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Pick of the Day: Superego: Forgotten Classics (in LA w/Livestream) 8/24

August 7, 2023

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When it comes to watching improv live on stage, there should be no question when it comes to catching one of the most renowned troupes/groups/improv podcasts around, Superego. Comprised of improv superstars Jeremy Carter, Matt Gourley, Mark McConville, Paul F. Tompkins, and James Bladon, they beautifully relish their own special brand of tasteful chaos.

It has been quite some time, even pre-pandemic since we’ve been all graced with their improv majesty, but the time for their return is nigh. Not only will be they taking the Dynasty Typewriter stage once again, but they’ll be improvising their version of James Joyce’s Ulysses, one of the most revered pieces of literature that’s also considered by many to be one of the most dense and confounding literary works of all time.

Thus, it should be one hell of a night of comedy to remember on Thurs. Aug. 24th at 7;30PM. Tickets are $20 right now and there’s a livestream option available for $15. Do not waste time in snagging your tickets right now here.

Pick of the Day: Thrilling Adventure Hour (in LA) 6/24

May 9, 2023

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Only a few years ago, one of the classiest gatherings in LA comedy would convene at Largo for Ben Acker and Blacker‘s modern day old-timey radio show, The Thrilling Adventure Hour. If our memory serves us correctly, there used to be a TAH fan who would specifically fly into LA whenever the show was happening only to fly back the next day.

Then, 2020 came around.

We won’t beleaguer you with recent history, but suffice it to say it has felt like eons since there has been a live, in-person Thrilling Adventure Hour, but that’s all going to change next month. On Saturday, Jun. 24th at 7PM & 9PM at Hollywood’s Bourbon Room, Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster and the WorkJuice Players will take their podiums again to bring these amazing retro style radio plays to life.

Tickets are only $25 and you best go get them fast before they sell out. Get 7PM tickets here and 9PM tickets here.

Pick of the Day: SF Sketchfest Live-streams 1/21-2/5

January 17, 2023

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One of the world’s biggest comedy festivals, SF Sketchfest, is just a few days away and if you’re not in San Francisco by this Friday (or over two weeks after that), you’ll absolutely have missed out on comedy magic that can only be conjured up by the long running massive, magical gathering of the best comedy folks around.

That said, there are a handful of very special events that will be live-streamed thanks to the good folks at Moment from the festival itself that you can tune into from all around the world (double or triple check time zones). Tickets for most of these are $20 (and you didn’t have to book hotel and airfare in SF, which you ought to will burn a hole in your wallet).

Of the dozens upon dozens of amazing live comedy shows that will be happening, you’ll be able to live-stream the following from your own home:

Hello From the Magic Tavern @ 1/21 4PM PT/7PM ET
featuring Arnie Niekamp, Adal Rifai and Matt Young and guest Guy Branum.

“Viva Variety” 25th Anniversary Tribute @ 1/21 7:30PM PT/10:30PM ET
A Very Special Evening with Mr. and the former Mrs. Laupin and Johnny Blue Jeans, aka Thomas Lennon, Kerri Kenney-Silver and Michael Ian Black, with Ken Marino and David Wain.

Uptown Showdown Debate: In-Person vs Remote @ 1/27 10PM PT/1AM ET
with John Ross Bowie, River Butcher, Dana Gould, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Baron Vaughn and more, Hosted by Dhaya Lakshminarayanan.

SF Sketchfest Roast of Bruce Campbell @ 1/28 7:30PM PT/10:30PM ET
featuring Peaches Christ, Dana DeLorenzo, David Alan Grier, Cassandra Peterson (AKA Elvira, Mistress of the Dark), Kevin Pollak, Ted Raimi, roastmaster Dana Gould and more.

Judge John Hodgman LIVE! @ 2/4 7:30PM PT/10:30PM ET
featuring Jesse Thorn.

Varietopia with Paul F Tompkins @ 2/5 7:30PM PT/10:30PM ET

Get more details and tickets at moment.co/sfsketchfest. If you are in SF, you can get more details and tickets at sfsketchfest.com for catching everything in-person.

Pick of the Day: Comedy Bang! Bang! Live (in LA) 8/14

August 9, 2022

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It has been more than quite some time since the world has gotten to see Scott Aukerman and co. take the stage to bring everyone another edition of one of the foundational pillars of the wide world of comedy podcasts, Comedy Bang! Bang!

