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Stamptown (in NYC)
The Bell House 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesA raunchy, chaotic and full-on fringe experience, Stamptown is a late-night variety show featuring the best alternative performance on the international scene. This show has sold out shows packed out rooms at Netflix Is A Joke, Just For Laughs, Glastonbury, Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Soho Theatre, and Off-Broadway at the NY Comedy Festival. Featuring: TBA Starts 8PM ET
MEDICINE WOMAN (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesVeronica Osorio is Cherry, a Medicine Woman. Once in a lifetime, a magical traveler swings by your town with hir suitcase full of wonders and changes the vibe forever. Is this stranger a healer who holds the secrets of the universe or is she a swindler tryna steal kisses from gorgeous strangers. Is she cleaning your aura or your wallet? And, if in the end she heals you, does the answer even matter? Part characters, part circus, part healing ritual, […]
Riverboat Casino: A Clown Melodrama (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA brave and humble ensemble of clowns, led by an even braver and twice as humble director, Paul Schlesinger (Playspace, Clown Awareness), bring their most dramatic acting and heartfelt singing to stir the audience into a frenzy of emotion on a high-stakes riverboat casino. This month’s cast is Linzy Beltran, Sarah Knittel, Akela Munsey, Sam Pirie, Zoey Smith and Jamonte Williams and features music accompaniment by JC Wright. Featuring Linzy Beltran @linzybeltran Sarah Knittel @sarahkmonster Akela Munsey @akelamunsey Sam Pirie […]
Bizarre Bazaar (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesElysian’s monthly variety show with a rotating cast of LA’s best and weirdest comedians Featuring: Atsuko Okatsuka, Max Baumgarten, Orin Calcagne, Best Actress, Silent Partners, The Zack Reimers Ensemble Line-up TBA Hosted by: Ian Bratschie Content Warning: Possible Nudity Starts 9:30PM PT
Tomorrow! w/Ron Lynch (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA variety show that is in it's 20th year of lauded late night lunacy. A rotating roster of top comedians, clowns (the new kind), specialty acts, musicians, and performance artists. Not to be missed! Hosted by Ron Lynch (Bob's Burgers, Corporate, Portlandia) Featuring: TBA plus Michael Mortilla w/Davey Johnson & Mitch Kamaiopili Presented by Ron Lynch Starts Midnight
Dr. Jet’s Universe (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesDr Jet has invented a lens that can expand or contract the human mind. But when the lens breaks, will Dr Jet be stuck thinking she is the center of the universe forever? Dr Jet’s Universe is an all ages show (7+) that explores the realms of science and philosophy through comedy. Created by two comedians – one a musician and one a doctor of integrative medicine - the show takes us on a music-filled journey through space, where we […]
Roast of Sarah Shtern (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesOnly great and honorable people get roasted- so for my birthday, I decided to join the club! Hosted by my polycule @self_eli and @reshma.meister With live music by @abandnamedgoof Featuring a million comedians who I’ll tag in the comments. This should be fun and not humiliating. I won’t cry in the corner the whole time. -Sarah Shtern Starts 8:30PM PT
Afternoon Tea (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThree of LA's classiest and most elegant clowns share some tasteful solo material. You are guaranteed to walk away with the secrets of Womanhood. Featuring: Kami Dimitrova (Hulu, UCB), Marisa Llamas (Screenshot to Santa, Paul Blart Vatican Cop, Pot Hot, Spaghetti Festival), Meg Cheng (Highland Park Clowns, Pot Hot, FringeNYC) Starts 3:30PM PT
Stamptown proudly presents Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour – Special Taping Warmup! (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAfter a ten week run Off-Broadway in NYC with four extensions, an international tour and a New York Times Critic’s Pick, the bad boy of clown Zach Zucker returns to LA with his award-winning, alter-ego: Jack Tucker A well-respected journeyman and bonafide legend on the Upstate New York regional comedy scene, Jack Tucker is the ultimate comedian's comedian. Fighting to save his marriage, regain the respect of his son, and pay off countless loansharks looking to collect their debts, Tucker […]
