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I Think You Should Leave Finally Renewed for Season 3

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For much as Netflix’s stock has suffered in the recent weeks, it sure has taken them quite some time to renew one of their most beloved and acclaimed comedy series (and the absolute funniest sketch show on television right now, without a doubt). It had us worried, pondering why they would wait so long to give Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin a third season for what has become one of the most meme-able shows ever made.

The first two seasons of I Think You Should Leave were so brilliantly daft and hysterical that it made us wonder what Lorne Michaels kept shooting down while Robinson was at SNL for all those years. There is no release date or any other details for that matter (maybe they’ll get more than just a handful of episodes that you can binge in less than three hours?).

In any case, this announcement is as good a reason as any to go watch all of I Think You Should Leave again in case you haven’t already done that in the last week or two.

Pick of the Day: An A24 Comedy & Drag Variety Show (in NYC) 5/22

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While the big budget tentpoles are rolling out in earnest with things having reopened enough to abstain for continuous postponing, that doesn’t mean you have to take a break from appreciating and obsessing over the indie art house movies that usually take up all the awards consideration or, at the very least, the majority of non MCU film discussions.

If you’re the sort indie art house movie die hard that has A24 movies in your dating profile, you might want to be in NYC for the upcoming A24 Comedy & Drag Variety Show. Yep, you read that right; it’s a whole comedy/drag/variety show that will be themed in tribute to your favorite moody, artsy production house.

NYC drag queen Dot Deville and comedian Sarah Rachel Lazarus will be taking over Club Cumming on Sun. May 22nd at 7PM ET for one of the most high brow drag/comedy shows you’ve probably ever attended, especially with the likes of Mary Beth Barone, Freeda Kulo, Miss Ma’amShe, and Zach Zimmerman joining into this celebration of being a film snob.

Tickets are only $10 and you best go get them right now as space is limited.

Watch The Trailer for Jerrod Carmichael’s Suicide Comedy “On the Count of Three”

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First, Jerrod Carmichael upends the world of comedy with his first hour special in years, Rothaniel. The reverberations from his beautiful, confessional special will be felt for awhile, but now he has another thing coming that might also make as many waves, his directorial debut (co-written by Ari Katcher and Ryan Welch), On the Count of Three.

It’s a suicide comedy starring Carmichael and Christopher Abbott that seems to be as dark as you can get with a comedy grounded in the real world. It also had a pretty great reception during its festival run this past year and it might be the sort of pitch perfect, cathartic comedy that a lot of folks are looking for right now.

Certainly, On The Count of Three, was already pretty high on our list of movies we’re really itching to see this year, but this first trailer for it bumped up even further. Thank goodness it coming out next week on May 13th in theaters and on VOD.

Take a gander for yourself at the official trailer for On The Count of Three here.

Pick of the Day: Comedy Crossing (in LA) 5/26

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One of the most successful comedy ventures during the really in-the-thick part of the pandemic was Jenny Yang’s ingenious and oh-so-clever virtual comedy show Comedy Crossing. Utilizing Zoom, OBS, and the game of the pandemic, Animal Crossing, Jenny created a comedy club inside the world of the game and had stand-ups do their act while a character designed to look like them Animal-Crossing-style was at a virtual comedy stage. It was adorable and strange and delightful and such a wonderful respite from the horrors of 2020.

Now, Jenny is not only bringing Comedy Crossing back, but doing it in person at The Elysian this month on Thurs. May 26th at 8PM PT. The multiverse-ness of the game will be heightened as you’ll probably see the actual real human stand-ups somewhere and then see the screen of their Animal Crossing avatars doing stand-up. In short, it’ll be an otherworldly trip, but a hysterical one at that.

For this first, in-person Comedy Crossing, Jenny has got the amazing comedy stylings of Ron Funches, Naomi Ekperigin, Ify Nwadiwe, Kate Zasowki that will be so much more cute than normal along with special guest Nick Cho.

Tickets are $20 and, for how popular Comedy Crossing was, you better go get yours right now.