For several years, Aukerman and deft comedic minds like Paul F. Tompkins, Lauren Lapkus, Carl Tart, and more have blurred the lines between the most absurd characters chatting it up with real guests. The live version of CBB is even more rambunctious and something that no comedy fan should really miss out on (even if you’re somehow not acquainted with the pod).

Thankfully, Comedy Bang! Bang! is playing the grand Theatre at the Ace Hotel in DTLA on this Sun. Aug. 14th at 6PM PT. Joining Scott will be, of course, Paul F. Tompkins as well as…

…The CBB World All-Stars:
Enteé PEe Neur’s Entrepreneur Tour (with Ego Nwodim, Carl Tart, and Drew Tarver)
Hey Randy! (With Tim Baltz, Mary Sohn, Dan Lippert, and Lily Sullivan)
Bonanas For Bonanza (with Andy Daly and Matt Gourley)

We have no doubt that this will be one of LA’s biggest, most iconic comedy shows of the year and it might be worth the at least $49 ticket price that doesn’t include service/delivery fees. Go get more details/tix here while you still can.

Pick of the Day: Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins (in LA) 3/6

January 7, 2022

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Paul F. Tompkins‘ shows, wherever they may be and whatever wonderfully semi-improvised format he’s doing, have always been hot tickets here in LA and his first 2022 show on Sun. Mar. 6th is no exception. Paul originally had an in-person Varietopia lined-up for this Sunday at the Highland Park’s lovely Lodge Room, but, as with most every other comedy show right now, it has gotten postponed to the aforementioned 3/6 date.

As the race begins to reschedule all the shows and happenings that were lined-up for Jan. 2022, the race to snag up tickets for them has also started and, in some cases, gone at a full tilt sprint.

The late show is already sold out, but there are tickets for the early 5:30PM PT show. It’s a Sunday, so hopefully it won’t be too hard for you to swing a show happening around then, but trust that the everlasting hilariousness of Tompkins is worth it. Tickets are $20 and we hope it’s not sold out before you try to buy some right here.

Pick of the Day: Paul F. Tompkins @ The Bell House (in NYC) 11/12 & 11/13

July 20, 2021

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One of our greatest joys, pre-lockdown, was going to watch Paul F. Tompkins do, well, anything. Whether it be improv, podcasts, both at the same time, or another thing entirely, we would very much try to clear our schedule to catch Tompkins take the stage whatever the situation may be. The brilliance of his irreverence is without compare (even going all the way back to his early album, Impersonal).

So, in regards to catching Paul F. Tompkins’ first post-lockdown performances, there is a date for Paul’s recurring modern variety show Varietopia at the Lodge Room in Highland Park on Sept. 20th, but that is, unsurprisingly, already sold out.

Don’t worry Angelenos. PFT has another date for us on Oct. 23rd. More details TBA.

For NYC, there will be both a Varietopia and a SPONTOURCO (Paul’s interview transformed into improv with Tawny Newsome, Eugene Cordero, and Janet Varney show) at The Bell House in Brooklyn in November.

Specifically, SPONTOURCO will have an early and late show, 7:30PM ET & 10PM ET, on Fri. Nov. 12th and Varietopia will go up Sat. Nov 13th also at 7:30PM ET & 10PM ET (FYI, the early show is sold out).

Get more details and please, please, please get tickets before they sell out, which will very likely happen very soon.

Pick of the Day: Super Horses, Wild Ego 4/19

April 9, 2021

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Alright, OK, well, well, well… two of the best improv groups in comedy history are coming together for a very, very special, exclusive virtual performance presented by the wondrous Dynasty Typewriter.

The improvised comedy powers of Wild Horses (Lauren Lapkus, Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland, and Erin Whitehead) and Superego (Jeremy Carter, Matt Gourley, Mark McConville, and Paul F. Tompkins) that truly do represent so much of the crème de la crème of improv comedy are becoming the portmanteau of Super Horses, Wild Ego for this special night on Mon. Apr. 19th at 5PM PT/8PM ET.

No matter what platform or wherever this would be happening, this is most certainly a comedy event not to be missed. Fortunately, you’ll be able to live-stream this from the comfort of wherever you’re comfortably (hopefully) not gathering. Best of all, tickets are only $5-$10. Best go get’em here.

Pick of the Day: Mr. Jackson & Mr. Tompkins: A Two Gentleman Improv Show 12/27

December 24, 2020

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The improvised comedy and sharply pointed style of both Paul F. Tompkins and Marc Evan Jackson only come together every so often (maybe just a tad more often than this week’s Great Conjunction), but it really is special when it does happen.

