Los Angeles Shows
Rhys Darby’s Saying Funny Things Society (in LA)
Largo at The Coronet Theatre 366 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAn evening of stand-up with Rhys Darby Starts 8PM PT
Jetpack Comedy (in LA)
Bar Lubitsch 7702 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA, United StatesKiller comics. Intimate venue. Every Friday. Featuring for 11/8 @GraceLusk @ToddGlass @PeetGuercio @johntaylorshow @justinmherman @troywalkeresq @AmySilverberg Starts 8PM PT
The Smokes & The Big Team (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesTHE BIG TEAM (formerly known as White Women) is an improv team of all black men based in Los Angeles. Formed after meeting at the UCB Black History Month Show in 2013, this team has been featured at theaters all over Los Angeles and the country, having headlined festivals in Portland, DC, Austin, NYC, and more. Collectively they have written and produced videos for Comedy Central, College Humor and Funny or Die, and individually they’ve written and acted in a lot […]
Bad Poodles Presents: I Must Politely Pass (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe Bad Poodles have been ripping the cover off the LA comedy scene for the last 4 years and now they are blossoming into a bigger breed with their new show "I Must Politely Pass" at their favorite theater, the Lyric Hyperion. I Must Politely Pass features some of the wildest standup, characters, music, and improv this side of the 5 freeway. We do NOT do sketches, or "little skits" as our moms say, so don't come expecting any "little […]
Chris Estrada (near LA)
Brea Improv 120 South Brea Boulevard, Brea, CA, United StatesChris Estrada headlines $31.14 + 2 item min. 12/6 @ 7:30PM PT & 9:45PM PT 12/7 @ 7PM PT & 9:30PM PT 12/8 @ 7PM PT
Blind Date Live! (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBuckle up, baby! Your new favorite IRL reality show, BLIND DATE LIVE (formerly The OkStupid Show), is back at UCB after a 7 year sold out run. Join dating experts and comedians Molly Prather (Matchy Matchy) & Eli Newell (Date Night) as they coach one (un)lucky person through three blind dates live on stage. What could go wrong? Real People. Real Dates. Real Awkward. Hosted by: Eli Newell & Molly Prather, 4 daters TBD Starts/steams 10PM PT/1PM ET
Rose Matafeo – On and On and On (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesOn And On And On is a show about all of Rose's regular stuff: love, loneliness, miscellaneous worries, her favourite fonts and death (order may vary). Rose hasn't done a show in the US for a while and is very excited. She's writing this right now and is wondering where her passport is. She thinks it's in the drawer downstairs in the living room but she'll go double check. 12/4 @ 8PM PT 12/5 @ 8PM PT 12/6 @ 10PM […]
Once Upon a Breadcrumb (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLost on a journey to The Fountain of Potential, Traveling Merchant Zachariah and his Sidekick Muffle Tick encounter Princess Jilliana. The Princess guides them and offers them breadcrumbs as sustenance along the way. But all is not as it seems… There is dark magic going on that must be stopped before it’s too late. Ever been put under a spell by someone who was bread crumbing you? This show is for you. A Fairytale written for adults, and suitable for […]
Wildly Appropriate (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCome join some of UCB’s best improvisers as they put on an all-ages comedy show so deeply appropriate, you can bring your kids to it! In fact, you SHOULD bring your kids to it! But wait… there’s more! Not only will you get to see a great improv set from some of Los Angeles’s best performers, kids in the audience 5 and up will also get the opportunity to hop on the UCB stage and do some improv themselves (while […]
Bones of the Nutcracker (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWe all know the most important part of the Nutcracker is the music - more specifically, the trombone part. No?! You DON'T know that to be true?! Well let me elucidate. The most important part to ME is the trombone part and I want to share it with the world. Random? No! There's an entire ballet, nay, an entire INDUSTRY around a nutcracker - a sort of scary, holiday decoration that doesn't even crack nuts. So if that can exist […]
Tom D’s Big New York Show (in NYC w/Livestream)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesTom Delgado, a certified NYC tour guide and comedian, takes you on an entertaining tour through different aspects of New York each month with history, his comedian friends, trivia with prizes, and special guests. About Tom: Tom has a popular YouTube channel called tomdnyc, where he shows you around NYC and other places in the world, with an emphasis on history and culture, in a fun way. Tom is also a comedian who performs all over the country and hosts […]
Chris Estrada (near LA)
Brea Improv 120 South Brea Boulevard, Brea, CA, United StatesChris Estrada headlines $31.14 + 2 item min. 12/6 @ 7:30PM PT & 9:45PM PT 12/7 @ 7PM PT & 9:30PM PT 12/8 @ 7PM PT
