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And Then the Rodeo Burned Down (in NYC)
Ars Nova 511 West 54th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe rodeo is the best place in the world. Why would anybody burn it down? Dale, a rodeo clown with a big dream (and a mischievous shadow), certainly wouldn’t. After all, Dale wants to be a cowboy. So, if we’re going to find out who burned the rodeo down, we’ll have to finish the play. And now there’s fire involved? That sounds expensive. Physical, brutal, ruthlessly funny, and weirdly tender, And Then The Rodeo Burned Down, from three-time Edinburgh Fringe First […]
$43.67 -
Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
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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
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And Then the Rodeo Burned Down (in NYC)
Ars Nova 511 West 54th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe rodeo is the best place in the world. Why would anybody burn it down? Dale, a rodeo clown with a big dream (and a mischievous shadow), certainly wouldn’t. After all, Dale wants to be a cowboy. So, if we’re going to find out who burned the rodeo down, we’ll have to finish the play. And now there’s fire involved? That sounds expensive. Physical, brutal, ruthlessly funny, and weirdly tender, And Then The Rodeo Burned Down, from three-time Edinburgh Fringe First […]
$43.67 -
Cyrano de Bergerac: Adapted for the Modern Clown (in NYC)
The Makers' Space 281 North 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesEdmond Rostand's classic gets a clown makeover in this funny, tender, and deeply human new adaptation. This new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac keeps the bones of the classic story intact: a poet who believes himself unlovable, a beautiful fool who needs help finding the right words, and a woman searching for something real in a world full of performances. Through clowning and prose, characters trip over their feelings, fight duels, write love letters, tell lies, and desperately try to […]
$17.85 -
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
$25.05 -
And Then the Rodeo Burned Down (in NYC)
Ars Nova 511 West 54th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe rodeo is the best place in the world. Why would anybody burn it down? Dale, a rodeo clown with a big dream (and a mischievous shadow), certainly wouldn’t. After all, Dale wants to be a cowboy. So, if we’re going to find out who burned the rodeo down, we’ll have to finish the play. And now there’s fire involved? That sounds expensive. Physical, brutal, ruthlessly funny, and weirdly tender, And Then The Rodeo Burned Down, from three-time Edinburgh Fringe First […]
$43.67 -
Cyrano de Bergerac: Adapted for the Modern Clown (in NYC)
The Makers' Space 281 North 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesEdmond Rostand's classic gets a clown makeover in this funny, tender, and deeply human new adaptation. This new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac keeps the bones of the classic story intact: a poet who believes himself unlovable, a beautiful fool who needs help finding the right words, and a woman searching for something real in a world full of performances. Through clowning and prose, characters trip over their feelings, fight duels, write love letters, tell lies, and desperately try to […]
$17.85 -
Cyrano de Bergerac: Adapted for the Modern Clown (in NYC)
The Makers' Space 281 North 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesEdmond Rostand's classic gets a clown makeover in this funny, tender, and deeply human new adaptation. This new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac keeps the bones of the classic story intact: a poet who believes himself unlovable, a beautiful fool who needs help finding the right words, and a woman searching for something real in a world full of performances. Through clowning and prose, characters trip over their feelings, fight duels, write love letters, tell lies, and desperately try to […]
$17.85 -
Cyrano de Bergerac: Adapted for the Modern Clown (in NYC)
The Makers' Space 281 North 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesEdmond Rostand's classic gets a clown makeover in this funny, tender, and deeply human new adaptation. This new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac keeps the bones of the classic story intact: a poet who believes himself unlovable, a beautiful fool who needs help finding the right words, and a woman searching for something real in a world full of performances. Through clowning and prose, characters trip over their feelings, fight duels, write love letters, tell lies, and desperately try to […]
$17.85 -
Just To Be Close To You (near LA)
Pacific Resident Theatre 703 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJust To Be Close To You is a solo clown show starring the renowned lounge singer Carl Poteraychke, who is here to serenade, seduce, and show you what it means to love…just for an hour. Expect to be thoroughly wooed as this award-winning show is re-opened and reimagined before your very eyes. Winner: Best of Fest, Outstanding Comedy, World Premier, Cultural Exchange, and Artists’ Pick (2025 San Diego Fringe). Nominated: Top of Fringe, Adelaide Exchange, and Daredevil Award (2025 Hollywood […]
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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 CHRIS FAIRBANKS • JAY LONDON • NICK STARGU • AVERY MOORE • MAX BEASLEY with DAVEY JOHNSON, MITCH KAMAIOPILI, and house band GOOF Presented by Ron Lynch Starts Midnight
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Matt Klein: Boyoyoyoyoing (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMatt's bringing a show to Edinburgh Fringe. This is that show. Or at least a WIP of that show. Pretty cool. I wish you the very best in this life. Starts 6:30PM PT
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Spaghetti Festival (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThis July... Spaghetti is BACK! new works from emerging talent! daring and uncategorizable shows! These fantastic artists will bring their big un--produced idea to life in a world premiere on the Elysian stage. Come see what they’ve cooked up…we can’t wait to celebrate them with you!