Pick of the Day: Any Comedy Show That’s Supporting Abortion Funds/Orgs/Resources/Access

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The recently leaked draft opinion from the United States Supreme Court that points to the overturning of Roe vs. Wade has been a startling and horrifying discovery for a right that we had only thought was enshrined as sacred just a few months ago. SCOTUS hasn’t actually made anything officially official as of yet, especially with the outrage over the leaked opinion itself, but abortion and pro choice activists and organizations are mobilizing for the worst (i.e. their original plan).

Subsequently, there are many comedy shows right now and in the very near future like the upcoming Bro vs. Wade @ The Bell House or Zippy @ YARD Theater that are either giving partial proceeds to various abortion funds or orgs that fight for abortion access like Abortion Front.

In fact, there are so many shows (and more to come) that have opted to support abortion access that it’d be easier to just check our listings to see what comedy show you want to see, per usual, and then go check their ticket link/socials to see if they’ll be supporting reproductive rights for the latest edition of their shows. We’ll do our best to update the info, but there are truly so many shows that are furthering their resolve on the right side of history that it might take a minute or two for us to catch up.

The Comedy Bureau Field Report Ep. 110: Brett Johnson & Bringing It All Back to the YARD

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While it’s rare, there are folks that go and see almost the same amount of comedy that we do. It should go without saying that we enjoy the company of those folks, which is exactly why we had a splendid chat with the YARD Theater’s uber-friendly co-manager Brett Johnson. With his involvement, Brett has made a home for some of the more genre and tone bending types of comedy and, thusly, we have spent a good deal of time standing in the back and cracking up.

This week, we chat with Brett about The YARD’s journey through the last few years and where it looks to head. Also “hot” takes on Chappelle getting taclked, Corden ending his run at The Late Late Show, and the first reveal of Daniel Radcliffe as Weird Al Yankovic.

Follow @theyardtheater across platforms and @whatbrett on IG

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Pick of the Day: LAMusArt’s Summer Comedy Series (in LA)

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When it comes to going to the Eastside in LA, most Angelenos think about Highland Park or Eagle Rock or Frogtown, but often overlook the actual, O.G. Eastside, East LA. Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles have their own rich tapestry and culture that stretches much further back than whatever artisanal, small batch place you’re obsessed with on Figueroa or Colorado Blvd. (they are probably pretty great, though).

With that in mind, you’ll have more reasons this Summer to kick it in Boyle Heights as the LA Music and Art School is putting on a Summer Comedy Series on their newly built stage that will feature so much of the great comedy that folks West of the 5 usually get to enjoy.

That’ll include stand-up from Megan Koester & Alison Stevenson, improv and characters from Raiza Licea, sketches from Babe Motel, a live edition of the beloved podcast Bye, Felipe and a weekly comedy showcase to boot. This Summer Comedy Series is running from Jun. 23rd through Sept. 15th and tickets are $25 a pop.

Get dates/line-ups and more at lamusart.org/comedy and make sure you actually get some of the best tacos around (so many of them are in that neighborhood).

See Daniel Radcliffe Don an Afro and Becomes Weird Al Yankovic for “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”

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When it comes to the prospect of making a biopic about the rise of musical comedy parody extraordinaire Weird Al Yankovic, Daniel Radcliffe doesn’t immediately come to mind as to who to play him. That said, the Internet should have learned by now to hold off from initial judgment of who might be right or not to play a real life person until you actually see it for yourself. Admittedly, Radcliffe as Al Yankovic, thus far, does emphasize the title “Weird” quite nicely.

Roku just released the teaser for their original production Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, which has Radcliffe in a big ol’ afro and accordions at the ready and, above all else, it seems like this is going to be a pretty wild movie showing off a side of Weird Al that a lot of folks aren’t really acquainted with (especially since he’s more of an elder statesman of comedy these days).

Take a gander for yourself here, then look for it to stream exclusively on Roku for free this Fall.

