Los Angeles Shows
Baby Wants Candy (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBaby Wants Candy is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed comedy ensembles in the world, with casts in Chicago, LA, NY and an international touring company. The audience shouts out a title of a musical that has never been performed before. Accompanied by a full band, the first title the group hears becomes the title and theme for that evening's completely improvised musical. Every night is the opening and closing night of that musical. Starts 7PM PT
Britney Is Live! (near LA)
Public Displays of Altadena 2553 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA, United StatesYou watched her dance with butcher knives in her living room. You've seen her butt naked Mexican vacation videos. You said she’s crazy. Now you are invited to an intimate portrayal of the woman behind the posts. Annie Donley is Britney Spears in this riveting and vulnerable behind-the-scenes solo show extravaganza. You think you know, but you have no idea... Starts 7PM PT
The Ultimate Improv Show (in LA w/Livestream)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesDan Black presents THE ULTIMATE IMPROV SHOW! An all-star cast of improvisers perform the best, funniest and ultimate-est improv show of all time! (Ultimate-est is a word!) Each show will feature a celebrity guest monologist who will tell impromptu stories based off of a random suggestion from the audience. These stories will inspire the funniest improvised comedy scenes you've ever seen, like ever! With Special Guests Nicole Byer Lauren Lapkus Dan Black Brennan Lee Mulligan Neil Casey Jon Gabrus + Special Guest Monologist […]
Before Midnight (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSome of the writers and staff from After Midnight do a stand-up show! Co-hosted by Michelle Davis and Nori Reed! Featuring: Eytan Boclin, Michelle Davis, Skyler Higley, Ruby Karp, Isa Quiros, Nori Reed, Sam Taggart, Caroline Ulwick, Sunny Zimmerman, and possibly surprise guests! Starts 7:30PM PT
Playhouse Masterpieces with Neil Campbell & Paul Rust (in LA w/Livestream)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin Neil, Paul, and a cast of some of the most profound improvisers in the world as they present an evening of legitimate theatre, featuring themes and subtext and like metaphors and stuff. Featuring: TBA Starts/streams 8PM PT/11PM ET
Comedy Jamwich (in LA)
Secret Walls 2272 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesKick off 2024 with the best Comedy and Music party in Los Angeles at Secret Walls in Ktown! COMEDY. MUSIC. PARTY... Need we say more? Doors @ 7pm, Show at 8pm. Venue: Secret Walls HQ 2272 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90006 Comedy and Music lineup Ali Macofsky Max Castillo Chinedu Unaka Eddie Della Siepe Music by Figgy Baby Follow @comedyjamwich on IG!
Jetpack Comedy (in LA)
Bar Lubitsch 7702 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA, United StatesKiller comics. Intimate venue. Every Friday. Featuring for 9/6 @PeetGuercio @PippaSpindel @NickVatterott @AndyHendrickson @AhmedBharoocha @chrisestrada85 Starts 8PM PT
Don’t Tell Comedy: Red Show Blue Show (in LA)
Secret LA Location Los Angeles, CA, United StatesOne of the most exciting standup comedy shows in Los Angeles, Red Show Blue Show is partnering with Don't Tell Comedy to bring you a night of comedy unlike anything you've experienced. Upon arrival, your group will be placed in one of two rooms, either the Red Show or the Blue Show. Once everyone has arrived, both shows will begin simultaneously and a lineup of LA's best comedians will rotate in and out of each room to perform for each audience. Here's […]
The Chris Gethard Show (in NYC w/Livestream)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesIn 2009, a late night talk called The Chris Gethard Show was born at UCB. In 2011 it became a cult sensation public access show. A few years after that it became a cable television show that had some legendary moments and legendarily bad ratings. In 2018 the whole thing came to an end. Until now. One night only, TCGS is back, helping to re-launch the theater where it all began fifteen shockingly long years ago. Featuring: Chris Gethard, Shannon O’Neill, Murf Meyer, Connor Ratliff, Riley […]
Comedytown (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesComedytown is a legendary variety show bringing you the best comedy acts in the world all in one night! Featuring improvisers and sketch performers from UCB and The Second City, standups from Comedy Central and Late Night, and content creators from Tiktok and Instagram! Critics call it the Epcot of the comedy world.This show is based in NYC and will be in LA for ONE NIGHT ONLY! Come see the standup stylings of Jared Goldstein (Comedy Central, Black Mirror on […]
