Solo Show
MY DEAD WEDDING: A Funeral for my Wedding (in NYC)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesComedian and easy cry, Chet Siegel, was dumped twice by her ex-fiancé during season one of the pandemic and now you’re all invited to the funeral for her canceled wedding. In this multimedia solo show// immersive nervous breakdown, Chet grieves her broken engagement and tries to figure out if she can get over this or anything really. With Special Guests TBD!! Written & Performed by Chet Siegel Directed by Emily Olcott Assistant Directed by Rick Andrews Produced by Sean Weiner Starts 8:30PM ET
Catholic Guilt (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesDoes daddy Jesus's naked body on the cross make you wet? This show will. Seriously, there's water. So, put on your waterproof panties and get ready to unpack everything from losing your virginity in the most holy way, to abortion, to a bowling experience that leads to eternal damnation, and much more. Through cringey personal recounts, stand-up adjacent clowny performance, and audience participation, Kelly's poignant and hilariously subversive show (Best Newcomer nominee 2023 ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards) exposes the impossible […]
Skyler Higley Quits Mormonism (Live!) (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSkyler Higley grew up in the Mormon Church, and has since stopped practicing, but as far as the church itself is concerned, he's still an active member. Since the LDS Church requires an official letter of resignation to be taken off church records, Skyler figured he would use this opportunity to turn something he's procrastinated doing for years into somewhat of a show. Starts 9:30PM PT
Catholic Guilt (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesDoes daddy Jesus's naked body on the cross make you wet? This show will. Seriously, there's water. So, put on your waterproof panties and get ready to unpack everything from losing your virginity in the most holy way, to abortion, to a bowling experience that leads to eternal damnation, and much more. Through cringey personal recounts, stand-up adjacent clowny performance, and audience participation, Kelly's poignant and hilariously subversive show (Best Newcomer nominee 2023 ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards) exposes the impossible […]
The Wheel World with Jason Saenz (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesComedian Jason Saenz presents all the grim and intimate details of becoming a paraplegic in Hollywood. He shares his struggles with grief, adapting to changes in wheelchair accessibility, accepting limitations in his new body, his wheelchair-bound TV roles, altering his perception of sex and manhood, accepting his new bathroom routines, accepting love, and finally, pursuing fatherhood. Jason is a Bolivian writer and comedian based in Los Angeles. He’s produced one-offs and monthly shows at the UCB Theatre in LA & […]
Cassie Workman: Giantess (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhen a young girl is kidnapped from a K-Mart by a troll, she is taken to a fairy-tale world, and imprisoned in a dilapidated cottage, far from her real life. To escape, she must become a giantess. ‘Giantess’ is the critically acclaimed seventh comedy show from Australian comedian Cassie Workman. Incorporating live music, story-telling, and cartooning, Cassie weaves a tale of a young girl struggling to be free, whilst held prisoner by a menacing troll. Giantess is a hilarious and […]
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!
Catholic Guilt (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesDoes daddy Jesus's naked body on the cross make you wet? This show will. Seriously, there's water. So, put on your waterproof panties and get ready to unpack everything from losing your virginity in the most holy way, to abortion, to a bowling experience that leads to eternal damnation, and much more. Through cringey personal recounts, stand-up adjacent clowny performance, and audience participation, Kelly's poignant and hilariously subversive show (Best Newcomer nominee 2023 ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards) exposes the impossible […]
Katie Boyle: Terapy (Live Special Taping!) (in NYC)
New York Comedy Club-Midtown 241 East 24th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Irish comedian Katie Boyle for the live special taping of her latest hour, “Terapy.” She’ll dive into how to navigate American culture with an Irish background, and the unexpected differences between Ireland’s and America's approaches to mental health. In this uniquely entertaining and vulnerable hour, Katie discusses her experiences with mental health culture shock, open conversations about sex, the NYC dating scene and sexual shame, and opening up and going to therapy! Starts 5PM ET & 7PM ET
Catholic Guilt (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesDoes daddy Jesus's naked body on the cross make you wet? This show will. Seriously, there's water. So, put on your waterproof panties and get ready to unpack everything from losing your virginity in the most holy way, to abortion, to a bowling experience that leads to eternal damnation, and much more. Through cringey personal recounts, stand-up adjacent clowny performance, and audience participation, Kelly's poignant and hilariously subversive show (Best Newcomer nominee 2023 ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards) exposes the impossible […]
Katie Boyle: Terapy (Live Special Taping!) (in NYC)
