Variety
Babuthy Variety Hour (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesRed hot couple Jackie Gonzalez-Durruthy (Sandy Wexler, NFL on FOX) and Patrick Babbitt (Community, Black-ish, Jimmy Kimmel Live) come together for a wide-ranging comedy variety show where every act is played by the couple themselves. Jackie and Patrick test their marriage with a full hour of comedy you won't want to miss. Featuring: Patrick Babbitt (Community, Black-ish, Jimmy Kimmel Live) - @patrickbabbitt Jackie Gonzalez-Durruthy (Sandy Wexler, NFL on FOX) - @jackiedurruthy Special guests! Directed by Ithamar Enriquez (Wanda Vision, Arrested […]
IT GIRLS (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesHosted by Clare Austen-Smith, Rima Parikh, and Carly Kane IT GIRLS brings you the best comics in NYC for a party of stand-up, PowerPoints, and alt-comedy. With special guests Molly Kearney, Grace Johnson, and Mariah Oxley Starts 10PM ET
Late Night Monthly (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLate Night Monthly (tentative title) is a monthly (subject to availability of the theater) variety show showcasing some of LA’s best up-and-coming talent alongside more established comedians doing their favorite sketches, bits, stand-up, and more. Will there be suits? Live music? Desks? Celebrity guests? You bet! Hosted by Johnny Carsons: Dana Bell, Skyler Madsen, Luke Moran, and Jeremy Schmidt Featuring: Ali Macofsky, Opey Olagbaju, Logan Guntzelman, Lizzy Cooperman, Rachel Pegram, Kim & Aliya, Brandon Burkhart Starts 10:30PM PT
Catsby (in LA)
The Clubhouse 1607 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCATSBY IS BACK! For all my new clown friends, Catsby is a show Chad Damiani created over a decade ago. At first, it was a traditional indie improv show, but — as he evolved as a performer — it became a super-sized laboratory for clown and experimental comedy. It’s also a show that strives to highlight new voices and give them a chance to perform (and learn) from more seasoned players. Featuring: Chad Damiani Does Silent Improv w/Kevin Krieger w/live […]
BAPHTA (in NYC)
Good Judy 563 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThe auteurs behind BAPHTA (not to be confused with the British Academy of Film and Television and Art) have rounded up some of New York's biggest superstars and weirdos for a night of comedy, tragedy, and above all else, pure artistry. BAPHTA, composed of two weirdos Tim Kov and Andy Ward, performs their signature song and dance all over the city, and have been featured in New York Magazine’s Vulture and The New York Times. Starts 7:30PM ET
Generator: A Variety Open Mic @ Public Displays of Altadena (near LA)
Public Displays of Altadena 2553 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA, United StatesStarts 9PM PT All varieties welcome!!! Clown, Stand-up, Magic, Music, Dance Theater, Butoh, Burlesque, Poetry… u name it! 5 min. Depending on the # of folx who show up, you will get a minimum of 5minutes to strut your stuff. You might get MORE! .You may also elect to get feedback if you so desire. .You also MIGHT get some musical accompaniment. .Group warmup TBD. Hosted by Kym “Hawk” Priess.
