Solo Show
Gutterplum by Courtney Pauroso (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCourtney Pauroso's critically-acclaimed hour of 'carnal clowning' returns after a 2 year hiatus. "Hilarious and unsettling . . . flights of ridiculousness you can't believe you are seeing . . . outrageous and vulgar physicality with jarring notes of sentimentality." - NY Times "You have to see this show. That's pretty much all you need to know." - The Scotsman Co-devised by Corey Podell Starts 7:30PM 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
Jeff Hiller is Basic (in NYC)
The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesJeff Hiller is basic. This is an hour-ish long show that really proves that. Come out and laugh at just how basic Jeff Hiller is. $35 + service fee + 2 drink or 1 food item min. 8/12 @ 9:30PM ET 8/14 @ 7PM & 9:30PM ET
Jeff Hiller is Basic (in NYC)
The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesJeff Hiller is basic. This is an hour-ish long show that really proves that. Come out and laugh at just how basic Jeff Hiller is. $35 + service fee + 2 drink or 1 food item min. 8/12 @ 9:30PM ET 8/14 @ 7PM & 9:30PM ET
Jeff Hiller is Basic (in NYC)
The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesJeff Hiller is basic. This is an hour-ish long show that really proves that. Come out and laugh at just how basic Jeff Hiller is. $35 + service fee + 2 drink or 1 food item min. 8/12 @ 9:30PM ET 8/14 @ 7PM & 9:30PM ET
Happy Birthday Doug (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesTonight, Doug turns 41. His favorite, and least favorite, gay men have made the invite list: friends, exes, nightmares, tricks, and even a ghost. Happy Birthday Doug is a wicked and wild hour-long celebration of modern gay culture, with tons of wine. Consider this your cordial invitation. Written and Performed by Drew Droege Directed by Tom DeTrinis Starts 7:30PM PT
Ophira Eisenberg: Leaving A Mark—A Comedy About Scars (in NYC)
Q.E.D. Astoria 27-16 23rd Avenue, Queens, NY, United StatesStoryteller, stand-up and longtime NPR trivia-show host Ophira Eisenberg (Ask Me Another) shares the stories behind the scars on her body in a darkly comedic solo show about beauty, harm and healing. Starts 7:30PM PT
Marilyn: A new show from Maria Bamford (near LA)
Public Displays of Altadena 2553 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA, United StatesMaria Bamford attempts to do a whole show as her mother, MARILYN! Starts 8AM PT
Kiran Deol: Garbage Heart (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesGarbage Heart is the name of this show. It's examining how past culture and experiences are solidified into the stink of identity. It’s not the baggage from a broken heart: it’s all the shit that defines you before you even get INTO your first relationship. Bat Mitzvah style moments. Closeted condom moments. Featuring opening set by Troy Walker & Fizaa Dosani Starts 9:30PM PT
The Past Lives of Ryan Asher (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe Past Lives Of Ryan Asher is a work in progress, hour long special, where Ryan Asher (The Second City, The Joe Schmo Show, Comedy Central) explores her many lives past, present, and future. Inspired by a past lives reading Ryan received from a witch in Chicago, The Past Lives of Ryan Asher explores the Revolutionary War, Crossing the Oregon Trail, and a California sex cult - all of which are lives that Ryan truly lived! The show weaves stand […]
Heavenly Baba (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIsmael Loutfi is a comedian who's performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live and other programs, and has his own Comedy Central Half Hour special. He's written for Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj as well as After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson. This one man show uses some insane images of his father's car, which had been turned into a billboard for Islam. ismaelcomic on IG, ismaelian on Twitter Starts 9:30PM PT
straight acting (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSTRAIGHT ACTING is an exploration of what it means to be straight, by the gayest man anyone's ever seen. Through participation and punishment, the audience helps mold me into the straightest man as we explore the complex and dangerous landscape of heterosexuality through clown characters. The audience is encouraged to tell me when I'm being gay and they will be given weapon(s) to punish me as they see fit! Proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Palestine Children's Relief […]
Going Up with Sara Schaefer (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSara Schaefer teaches you how to become a famous comedian in this one-hour intensive seminar. With her patented approach to comedy business actualization, anyone can unlock their potential to heal the world with laughter and achieve legend tier status. Take your tiny dreams and make them big, by Going Up. Starts 7:30PM PT
A Black Tie Affair with Bryan Safi (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesComedian Bryan Safi has a confidence problem. But through his hilarious takes on dating mean Parisians, a therapist who wants him to be richer, and tips on how to rock grocery store fashions, he might be on his way. Come laugh with him! Definitely with him. 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. Starts 8PM ET
