Solo Show
Thank You So Much For Coming (in LA)-POSTPONED
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesTHANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING You are cordially invited to Cynthia’s most fabulous party ever. It will surely be a night of frolicking, fanfare, and friendships. Audience involvement is a must at this fête. The spontaneity of the evening depends on it! Surprises and heartbreak abound! It will be an unforgettable evening because Cynthia is a formidable host. All she needs is for you to show up! Party conversations may include: loneliness, femininity, and what it means to desperately […]
Delusions and Grandeur (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn a classical cello recital meets performance art clown show, Karen Hall skillfully walks the line between artistry and insanity. Featuring Suite Number One in G Major by JS Bach and personal comedic pieces crafted in Idiot classes, Karen fuses in a healthy dose of pathos as she tackles identity, expectations, and success through the eyes of a fool. 4/22 @ 7:15PM PT 4/28 @ 2PM PT 4/29 @ 7:15PM PT
THE ELYSIAN PRESENTS: EDINBURGH FRINGE PERCOLATOR (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesOne Saturday a month on the way to the festival our spotlight is on Work-in-Process performances gearing up to travel to the biggest arts/culture festival on the planet, the Edinburgh Fringe! Come support the creative development of upcoming Fringe shows, be an important part of the process, and help expand a community that can share resources and ideas before anyone gets on the plane. The Elysian's mission is to foster artists through the development of boundary-pushing and genre-bending work, and […]
Delusions and Grandeur (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn a classical cello recital meets performance art clown show, Karen Hall skillfully walks the line between artistry and insanity. Featuring Suite Number One in G Major by JS Bach and personal comedic pieces crafted in Idiot classes, Karen fuses in a healthy dose of pathos as she tackles identity, expectations, and success through the eyes of a fool. 4/22 @ 7:15PM PT 4/28 @ 2PM PT 4/29 @ 7:15PM PT
Delusions and Grandeur (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn a classical cello recital meets performance art clown show, Karen Hall skillfully walks the line between artistry and insanity. Featuring Suite Number One in G Major by JS Bach and personal comedic pieces crafted in Idiot classes, Karen fuses in a healthy dose of pathos as she tackles identity, expectations, and success through the eyes of a fool. 4/22 @ 7:15PM PT 4/28 @ 2PM PT 4/29 @ 7:15PM PT
The Hot Fodder (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesWhen a classmate finds a folder on Jeremy’s laptop labeled ‘Hot’, Jeremy's teenage fantasies come to life to help him navigate the fraught social politics of high school. The Hot Folder is a multimedia comedy solo show which explores the dualities contained in a childhood bedroom – as an incubator of creativity and exploration vis a vis a dungeon of shame – and what you might tell your teen self when you inevitably must leave that space. Jeremy Pinson is a […]
The Hot Folder (in NYC w/Livestream)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesWhen a classmate finds a folder on Jeremy’s laptop labeled ‘Hot’, Jeremy's teenage fantasies come to life to help him navigate the fraught social politics of high school. The Hot Folder is a multimedia comedy solo show which explores the dualities contained in a childhood bedroom – as an incubator of creativity and exploration vis a vis a dungeon of shame – and what you might tell your teen self when you inevitably must leave that space. Jeremy Pinson is a […]
Lane Kwederis: Sex Job (in NYC)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBrand-new sketch and solo shows will be birthed right before your very eyes in a bid to run at UCB! Will these scrappy new shows make the cut? Get SPANKed and find out! Welcome to Sex Job! This show gives you an inside look into the life of a financial dominatrix. How does it work? What even is financial domination!? Learn the in’s and out’s of what it’s like to be a sex worker: the good, the bad, and the […]
Netflix Is a Joke Presents: Side By Side: A Solo Show by Maggie Crane (in LA)
The Hotel Cafe 1623 North Cahuenga Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMaggie Crane’s darkly funny solo show is an autobiographical account of growing up amidst disability, death, and Dunkin Donuts. Starts 7:30PM PT
Netflix Is a Joke: Moses Storm: Perfect Cult (in LA)