Good Showbiz! w/ Eli Leonard (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesGood Showbiz is a celebration of the spirit and vibrant history of Jewish Theater. Eli Leonard hosts this immersive spectacle of Showbiz tradition in his physical comedy satire show. Stand-up! Broadway! Vaudeville! The Yiddish Theater! Good Showbiz has it all. While this is a funny theater show at its core, Leonard will make it abundantly clear that Good Showbiz is also, quite practically, his business. To be in the Good Showbiz audience is to participate in the vital work of […]
DeliaDelia! The Flat Chested Witch! (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesAmando Houser NYC comedian who is “particularly funny” (Vulture) and “not normal at all” (Philippe Gaulier) invites you to an unhinged clown hour of self discovery. Inspired by the “witch hunt” on trans rights in the United States, DeliaDelia is a flat-chested witch from the swamps who happens to be as nasty on the eyes as she is on the basketball court. On a quest to become a “real girl” and join a human basketball team, will she finally get her […]
Stamptown proudly presents Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour – Special Taping Warmup! (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAfter a ten week run Off-Broadway in NYC with four extensions, an international tour and a New York Times Critic’s Pick, the bad boy of clown Zach Zucker returns to LA with his award-winning, alter-ego: Jack Tucker A well-respected journeyman and bonafide legend on the Upstate New York regional comedy scene, Jack Tucker is the ultimate comedian's comedian. Fighting to save his marriage, regain the respect of his son, and pay off countless loansharks looking to collect their debts, Tucker […]
DOCTOR BROWN: BEFRDFGTH (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesTo celebrate his return to the stage, Doctor Brown presents a special late-night performance of his classic award-winning show.‘ A stunning mix of anarchy and symmetry’ ★★★★ Times This totally silent show full of ‘superbly constructed, slow-burning routines, and a killer finale’ (Time Out) took the comedy world by storm in 2012. 5/8 @ 7:30PM ET 5/9 @ 10PM ET 5/10 @ 10PM ET
Blow Up Doll (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCome see Natasha Mercado and Adam Smith work out their new show. The only thing for sure-- there is a blow up doll. You will laugh, you will cry, you will see neo-clown-futurism. Early show and late show will be very different. Natasha Mercado @champagnetashi Adam Smith @thisadamsmith Starts 8:30PM & 10:30PM PT
DOCTOR BROWN: BEFRDFGTH (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesTo celebrate his return to the stage, Doctor Brown presents a special late-night performance of his classic award-winning show.‘ A stunning mix of anarchy and symmetry’ ★★★★ Times This totally silent show full of ‘superbly constructed, slow-burning routines, and a killer finale’ (Time Out) took the comedy world by storm in 2012. 5/8 @ 7:30PM ET 5/9 @ 10PM ET 5/10 @ 10PM ET
Blow Up Doll (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCome see Natasha Mercado and Adam Smith work out their new show. The only thing for sure-- there is a blow up doll. You will laugh, you will cry, you will see neo-clown-futurism. Early show and late show will be very different. Natasha Mercado @champagnetashi Adam Smith @thisadamsmith Starts 8:30PM & 10:30PM PT
Bomber: A WIP Clown Show (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesClown Boss Chad Damiani (STAND UP AND CLOWN) is building a brand-new solo clown show! For most of us, seeing a clown show is a chance to have some lighthearted fun and escape reality. But what if the stakes were much higher - for both the performer and the audience? One hour. One impossible goal. Create a magical night of comedy. Or die trying. - BOMBER Starts 8:30PM PT
DOCTOR BROWN: BEFRDFGTH (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesTo celebrate his return to the stage, Doctor Brown presents a special late-night performance of his classic award-winning show.‘ A stunning mix of anarchy and symmetry’ ★★★★ Times This totally silent show full of ‘superbly constructed, slow-burning routines, and a killer finale’ (Time Out) took the comedy world by storm in 2012. 5/8 @ 7:30PM ET 5/9 @ 10PM ET 5/10 @ 10PM ET
Tomorrow! w/Ron Lynch (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA variety show that is in it's 20th year of lauded late night lunacy. A rotating roster of top comedians, clowns (the new kind), specialty acts, musicians, and performance artists. Not to be missed! Hosted by Ron Lynch (Bob's Burgers, Corporate, Portlandia) Featuring: TBA plus Michael Mortilla w/Davey Johnson & Mitch Kamaiopili Presented by Ron Lynch Starts Midnight
