Musical comedy
Couplet (in LA)
The Outside In Theatre 5319 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCouplet is in love and you're gonna hear alllll about it! With a guitar as a shovel and a fiddle as a smaller shovel, Marnina & Micah will dig up their relationship history, one overshare at a time. This is their date night, and it could be yours too! And like every date night, they're trying out brand new material as they prepare to bring this show to Edinburgh Fringe this summer. Micah & Marnina write and perform monthly at […]
Fred Armisen and Friends (in LA)
Largo at The Coronet Theatre 366 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA very special evening of comedy and music with Fred Armisen Starts 8PM PT
TIGER DAUGHTER: OR, HOW I BROUGHT MY IMMIGRANT MOTHER ULTIMATE SHAME (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesGet ready for laughter, tears, and rock and roll glory as rising star Charlene Kaye brings her critically acclaimed one-woman show, TIGER DAUGHTER: OR, HOW I BROUGHT MY IMMIGRANT MOTHER ULTIMATE SHAME (directed by Jennifer Monaco), to Dynasty Typewriter. The show follows a sold-out Edinburgh Festival Fringe run and willl be presented by comedy legend Margaret Cho at the Public Theater in NYC this fall. With Special Guest Dylan Adler! TIGER DAUGHTER is an emotional rollercoaster detailing Kaye’s tumultuous relationship with Lily, her immigrant Chinese mother. […]
John C. Reilly is Mister Romantic (in LA)
Largo at The Coronet Theatre 366 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesPlease join John C. Reilly for an evening of love, longing and song accompanied by the sweet sounds of a crackerjack band including Davíd Garza, Sebastian Steinberg and Charles De Castro. Come alone, with a love or with a love to be but please do come and share some magic with ole Mister Cellophane himself. You might just feel a little less alone… What the world needs now is Love, sweet Love… Starts 8PM PT
Shamilton (in NYC)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesShamilton is just like that, but (ahem) better! Expect the same level of hip hop, incredible songs, moving storytelling, stunning choreography and powerhouse singing… except made up on the spot. The New York Times called Shamilton “One of the top 5 comedy shows to catch”. Comedy supergroup Baby Wants Candy presents “Shamilton!”, the Hamilton-inspired hip hop improvised musical created in 2016 in LA and playing to sold out crowds all over the place, including the Kennedy Center in DC, a […]
Musical Improv Jam @ The PIT (in NYC)
The PIT 123 East 24th Street, New York, NY, United StatesStarts 9:30PM ET No entry after 10:15PM ET For musical improv only Hosted by Maria Schroeder and PJ Nally Accompanied by James Naven Tech by Steph Jacobson $5 to play
Fred Armisen’s Playlist (in LA)
Permanent Records Roadhouse 1906 Cypress Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFRED ARMISEN will be playing covers LIVE at the Roadhouse. Starts 6PM PT & 9PM PT
Quick & Funny Musicals (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCome celebrate Thanksgiving with the QuickNFunny Family! There'll be turkey, fist fights, and a weird uncle, just like at your house! But funnier. Cast: Jenna Bryson, Matthew Patrick Davis, Randi DeMarco, Lindsey Ford, Isabella Gerasole, Gabe Greenspan, Micah O’Konis, Joseph Porter, Larry Saperstein, Marnina Schon, Rob Warner, Andrew Young Writers: Chrissy Bruzek, Jenna Bryson, Shilpa Das, Matthew Patrick Davis, Isabella Gerasole, Henry Kaiser, Micah O’Konis, Joseph Porter, Marnina Schon, Rob Warner, Andrew Young Starts 7PM PT
PLANES, TRAINS, and ?: A Musical and Improvisational Parody (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesPlanes, Trains, and ? is a musical and improvisational parody of the John Hughes classic holiday travel nightmare film adapted for the stage with a cast of three. One actor plays the Steve Martin role, one actor plays the John Candy role, and one actor plays everyone else. Featuring: Ithamar Enriquez (Wandavision, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Miracle Workers, The Second City) as Neal Page, Frank Caeti (MADtv, Jimmy Kimmel Live, UCB, The Second City) as Del Griffith, and Jaime Moyer (Bob’s Burgers, Night Court, Modern Family, The […]
Fred Armisen’s Playlist (in LA)
Permanent Records Roadhouse 1906 Cypress Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFRED ARMISEN will be playing covers LIVE at the Roadhouse. Starts 6PM PT & 9PM PT
ELF screening with special guest performance by the Kyle Gass Band (in LA)
Brain Dead Studios 611 North Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA Screening of Elf with special guest performance by Kyle Gass Band Starts 7:30PM PT
Musical Improv Jam @ The PIT (in NYC)
The PIT 123 East 24th Street, New York, NY, United StatesStarts 9:30PM ET No entry after 10:15PM ET For musical improv only Hosted by Maria Schroeder and PJ Nally Accompanied by James Naven Tech by Steph Jacobson $5 to play
Sophie Santos…is Codependent! (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAfter going through a breakup, Sophie Santos faces the one person they've never faced before, themself. Written and Performed by Sophie Santos Directed by Heath Cullens Music by Sophie Santos and James Harvey Starts 7PM PT