Pick of the Day: Arsenio! Live at Netflix Is a Joke Fest (for Free If You’re a Great, Big Comedy Fan) (in LA) 5/3-5/5

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OK, so you probably already know that Arsenio Hall, host of the one most riveting late night talk shows in the 90s is exclusively returning for a mini run of his show at Netflix Is a Joke Fest. It’s one of the bigger cards that Netflix is playing for their as-big-as-they-can-go comedy festival (and the first big comedy festival LA has had in several years).

There’s a gorgeous theater in one of LA’s landmark hotels, the Hollywood Roosevelt where every episode will be put up and taped with a live audience. We can’t tell you what sort of fun surprises they have in store, but rest assured that this iteration of Arsenio! is in good hands (we know said hands personally). Normally, you’d have to pay $45 to go, but, if you like and you’re a great, big comedy fan (and by reading this, you very likely are), you can be part of one of the most exclusive Netflix Is a Joke Fest happenings for the nice price of FREE.

Just RSVP for one of the three remaining tapings on this Tues., Wed., and Thurs. this week (all at 3PM PT) right here and you’re good to go.

Take Your First Gander at the George Carlin Doc “George Carlin’s American Dream”

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The label of comedy legend is often thrown around to liberally to the point where you might wonder what necessarily takes to actually be a comedy legend. Well, you can always look at the quintessential comedy legend, the one and only George Carlin. If you’re reading this, you probably know why he is one of the most deserving of such a moniker.

Judd Apatow, Hollywood’s biggest comedy nerd, and Michael Bonfiglio (Who Are You, Charlie Brown?, Gary Gulman’s The Great Depresh) did this comedy doc on Carlin to take a look at how his comedy is so legendary and how it simultaneously still holds up today and is still so timely even from far beyond the grave. Called George Carlin’s American Dream, it’ll be another two-part docu-series that will span the life and times of the iconic comedian as well as hear from the likes of Stephen Colbert, Patton Oswalt, Kelly Carlin, W. Kamau Bell, Jerry Seinfeld, Steven Wright, Jon Stewart, Bill Burr, Bette Middler, Chris Rock, Sam Jay, and more.

Take a look for yourself at what will very likely be required viewing for all comedy aficinados/nerds/fans/comedians/industry folks/etc. with the official trailer here.

The Comedy Bureau’s Heading West (to Venice) For Its Latest Show on May 18th

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Yes, we’re already based on the West Coast, but we happen to live pretty much in the geographic middle of LA and we can actually head a little further West. It’s actually been something that we’ve been meaning to do for awhile now as a way to bring some of the lovely comedy that’s a little closer to our doorstep out to the Westside since The Comedy & Magic Club is still closed and the Eastside is only growing bigger with the amount of comedy that they have (even from before lockdown).

So, we’re doing a very special evening at a beloved and very classy speakeasy, Townhouse Venice, right around the Venice Boardwalk, with an amazing stage and those ever coveted low ceilings that are perfect for live comedy.

Per usual, we’re gathering our favorite folks from every corner comedy for this special night including:

Brodie Reed
Sasha Merci
Andrés du Bouchet

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and a few more splendid acts TBA!

Of course, TCB’s founder and director Jake Kroeger will be presiding over the evening to make sure things are up to TCB snuff.

Set the date for The Comedy Bureau Heads West @ Townhouse Venice on Wed. May 18th at 8PM PT. Tickets are $10 and proof of vaccination will be required. Go snag your tickets right now right here.

Joel Kim Booster Continues a Banner Year with an Upcoming Hour Netflix Special “Psychosexual”

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Already, Joel Kim Booster has the rom com, queer riff on Pride & Prejudice called Fire Island coming out on Hulu very soon as well as popping up all over the place in Big Mouth, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and more. That would be plenty to make Joel Kim Booster’s stock pretty great right now.

He’s now adding a new Netflix hour stand-up special to that list with Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual that has just been announced for a Jun. 21st release on the still massive streaming platform. Considering all the things that Netflix is cutting and canceling this week, we’re not only glad that they’re moving forward with an original comedy special, but going with Joel whom, for our money, is one of the most exciting comedians that they’ve ordered a special from in awhile.