DOCTOR BROWN: BETURNS (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThe pioneering cult clown is back with his first new show in a decade. ‘He’s a joy to behold’ ★★★★ Guardian 'Utterly bizarre, dreadfully funny' ★★★★Time Out 'A stunning mix of anarchy and symmetry' ★★★★ Times It’s been 12 long years since his last one – which won the Edinburgh Comedy Award, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for Best Show and Total Theatre Award for Innovation in 2012. This is silent comedy at its most silly, surreal and absurd from […]
DOCTOR BROWN: BETURNS (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThe pioneering cult clown is back with his first new show in a decade. ‘He’s a joy to behold’ ★★★★ Guardian 'Utterly bizarre, dreadfully funny' ★★★★Time Out 'A stunning mix of anarchy and symmetry' ★★★★ Times It’s been 12 long years since his last one – which won the Edinburgh Comedy Award, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for Best Show and Total Theatre Award for Innovation in 2012. This is silent comedy at its most silly, surreal and absurd from […]
DOCTOR BROWN: BETURNS (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThe pioneering cult clown is back with his first new show in a decade. ‘He’s a joy to behold’ ★★★★ Guardian 'Utterly bizarre, dreadfully funny' ★★★★Time Out 'A stunning mix of anarchy and symmetry' ★★★★ Times It’s been 12 long years since his last one – which won the Edinburgh Comedy Award, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for Best Show and Total Theatre Award for Innovation in 2012. This is silent comedy at its most silly, surreal and absurd from […]
Ian Builds a Show (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin Ian on his journey of building a brand spanking new solo show no one asked for. A couple months into the process now, the show is starting to take shape, tons of shapes in fact- circles, squares, rectangles and even octagons by god! A lantern, a top hat, and lots fog. Be a part of the process before the show blows up like it undoubtedly will. Oscar, Tony, Emmy, Gram etc... all you folks bet get ready to give […]
Tomorrow! w/Ron Lynch (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA variety show that is in it's 20th year of lauded late night lunacy. A rotating roster of top comedians, clowns (the new kind), specialty acts, musicians, and performance artists. Not to be missed! Hosted by Ron Lynch (Bob's Burgers, Corporate, Portlandia) Featuring: TBA plus Michael Mortilla w/Davey Johnson & Mitch Kamaiopili Presented by Ron Lynch Starts Midnight
Ian Builds a Show (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin Ian on his journey of building a brand spanking new solo show no one asked for. A couple months into the process now, the show is starting to take shape, tons of shapes in fact- circles, squares, rectangles and even octagons by god! A lantern, a top hat, and lots fog. Be a part of the process before the show blows up like it undoubtedly will. Oscar, Tony, Emmy, Gram etc... all you folks bet get ready to give […]
Tomorrow! w/Ron Lynch (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA variety show that is in it's 20th year of lauded late night lunacy. A rotating roster of top comedians, clowns (the new kind), specialty acts, musicians, and performance artists. Not to be missed! Hosted by Ron Lynch (Bob's Burgers, Corporate, Portlandia) Featuring: TBA plus Michael Mortilla w/Davey Johnson & Mitch Kamaiopili Presented by Ron Lynch Starts Midnight
#1 Son with Natasha Mercado (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesWhy did god make me his sexiest son????? experience mass in the form of a work in progress clown solo show. repent the pursuit of purity & let Father Greg Orian rededicate your life. “I will not be mad if you watch this.” -God NATASHA MERCADO is an actress, director, & theatre arts educator— but always a clown. Starts 7:30PM ET
Cherry Baby: Certified Lover Girl (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCherry Baby: Certified Lover Girl" is a high-stakes, interactive clown show where the search for true love unfolds in real-time in a thrilling and intimate performance, the audience become an integral part of the journey. Cherry Baby (Veronica Osorio, Coen Bros. Soderbergh, CBS, Netflix) is a self-proclaimed "Certified Lover Girl" seeks to marry someone in the crowd by the end of the night. What makes this evening even more electrifying is that the performer will be actually six months pregnant, […]