Cameron Esposito: 4 Pills (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCameron Esposito runs her hour about bipolar disorder, mania, kickboxing & becoming a priest. 12/4 @ 7PM PT 12/5 @ 7:30PM PT 12/6 @ 7PM PT 12/7 @ 7PM PT
A Hallmark Christmas Movie (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMoon Goon presents an entire interactive movie, live on stage with 4D effects (yes, you read that correctly). Come fall in love with a tall man with beautiful eyes! Kiss under the mistletoe while Santa watches! ABOUT MOON GOON Moon Goon, frequently referred to as the prize hogs of sketch comedy, is an LA-based comedy collective of actors and writers performing together since 2019. Formed as a house sketch team at UCB Theater Los Angeles, Moon Goon has since taken […]
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: Robby Hoffman Dave Merheje Greta Titelman Ramsey Badawi Jessy Morner-Ritt Hosted by Lindsay Adams & Rob Haze Starts 7PM 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, […]
Thee Improvised Musical (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThee Improvised Musical is a FULLY IMPROVISED musical comedy. The acting, the singing, the attempts at dancing... all MADE UP ON THE SPOT, based only on a title from YOU the audience. Starring Blake Rosier, Brendan McCay, Conor Hanney,Courtney Fortner, Ike Flitcraft, Lexi Lewis, Rob Zaleski, Ryan Brookshire, and accompanied by a FULL BAND. Starts 7:30PM PT
Goldbaby (in LA)
Pack Theater 1615 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWe are Goldbaby: sketch comedy, not sketchy comedy. Lush, glamorous, and a hot mess, we are more than just one flavor. As a leading house team at The Pack Theater in Hollywood since 2018, Goldbaby is both a love letter to & twist on classic sketch, blending the simple with absurd, sexy with satire, and the whatever that third thing is that makes you laugh. To put it simply, we are gold, baby. Solid gold. Starts 8PM PT
I Gotta Crow (near LA)
The Crow Comedy Club 2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesThe Crow’s favorite house show is here! Catch the latest big names and hot up-and-coming comics on the comedy circuit! I Gotta Crow is a fully curated comedy show where the best comics can be discovered if you don’t already know them. Featuring stand-up from: Wendy Liebman Cathy Ladman Sam Morrison Lynn Maleh Abi Sommers Aaron Monte Starts 8PM PT
Casey Jane Ellison: IT’S MY SISTER (in LA)
New Theater Hollywood Santa Monica Boulevard 6500, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHave you ever had the perverse privilege of eavesdropping on a neighbor’s phone call? Did you love it? Ear pressed against the wall, learning their preferred position, their nastiest retort, the worst thing that has ever happened to them... If you lust after the fourth wall and revel in the twisted greed of knowing without having to tip your hand, then come see It’s My Sister. Overhear both sides of the inconceivable story of two sisters who haven’t spoken in years. […]
Megan Stalter & Friends (in LA)
Largo at The Coronet Theatre 366 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAn evening of comedy with Megan Stalter and her favorite comedians 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
Chris Estrada (near LA)
Brea Improv 120 South Brea Boulevard, Brea, CA, United StatesChris Estrada headlines $31.14 + 2 item min. 12/6 @ 7:30PM PT & 9:45PM PT 12/7 @ 7PM PT & 9:30PM PT 12/8 @ 7PM PT
Brian Smight: I Guess I’ll Do This (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBrian is a Southern California native who has finally found his home in LA's comedy underbelly. But before that hard-won revelation (and throughout it), he has also been (at various points) — a construction worker, truck unloader, janitor at a fabric store, professional filmmaker, busboy, weed dealer, amateur screenwriter, construction worker (again), line cook, quasi-ironic rapper, traveling camera man, busboy (again), freelance video editor, deli clerk, bagel salesman, and even more things that would be too tedious to outline here. […]
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
Bad Drag Race (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesYall wanted more BAD DRAG?! YOU GOT IT! The city’s crunchiest drag competition is back! Category is ALL WINNERS! That’s right, we’ve invited all of Bad Drag Race’s past winners back for a chance to prove once and for all- who is THE WORST OF THE WORST!?!? This is a comedy-first drag competition like nothing you’ve seen before! Poise? Polish? Glamour? NO, BITCH- this is Bad Drag Race! Get your tix now, because this sh*t will absolutely be SOLD OUT. […]
Missy and Merry’s Holiday Jamboree (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin your hosts, Missy and Merry Christmas (Devon Drew and Sarafina Ludlow), for the best holiday party of the year! Featuring music, standup, characters, and sketches from LA’s best, and maybe even a pop-in from Santa Claus! The audience is part of the party, so wear a festive sweater, bring your sweet tooth, and get ready to join in the merriment! Featuring: Greg Santos, Haley Stiel, Avery Girion, Ava Bunn, Julianne Lang, Tirosh Schneider, Matthew Newman, Zack Colonna Starts 10:30PM PT