SOPHIE SANTOS…IS CODEPENDENT! (in NYC)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWhen Sophie's girlfriend of four years breaks up with her, Sophie’s OCD is manifested into a frat boy who no one else can see. As OCD guides Sophie through a series of comedic and existential adventures, including "winning the breakup," Sophie begins to understand the root of her codependency. This one-person musical debuted with a sold out run at the 2023 Edinburgh Festival. Written and performed by Sophie Santos Directed and co-written by Kimberly Peirce Music by Sophie Santos, James Harvey, and Kimberly Peirce Starts […]
Adam Pally & Dave Hill (in NYC)
The Bell House 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesAdam Pally and Dave Hill co-headline for a night comedy and music. Starts 8PM ET
The Broadway Beat’s Winter Gala (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesBeloved theatre satire site The Broadway Beat presents their third annual 75th Annual Winter Gala! Elegance, class, and prestige abound as we celebrate all things theatre, some things winter, and a handful of things gala. Performers from the worlds of theatre and comedy (as if there are any other worlds?) collide for a night dripping with laughter and champagne. Hosted by The Broadway Beat editors Zach Raffio, HaleyJane Rose and Edward Precht. A classy evening for those of high society ONLY. […]
The Mary Show (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesMary Neely brings her favorite comedians and variety acts together for a night of comedy but! There's more... Each show ends with a Broadway performer singing a show stopping tune. With special guests: Zach Zucker, Delaney Rowe, Josh Sharp & Aaron Jackson, Carter Hambley, Joey Dardano, Chloe Troast, and Yassir Lester Piano by Farrah Rotman Starts 7:30PM ET
An Improvised Christmas Carol with Andy Daly (in LA)
Largo at The Coronet Theatre 366 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, is coming back to life with Andy Daly playing the old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge… The only problem is that the cast is DINOSAUR Improv who won’t stick to the script! This is much to Scrooge’s confusion, Andy Daly’s frustration, and the audience’s delight! Proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Food Bank! Scheduled to appear: Andy Daly Rob Riggle Lauren Lapkus Jason Mantzoukas Mary Holland Jon Gabrus Lisa Gilroy Paul Scheer Rob Huebel Seth Morris Lennon Parham Colton Dunn […]
An Evening of Fa La La Laughs (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesGet ready to laugh harder than ever — Fun In Moderation, everyone’s favorite (okay, maybe 3rd favorite) sketch group, is back to host a bigger and more outrageous 2nd Annual Holiday Show at Littlefield! This year, we’re bringing comedy heavyweights like Kyle Gordon, Dan Toomey, Sean Millea, Yvette Segan, and Jordan Jensen along for a night packed with brand-new sketches, festive games, and stand-up that’ll make your spirits (and sides) ache with laughter. Starts 8PM ET
Magic to Do: Musical Improv (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMagic to Do is a fully improvised musical show. We take a suggestion from the audience and turn it into Musical Magic! Cast: Tara Copeland, Chris Grace, Ashley Ward, Ross Bryant, John Hartman, With Aaron Wilson on keys Starts 7PM PT
Butch Wicked (in NYC)
Brooklyn Comedy Collective 167 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesOz is looking a little different… undercuts, cargo shorts, pronoun pins… you could even say that we’re friends of Dorthy… Or you could just call it what it is: BUTCH WICKED. A comedy cabaret of the music you know and love from Wicked, performed by an immensely talented queer cast. Produced by Pearl Emerson (@probablypearl) Directed by Drewe Goldstein (@drewgoldstein) Musical Direction by Mack Watson (@wack_watson) Starts 7PM ET
OFF BOOK: The Improvised Musical (in NYC)
The Bell House 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesJessica McKenna and Zach Reino create a completely improvised musical in an attempt to combat the notion that musicals should be “carefully crafted” or “thought out at all.” thezachandthejess.com Starts 7:30PM ET
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 […]
Butch Wicked (in NYC)
Brooklyn Comedy Collective 167 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesOz is looking a little different… undercuts, cargo shorts, pronoun pins… you could even say that we’re friends of Dorthy… Or you could just call it what it is: BUTCH WICKED. A comedy cabaret of the music you know and love from Wicked, performed by an immensely talented queer cast. Produced by Pearl Emerson (@probablypearl) Directed by Drewe Goldstein (@drewgoldstein) Musical Direction by Mack Watson (@wack_watson) Starts 7PM ET
OFF BOOK: The Improvised Musical (in NYC)
The Bell House 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesJessica McKenna and Zach Reino create a completely improvised musical in an attempt to combat the notion that musicals should be “carefully crafted” or “thought out at all.” thezachandthejess.com Starts 7:30PM ET
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
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 […]
Musical Improv Jam @ The PIT (in NYC)
The PIT 123 East 24th Street, New York, NY, United StatesStarts 9:30PM ET No entry after 10:15PM ET For musical improv only Hosted by Maria Schroeder and PJ Nally Accompanied by James Naven Tech by Steph Jacobson $5 to play
