Experimental comedy
Doubles (in LA)
The Comedy Store 8433 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA, United States2 comics go up at the same time to tell jokes and riff together! Featuring comics from some of your favorite podcasts and tv shows! Lineup: Joe Dombrowski & Gaspare Randazzo, Biniam Bizuneh & Andrew Lopez, Ben Brandfon & Felicia Folkes, Mike Falzone & Amy Silverberg Hosted by Willie Simon & Ramsey Badawi $18.28 + 2 drink min. Starts 8PM PT
Teeny Tiny (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoey Greer presents, Teeny Tiny. His one-person comedy show about how all the little, insignificant things in our lives end up making up the big picture of who we are. It's an interactive improv/sketch/stand-up show that brings us all together. Starts 7:30PM PT & 9:30PM PT
Teeny Tiny (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoey Greer presents, Teeny Tiny. His one-person comedy show about how all the little, insignificant things in our lives end up making up the big picture of who we are. It's an interactive improv/sketch/stand-up show that brings us all together. Starts 7:30PM PT & 9:30PM PT
Lane Moore’s Tinder Live (in LA)
The Lodge Room 104 North Avenue 56, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesTinder Live! With Lane Moore is the critically acclaimed comedy show where Moore projects her dating app onto a screen, swipes through profiles live on stage, and the audience votes whether she swipes right or left, to cathartic, hilarious, and surprisingly kind results. Tinder Live has gone on to sell out hundreds of live shows each year across the U.S. and Canada, including SF Sketchfest, and has a beloved monthly residency in New York City. The show has been named a […]
Moses Storm: Perfect Cult (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhat if you were raised in an unsuccessful doomsday cult? That happens to be a reality for comedian Moses Storm. What would have made Moses’s family’s cult or any cult “successful”? What does success actually mean? That is the question that Moses hopes to answer with the PERFECT CULT. Starts 8PM PT
Stamptown proudly presents Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour (in LA)
The Bourbon Room 6356 Hollywood Boulevard, 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 […]
The Suplex: A Wrestling & Poetry Show (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesOh yeaaahhhh! Dig it, brother! Well, let me tell you something! On Tuesday, October 15th, worlds will collide when slam poetry meets professional wrestling at The Lyric Hyperion! The poetry of the promo will be on full Display as some of LA’s best poets, improvisers, sketch comedians, clowns, and sports entertainers take the stage to face off in a one-on-one, mano-a-mano promo off! Featuring: Hip Hop Improv Tag Team Championship of The World Cagematch – Will Martinez and A Mystery […]
Robot Take Comedy Show (in NYC)
Flop House Comedy Club 362 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesRobots have been coming for our jobs since the 60s. They started with building cars, making food, and now they're mopping our floors and shaving Jeff Bezos' head. Jobs we long thought safe and sacred are now under threat. Well has the question ever been asked, "How good of a joke can they write?" Robot Takeover is the show where the world's most powerful AI model writes jokes for our funniest stand up comedians. You'll get to see a variety of comedians perform their […]
Pierce and Will: Brain’s Torm (in LA)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesPierce Campion (adult swim) and Will Duncan (also adult swim) are a multimedia video/performance duo with almost a decade of fusion. Brain’s Torm reveals the decisive empirical processes behind all creative comedy endeavors. Once you go, you can’t come back. Starts 10PM ET
Too Many Draculas: A Comedy Bit(e) Show (in NYC)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United States“Too Many Draculas: A Bit(e) Show" is not your average comedy experience—it's a high-energy extravaganza that pushes the boundaries of hilarity. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable night as this unique production brings together an astounding number of Draculas, all in one place. With too many Draculas gracing the stage, the laughter is guaranteed to be infectious. This show is a melting pot of comedic talent, featuring some of the funniest and most talented comedians from the vibrant NYC scene. But […]
Josh Sharp’s New Thing (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBrooklyn comedian Josh Sharp (a24's Dicks: The Musical, Ziwe, Search Party, plus many other esteemed under fives) does a new show where he performs an hour of stand up while he clicks through 1000+ slides. Expect jokes and story-telling alongside the herculean feat of stupidity that is memorizing a cue roughly every 3 seconds. Basically a one man show that's also a magic trick. Funny. Dumb. Manic. Erudite. A little sad. Funny. DUMB. Featuring opener Nicole Byer. Starts 7:30PM PT