Hollywood Improv 8162 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThat happens to be a reality for comedian Moses Storm. What would have made Moses’s family’s cult or any cult “successful”? What does success actually mean? That is the question that Moses hopes to answer with THE PERFECT CULT. THE PERFECT CULT is a unique interactive comedy special that invites audience members to participate in the formation of a one-night-only cult. This immersive show is ‘Sleep No More’ meets stand-up comedy. Each night, after opening up about his own hilarious […]
Netflix is a Joke: Natalie Palamides: Weer (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesNatalie Palamides' latest solo show! Natalie Palamides is a multi-hyphenate comedic performer known for her avant garde, boundary pushing performances and her one person shows built around complex, multi-dimensional characters. NATE, Natalie’s one-man show was released globally on Netflix on December 2020. The show, produced by Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions, brings to screen a long-gestated character she first performed at Pig Iron Theater while she was in college. More recently, she is developing a series at Freeform, finishing a […]
Netflix Is a Joke: Going Up with Sara Schaefer (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSara Schaefer is a critically acclaimed stand up comedian, writer, and artist. Her Comedy Central Stand Up Presents half hour special debuted in November 2019 and she was the co-host of MTV’s late night show Nikki & Sara Live. Sara published her first book, Grand, in 2020 with Simon & Schuster. She has written for numerous television programs including Who Wants To Be a Millionaire, The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, Would I Lie To You, and The History of Swear Words. She won two Emmy awards […]
Netflix Is a Joke: Anna Seregina: A Tour of Anna (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAnna Seregina is a Los Angeles-based comedian, actor, and writer originally from Russia. She was chosen as one JFL's 2023 New Faces, Time Out LA’s 2020 Comics to Watch and Vulture’s 2019 Comics to Watch. As a standup, Anna has performed at comedy festivals and notable venues across the country, including SXSW, SF Sketchfest, and -perhaps most importantly- the Viper Room. She is the co-creator and co-host of the two-season semi-scripted comedy podcast TRUTH HOUNDS for iHeartMedia alongside frequent collaborator […]
A Tale of Two Titties: A Comedy Show About Breast Cancer (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesComedian Julia Johns was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, and amid the challenges of her double mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, she found solace in writing and performing comedy about it. She found humor in cancer, and set out to make other people see it too. In her one-woman show, she takes the audience on her journey from finding a lump to survivorship, and everything in between, all while poking fun at her experience. Did you know chemo also makes your […]
Netflix Is a Joke: Kenice Mobley: Don’t Kill Yourself (Yet) (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesDon’t Kill Yourself Yet is a one woman show by comedian Kenice Mobley (Fallon, Comedy Central) that starts with her lifelong impulse to destroy herself, and how it changed when she had a stroke and had to stare death in the face. It’s a comical look at depression, inherited trauma and the will to be a better person. Directed by Ryan Cunningham Starts 9:45PM PT
Netflix Is A Joke Presents: Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour (in LA)
The Bourbon Room 6356 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesZach Zucker reprises his critically acclaimed alter ego stand-up Jack Tucker to make it in Tinseltown Starts 9:45PM PT
Zoog-Dabbity (in LA)
Yard Theater 4319 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesZoog Dabbity bring big ideas to big stage. Zoog Dabbity make people laugh, cry, and think. WARNING: Some potty talk, no kids allowed. Starts 9PM PT
Netflix Is a Joke: EJ Marcus (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesEJ Marcus' solo show Starts 7PM PT
Chloe Radcliffe: CHEAT (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn this gutsy, honest and electric solo show from a rising star, Chloe admits to the guilty secret that most people keep forever. (FYI: Coming to the show doesn’t make you a cheater… actually, avoiding it seems way more suspicious). Starts 7:30PM PT
Fiona Landers’ Funeral Bouquet (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA dark (oh take it easy) musical comedy based on the life and projections of Fiona Landers. This show has it all, including material about death, rape, and cancer. But no strobe light, so still pretty chill. Written and Performed by Fiona Landers Choreographed and Directed by Murphy Cross Music and Lyrics by Fiona Landers Musical Arrangements by Greg Smith Under the Music Direction of Scott Passarella Starts 9:30PM PT