Tomorrow! w/Ron Lynch (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA variety show that is in it's 17th 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 w/Davey Johnson & Mitch Kamaiopili Presented by Ron Lynch Starts Midnight
Elf (in LA)
Alamo Drafthouse LA 700 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesScreening of Elf (2003) 11/25 @ 6:15PM PT 12/1 @ 11:10AM PT 12/2 @ 6PM PT 12/8 @ 1:45PM PT 12/9 @ 7:15PM PT 12/10 @ 7:15PM PT 12/15 @ 11AM PT 12/17 @ 11AM PT 12/22 @ 11AM PT 12/23 @ 4:15PM PT
Retrospecs (in LA w/Livestream)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBack in the early days of television (the 1990s), writers hoping to break in would write episodes of existing shows; these "spec" scripts were never meant to be produced, only to serve as samples for the aspiring writer. Spec scripts have gone out of fashion, but, in addition to being a great way to learn the craft, they were a lot of fun! You got to see the stamp individual writers put on your favorite shows. In Retrospecs, we dig […]
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 Feat. @allenstricklandwilliams, @subhaha, @andrewmichaan, @notbaddan & @clareisokane Hosted by Megan Koester, Anna Seregina, and Alison Stevenson! Starts 5:30PM PT
Bones of the Nutcracker (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWe all know the most important part of the Nutcracker is the music - more specifically, the trombone part. No?! You DON'T know that to be true?! Well let me elucidate. The most important part to ME is the trombone part and I want to share it with the world. Random? No! There's an entire ballet, nay, an entire INDUSTRY around a nutcracker - a sort of scary, holiday decoration that doesn't even crack nuts. So if that can exist […]
Chris Estrada (near LA)
Brea Improv 120 South Brea Boulevard, Brea, CA, United StatesChris Estrada headlines $31.14 + 2 item min. 12/6 @ 7:30PM PT & 9:45PM PT 12/7 @ 7PM PT & 9:30PM PT 12/8 @ 7PM PT
QT’s presents… JOY! (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWe are UCB's first all trans/gender nonconforming/non binary improv team, and what better way to celebrate than doing some improv based on your most joyful memories?! Trans and gender nonconforming people have had a rough few years... For many in our community, this is a time of anxiety, fear, and fury. It's now more important than ever to create spaces of pure, unadulterated queer fun where we can rest, relax, and recharge. Come spend an hour laughing with us as […]
Fuck This Month (in LA w/Livestream)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFuck This Month is one of the most popular live comedy shows in Los Angeles featuring some of the best improvsiers in the world. Audiences are invited to share what makes their month shitty and the cast of comedians perform improv comedy based off the audience's stories. Past guests include: Brennan Lee Mulligan, Izzy Roland, Vic Michaelis, Ify Nwadiwe, Zac Oyama, Lou Wilson, Jon Gabrus, Betsy Sodaro, Oscar Montoya, and many many more! Starts/streams 7PM PT/10PM ET
Orange Tuxedo (in LA)
The Outside In Theatre 5319 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesORANGE TUXEDO (Los Angeles, CA) is a two-person improv show from a husband and wife team. They perform “Close Quarters,” with a focus on creating grounded relationships formed by eccentric characters. If you like comedy, you may have seen Craig wear various mustaches and costume pieces on Comedy Central’s Drunk History. If you like drunken history, you may have seen Carla drink various beers on Instagram. They perform regularly at The Second City in Hollywood and Mi’s Westside Comedy Theater […]
Whippet Comedy (in LA)
The Deco Building 5209 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin us for a hilarious night of comedy located in The Deco Bldg on Wilshire Boulevard. Whippet Comedy, Hancock Park's only monthly comedy show is coming with a banger lineup of talented comics. Come early and shop gorgeous Indonesian imports from Hexi LA. Lineup: Jenny Yang George C. Owens Aaron Branch Mary Huth Abe Farrelly Hosted by Mary Huth & Joseph Schles Produced by Mary Huth & Derek DelCore Doors at 7:00PM PT, Show 7:30PM PT
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
Sanjellica’s “A Christmas Reflection: The Miracle of Christmas (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhen Santa sends Sanjellica on a mission to restore Christmas hope to humanity she is easily overwhelmed. But with the help of her special guests and the Kliv Ponheffern Dancers, Sanjellica discovers the true Miracle of Christmas. What the critics are saying: "All of the magic of Shen Yun minus the extraordinary dancing, sweeping melodic score and life-affirming story." - *A Hollywood Reporter(*note not THE) “The theater was warm and dry and that big lady let me wear my headphones […]
Friendship Buddies (in LA)
Verdugo Bar 3408 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, CA, United States*Outdoors Featuring stand-up for 12/8: TBA with hosts Aaron Hertzog, Katie McVay, and Brendan Kennedy Starts 8PM PT