Too Many Draculas: A Comedy Bit(e) Show (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesImagine a theater filled with a gathering of Draculas, each craving their moment in the spotlight! “Too Many Draculas: A Comedy Bit(e) Show” is a high-energy extravaganza that pushes the boundaries of hilarity. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable night as this unique production brings together an astounding number of Draculas, all in one place. With too many Draculas gracing the stage, the laughter is guaranteed to be infectious. This show is a melting pot of comedic talent, featuring some of […]
Picture This!: Live Animated Comedy (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThe Animation Block Party film festival returns with a live Halloween party in three major cities on October 31st! The three featured cities are New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Picture This comedy will showcase their talents in all cities. Indie animation screener & zine, Malt Adult is hosting the Chicago edition. Showcase will feature exclusive spooky themed Animation Block shorts to celebrate the Halloween holiday! For more information visit Animation Block Halloween Party Hosted by Jason Chatfield with comedy from: Mary […]
Pilot Season (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn UCB’s Pilot Season, veteran comedy TV writers take the audience’s suggestion of a show title, and, on the spot, develop a pilot for a brand new show. It could be a sitcom, a prestige drama, or any number of different genres. Talented improvisers then take that pitch and bring it to life on stage. In solidarity with ongoing efforts to improve diversity and representation in the industry, all proceeds from the show will go to the Entertainment Community Fund, […]
Josh Sharp’s New Thing (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesBrooklyn comedian Josh Sharp (a24's Dicks: The Musical, Ziwe, Search Party, plus many other esteemed under fives) does a new show where he performs an hour of stand up while he clicks through 1000+ slides. Expect jokes and story-telling alongside the herculean feat of stupidity that is memorizing a cue roughly every 3 seconds. Basically a one man show that's also a magic trick. Funny. Dumb. Manic. Erudite. A little sad. Funny. DUMB. Starts 8PM ET
Doctors Without Boundaries (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesReal-life ER doctor Aaron Bola and friends welcome chronically over-sharing comedians to tell stories of their weirdest diagnoses. The doctors then do what they wish they had time to do with their patients: break down the insane history of how the medical community has treated that condition, why that condition has been stigmatized, and the real facts you should know when dealing with the condition yourself. This show is a healthy hypochondriac's dream complete with a "No Co-Pay" question box […]
Spaghetti Festival (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThis November... 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!
Next Slide Please (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesNext Slide Please invites comedians to prepare and present PowerPoints about whatever they want. That could mean a data-driven ranking of the best Manhattan street corners for first date make-outs, pitches for start-up investment opportunities that are *probably* not scams, or a passionate defense of the 2003 Jessica Alba vehicle "Honey" (21% on Rotten Tomatoes). Hosted by Reed Kavner and featured in The New York Times and Gothamist, Next Slide Please has been called “more entertaining than your last meeting,” […]
The Struggle Bus with Ivy Wolk + Nick Viagas (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesSTRUGGLE BUS is a new material competition show where comedians are tasked with performing all new jokes about their darkest traumas and tortures to win the title of "Worst Life." Hosted by Ivy Wolk, Nick Viagas, and a licensed clinical psychologist. Starts 8PM ET
NOW 2024: Week Two Featuring Sophia Cleary: Read the Room (in LA)
REDCAT 631 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe 21st Annual New Original Works continues with a program of works by Ajani Brannum, Sophia Cleary, and Tijuana Dance Company. Committed to an investigation of history and contemporary norms, these works use humor, improvisation, and multidisciplinary collaboration to disrupt power dynamics, craft collective rituals of care, and build new modes of community abundance. Sophia Cleary: Read The Room Framed as a theatrical rehearsal between an Actor and her Director, Read The Room reconsiders these roles and their relationship to the audience in an unsettling, comedic, and […]
NOW 2024: Week Two Featuring Sophia Cleary: Read the Room (in LA)
REDCAT 631 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe 21st Annual New Original Works continues with a program of works by Ajani Brannum, Sophia Cleary, and Tijuana Dance Company. Committed to an investigation of history and contemporary norms, these works use humor, improvisation, and multidisciplinary collaboration to disrupt power dynamics, craft collective rituals of care, and build new modes of community abundance. Sophia Cleary: Read The Room Framed as a theatrical rehearsal between an Actor and her Director, Read The Room reconsiders these roles and their relationship to the audience in an unsettling, comedic, and […]