Shane Mauss: A Better Trip (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesComedy + Science + Art + Psychedelics = A Better Trip Journey into the mind of a psychedelic astronaut with a consciousness-expanding comedy experience. At the intersection of science, humor, and psychedelics comes "A Better Trip," the latest work from Shane Mauss. Originally a residency at AREA15 in Las Vegas–this hilariously heady event highlights Shane’s personal psychedelic experiences and examines the history, science, and culture of psychedelics. Accompanied by a vivid display of mind-blowing visuals and custom animations that back […]
Ready to Die? (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesWriter & comedian Alison Zeidman is only in her 30s, but already she has an Emmy nomination, a Writer's Guild Award, and not just one but TWO dead parents. Impressive! Alison’s dad died due to complications stemming from Multiple Myeloma in 2014 when he was just 55, and her mom was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at age 58. Frankly, looking at that family history, she does not like her odds — she needs to start getting her affairs in order, […]
The Warm Up Guy (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe Warm Up is an immersive improv sketch comedy show that puts you in the audience of a live sitcom taping. Joey Greer is Terry Fober, a sitcom warm up comedian and he needs you to laugh. Joey Greer, is a Cuban American comedian and writer, based in Los Angeles. He is currently touring his one-person comedy show, Teeny Tiny and has been featured on: Abbot Elementary, DreamCorpLLC on AdultSwim, ComedyBangBang, MEGA the Podcast, With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus and […]
Kiran Deol: Garbage Heart (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesGarbage Heart is the name of this show. It's examining how past culture and experiences are solidified into the stink of identity. It’s not the baggage from a broken heart: it’s all the shit that defines you before you even get INTO your first relationship. Bat Mitzvah style moments. Closeted condom moments. Featuring opening set by Troy Walker & Fizaa Dosani Starts 9:30PM PT
Colin Quinn Returns to the CQ Room (in NYC)
Comedy Cellar 117 MacDougal Street, New York, NY, United StatesColin Quinn works on a new hour $15 + 2 item min. Starts 7PM ET
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 […]
Joey Dardano: Un Meatball Picante (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesJoey Dardano has always had dreams, goals, diarrhea and aspirations for the great white way and silver screen. As far back has he can remember, he's always wanted to make a living as an artist and entertainer. He's spent every day of his entire life honing specific, intangible skills such as, "charisma", "jokes", and "yelling at the selfie camera on your phone and pressing 'upload', hoping to go viral". That all being said, the guy is almost 30 and he doesn't […]
Sugar Daddy (in LA)
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts 9390 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA, United StatesHot off acclaimed runs in Edinburgh, London, New York, and across North America, comedian Sam Morrison brings his no-holds-barred sass to the remarkable true story he never wanted to happen. One summer in the gay paradise of Provincetown, Sam met the sexy silver zaddy of his dreams, igniting a romance for the ages. But in the midst of the pandemic, the love of his life tragically died from COVID. Devastated, Sam realized the only way to cope was through comedy. Live on […]
Death Threat: A Cancer Story (in NYC)
Pine Box Rock Shop 12 Grattan Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesDeath Threat is like if Rihanna’s “Bitch Better Have My Money” was about medical leave. Part standup, part PowerPoint comedy, this hour-long solo show is a fresh, biting look at how bureaucratic systems push us to the brink–and what happens when we get there. Written and performed by comedian Rima Parikh (The New Yorker, McSweeney’s, The Onion), this show is for anyone who’s ever sent a mean email (or just wanted to). “It’s like watching someone land 10 backflips in a […]
SIDE BY SIDE (in NYC)
Brooklyn Comedy Collective 167 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 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 […]
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
Murray Hill (in NYC)
The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesAn evening of comedy with Murray Hill $36 + 2 drink or 1 food item min. Starts 9:30PM ET
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 […]
Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing a successful run at London’s Soho Theatre in the spring, Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship combines stand-up, storytelling, sweet guitar solos, ill-advised feats of strength, and at least one BMX stunt into a face-melting show that explores life, death, love, religion, and his ever-growing discomfort in an often confusing, futuristic world. Decked out in a jumpsuit and backed by his band, Dave brings the energy of an arena rock show to an off-Broadway theater. 9/16 @ 7:30PM ET 9/20 @ […]
Murray Hill (in NYC)
The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesAn evening of comedy with Murray Hill $36 + 2 drink or 1 food item min. Starts 9:30PM ET
Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing a successful run at London’s Soho Theatre in the spring, Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship combines stand-up, storytelling, sweet guitar solos, ill-advised feats of strength, and at least one BMX stunt into a face-melting show that explores life, death, love, religion, and his ever-growing discomfort in an often confusing, futuristic world. Decked out in a jumpsuit and backed by his band, Dave brings the energy of an arena rock show to an off-Broadway theater. 9/16 @ 7:30PM ET 9/20 @ […]
Sugar Daddy (in LA)
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts 9390 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA, United StatesHot off acclaimed runs in Edinburgh, London, New York, and across North America, comedian Sam Morrison brings his no-holds-barred sass to the remarkable true story he never wanted to happen. One summer in the gay paradise of Provincetown, Sam met the sexy silver zaddy of his dreams, igniting a romance for the ages. But in the midst of the pandemic, the love of his life tragically died from COVID. Devastated, Sam realized the only way to cope was through comedy. Live on […]
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 […]
Sugar Daddy (in LA)
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts 9390 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA, United StatesHot off acclaimed runs in Edinburgh, London, New York, and across North America, comedian Sam Morrison brings his no-holds-barred sass to the remarkable true story he never wanted to happen. One summer in the gay paradise of Provincetown, Sam met the sexy silver zaddy of his dreams, igniting a romance for the ages. But in the midst of the pandemic, the love of his life tragically died from COVID. Devastated, Sam realized the only way to cope was through comedy. Live on […]
FEELINGS by Elodie Azoulay (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesGet to know the feelings you never knew you had. Somewhere between a TED talk, a preschool classroom, and group therapy, FEELINGS is comedian Elodie Azoulay's first solo clown show and delightful romp through the psyche. As they attempt to demonstrate their “expertise” in this immersive queer multimedia experience, the lines between different feelings, between fact and fiction, start to blur. As the coping mechanisms they demonstrate to the crowd start to fail and confuse, we start to see what […]
Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing a successful run at London’s Soho Theatre in the spring, Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship combines stand-up, storytelling, sweet guitar solos, ill-advised feats of strength, and at least one BMX stunt into a face-melting show that explores life, death, love, religion, and his ever-growing discomfort in an often confusing, futuristic world. Decked out in a jumpsuit and backed by his band, Dave brings the energy of an arena rock show to an off-Broadway theater. 9/16 @ 7:30PM ET 9/20 @ […]
Jessy Morner-Ritt is a “Female Documentarian” (near LA)
LOOK Cinemas Glendale 128 Artsakh Avenue, Glendale, CA, United StatesDocumentaries about the individual are so watchable because the story of that individual is used to signify much more. Using an iPhone and a projector, the Female Documentarian (Jessy Morner-Ritt) creates a completely new documentary in real time with audiences that they both are watching and participating in. With the help of an 18 year old video editor (who is live editing the footage), we present the documentary to the audience at the end of each show. Starts 8PM PT
Sugar Daddy (in LA)
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts 9390 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA, United StatesHot off acclaimed runs in Edinburgh, London, New York, and across North America, comedian Sam Morrison brings his no-holds-barred sass to the remarkable true story he never wanted to happen. One summer in the gay paradise of Provincetown, Sam met the sexy silver zaddy of his dreams, igniting a romance for the ages. But in the midst of the pandemic, the love of his life tragically died from COVID. Devastated, Sam realized the only way to cope was through comedy. Live on […]
The Greatest Solo Show of All Time (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJohn is putting everything on the line. John would love to go into more detail but, once you see the show, you'll understand why he can't. But make no mistake, John did it. He created the greatest solo show of all time. John Trowbridge is a comedian based in NYC. John has written for the reboot of All That on Nickelodeon, Night Late, a new late-night concept, on NBC, Franchesca and Show for Comedy Central and Sketched, an animated pilot […]
Marcel Lucont: Le “Best Of” (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe multi-award-deserving Frenchman brings his greatest oeuvres to New York City for two nights only. Expect deadpan wit, Gallic superiority and world-class erotic poetry. Starts 8PM ET
Sugar Daddy (in LA)
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts 9390 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA, United StatesHot off acclaimed runs in Edinburgh, London, New York, and across North America, comedian Sam Morrison brings his no-holds-barred sass to the remarkable true story he never wanted to happen. One summer in the gay paradise of Provincetown, Sam met the sexy silver zaddy of his dreams, igniting a romance for the ages. But in the midst of the pandemic, the love of his life tragically died from COVID. Devastated, Sam realized the only way to cope was through comedy. Live on […]