Catch a Betch (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe SEXIEST CLOWN PLAY of the year! REALITY TV… INFIDELITY… MURDER… All blended into one sexy package! Catch a Betch is a scripted clown play that blends traditional theater with the absurdity of clown! In this absurdist parody of reality tv and competition game shows, you will witness a live “taping” of a brand new game show- on which contestants must catch their spouse in the act of cheating in order to be crowned the winner. The catch: the contestants […]
Fresh Coffee, Fresh Bits! with Melissa Villaseñor (near LA)
Public Displays of Altadena 2553 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA, United StatesJoin Melissa Villaseñor & friends for some fresh coffee and fresh bits! Starts 10AM PT
Pop Cultured! with Jimmy Pardo (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt's a comedy show. It's a game show. Pop Cultured with Jimmy Pardo is a panel-style game show hosted by comedian/podcaster Jimmy Pardo, featuring three comedians who must answer a series of ridiculous questions based on our love of pop culture. If you love @midnight, Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Match Game, you'll love this. Previous guests include Paul F. Tompkins, Dana Gould, Jodie Sweetin, Scott Aukerman, Atsuko Okatsuka, Irene Tu, Ahmed Bharoocha, Martha Kelly, Andy Daly, Todd Glass and […]
Toxic Thots Comedy (in LA)
Precinct 357 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA, United Statesqueer comedian fools from LA and traveling favorites. ur gonna love it just being honest Featuring: Steve Han (Wow Presents+) Matt LeGrande (“Missionary") Tien Tran (Comedy Central) Maddi Mays (Comedy Store) Jade Catta-Preta (Sirius XM) get there before 7 for real! this ain’t a drag show honey this is COMEDY and we have a HARD STOP before we have to help the DJ move tables!! Starts 7PM PT
Good Heroin (in LA)
Stories 1716 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States*Outdoors One of LA comedy's cornerstones returns! Good Heroin @ Stories is back Featuring stand-up from: Reggie Watts Whitmer Thomas Brodie Reed Taylor Garron Bri Rodebaugh Hosted by Lindsay Adams & Rob Haze Starts 7PM PT
TRANS-IT GIRLS W/ NORI REED & HAYDEN JOHNSON (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesTrans-It Girls Nori Reed and Hayden Johnson co-host an iconic night of stand-up & trans absurdity with their favorite comedians. Featuring: Mitra Jouhari Natalie Rotter-Laitman Solomon Georgio Tien Tran Starts 7:30PM PT
The West Texas Weirs (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesActor and comedian Stephnie Weir (MadTv, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Key & Peele) explores the uncanny parallels between the iconic 70's movie "Smokey and the Bandit" and her adventurous West Texas childhood growing up on a used car lot, repossessing cars. Part storytelling, part stand-up, part nostalgic journey to the late 70's - early 80's when Country Music, Western Wear, Truckers and CB culture swept the nation and - for a very hot minute - were really cool. Starts 7:30PM PT
The Frogtown Show (in LA)
Spoke Bicycle Cafe 3050 North Coolidge Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA dream of an outdoor show that was already going strong before the pandemic. Featuring stand-up from: Subhah Agarwal, Matt Braunger, Eddie Pepitone, Jordan Temple, Mav Viola Hosted by Emily Maya Mills, Erin Lennox, Jared Goldstein $5 suggested donation to support comedians and team Starts 7:30PM PT
Repentance (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA monthly comedy show featuring the best comedians in LA. All proceeds go to the Downtown Women's Center. Featuring Dylan Adler, Rachel Scanlon, Cameron Esposito, Bri Giger, Todd Glass, and a secret surprise guest! Presented by Ahamed Weinberg Starts 8PM PT
ASSSSCAT (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhat is ASSSSCAT? It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special guest monologist. After getting a suggestion from the audience, our monologist shares off-the-cuff thoughts, feelings, and true stories inspired by your suggestion. The improvisers then spin this monologue into a series of scenes that will show you why ASSSSCAT is one of the longest running improv shows in the world! Starts 8:30PM PT
Colonizing America – An evening of standup with TJ (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHaitian comedian TJ takes his new standup tour to Los Angeles for one night only! Come join us for an evening of hilarity! Starts 9:30PM PT