New York Comedy Club-Midtown 241 East 24th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Irish comedian Katie Boyle for the live special taping of her latest hour, “Terapy.” She’ll dive into how to navigate American culture with an Irish background, and the unexpected differences between Ireland’s and America's approaches to mental health. In this uniquely entertaining and vulnerable hour, Katie discusses her experiences with mental health culture shock, open conversations about sex, the NYC dating scene and sexual shame, and opening up and going to therapy! Starts 5PM ET & 7PM ET
Meat Splits an Hour With Meat (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA clown show inspired by Jorge Luis Borges, an eternal divorce, and granny getting picked up by a tornado. Starts 7;30PM PT
Chloe Radcliffe: CHEAT (in NYC)
Chelsea Music Hall 407 West 15th Street, New York, NY, United StatesChloe Radcliffe has cheated in almost every relationship she's ever had, and she's been in a lot of relationships, because she is a serial monogamist who is very bad at one of those words. Infidelity is more common than any of us admit; most people just keep it a guilty secret forever. This solo show arcs from standup comedy at the start to heartbreaking self-investigation at the end: think Nanette performed by Don Draper Starts 8:30PM ET
Shame-Full (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesNina never asked to be born, and now that she’s here, she’s spent her entire life feeling bad about it. Through a hybrid of intimate storytelling and characters, Nina explores the areas of shame that she has experienced as a woman who is forever trying to escape her own reality. In this autobiographical hour-long show, Nina introduces the audience to different parts of herself that all have the running through-line of shame: her childhood obsession with suffering and martyrdom, being […]
EGG (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesOn Sarah Adelman's first day working at the sperm bank, she stares through her microscope into a petri dish full of semen and is shocked by how much the little wiggly sperms remind her of herself—intense, frantic, and desperate to be seen. It’s a common misconception that the strongest sperm wins the race to the egg. As a fertility scientist, Sarah knows better: It’s the egg that chooses the sperm. This fact forces her to examine whether her choices have […]
Richard Perez: For One Night Okay (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesJoin Richard for just one night only as he workshops new material with the crowd (you?). There will probably be music, sexual themes, profanity, sound, lights, art, movement, intellectual experiences, and MORE. See Richard like you’ve never seen him before, okay?? Starts 7:30PM ET
How to Embarrass Your Immigrant Parents with Abby Govindan (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesA storytelling experience that explores a pertinent universal theme: wanting to understand your parents but struggling to see eye-to-eye. Abby takes the viewer on an intimate, hilarious, soul-bearing journey about her struggles with mental health, fitting in, and finding common ground with the ones you love even after they’ve hurt you. Most importantly, it is a love letter to Abby’s Indian heritage and her wonderful parents, without whom none of this would be possible. No gimmicky Indian accents, guaranteed. Starts […]
Rachel Pegram: Titty Meat (in NYC)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesTitty Meat is a dynamic and fast paced solo show written and performed by the charismatic Rachel Pegram (NBC, Netflix). A fiery mix of stand up, storytelling and song comes together to unravel the guilt, shame, and sexualization of our bodies. It is a celebration of every part of us that was deemed “bad” by some b*llsh*t entity! Led by a certified scientist* (*comedian with a BFA in Theater) we will go on the journey to joyous self acceptance, but hit every […]
Ruby McCollister: Hollywood Soldier (in NYC)-CANCELED
Georgia Room 23 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesHOLLYWOOD SOLDIER is Ruby’s relationship and understanding of American History told through hilarious vignettes and songs. Ruby has performed and sold out this show at Joe's Pub and New Theater Hollywood, and now she's bringing it to The Georgia Room for ONE NIGHT ONLY! Directed by Leah Hennessey, with music by Jack Kilmer & Leah Hennessey Starts 7:30PM PT
Youngmi Mayer: I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying (in NYC)
The Bell House 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesBooks Are Magic Presents Youngmi Mayer's one-person show based on her memoir I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying. Featuring Special Guest: Brian Park Starts 7:30PM ET
A Black Tie Affair with Bryan Safi (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesComedian Bryan Safi has a confidence problem. But through his hilarious takes on the ghosts living in his house, a therapist who wishes he were richer, and tips on how to rock grocery store fashions, he might be on his way. Come laugh with him! Definitely with him. Directed by Jeffery Self. Emmy winner Bryan Safi is currently in his sixth season as "Josh" on the Ryan Murphy blockbuster series "9-1-1." He also co-hosts the "Attitudes!" and "Ask Ronna" podcasts. Featuring […]
Planet Courtney (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States"Why were we put on this earth? What is the universe’s plan for us? Is this margarita gluten-free?!" In her debut solo show, Courtney O’Donnell explores these profound questions, donning different hats (well, perhaps just one pink hat) as she navigates her role in this insane world. Starts 10PM ET