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
KIM DAVID SMITH’S A WERY WEIMAR CHRISTMAS (in NYC)
Club Cumming 505 East 6th Street, New York, NY, United StatesMusically directed by Tracy Stark, and featuring a cornucopia of special guests! Described by Broadway World as the "David Bowie of cabaret," "slyly subversive" by the Wall Street Journal, and labeled the "male Marlene Dietrich" by the New York Times, Australian Kim David Smith courts holiday cheer amid the glitter, doom, and decadence of 1920’s Berlin in his fabulously queer, Christmassy kabarett fantasia: "A Wery Weimar Christmas." Featuring original holiday tunes "A Wery Merry Weimar Christmas," and "Don't Let Krampus […]
Wolves of Glendale (in LA)
El Rey Theatre 5515 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWolves of Glendale is a comedy band made of accomplished musicians Ethan Edenburg, Eric Jackowitz and Tom McGovern. Zooming in on the absurdity of daily life through their original music and pointed parodies, the Wolves have gained a significant social media following and dedicated fanbase in the mere year they’ve been a band. They have performed at the Netflix is a Joke Festival and opened for David Cross, Tenacious D and Jukebox the Ghost. In the words of Jack Black, […]
Baby Wants Candy (in NYC)
Brooklyn Comedy Collective 167 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesBaby Wants Candy (“Critics’ Pick. Truly Amazing!” New York Times), the Completely Improvised Full-Band Musical, is one of the world’s most popular and critically acclaimed comedy ensembles, with casts and sold-out runs in NY, Chicago and LA and an international touring company, with 8 years of fully sold-out, 5-star runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and all over the world. BWC creates the opening and closing night of a one night only smash-hit musical based on audience suggestions – every […]
A Mamma Mia! But Different Christmas Pageant (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States"Mamma Mia! But Different," the only show dedicated to creating new versions of the hit ABBA jukebox musical with new storylines, characters, and themes, is back for a very special, very shoddy nativity story as told through the soundtrack of the greatest pop band of all time. In our never-ending quest of turning every story into "a Mamma Mia!," we present to you one of the greatest stories of all: the birth of Jesus Christ. Cast: Alden Derck, Mariah Rose Faith, Angela Giarratana, Gabe […]
Ziwe (in NYC)
The Bell House 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesAn evening of comedy with Ziwe Starts 7:30PM ET
Musical Improv Jam @ The PIT (in NYC)
The PIT 123 East 24th Street, New York, NY, United StatesStarts 9:30PM ET No entry after 10:15PM ET For musical improv only Hosted by Maria Schroeder and PJ Nally Accompanied by James Naven Tech by Steph Jacobson $5 to play
Musical Improv Is Cool Again (in LA)
The Clubhouse 1607 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMusical Improv is Cool Again is a fully improvised comedy show where every note, lyric, and joke are invented on the spot by some of Los Angeles’ most talented performers. Each show features special guests — a veteran team, an up and coming team, or a mashup of hilarious comedians thrust together for the very first time — all topped off my a show stopping performance by host team Candy Apple Red. Candy Apple Red is Angela Giarratana, Mary Lou […]
Off Book the Musical (in LA)
The Lodge Room 104 North Avenue 56, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJessica McKenna and Zach Reino create a completely improvised musical in an attempt to combat the notion that musicals should be “carefully crafted” or “thought out at all.” with special guests Nicole Parker and Paul F. Tompkins Starts 8PM PT
Dramatique! (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLes Mis, Miss Saigon, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, Phantom of the Opera! All musicals with almost no dialogue, high drama, and one of them has Jesus in it. You've seen improvised musicals where the music stops and the improvisers get to take a breath and just talk, but now it’s time to make them work for it. For one whole show, once the music starts it won’t stop. And once the drama begins, it won’t end. High stakes, betrayal, lost […]
Toby Huss Presents the Rudy Casoni XXXMas Boozebag Revue (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesToby Huss Presents the Rudy Casoni XXXMas Boozebag Revue With Special Guests THE DAGO 5 BAND JAMES URBANIAK PAT HEALY BILLY the MIME CHRISTINE NELSON THE POUBELLE TWINS BRUCE BUNDY MOANA SANTANA + More! Starts 7:30PM PT
Baby Wants Candy (in NYC w/Livestream)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBaby Wants Candy is one of the best known, longest running and most celebrated improv shows in the world. The show is COMPLETELY improvised. Every note the actors sing, every song the band plays, every single character and line of dialogue is created in the moment, based on an audience suggestion.With runs in NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles and an international touring company Baby Wants Candy has worldwide base of rabid fans, has performed over 3,500 completely improvised musicals and has […]