Childless Freak (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesNatasha Vaynblat is a writer/performer based in NYC. She's written for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, A Little Late with Lilly Singh, and Comedy Central. Her debut stand up album "We're All Dads Here" was included in Paste Magazine's Best Albums of 2023. Special Guests: Sam Taggart (After Midnight), Alexa Loftus (The Problem with John Stewart), and Ashely Brooke Roberts (Wait! Wait! Don't Tell Me) Starts 7:30PM PT
Hospital Hour with Rachel Kaly (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesRachel Kaly does a new hour about all the times she’s been in the hospital due to mental illness which is hilarious and unique. And brave. With special guests! Directed by Jack Bensinger. Starts 7:30PM PT
Chloe Radcliffe: CHEAT (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn this gutsy, honest and electric solo show from a rising star, Chloe admits to the guilty secret that most people keep forever. (FYI: Coming to the show doesn’t make you a cheater… actually, avoiding it seems way more suspicious). Starts 7:30PM PT
Marty Miller: Beth (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn his debut solo performance BETH, Marty Miller uses both anecdotes from his past and from his current reality as a waitress in New York City to explore his own queer experience, grief, and the difficult but necessary need to keep on…keeping on. Featuring Danielle Shvartsman and Kaylin Mahoney Starts 7:30PM PT
A Shark Ate My Penis: A History of Boys Like Me (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLaser Webber, trans musician and actor known for his award-winning comedy duo The Doubleclicks, presents a one-person musical about the history of trans men and his own transition! Meet Alan Hart, the first trans man to get gender-confirming surgery (in 1917); Samuel Bundy, whose legend includes a shark, a robbery, and 12 girlfriends; and renowned children’s author JK Rowling, who uses a man’s name for other reasons, probably. These characters will usher Laser through a life of weddings, divorce, lesbianism, […]
Zach Schiffman’s BFA Showcase (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesDespite his entire personality, Zach Schiffman did NOT go to theater school. But, since everyone thinks he did, he’s going to do 30 minutes of standup in place of the BFA showcase that Bernie Telsey was deprived. Hosted by Esther Fallick With special guests Annabel Meschke, Sabina Meschke, Sabrina Brier, and Anne Lim Starts 10PM PT
Flayed (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe story of a man on the verge of a breakdown, or maybe, spiritual enlightenment. Joshua Marsh is fresh out of pastor's college and delivering his first sermon to a conservative church in Southwest Virginia. This trial run sermon will determine if he will join the church staff as an Associate Pastor, something he's longed for his whole life. However, Joshua is queer, deeply closeted, and on the precipice of a mental breakdown. As his sermon progresses his pristine public […]
Hairy Butthole (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesYoungmi Mayer performs a one-person play based on her memoir, I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying. Starts 1:30PM ET
Chloe Radcliffe: CHEAT (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn this gutsy, honest and electric solo show from a rising star, Chloe admits to the guilty secret that most people keep forever. (FYI: Coming to the show doesn’t make you a cheater… actually, avoiding it seems way more suspicious). Starts 7:30PM PT
Knight, Knight (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMinneapolis based clown Madeleine Rowe brings you medieval as you've never seen it before. A knight pulls a sword from a stone and, as the prophecy foretold – becomes king. No, not that king. Another one. Totally different one. This one is in love with his horse. A clown tale of courage, duty, determination, brotherhood (shoutout to the round table!), grief, and most of all, horses. Created and performed by Madeleine Rowe Starts 7:30PM PT
Adaptation (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesKyle Mizono's work-in-progress show inspired by the 2002 American comedy-drama Adaptation, directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kaufman. Written and Performed by Kyle Mizono (NPR’s This American Life, Adult Swim, Comedy Central, Viceland, FreeForm and iHeart Radio) and Michelle Mizono Directed by David Brown Starts 9:30PM PT