DEMI ADEJUYIGBE IS GOING TO DO ONE (1) BACKFLIP (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA very special comedy show featuring original songs, presentations, bits, and one (1) backflip performed by an aging man who had to stand up and crack his knees while writing this. Directed by Nick Kocher and Brian McElheney Starts 10PM ET
Natasha Vaynblat Is A Childless Freak (Work In Progress) (in NYC)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Natasha Vaynblat for a standup show all about choosing not to have kids. All freaks welcome - whether you do or don't have kids. Starts 7PM 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 […]
Kyle Ayers: Hard to Say (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesKyle Ayers (Conan, Comedy Central) tries to make light of having Trigeminal Neuralgia, a rare nerve disorder known as Suicide Disease. Inherently already a funny topic, I know. Featured in the LA Times for both his comedy and the disease, Kyle will be working out a rough new show about his experience living with the disease, getting misdiagnosed for years, getting brain surgery, the successful brain surgery eventually wearing off, and what life looks like when you may have tried everything […]
Slutboy (in NYC)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBeing a slut isn’t a bad thing! At least Alan doesn’t think so. Come see him explore his slutty world. First kisses, first STD, and first time dating a dominatrix all while trying to overcome his deep fear of intimacy. Featuring: Alan Starzinski Starts 10PM ET
Hell on Earth: An Hour of Elle Orlando (in NYC)
Williamsburg Comedy Club Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesPresented by New York Comedy Festival, Elle Orlando's hour of standup is a mix of topical, observational and dark humor which touches on a range of topics from Kendrick and Drake beef, Pearl Harbor, and Women’s tears to growing up with a father with an anger problem, growing up religious & going to Jesus Camp, & much more. If you love standup comedy and you love to laugh this is the show for you. $15.02 + 2 drink min. Starts […]
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 […]
DEMI ADEJUYIGBE IS GOING TO DO ONE (1) BACKFLIP (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA very special comedy show featuring original songs, presentations, bits, and one (1) backflip performed by an aging man who had to stand up and crack his knees while writing this. Directed by Nick Kocher and Brian McElheney Starts 10PM ET
Cam Gavinski: Bonheur (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesBONHEUR is a coming-of-age musical comedy by Cam Gavinski about the time he was blackmailed when his privates went public. Starts 1:30PM ET
Cam Gavinski: Bonheur (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesBONHEUR is a coming-of-age musical comedy by Cam Gavinski about the time he was blackmailed when his privates went public. Starts 1:30PM ET
Lady ADHD (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesThis daring, immersive real-time dopamine chase traces how Blaire Postman’s unique flip-chart comedy bits first revealed unexpected connections between life's intricacies, then revealed the true nature of her own mind. 10/19 @ 5PM ET 10/20 @ 5PM ET 11/16 @ 5PM ET 11/17 @ 7PM ET 12/12 @ 7PM ET 12/13 @ 7PM ET 12/14 @ 7PM ET 12/15 @ 7PM ET
ACAB: Angry, Crazy, & Black! Sydney Duncan’s One Woman Show (in NYC)
Brooklyn Art Haus 20-26 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesSydney Duncan invites you into the inner workings of the mind of an angry black woman. This cathartic experience will give you a glimpse into how a black woman feels when she is not trying to code-switch, be polite, or less intimidating. This show is about the freedom and liberation of being one’s self. Directed by Jess Henderson Starts 7PM 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 […]
Lady ADHD (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesThis daring, immersive real-time dopamine chase traces how Blaire Postman’s unique flip-chart comedy bits first revealed unexpected connections between life's intricacies, then revealed the true nature of her own mind. 10/19 @ 5PM ET 10/20 @ 5PM ET 11/16 @ 5PM ET 11/17 @ 7PM ET 12/12 @ 7PM ET 12/13 @ 7PM ET 12/14 @ 7PM ET 12/15 @ 7PM ET
Hairy Butthole Live! (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHairy Butthole is a show hosted by comedian Youngmi Mayer based on the Korean saying “If you laugh while crying hair grows out of your butthole!” An interactive audience-participation show, you’re sure to laugh and cry(and have hair grow out of your butthole)! Starts 7:30PM PT
Maggie Crane: Side by Side (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCan you ever be as cool as your older brother? Not when he has a purple sparkly wheelchair and everyone’s attention. Set during the early 2000s in the woods of Western Massachusetts, Maggie Crane’s darkly funny solo show is an autobiographical account of growing up amidst disability, death, and Dunkin Donuts. Side by Side was featured at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where it made British Comedy Guide's list of best-reviewed Fringe Shows of 2023. It was also included in Netflix is a […]
Vacuum Girl (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesShe can’t tell you a damn thing. She sat down and wrote out a very intimidating, extremely precise NDA. And then she stood up so she could sit down again and make herself sign that bad boy. Her hands are tied. What she can say is…. This Woman is absolutely a TV show about something. One hour, one woman, no commercials. Written & Performed by Erica Bitton Starts 7:30PM 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. […]