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Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
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Just To Be Close To You (near LA)
Pacific Resident Theatre 703 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJust To Be Close To You is a solo clown show starring the renowned lounge singer Carl Poteraychke, who is here to serenade, seduce, and show you what it means to love…just for an hour. Expect to be thoroughly wooed as this award-winning show is re-opened and reimagined before your very eyes. Winner: Best of Fest, Outstanding Comedy, World Premier, Cultural Exchange, and Artists’ Pick (2025 San Diego Fringe). Nominated: Top of Fringe, Adelaide Exchange, and Daredevil Award (2025 Hollywood […]
$16.74 -
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 CHRIS FAIRBANKS • JAY LONDON • NICK STARGU • AVERY MOORE • MAX BEASLEY with DAVEY JOHNSON, MITCH KAMAIOPILI, and house band GOOF Presented by Ron Lynch Starts Midnight
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Maniac & Friends (in NYC)
Life World 563 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesMiddle Summer Noise Comedy Fest w/experimental, clown, and variety acts! 6:00 doors w/ DJ DAIGORO 6:30 dale seever 6:50 bobby mcman 7:10 matt genkin 7:30 laughter has longlegs 7:50 dina seiden 8:10 rufus tureen 8:30 anni rossi 8:50 tom achilles 9:15 todd sullivan 10:00 lumberob 10:15 STICE (after) DJ DAIGORO Starts 6:30PM ET (after World Cup Final)
$16.50 -
Clowns Anthology Book Party (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesAn evening celebrating DOPAMINE Book's newest anthology CLOWNS. Hosted by Michelle Tea. Come out and celebrate the publication of CLOWNS, the tragi-comic new anthology from DOPAMINE books. With readings from Erin Markey, Marisa Crawford, Megan Milks, Katie Fricas, Ely Kreimendahl, and more. Hosted by Michelle Tea! Starts 7PM ET
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UNDERGROUND MONK SHOW (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesYes. You asked for it. Hot Monk Action. Stupid. Sexy. Sacred and profane. Failure and success. Good. A group of idiots have come together to make the greatest monk show you’ve ever seen. Featuring: Max Baumgarten (Opium) Dee Marcucci (Absinthe) John Norris (Mr Chonkers, Piggy Time) Bill O'Neill (The Amazing Banana Brothers) Claire Woolner (A Retrospection) Co-created with Sam Fishman Co-directed by Corey Podell (Vanessa 5000, Mr Chonkers) and John Norris Showtimes: 5/13 @ 9:30PM PT 6/23 @ 8:30PM PT 6/24 @ […]
$13.29 – $18.90 -
UNDERGROUND MONK SHOW (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesYes. You asked for it. Hot Monk Action. Stupid. Sexy. Sacred and profane. Failure and success. Good. A group of idiots have come together to make the greatest monk show you’ve ever seen. Featuring: Max Baumgarten (Opium) Dee Marcucci (Absinthe) John Norris (Mr Chonkers, Piggy Time) Bill O'Neill (The Amazing Banana Brothers) Claire Woolner (A Retrospection) Co-created with Sam Fishman Co-directed by Corey Podell (Vanessa 5000, Mr Chonkers) and John Norris Showtimes: 5/13 @ 9:30PM PT 6/23 @ 8:30PM PT 6/24 @…
$13.29 – $18.90 -
Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
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UNDERGROUND MONK SHOW (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesYes. You asked for it. Hot Monk Action. Stupid. Sexy. Sacred and profane. Failure and success. Good. A group of idiots have come together to make the greatest monk show you’ve ever seen. Featuring: Max Baumgarten (Opium) Dee Marcucci (Absinthe) John Norris (Mr Chonkers, Piggy Time) Bill O'Neill (The Amazing Banana Brothers) Claire Woolner (A Retrospection) Co-created with Sam Fishman Co-directed by Corey Podell (Vanessa 5000, Mr Chonkers) and John Norris Showtimes: 5/13 @ 9:30PM PT 6/23 @ 8:30PM PT 6/24 @ […]