Titty Meat w/ Rachel Pegram (in LA)-POSTPONED
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA big gorgeous loud solo comedy show. A little narrative, a little stand up, a little music, a little bit of sexy fun. A delightful and absolutely work in progress piece about sex, the church of god in christ, anxiety and my (Rachel Pegram’s) perfect tits. Starts 7:30PM PT
Kenice Mobley: Don’t Kill Yourself Yet (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesDon’t Kill Yourself Yet is a one woman show by comedian Kenice Mobley (Fallon, Comedy Central) that starts with her lifelong impulse to destroy herself, and how it changed when she had a stroke and had to stare death in the face. It’s a comical look at depression, inherited trauma and the will to be a better person. Directed by Ryan Cunningham Starts 4PM ET
Nina Conti: The Dating Show (in LA)
Largo at The Coronet Theatre 366 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMichael McKean presents NINA CONTI: THE DATING SHOW The quick-thinking queen of ventriloquism and British Comedy Award winner NINA CONTI returns to New York with her five-star smash hit show, direct from sell-out seasons in London’s West End and at the Edinburgh Festival. In this dating infused live show, there’s no promise that true love will be found, but a firm guarantee of big laughs will be had in the reign of this ‘voice-throwing queen’ Conti has stormed Live at the […]
#1 Son with Natasha Mercado (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhy did god make me his sexiest son????? experience mass in the form of a work in progress clown solo show. repent the pursuit of purity & let Father Greg Orian rededicate your life. “I will not be mad if you watch this.” -God NATASHA MERCADO is an actress, director, & theatre arts educator— but always a clown. 6/4 @ 7:30PM PT 7/6 @ 9:30PM PT
SELF-PORTRAITS BY SHAN FAHEY (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesShan Fahey is one (1) singular clown with the ability (talent, illness) to split into Fifteen or more (15+) people depending on the situation. Self-Portraits is their attempt to line the essences of each of their personalities up and hopefully re-attach them as one singular person. Self-Portraits explores identity, gender, and existential meaning through physical and multimedia comedy. Produced by Naked Comedy (Sam Varela) Openers: Camirin Farmer David Brown Content Warning: possible nudity, mention of suicide Starts 7:30PM PT
EDEN SHER: I Was On A Sitcom (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesI Was On A Sitcom is a show about finding out who you are when your TV show ends and your "real life" begins. Because when you've played a character on TV for a decade, what exactly does it mean to "be yourself?” This show offers a rare intimate glimpse inside a popular sitcom actor’s real, raw life. You will walk away feeling like you’ve made a new friend — and learned more about birthing twins than you ever did before. It’s […]
HFF: I Hope You Heal (in LA)
The Broadwater 6320 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesNear, far, wherever you are-I believe that the heart does go on. I Hope You Heal is a one-woman show following an Indian-American woman’s experience dating someone of her own ethnicity for the first time. To her ancestors’ delight, she finally stopped dating white rappers and that Philly dude who slept in a hammock instead of a bed because it was “better for his back.” She might as well make her lived experience performative or does it really even count? […]
EDEN SHER: I Was On A Sitcom (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesI Was On A Sitcom is a show about finding out who you are when your TV show ends and your "real life" begins. Because when you've played a character on TV for a decade, what exactly does it mean to "be yourself?” This show offers a rare intimate glimpse inside a popular sitcom actor’s real, raw life. You will walk away feeling like you’ve made a new friend — and learned more about birthing twins than you ever did before. It’s […]
Harrison Greenbaum: What Just Happened? (in NYC)
Asylum NYC 307 West 26th Street, New York, NY, United StatesHarrison Greenbaum: What Just Happened? features the "hardest-working man in comedy" (Time Out New York) and the first-ever comedian to headline a Cirque du Soleil show combining his unique brand of stand-up with original and award-winning magic. The culmination of over a decade and a half of developing, writing, and performing, the show debuted at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York in 2010, where it was a sold-out smash and the venue’s first-ever magic show. Since then, the […]