Chekhov High School (in LA)
The Outside In Theatre 5319 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLong before Joey kissed Dawson or Imogen Heap fiercely asked, “Whatcha sayyyy?” a group of teens were falling in love, growing up too quickly and finding their footing in late 19th century Russia. High School’s tough. Russia’s tougher! Marry the two and you have a (completely improvised) teen drama from the 90's... the 1890's. CAST: Emily Kugel, Scott Palmason, Andy Hilbrands, Nikki Zapanta, Michael Villanueva, Kirsten Farrell, Jeremy Hanna, Leanna Dindal Starts 9:30PM PT
Saturday Night Spectacle: LOTSA JOKES & BITHOLE (in LA)
Pack Theater 1615 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFor the first time ever, come see two of our funniest shows for the price of one! 8:00PM: LOTSA JOKES LOTSA JOKES is the fastest moving stand-up comedy show in the world! With as many jokes as humanly possible in one-hour! A whirlwind of 20+ different standups! 9:00PM: BITHOLE! 1 hour. 20+ comedians. No hosts. All bits. And by bits we mean quick characters, impressions, clowning, short ideas, and whatever other fun weird stuff these comedians want to do. It's […]
NOW 2024: Week Two Featuring Sophia Cleary: Read the Room (in LA)
REDCAT 631 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe 21st Annual New Original Works continues with a program of works by Ajani Brannum, Sophia Cleary, and Tijuana Dance Company. Committed to an investigation of history and contemporary norms, these works use humor, improvisation, and multidisciplinary collaboration to disrupt power dynamics, craft collective rituals of care, and build new modes of community abundance. Sophia Cleary: Read The Room Framed as a theatrical rehearsal between an Actor and her Director, Read The Room reconsiders these roles and their relationship to the audience in an unsettling, comedic, and […]
LBJ: The Play (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesA teacher hires local performer Sunny Zimmerman to give a simple historical presentation as LBJ. The only problem is Sunny’s gone method—they’ve been living and breathing as Lyndon Johnson, and LBJ's decided this is his once chance to salvage his legacy with an ambitious theatrical production. As his vision doesn't go according to plan, the boundaries between actor and role become increasingly blurred Directed by Caitlan Moore Featuring: Katie Davis Albert Muzquiz Soraya Perry Starts 8PM ET
LBJ: The Play (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesA teacher hires local performer Sunny Zimmerman to give a simple historical presentation as LBJ. The only problem is Sunny’s gone method—they’ve been living and breathing as Lyndon Johnson, and LBJ's decided this is his once chance to salvage his legacy with an ambitious theatrical production. As his vision doesn't go according to plan, the boundaries between actor and role become increasingly blurred Directed by Caitlan Moore Featuring: Katie Davis Albert Muzquiz Soraya Perry Starts 8PM ET
LBJ: The Play (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesA teacher hires local performer Sunny Zimmerman to give a simple historical presentation as LBJ. The only problem is Sunny’s gone method—they’ve been living and breathing as Lyndon Johnson, and LBJ's decided this is his once chance to salvage his legacy with an ambitious theatrical production. As his vision doesn't go according to plan, the boundaries between actor and role become increasingly blurred Directed by Caitlan Moore Featuring: Katie Davis Albert Muzquiz Soraya Perry Starts 8PM ET
Soapbox (in NYC)
Nighthorse 66 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesSoapbox gives comedians a platform to share their hottest takes! The catch? It’s improvised! This rapid-fire show gives 20 comedians 90 seconds each to give an impassioned speech on a topic drawn from a hat. There’s no time to prep, only time to preach!! Topics range from obscure moments in pop culture to legends of the silver screen to history's greatest philosophical quandaries. Calling all pop culture lovers, this show is for you! Hosted by Amelia Ritthaler & Charlie Flynn […]
Charlie and Richard: Secret Project (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesCharlie Bardey and Richard Perez present a secret project Starts 7:30PM ET
Mae And Brett Make Love To One Another Live On Stage! (in LA)
Largo at The Coronet Theatre 366 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesShow has changed from Brett Goldstein and Mo Welch like to try new things to Mae And Brett Make Love To One Another Live On Stage! Starts 8PM PT
The Crossword Show with Zach Sherwin (in LA w/Livestream)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe Crossword Show is a live comedy show hosted by Zach Sherwin (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” “Epic Rap Battles of History”) in which a panel of guests solves an actual crossword puzzle live onstage in front of an audience, with everything displayed on a giant screen so the crowd can follow along. Every time the solvers decipher a clue, Zach launches the show down a rabbit hole that’s somehow related to the answer word. There's an accompanying slide presentation, tons of comedy, […]