Father Forgive Me (in NYC)
Sour Mouse 110 Delancey Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for an unforgettable evening of characters, stand-up comedy and forgiveness at Sour Mouse! Audience will be invited to submit their own confessions — comics will draw from our big slutty offering plate and read some of them aloud. Don’t miss this chance to lighten your heart and soul. See you there! Hosted by Karla Mellett Featuring stand-up comedians Ashley Gavin, Sarah Harvard, Ethan Filler, Alec Preston Starts 7PM ET
Pure Chaos presents: Zen Arcade by Eliot Thompson & Nina Tarr (in NYC)
Gama Lounge 50 Avenue B, New York, NY, United StatesNina Tarr and Eliot Thompson bring you a monthly standup show at the Fear City Comedy Club showcasing comedians from HBO, Netflix, Comedy Cellar, and their up-and-coming favorites. Located in a brand new speakeasy club at 17 Essex Street. The club sells nonalcoholic beverages - so brown bag it if you want to booze at the show! Lineup TBA! Starts 7:30PM ET
Babe Motel: ABS (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesReady to see Babe Motel unlike you’ve ever seen them before? Haley Stiel, Avery Girion and Kel Cripe are about to do anything but sketch. It’s gonna be like improv. EJ MARCUS OPENS <3 Not one to miss. Babe Motel is a Los Angeles based comedy trio who are just doing their best. Starts 9:30PM PT
Acme Revue (in NYC)
The Gutter 200 North 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesArt. Comedy. Music. End of show. a live show, a clothing brand, an acronym Featuring: Comedy from: Spike Einbinder, Ryan Ciecwisz, Rebecca Weiser, Blake Andrews, Danielle Clark-Fisher, Asha Ward Art from: Allee Errico Music from: PONS Hosted by Julia Desmond Starts 7PM ET
The Chris Gethard Show (in NYC w/Livestream)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesIn 2009, a late night talk called The Chris Gethard Show was born at UCB. In 2011 it became a cult sensation public access show. A few years after that it became a cable television show that had some legendary moments and legendarily bad ratings. In 2018 the whole thing came to an end. Until now. One night only, TCGS is back, helping to re-launch the theater where it all began fifteen shockingly long years ago. Featuring: Chris Gethard, Shannon O’Neill, Murf Meyer, Connor Ratliff, Riley […]
Comedytown (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesComedytown is a legendary variety show bringing you the best comedy acts in the world all in one night! Featuring improvisers and sketch performers from UCB and The Second City, standups from Comedy Central and Late Night, and content creators from Tiktok and Instagram! Critics call it the Epcot of the comedy world.This show is based in NYC and will be in LA for ONE NIGHT ONLY! Come see the standup stylings of Jared Goldstein (Comedy Central, Black Mirror on […]
Max Wittert: I Can Steal Your Mother (in NYC)
The Bell House 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesFrom the mind, body, and soul of comedian & illustrator Max Wittert comes a full hour of illustrated comedy, storytelling, and standup about death, French toast, goddesses, and freeways. Max’s previous comedy hour, titled “Max Wittert: Portrait of the Artist Seated with Grapes” was performed across the United States, participating in the Blue Heaven Comedy Festival, New York Comedy Festival, and others. This new show promises to be more autobiographical, more psychological, and more drawn out. Starts 8PM 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 @ […]
Comedy Pole Show (in LA)
The Bourbon Room 6356 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesChristina Calph hosts an all-star lineup of comedians and pole dancers at the iconic Virgil Theatre in Silver Lake! Enjoy Hollywood's top comedic talent perform stand-up, musical comedy and characters intermixed with the most elite pole dancers performing impressive acrobatic routines. Come laugh, get rowdy and crush some well-crafted cocktails at the most debaucherous party in Los Angeles! Featuring: @larbios @katyulannova @marycarylglam @christinacalph @shelbeestrong @annielederman @davidkoechner @sklarbrothers Starts 7:30PM PT
Generator: A Variety Open Mic @ Public Displays of Altadena (near LA)
Public Displays of Altadena 2553 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA, United StatesStarts 9PM PT All varieties welcome!!! Clown, Stand-up, Magic, Music, Dance Theater, Butoh, Burlesque, Poetry… u name it! 5 min. Depending on the # of folx who show up, you will get a minimum of 5minutes to strut your stuff. You might get MORE! .You may also elect to get feedback if you so desire. .You also MIGHT get some musical accompaniment. .Group warmup TBD. Hosted by Kym “Hawk” Priess.