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 showmanship. Eli Leonard hosts this immersive spectacle of theatrical tradition, embroidered with feats of physicality, musicality, comedy, and stagecraft, culminating in a rarely attempted dramatic monologue. While Good Showbiz is a funny theater show at its core, Leonard will make it abundantly clear in his hour that it is also, quite practically, a business. To be in the Showbiz audience is to participate in the vital work […]
Mission Improvable (near LA)
Westside Comedy Theater 1323-A 3rd Sreet, Santa Monica, CA, United Statesin alley between 3rd St. Promenade & 4th St. Mission: IMPROVable at Mi’s Westside Comedy Theater is the home version of the 2013 Entertainers of the Year and 2014 Comedy Act of the Year by Campus Actives Magazine. It’s high-energy, explosive improv with lots of audience interaction. Mission: IMPROVable has been performing for over 15 years, delighting and surprising audiences with a completely new show every night. You shout stuff, they make it funny! Starts 10PM PT
7 Minutes in Heaven (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWelcome to a 90’s basement party where 7 pairs of LA’s best improvisers play 7 MINUTES IN HEAVEN! A new group of superstar improvisers each month, like: Mae Martin, Betsy Sodaro, Nicole Byer, Mary Holland, Tim Baltz, Lauren Holt, Jacob Wysocki, Lisa Gilroy and more! Hosted by Canadian Comedy Award winners: Inessa Frantowski, Adam Cawley, and Jason Derosse Featuring: Brian Huskey, Angela Giarratana, Chris Renfro, PJ McCormick, Nnamdi Ngwe, Ruha Taslimi, Mano Agapion, Brianna Baker, Gilli Nissim, Alison Rich, Edgar Blackmon, John Milhiser Starts 10:30PM PT
LA Made Presents: Aida Rodriguez – Legitimate Kid (in LA)-CANCELED
Central LA Library 630 West 5th St, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin us for an afternoon of thoughtful conversation with comedian Aida Rodriguez as she discusses her memoir, Legitimate Kid. This poignant and moving memoir-in-essays is about the power of overcoming hardship and transforming pain into laughter. Aida will be joined by Brooke Thomas, a two-time Emmy-nominated TV anchor on the program Good Day LA. Starts 2PM PT
Late Late Breakfast (in LA)
Yard Theater 4319 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSee comedians perform their material while contending with a bevy of bizarre challenges, rules, and objectives that they’re trying to complete at the same time! It’s chaotic, unique, and never the same show twice! This edition of Late Late Breakfast is hosted by Tyler Jackson and Sammy Mowrey, and is being run OPEN MIC-style, baybee. 15 slots are available, and names will be randomly drawn before the show. Starts 4PM PT
The Sober Show (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFeaturing an all sober cast (like, in-recovery sober), we’ll perform improv based on drunk stories! In the first part of the show, a cast member will share a drinking story from their “former life” then we’ll ask the audience for drunk stories of their own to inspire the sets. So whether you’re in recovery, or still enjoy a drink (or 10) come join us for comedy based on embarrassing, regretful, insane drinking stories. All of the fun, none of hangover. […]
RaaaatScraps (in NYC w/Livestream)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesRaaaatScraps is the World's Best Improv Show from the people who produced Asssscat. Join a surprise guest monologist and NYC's best improvisers, many from The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, who have been seen on Broad City, High Maintenance, Succession, Severance, Somebody Somewhere, Difficult People, Search Party, Mrs. Maisel, The Chris Gethard Show, Kimmy Schmidt, MCU, 30 Rock & More. $18 early bird (until Dec 15, 09:30PM) $23 standard $23 at the door $8 livestream Starts/streams 7:30PM ET/4:30PM ET
TALKIES: Comedy & Short Films (in LA)
Whammy! Analog Media 2514 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesStarted in the basement of San Francisco’s Lost Weekend Video store (RIP), this experimental monthly show is holding its first show in LA at the Whammy Analog vhs store! For this 9/15 performance they are joined by guests Joe Kwaczala ( @joekwa ) Logan Guntezelman ( @placesitookashitthisyear ) Vince Caldera (@vince_caldera ) Magda ( @magdafying ) Puppets by The Dog Theater ( @shiny.doggy ) Shorts by Josh Edelman ( @joshedelmancomedy ) Featuring your hosts - Aviva Siegel, George Chen & Nick Stargu Starts 8PM PT
Loose (in LA)