Joel is one of the absolute sharpest writers in comedy today (that includes his work on The Other Two), but also has one of the most fascinating life stories with being adopted by a very religious Christian family from South Korea only to become one of the shining examples of gay men in stand-up comedy.

So, let’s get to the end of June already.

Writer, actor, and comedian @ihatejoelkim is making his Netflix comedy special debut in Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, and he is covering all the important topics in life. Personal heritage, his preference for threesomes, masturbation techniques – and a lot more. Arriving 6/21! pic.twitter.com/QoviLn257L

— Netflix Is A Joke (@NetflixIsAJoke) April 29, 2022

Pick of the Day: The 1st Annual George Lucas Talk Show Star Wars Describe-a-Thon (Live-stream)

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Star Wars Day, May 4th (you know, because “May the fourth be with you” was too good of a pun to pass up) is coming next week and there will be a myriad of things to do to mark the day (though the originally slated release of Obi Wan on Disney+ got pushed to later in the month).

One of those things that you can and should definitely get into if you’re both a Star Wars and comedy fan is Connor Ratliff transforming himself once again into George Lucas for The George Lucas Talk Show to do the 1st Annual Star Wars Day DESCRIBE-A-THON. Since it would be copyright infringement to screen it on Planet Scum, Connor as Lucas, Patrick, Griffin, and guests will describe the vast array of films in the Star Wars cinematic universe, which ought to be a hoot (even if you’re not the big a Star Wars person).

This 1st Annual GLTS Star Wars Day DESCRIBE-A-THON will be set for May 4th at 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT live-streamed on Planet Scum.

Curious to see how this version of Lucas will describe the digital re-release of the original Star Wars (the one where Lucas digitally added CGI creatures that no one was really asking for.

Oh yeah, they’ll be raising money for Grant Imahara’s Steam Foundation.

Pick of the Day: Picture This! Anniversaries (in NYC & LA) 4/30 & 5/ 21

It has been both 10 years and 6 years for one of the most innovative live comedy shows out there today, Picture This!

Combining the best artists in animation with the best comedians, Picture This! has brought us so many unforgettable stories that are punctuated with the drawings of cats, genitalia, and actual illustrations of a story that was being told.

It has been 10 years since it became a regularly recurring show in LA thanks to Naked Comedy and host Brandie Posey and 6 years in Brooklyn out in NYC (also thanks to Naked Comedy). They’ll be celebrating both anniversaries with shows respectively at Union Hall on Sat. Apr. 30th at 7PM ET and Permanent Records Roadhouse on Sat. May 21st at 7:30PM PT.

Per usual, they’ve gathered the best of both worlds in animation and comedy with :

(for NYC)

Comedy from : Spike Einbinder, Julia Shiplett, Sam Taggart, Karolena Theresa, Rob Haze, Anthony Atamanuik

Artists: Bryan Brinkman, Chrissy Fellmeth, Jerald Lewis II, Dima Drjuchin, Dan Pinto, Ray Alma

Hosted by Samantha Ruddy

(for LA)

Comedy from: Joel Kim Booster, Atsuko Okatsuka, Greta Titelman, Mo Welch, Brian Bahe

Art from: Mike Mayfield, Mike Hollingsworth, Ty Goodwin, Ashlyn Anstee & more!

Hosted by Brandie Posey

Get tickets for the 6 Yr. NYC Anniversary here and the 10 Year Anniversary (in LA) here.

James Corden to Leave ‘The Late Late Show’ Next Year

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In the world of late night, The Late Late Show always seems to be a flashpoint for change, even though it, historically, not been as big as The Tonight Show or its permanent lead-in, The Late Show. From Tom Snyder to Craig Kilborn to Craig Ferguson to James Corden, it has always been in the later slot, playing as a sibling to The Late Show, but been a spot that has gotten to divert itself, in so many ways, from a lot of the rest of late night for decades now. Ferguson’s monologue would often not be topical and be more of an actual fascinating dive into whatever he was thinking about, Corden did karaoke with celebrities in cars, etc.