Rainbow Resistance: a queer variety benefitting Healing Our Homeland (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesRainbow Resistance is a queer variety show benefitting Healing Our Homeland, an organization that provides services and support for individual healing journeys online and at their Gaza-based Healing Unit. This show is organized by and featuring queer artists, with acts that include, burlesque, drag king performances, stand up, pole dancing, and some fun rimba tubes! Enjoy this wonderful event and donate to a great cause! Featuring: -Aya Obeid -Hamzeh -Jessi Arielle -Mr. Feel-A-Peen-Oh! -Rachel Ivy Rose -Snubby J -Yesh Malik […]
The Multitude (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA seasonal parade of artists literary, comedic, and magical, assembled by Priyanka Mattoo. Featuring: Broti Gupta, Kerry Howley, Yassir Lester, Elizabeth Messick, Andrea More, Julieanne Smolinski, and April Korto Quioh *lineup subject to change Starts 7:30PM PT
Comedy and Live Music Night (in LA)
Yamashiro Hollywood North Sycamore Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSushi, live music, comedy and views at historic Yamashiro in the Hollywood Hills. Music provided by Strange Hotels. Comedy by Nicole Aimée Scrieber Kieth Johnson Simon Gibson Zach Noe Powers Nicky Paris Nicole Becannon Hosted by Dan Paustian Starts 8PM PT
Nerd Nite NYC Season 19 Premiere (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesNerd Nite NYC eagerly kicks-off its 19th season on Friday September 20, 2024 with three fun-yet-informative presentations about UAP/UFO sightings, how TV medical dramas both inspired and ruined one real-life doctor, and defining the ideal male buttocks. Also, Matt will unleash his annual fan-favorite world records presentations (we may try to break one of them during the show) and trivia beforehand as always. Hey, nineteen! Starts 7PM ET
G.A.R.Y’S COMEDY KICKBACK (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe Comedy Kickback brings you unique voices in stand-up, music, and sketches in a night of laughs!! The Comedy Kickback is a laid-back variety show bringing you stand-up, digital comedy sketches, and live music in a 90-minute show. The show features comedians from Netflix, Late Night, Comedy Central, New York Comedy Festival, and all over NYC. Plus live music performed by up-and-coming artists! Come for a night of laughs, giveaways, and good vibes all curated and hosted by Comedian Gary […]
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 @ […]
The BF & GF Show (near LA)
Public Displays of Altadena 2553 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA, United StatesWyatt (BF) and Jessy (GF) are comedians who also happen to be dating. It took them 5 years to finally host a show together, but they came together to host a variety show for the community with all their funniest friends. It's supposed to be a show where they don't talk about their relationship but that rule flew out the window within the first five minutes of their first show. Starts 7PM PT
NYLaughs Presents NY’s First SILENT Stand Up Comedy Festival!
Pier 57 11th Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesNYLaughs Presents: NYC's First Silent Stand-Up Comedy Festival. Get ready to experience comedy like never before at NYC's first Silent Stand-Up Comedy Showcase! Spend a day laughing your way through our unique lineup featuring a family hour, music improv, a stand-up showcase, and the hilarious festival headliners, SNL's #DevonWalker and The Daily Show's #DulcéSloan. All set against the stunning backdrop of Pier 57, you’ll enjoy jaw-dropping NYC views while getting your giggles on. Due to rooftop sound restrictions, the show […]
Justin for Laughs (in NYC)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJustin Catchens (In 3 Photos in the UCB Hallway) has been performing comedy in New York for about a decade and is presenting a variety show showcasing himself. Watch as he performs stand-up, improv, characters, sketch and anything else the industry could possibly pay him for. Justin's credits include Harold Night, Vulture, New York Comedy Festival, and Good Housekeeping's Annual Couple Costumes Listicle. The show will also feature performances from Justin's very funny friends: Special Guests: TBA!!! Starts 8:30PM ET
Victory! (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesYou could be home on your couch watching tv, but you chose to see live theater? Then you deserve to be entertained! James Beard Award Winner Isabella Gerasole (not relevant put interesting) hosts this veritable variety show, featuring comedy, music, magic, and more! Featuring: Andrea Barello Bardia Salimi Couplet Jay Lee Lil Big Man Scott Egleston Starts 9:30PM PT
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 @ […]
Apartmentville: A Homemade Variety Show! (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesFormer roommates and current friends Emma Grace Myers and Kyle Bokert helm an all-new variety experience bridging the gap between a lowkey house show and a more traditional vaudevillian evening. Featuring some of the best musicians and comedians New York has to offer, Apartmentville facilitates a warm, loose, and fun environment for everyone who stops by! With live house band THE GUARANTORS, Small Talk with Wil Kauffman, and featuring Aparna Nancherla (Bojack Horseman, Corporate, Search Party), Mike Hanford (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Birthday Boys), […]
Parallel Play LIVE (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin us for a night of chaos, laughs and FUN at the PARALLEL PLAY LIVE TOUR- With Harper-Rose Drummond and Kate Lavrentios. Get ready for juicy secrets, hilarious guests, and live sketches with your two favorite unhinged girlies. HOSTS: HARPER-ROSE DRUMMOND:Harper-Rose Drummond is a Los Angeles based comedian, cohost of the Tea Time Podcast, opened for Chad & JT, Hannah Einbinder, Ian Edwards, listed as Top 50 Comedians to Watch by Ranker and part of viral sketch group Parallel Play. […]
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
Garrett & Maggie’s Big Gorgeous Show (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesGarrett Williams and Maggie Winters, bestie comedians who have been seen across the internet and all around the world, bring their comic stylings to a night of gorgeous laughs to Littlefield. Join as the duo delights in standup, songs, and sketches. Featuring Asha Ward, Isabel Steckel, Grace O'Malley, and more surprise guests. Starts 8PM ET
Generator: A Variety Open Mic @ Public Displays of Altadena (near LA)
Public Displays of Altadena 2553 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA, United StatesStarts 9PM PT All varieties welcome!!! Clown, Stand-up, Magic, Music, Dance Theater, Butoh, Burlesque, Poetry… u name it! 5 min. Depending on the # of folx who show up, you will get a minimum of 5minutes to strut your stuff. You might get MORE! .You may also elect to get feedback if you so desire. .You also MIGHT get some musical accompaniment. .Group warmup TBD. Hosted by Kym “Hawk” Priess.