baby battista @ nico's 3111 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLOOSE is a weekly comedy show that encourages performers to do whatever they want Featuring: @kylievincentthefirst, @opeyjokey, @whoompthayeritis and @alanresnick Hosted by Megan Koester, Anna Seregina, and Alison Stevenson! Starts 8PM PT
Friendship Buddies (in LA)
Verdugo Bar 3408 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, CA, United States*Outdoors Featuring stand-up for 9/8: Bryan Cook, Sam Cobb, Courtney Warner, Rob Smallwood, and Jordan Wold with hosts Aaron Hertzog, Katie McVay, and Brendan Kennedy Starts 8PM PT
Chatterbox Comedy Night (near LA)
The Chatterbox 943 North Citrus Avenue, Covina, CA, United StatesChatterbox Comedy Night, the legendary Covina comedy show is BACK every Sunday at 9pm at the Chatterbox. Come watch the best up and coming (and sometimes famous) comedians from around the country perform at a bar across the street from a Sizzler (the Sizzler actually didn't make it through the pandemic) Featuring stand-up for 9/1 from: VIET NGUYEN Richard Sarvate Sammy Weiser Julia Hladkowicz CJ Price Joshua Benjamin Hosted by: Julia Loken and Lisa Chanoux 21+ Starts 8PM PT Assistive […]
Would You Rather? w/ Tom Zawacki (in LA)
Bar Lubitsch 7702 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA, United StatesTom Zawacki hosts a game of Would You Rather with a different comedian or celebrity guest each month(ish)! Come watch this asshole make his friends uncomfortable for an hour, as he has them spin a wheel to answer horrible or silly questions under horrible or silly categories, all for your amusement! Tom Zawacki is a stand up comedian and actor, seen on shows like The Good Place and Hacks, and in the films We Broke Up and Psycho Sleepover (yes […]
ASSSSCAT (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhat is ASSSSCAT? It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special guest monologist. After getting a suggestion from the audience, our monologist shares off-the-cuff thoughts, feelings, and true stories inspired by your suggestion. The improvisers then spin this monologue into a series of scenes that will show you why ASSSSCAT is one of the longest running improv shows in the world! Starts 8:30PM PT
Convoy Pops Up! A live improv show (in LA)-CANCELED
Yard Theater 4319 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt's been a long December and there's reason to believe that this show will be GREAT! (Ok, so yes, we know that song isn't even from August And Everything After but it was weirdly the first Counting Crows song we thought of when typing up this description and we're not gonna go back and look up the lyrics to Mr Jones or whatever and already committed to the Counting Crows thing in the show description above. Deal with it.) Anyways,Convoy […]
Ego Death with Lauren Michaels (in LA)
Hollywood Improv 8162 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFeaturing stand-up from: Omid Singh, Audrey Stewart, Bilal Sharmoug, Alex Hooper, Demar Randy, Maddi Mays, Sophie Bellone, Sha' Lenoir Starts 9PM PT
Harold Night (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSee long form improv from LA's top improv ensembles every Monday. ------ Ghost: Jeremy Culhane, Paige Elson, Cassi Jerkins, Monte Montepare, Jordan Myrick, Artoun Nazareth, Ruha Taslimi, Kelly Vrooman Headbutt: Sam Di, Meredith Dillon, Eli Gonzalez, Haley Mills, Andres Parada, Ezra Parter, Ahsohn Williams, Austin Williams Local Tycoon: Anna Bezahler, Stephanie Burchinow, David Danipour, David Donnella, James Jelin, Cameron Kelly, Josh Ssettuba, Matt Visconage Lohan: Isabella Escalante, Joe Fahey, Lyndsey Frank, Andrew Grace, PJ McCormick, Anna Rajo, Greg Roman, Sean […]
Pretty Funny (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJON GABRUS (High and Mighty, 101 Places To Party Before You Die), BEN RODGERS, (Workaholics, Star Trek: Lower Decks), and DOM DIERKES (DERRICK comedy, Solar Opposites) are three UCB veterans who have performed on many different improv teams together over the last twenty years. And with all of their combined experience, one thing is undeniable — Gabrus, Rodgers, and Dom are PRETTY FUNNY. Come see the only long-form improv show that dares to ask the audience for a suggestion and […]
Marc Maron (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMARC MARON LIVE AT DYNASTY TYPEWRITER! Starts 7:30PM PT
Deon Cole: Does This Work? (in LA)
Hollywood Improv 8162 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAn evening of stand-up with Deon Cole $24.19 + 2 item min. 8/20 @ 7:30PM PT & 9:45PM PT 8/22 @ 9:30PM PT 8/27 @ 9:15PM PT 9/10 @ 9:30PM PT 9/11 @ 8:30PM PT 9/16 @ 7:30PM PT 9/17 @ 9:45PM PT 9/24 @ 9:30PM PT 9/30 @ 9:30PM PT