As of today, the chapter turns yet again for The Late Late Show with James Corden announcing that he will be stepping down as host of The Late Late Show next year, making for an 8 year run. Corden is one of the newer personalities in late night (as compared to Colbert or Fallon), but he is far from the youngest with upstarts like Desus & Mero and Ziwe really shaking the late night format up on premium cable.

So, as you ponder how Corden went from taping his first episode in someone’s home to having some of the most viral clips in late night and what you might watch over and over again, the inevitable question of The Late Late Show’s future presents itself.

What will CBS do when 2023 rolls around?

Conventional thinking might point towards getting another charming Brit to take on the 12:30am slot, but we have been far from conventional for several years now. Late night itself is at a crossroads where it would seem the celebrity panel and topical monologue format devised by Steve Allen decades ago is too tired of a format to keep soldiering on. Of course, we always want great comedians to have bigger platforms and having your own late night talk show can be a great way to do that, but we also wouldn’t be surprised if the reshuffling of Viacom CBS into Paramount will see a different future for late night (and perhaps having only one late night talk show).

It’s all conjecture at this point (unless Paramount has already sent out a press release about their plans as we’re currently writing these words), but you can also spend this time pondering if Corden will do more CGI based movie musicals in the not so distant future.

Watch James’ announcement here.

After an incredible run, James announces that he will bid farewell to The Late Late Show in 2023. pic.twitter.com/k9KtKNmv5Q

— The Late Late Show with James Corden (@latelateshow) April 28, 2022

Desus & Mero Try (Sort of) to Work Clean

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Part of calling yourself the #1 show in late night is having a broad appeal across all demographics, which includes age (i.e. can you appeal to the whole family). While Desus Nice and The Kid Mero have built their reputation on artfully weaving riffs out of the bluest strings of euphemisms and expletives, they “wanted” to give working clean (i.e. seeing what being on The Tonight Show’s slot on NBC) would really be like.

As a digital exclusive, you can watch Desus & Mero somewhat try to have “good clean fun” (though they do have to contend with stories that are such easy, low hanging fruit for going dirty).

See how long they last trying to be TV clean here (spoiler alert, not even 5 min.)

Pick of the Day: Tammercise Returns! (in LA) 5/1

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Thanks to the wondrous mind and sheer blood, sweat, tears, and talent of one Madeline Wager, Tammercise was brought into this world to simultaneously give us a cathartic comedy show and a bit of a workout (if you wanted to opt into to non-professional aerobics).

Created years ago (or decades ago if you feel like the last two years have passed slower than dog years), Tammercise would be an actual aerobics “class” that had a hysterical solo show woven through it addressing the trials and tribulations of Tami’s personal life, relationships, family, and all. So, you’d get a workout both through laughing and moving your body in neon colored spandex (though you’d have to bring that yourself).

Thank goodness that Tammercise is returning finally this coming Sunday at 11AM PT in Glendale’s Verdugo Park. You can join in at any level that you want for $5 suggested donation (and we highly suggest that you make sure get this in before Sunday brunch this weekend). Get more details @tammercise on IG.

The Comedy Bureau Field Report Ep. 109: Alice Hamilton & Shots Fired

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Though roasting in comedy has taken on a new chapter via the Comedy Central Roasts and Roast Battle, it’s rare to see actual fury channeled into comedy. It has also even been rarer that the predators and monsters within comedy are held accountable in a meaningful way. Alice Hamilton, a rising comedian in the LA scene, struck both rare chords with her self-produced and self-released half hour special CEX KRIMINAL, which goes for the jugular, in great detail, of all the alleged and confirmed pests/predators/pieces of trash that she can think of.

We have Alice on to talk about how she came to put all of this together in the matter of a few weeks (or days if you ask her) and what such a special means in the art form of comedy.

Follow Alice @alicerhamilton on Twitter and @missalicehamilton on IG and watch CEX KRIMINAL here.

