Premieres Tonight
October 13, 2017
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With revenge seeming to be the theme of this season of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (just look at the banner above), it seems like the series might take some of its darkest (but possibly most fun) twists and turns yet. 

Remember, this was originally billed as as dark romantic comedy musical and what a perfect time to live up to that label.

By the way, you can get a taste of what’s to come as EW has an exclusive on the opening of season 3.

Please Enjoy Ismael Loufti’s Late Night Debut on Kimmel
October 13, 2017
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Well, Ismael Loufti has one of the best jokes about Islamophobia that we’ve heard in awhile. 

See for yourself in his charming and cleverly profound late night debut on last night’s Kimmel here.
October 13, 2017
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Though Halloween will be over, you can keep the spirit alive with Chicago’s own Helltrap Nightmare, a surrealist, horror comedy show (seemingly in the same oozing vein of The Heart, She Holler) coming to the Lyric Hyperion next month.

Also, it might be a perfect night for the show as it’ll be exactly a year to the day after, well, you know, the 2016 election was over. 

The line-up includes:
-host Sarah Squirm, The Shrimp Boys, and Scott Egleston, all from Chicago
-Ruby McCollister from NYC
-LA’s own Jamie Loftus, Bruce Bundy, and Lyra Hill. 

Tickets are $10 and you can (and should, if you dare) get them here.

Watch Trailer for Mr. Roosevelt, Written and Directed by and Starring Noël Wells
October 13, 2017
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As is sometimes the case with people who have a very short run at Saturday  Night Live, they flourish in their career post-SNL. 

Jenny Slate is a great example of that and Noël Wells seems to be walking a similar path.

After a memorable turn on Master of None, Wells has made a debut as a writer/director/star with her film, Mr. Roosevelt. This film puts Wells in the spotlight in the very uncomfortable situation of staying with her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend.

See for yourself in the trailer, then look out for Mr. Roosevelt in theaters later this month on Friday, October 27th.

I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman and The Rundown with Robin Thede Premiere and Add Two More Women to Late Night Landscape
October 12, 2017
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On this Thursday, October 12th, two more women, Sarah Silverman and Robin Thede will indeed premiere their own topical late night shows.

On Hulu, I Love You, America will have Sarah Silverman take her own heartfelt, yet unapologetically silly take on the world. 

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BET will enter the foray of late night with The Rundown with Robin Thede, a combo of the head writer of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore and Chris Rock producing, with might be a traditional late night format, but focusing a little less on Trump.

Here’s Thede on MSNBC detailing what’s to come on The Rundown.

In any case, that means there are now four late night female hosts between Samantha Bee, Chelsea Handler, Sarah Silverman, and Robin Thede. 

Samantha Bee PSA Spells Out How to Not Commit Sexual Harassment/Assault as That Seems To Be Something That Still Needs Spelling Out
October 12, 2017
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It is 2017 and, if you’ve followed any of the recent news of indie film figures being taken down by a history of sexual assault and harassment, a crystal clear refresher course might be needed for plenty of folks.

Here’s Samantha Bee taking a few minutes out of this week’s Full Frontal to give said refresher course.

ATTN: Secret Test Screening for Lauren Lapkus and Nick Rutherford Feature Is Happening Today
October 12, 2017
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If you follow what we do here, odds are you love both Lauren Lapkus and Nick Rutherford. If not, spend a few minutes looking them up online (With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus, Dream Corp LLC, etc.) and you’ll have yourself an objectively better day.

Anyhow, later today, there will be “secret” test screenings for this movie starring both Lauren and Nick (that Rutherford wrote FYI). The screenings will be at 6:30PM and 8:30PM in Burbank. 

Admission, popcorn, and drinks are all free. All you have to do is RSVP at russell@ralphsmyth.com. Space is limited, so send your RSVP in ASAP.
October 11, 2017
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Our 7th Anniversary show is next week! Yep, we’re almost 7 years old (and we actually remembered to do something to celebrate this time around!)

We added Talk Show the Game Show’s Guy Branum, James Adomian, who you might have seen wreak delightful havoc at LA Podcast Festival, and a flyer!

Also, we’ll be raffling some of those fancy enamel pins that are otherwise only available through Patreon and our brand new album from AST Records, Comedians of Interest Vol. 1.

Tickets are $10 if you get them in advance or $15 cash at the door.

ABC Buys and Is Developing “The Mighty Quinn” Written by Jen Kirkman
October 11, 2017
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ABC Buys and Is Developing “The Mighty Quinn” Written by Jen Kirkman

You know, the idea that there might be a TV series written by Jen Kirkman on a major broadcast network really puts a smile on our face. 

Kirkman definitely pulled from the wheelhouse of her life and stand-up for this show as the story follows a 39 year old woman going on a journey of self-discovery after being dumped on Christmas. 

If you listen to any of Jen’s albums or watch any of her specials or read any of her books, you’d know that this has potential to be really great.

This Saturday, Kumail Nanjiani Will Be Hosting SNL
October 11, 2017
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Having seen Kumail work out his monologue, it might be worth your time to tune in this Saturday (or watch it the next day on YouTube). 

Maybe SNL will have a more Portlandia/Silicon Valley/Big Sick/The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail vibe to it this week?

Oh yeah, here’s the first promo with Kumail!

BET Will Be Entering into Late Night Tomorrow with “The Rundown with Robin Thede”
October 11, 2017
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The Rundown with Robin Thede, the topical late night show produced by Chris Rock, will kick off Thursday night, October 12th at 10PM.

You might remember Thede from The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, which seems like such a distant memory these days, especially when it comes to the world of late night. As to what’s to come on The Rundown, the show itself is shrouded in a bit of mystery as there is only this promo for the time being.

It just so happens that Sarah Silverman’s topical show I Love You, America begins streaming on Hulu on Thursday as well.

Given the pace of the news right now, there seems to be room in late night for attempting to digest and make fun of whatever happened earlier in the day.
October 11, 2017
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Sean Patton is one of those comedians that we would tell you to never miss if you have a chance to see them. 

Next week, you’ll have a chance to see the show that he went to this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival with at the Hollywood Improv Comedy Lab. 

Tickets are only $5 and you can (and should) get them here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Please Enjoy Christina P’s First Hour Special “Mother Inferior”
October 11, 2017
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For those longtime fans, you probably know her as Christina Pazsitzky and are thankful that she finally has an entire hour special on Netflix to unleash her brash, colorful, unfiltered view of the world as a mother, wife, and human being. 

For newbies, may we introduce you to Christina P., a fierce, yet delightful comedic voice that is lovingly presented in this first hour special, Christina P: Mother Inferior.

It’s streaming now on Netflix and you should go watch it (especially if you feel like, for some reason, you want to see more of women triumphing in entertainment/comedy/etc. right now).

Liz Meriwether and Lake Bell Are Teaming Up on Newlywed Comedy “Bless This Mess” and Have Scored Pilot Production Commitment from Fox
October 10, 2017
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Liz Meriwether and Lake Bell Are Teaming Up on Newlywed Comedy “Bless This Mess” and Have Scored Pilot Production Commitment from Fox

The creator of New Girl and the writer/director In a World… have got a new sitcom focusing on a newlywed couple escaping from NYC to Nebraska. 

Meriwether wrote the pilot and Bell is attached to star and direct. 

We’ll be curious to see if this will be done in black and white and maybe take any other cues from Alexander Payne’s Nebraska.

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