The Final Vault @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMIC DOES NOT HAPPEN ON LAST THURSDAY OF MONTH Sign-up 5:30PM PT Starts 6PM PT All acts welcome (comedy, music, poetry, etc.) Free to perform Hosted by Sarah Shtern
Danimal Live (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesDanimal Live – The west coast premiere screening of “Danimal” a short film written by and starring Danny Groh, directed by Matt Strickland (Comedy Central). The night will also feature performances from Carmen Christopher (The Bear), Selfish Green Men - Andrew Tisher (Comedy Central) & Danny Groh, along with many other special guests, and a legendary Q&A to close it out. Danimal, is a mumblecore original comedy that follows a YouTube star’s demise as his love for animals takes over. […]
Iris Bahr & Friends Variety Hour (in NYC)
Under St. Marks Theater 94 Saint Marks Place, New York, NY, United StatesJoin award-winning comic and storyteller Iris Bahr (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hacks and more) and a phenomenal group of comedians, storytellers, drag performers and more for our first Variety Hour of the fall! Not to be missed! Featuring Kelindah Bee (aka Theydy Bedbug, Ophira Eisenberg, Kenice Mobley, Liz Glazer, Jordan Carlos and more!) Starts 9:30PM ET
Punchin’ It! with Sylvester Stallone (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAn action packed comedy variety talk show that’ll knock your hats off! Sylvester Stallone (Jace Armstrong – THE DAILY SHOW, NATHAN FOR YOU, CHAD & JT GO DEEP) hosts this motivational comedy variety talk show in the grand tradition of self-help maniacs like Dr. Phil, with ridiculous guests, action packed advice, and LA’s best comedians! Cast: Jace Armstrong, Payam Banifaz, Rekha Shankar, Patrick McDonald, Mano Agapion, Alexa Loftus, Jessica Sele, Tim Lamphier Starts 10PM PT
Avant Giggle (in NYC)
Nighthorse 66 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesAvant Giggle is a cutting edge curation of stand-up, variety, and related comedic delights from the city's most dazzling LGBTQ+ & Women performers - hosted by Bridget Foley! Featuring: Chicken Big Evan Lazarus Riylan Mills Maddie Peck Michelle Gold Sabrina Wu Starts 7:30PM ET
Dan Toomey & Industry Connections (in NYC)
The Gutter 200 North 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesDan Toomey threatened some agents for industry connections so get ready for a night of contractually obligated laughs featuring comedians you've seen on Netflix, The Tonight Show, and Comedy Central. EARLY SHOW - 7pm doors, 7:30 show Featuring: Can Can Caroline Hanes Emil Wakim Yvette Segan and more! LATE SHOW -- 9pm doors, 9:30 show Featuring: Benny Feldman Julia Desmond Shaunak Godkhindi Usama Siddique and more! Starts 7:30PM ET & 9:30PM ET
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
Dan Toomey & Industry Connections (in NYC)
The Gutter 200 North 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesDan Toomey threatened some agents for industry connections so get ready for a night of contractually obligated laughs featuring comedians you've seen on Netflix, The Tonight Show, and Comedy Central. EARLY SHOW - 7pm doors, 7:30 show Featuring: Can Can Caroline Hanes Emil Wakim Yvette Segan and more! LATE SHOW -- 9pm doors, 9:30 show Featuring: Benny Feldman Julia Desmond Shaunak Godkhindi Usama Siddique and more! Starts 7:30PM ET & 9:30PM ET