Comedy Ugly: A Comedy STRIP Show (in NYC)
Easy Lover 790 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesComedians will reveal more than punchlines at Comedy Ugly, a show where performers will remove an article of clothing between jokes. Hosted by Alysia Hush and Marisa Riley. Featuring: Malorie Bryant Ariel Evans Dwayne Cullen and the hottest hosts in the land, Alysia Hush, Marisa Riley, & Kim Dinaro Doors 8:45PM ET
Vocabaret (in NYC w/Livestream)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesVocabaret stars New York City’s most-decorated wordsmiths as they host a night of raucous wordplay, etymological deep-dives and alphabetic absurdity as they pull words apart and explore the link between language and our daily lives. Each show is centered around a theme and features games, challenges and special guests. Anagrams: unscrambled! We'll also have special guests, live music, and more interplanetary lingo than billionaires’ imaginations could ever contain. Get in the (o)zone with us and buy your tix before we run outer […]
Barnstar Manor (in NYC)
Secret NYC Location New York, NY, United StatesNeed a miracle? Want to live in a dollhouse? Feel like an orphan? Searching for gifts imbued with an ineffable sense of magic? Sick of going to stores but are in need of a deep dose of holiday spirt nonetheless @leahvictoriahennessey and @ruby.mccollister sure do! After spending a year remodeling their dollhouse Barnstar Manor they have decided to share it with the world by turning Barnstar into a life size Christmas bazar! Barnstar Manor: a Christmas event A miraculous Christmas […]
Barnstar Manor (in NYC)
Secret NYC Location New York, NY, United StatesNeed a miracle? Want to live in a dollhouse? Feel like an orphan? Searching for gifts imbued with an ineffable sense of magic? Sick of going to stores but are in need of a deep dose of holiday spirt nonetheless @leahvictoriahennessey and @ruby.mccollister sure do! After spending a year remodeling their dollhouse Barnstar Manor they have decided to share it with the world by turning Barnstar into a life size Christmas bazar! Barnstar Manor: a Christmas event A miraculous Christmas […]
Barnstar Manor (in NYC)
Secret NYC Location New York, NY, United StatesNeed a miracle? Want to live in a dollhouse? Feel like an orphan? Searching for gifts imbued with an ineffable sense of magic? Sick of going to stores but are in need of a deep dose of holiday spirt nonetheless @leahvictoriahennessey and @ruby.mccollister sure do! After spending a year remodeling their dollhouse Barnstar Manor they have decided to share it with the world by turning Barnstar into a life size Christmas bazar! Barnstar Manor: a Christmas event A miraculous Christmas […]
Barnstar Manor (in NYC)
Secret NYC Location New York, NY, United StatesNeed a miracle? Want to live in a dollhouse? Feel like an orphan? Searching for gifts imbued with an ineffable sense of magic? Sick of going to stores but are in need of a deep dose of holiday spirt nonetheless @leahvictoriahennessey and @ruby.mccollister sure do! After spending a year remodeling their dollhouse Barnstar Manor they have decided to share it with the world by turning Barnstar into a life size Christmas bazar! Barnstar Manor: a Christmas event A miraculous Christmas […]
Barnstar Manor (in NYC)
Secret NYC Location New York, NY, United StatesNeed a miracle? Want to live in a dollhouse? Feel like an orphan? Searching for gifts imbued with an ineffable sense of magic? Sick of going to stores but are in need of a deep dose of holiday spirt nonetheless @leahvictoriahennessey and @ruby.mccollister sure do! After spending a year remodeling their dollhouse Barnstar Manor they have decided to share it with the world by turning Barnstar into a life size Christmas bazar! Barnstar Manor: a Christmas event A miraculous Christmas […]
Ten Bones: Entirely From Memory (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesTen Bones Theatre Company is back at littlefield for their next installment of the Entirely From Memory series! Performers will attempt (and most likely fail) to recreate "10 Things I Hate About You", without the aid of scripts, rehearsals, or sobriety. All they will have will be their memory, a recent viewing of the film, and a lot of wigs. How certain are we that they'll succeed? So certain that we're making it harder for them. -Performers won't know what role they are […]
Barnstar Manor (in NYC)
Secret NYC Location New York, NY, United StatesNeed a miracle? Want to live in a dollhouse? Feel like an orphan? Searching for gifts imbued with an ineffable sense of magic? Sick of going to stores but are in need of a deep dose of holiday spirt nonetheless @leahvictoriahennessey and @ruby.mccollister sure do! After spending a year remodeling their dollhouse Barnstar Manor they have decided to share it with the world by turning Barnstar into a life size Christmas bazar! Barnstar Manor: a Christmas event A miraculous Christmas […]