$13.29 – $18.90 -
A Moment to Spare (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesA Moment to Spare is an interactive comedy show telling a story about a fool (me, Colin) arriving at an existential crossroads after the death of his father (How cliché, I know right?). He and the audience wind up getting sucked into the video game of his life where the objective is simple - rewrite the past so he can be "perfect" in the future. Oh, and just a heads up - he will need your help. If all goes […]
$18.76 -
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 CHRIS FAIRBANKS • JAY LONDON • NICK STARGU • AVERY MOORE • MAX BEASLEY with DAVEY JOHNSON, MITCH KAMAIOPILI, and house band GOOF Presented by Ron Lynch Starts Midnight
FREE w/RSVP -
UNDERGROUND MONK SHOW (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesYes. You asked for it. Hot Monk Action. Stupid. Sexy. Sacred and profane. Failure and success. Good. A group of idiots have come together to make the greatest monk show you’ve ever seen. Featuring: Max Baumgarten (Opium) Dee Marcucci (Absinthe) John Norris (Mr Chonkers, Piggy Time) Bill O'Neill (The Amazing Banana Brothers) Claire Woolner (A Retrospection) Co-created with Sam Fishman Co-directed by Corey Podell (Vanessa 5000, Mr Chonkers) and John Norris Showtimes: 5/13 @ 9:30PM PT 6/23 @ 8:30PM PT 6/24 @ […]
$13.29 – $18.90 -
UNDERGROUND MONK SHOW (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesYes. You asked for it. Hot Monk Action. Stupid. Sexy. Sacred and profane. Failure and success. Good. A group of idiots have come together to make the greatest monk show you’ve ever seen. Featuring: Max Baumgarten (Opium) Dee Marcucci (Absinthe) John Norris (Mr Chonkers, Piggy Time) Bill O'Neill (The Amazing Banana Brothers) Claire Woolner (A Retrospection) Co-created with Sam Fishman Co-directed by Corey Podell (Vanessa 5000, Mr Chonkers) and John Norris Showtimes: 5/13 @ 9:30PM PT 6/23 @ 8:30PM PT 6/24 @ […]
$13.29 – $18.90 -
Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
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UNDERGROUND MONK SHOW (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesYes. You asked for it. Hot Monk Action. Stupid. Sexy. Sacred and profane. Failure and success. Good. A group of idiots have come together to make the greatest monk show you’ve ever seen. Featuring: Max Baumgarten (Opium) Dee Marcucci (Absinthe) John Norris (Mr Chonkers, Piggy Time) Bill O'Neill (The Amazing Banana Brothers) Claire Woolner (A Retrospection) Co-created with Sam Fishman Co-directed by Corey Podell (Vanessa 5000, Mr Chonkers) and John Norris Showtimes: 5/13 @ 9:30PM PT 6/23 @ 8:30PM PT 6/24 @ […]
$13.29 – $18.90 -
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Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
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Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
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Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
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Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
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Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
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Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
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Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
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Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
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