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Produced by Jake Kroeger
Music by Brian Granillo
Artwork by Andrew Delman and KT

Hacks Season 2 Trailer Looks to Up the Ante

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The first season of Hacks from Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky brought us all, for our money, the best depiction of stand-up in any sort of scripted TV or movie. It also really sunk its teeth into how the goal posts keep moving for women in entertainment, specifically in comedy and how class and privilege underhandedly weave themselves into the tapestry. Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder capture all of these dynamics in their dazzling pairing and made us want season 2 as soon as we finishing speeding through season 1.

Thank goodness that the second season of the instant critical and fan darling is coming very, very soon on Thurs. May 12th on HBO Max and we’ll get to see what famed comedian Deborah Vance (a fictionalized version of many comedians, but very much drawing from comedy legend Joan Rivers) working on a whole new hour on the road while also making a creative pivot to more personal material. As we said in the headline, the trailer for season 2 seems to up the ante from season 1 and it might be even wilder (especially if Megan Stalter gets more screen time).

See for yourself with the season 2 trailer for Hacks here.

The ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ Trailer Shows We’re in the Thick of a Horror Comedy Wave

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Ever since Shaun of the Dead, there has always been a playful dipping of the toe of comedy into horror (or vice versa depending on how intentionally bad the horror is). The mixing of the two genres aren’t new, but there is a noticeable uptick in the volume over the last few years. What We Do In the Shadows, The Baby, Astrid & Lily Save the World, and many more are part of the latest tide rolling in of comedy and horror. Why exactly is horror comedy is coming up is a mystery, but, possibly, we feel, it could be just the sort of the anxiety and rage fueled comedy that’s reflective of our time.

One of the latest additions to the horror comedy/comedy horror mix will be the Sundance hit Bodies Bodies Bodies from Halina Reijn starring Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Myha’la Herrold, Chase Sui Wonders, Rachel Sennott, with Lee Pace and Pete Davidson. The humor woven in here, from the trailer, feels darkly, yet joyfully sharp and there seems to be a pretty playful use of Pete Davidson and the public’s perceived image of him.

There is a Search Party vibe here that we’re really on board for and Aug. 5th, Bodies Bodies Bodies release date, will hopefully come a bit quicker so we can revel in the millenial/Gen Z funny mayhem. Take a gander at all of this with the official trailer here.

Pick of the Day: Jen Kirkman: Gonna Panic Like It’s 1999 (in NYC) 6/15-8/21

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Following her genius final stand-up album OK, Gen-X, Jen Kirkman is very much done with stand-up comedy for so many heartbreaking reasons. That said, we’re thrilled to know that she’s not done with performing as Jen has set up a run of work in progress solo shows this Summer at Union Hall entitled, Gonna Panic Like It’s 1999.

Off of that perfection of a title, she’s going to run through a collection of stories that she has worked on throughout the years, but never made it all into one solo show that include, but are definitely not limited to:

-Her grandmother’s views of Armageddon that were validated by her childhood priest.
-Trying to move to Hollywood to live on the set of “Family Ties.”
-Trying to get famous by tap dancing in the school talent show.
-Taking a fear of flying course and failing the graduation flight due to an outburst on the plane.
-On Y2K when the world didn’t end….realizing she had no idea how to live life.

Jen is, without a doubt, one of comedy’s best storytellers and this upcoming run for her solo shows will and the entire spectrum of emotional colors that will run this show ought to be something beautiful.

Dates for the show are as follows:

6/15 @ 7:30PM ET

6/17 @ 7:30PM ET
6/26 @ 5:30PM ET
7/14 @ 7:30PM ET
7/17 @ 5;30PM ET
7/31 @ 5;30PM ET
8/7 @ 5:30PM ET
8/17 @ 7:30PM ET
8/21 @ 5:30PM ET

Tickets are $20 a pop and you better snag them quick as it doesn’t get much more intimate than Union Hall.

Watch the Trailer for Joel Kim Booster’s Jane Austen-ish Queer Rom Com “Fire Island”

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We’re thrilled that Joel Kim Booster’s Fire Island is actually seeing the light of day on a big platform like Hulu. Originally, it was given a series order at Quibi and, well, Quibi is now the second newest joke reference for a failed streaming service thanks to CNN+ getting shuddered almost immediately.

The inception of the idea is a modern day, gay riff on Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice and, from the looks of the trailer, Joel along with Bowen Yang, Margaret Cho, and many more, deliver on that idea to a tee. Plenty has been said about Billy Eichner’s Bros, but Fire Island is coming out Jun. 3rd, just a month or two earlier than Bros, and might deserve just as much attention/praise.

Go take the first look at Fire Island and see for yourself here.

Pick of the Day: Bake Stuff with Lindsay Adams (in LA) 5/11

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Though we may have said it before, we’ll loudly and proudly say it again: Bake Stuff with Lindsay Adams will make you forget about every other cooking show you’ve binged watch over the last several years.

For the uninitiated, Lindsay Adams takes the format of what would be your run of the mill, “uplifting”, conflict-free baking show and then works in her own brand of reformed mean girl comedy that includes plenty of going in deep with the audience, amazing “stupid games”, and, of course, some of the most delicious baked goods that you’ve ever had a live comedy show.

This is one of those shows that we loved and missed so dearly during lockdown and we’re thrilled that it’s making a comeback at The Elysian on Wed. May 11th at 7PM PT. Lindsay will be assisted by rising star comedian Max Beasley, feature a very special guest Renee Gauthier, and baking up a transcendent Chicago Steakhouse Carrot Cake.

The antithesis of your typical wholesome tv baking show, it’s chaos in the most fun way possible. Along with a live step-by-step baking demonstration, there’s stand-up comedy, audience participation, and delightfully stupid games. We’ll be making Chicago Steakhouse Carrot Cake, Renee Gauthier will be our special guest, and Max Beasley is our on-hand assistant. Because we know you’ll ask – YES, you’ll get to taste the cake!

Tickets are $16 and you’re definitely getting more than your money’s worth for this one. So, go snag your tickets right here right now.

Get and Enjoy Amy Miller’s Sophomore Album “California King”

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So much of the last few years has been defined by disruption. Nothing is as it was and everything violently changed in just a handful of days over two years ago. Now, there is so much dust still settling (and, not to mention, droplets) as we’re rolling through 2022 with dread, apathy, and a yearning for some sort of relief or peace.

Amy Miller who was already on the way to having a banner year from 2019 leading into 2020 picked up right where she left off with both half hour Comedy Central special and, especially, her debut album, California King. Ever clever and going-the-extra-mile to be inclusive, Amy delivers an hour of comedy that’s a calming breeze of joy and a fun cocktail that has a stiff pour of your spirit of choice. California King captures not only a return of live, in-person comedy as we all are forced to navigate the most unprecedented times in all of our lives (we didn’t even know that Russia was going to invade Ukraine at the time of the recording), but such a exuberant reminder that we’re not alone, no matter how alone we all felt in the last two years (or 6 or 12 if you’ve been carrying stress from the housing market crash or Trump becoming POTUS).

Please get and enjoy a splendid sophomore hour, California King, from the funniest people that you should really get to know more on these days, Amy Miller, now available on streaming platforms and CD and vinyl.

Emmy Blotnick Makes a Case for Humans Getting Pampered Like Dogs

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At this point in human history, there are many dogs that get treated so well that their humans don’t take care of themselves nearly as well. We’d hope that you’ve made it to this side of the pandemic with the understanding that you do actually have to active steps to take better care of yourself and that you might not be able to help others if you can’t help yourself.

Emmy Blotnick’s latest late night set hinges on radical self-care, so radical that perhaps humans should show themselves as much care as the pets that they adore, obsess over, or sometimes call their children. Blotnick dazzled the Colbert stage once again for a delight, uplifting late night set and you can (and should) watch it here.