That time is coming around once again, virtually because of the ongoing pandemic of course, as their Two Gentleman Improv Show will be happening this Sun. Dec. 27th at 4PM PT/7PM ET as a somewhat belated holiday gift (if you’re getting presents shipped, odds are you’ll be getting something on that day).

Per usual, Tompkins and Jackson are bringing their improv powers together for the wonderful cause that is the Detroit Creativity Project, an org dedicated to giving access to improv for underserved students in Detroit’s public schools.

Tickets for this holiday improv evening are $12.50 and you can (and very much should) get them here. If you’re looking for a last minute gift for a comedy fan in your life, this is probably a solid bet, FYI.

SF Sketchfest Announces Virtual “Festpocalypse” Fundraiser This Coming January

OK, so there won’t be an in-person SF Sketchfest come this January. You already knew that, right?

Just because that’s the case, doesn’t mean that SF Sketchfest, one of the world’s biggest comedy festivals, won’t forego doing anything. In fact, they’ve got something pretty big on deck, virtually of course, called Festpocalypse. It will be a special, massive one night only event that will raise money to keep SF Sketchfest alive and well and going after all of the COVID-19 pandemic is finished.

How massive is it? Well, take a gander at who they have slated for Festpocalypse:

The Kids in the Hall, The State, Mr. Show’s David Cross & Bob Odenkirk, The Upright Citizens Brigade, Parv & Pudi with Parvesh Cheena and Danny Pudi, plus “Saturday Night Live” alumni Fred Armisen, Dana Carvey, Rachel Dratch, Janeane Garofalo, Tim Meadows, Laraine Newman, Sasheer Zamata and original writer Alan Zweibel. Sketch troupes Kasper Hauser, The Latino Comedy Project, White Women and Australia’s Netflix sensations Aunty Donna appear as well.

Festpocalypse also features top stand-up comics and writers including Brits Eddie Izzard and Noel Fielding, plus Margaret Cho, Jo Firestone, Ron Funches, Chris Gethard, Dave Hill, Joel Kim Booster, Bobcat Goldthwait, Emily V. Gordon, Dana Gould, Eugene Mirman, Arden Myrin, Aparna Nancherla, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Kevin Pollak, Greg Proops, Jonah Ray, Paul F. Tompkins, Reggie Watts and more. Also, live short film riffing with RiffTrax featuring “Mystery Science Theater 3000” alumni, fake Uptown Showdown debates, a visit with Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and “Weird Al” Yankovic, a game show hosted by Jimmy Pardo, movie games hosted by Doug Benson, swift justice from Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn, and a rare reunion of The Slipnutz members Andy Blitz, Jon Glaser and Brian Stack.

Film and television stars slated for appearances include Alan Arkin, Paget Brewster, Chris Elliott, Elliott Gould, Christopher Guest, Jon Hamm, John Michael Higgins, Michael Hitchcock, Bill Irwin, Jane Lynch, Oscar Nuñez, Andrea Savage, and Aisha Tyler, as well as The Tenderloins, creators of the hit show “Impractical Jokers.” Cult cinema aficionado and drag superstar Peaches Christ will take a look back at the festival’s past film celebrations.

The show also features improv by Groundlings alumni The Black Version, the esteemed Improvised Shakespeare Company and festival regulars Theme Park. Musical performances will include Bill Frisell, Jean Grae, Rhett Miller, The Milk Carton Kids, Eliza Skinner, Epic Lloyd, Jonathan Coulton, Paul and Storm, and John Roderick.

How will they fit that much show into one night? We’re not really sure, but you best clear out Sat. Jan. 30th so you can watch, enjoy, and support SF Sketchfest via Festpocalypse starting at 5PM PT/8PM ET so you can pack in all of what’s listed above (i.e. all the live comedy you could possibly want from SF Sketchfest from the comfort of your own quarantine).

Tickets start at $20, which is pretty swell price. If you can’t make it on Jan. 30th, you’ll be able to watch it through Feb. 1st. Go get your tickets at sfsketchfest.com right now.

Pick of the Day: Dr. Katz Live 11/15

November 2, 2020

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In general, therapy is something that so should be in, but these times make the emotional/mental support that therapy provides is more crucial than ever.

Luckily, one of the best animated therapists around, Dr. Katz of Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist, is doing a very special virtual show this month to see some of his more high profile clients including Jon Hamm, Oscar Nunez, Bob Saget, Susie Essman, Andy Kindler, and Paul F. Tompkins.

With the results of tomorrow’s election not being able to be confidently announced for awhile, a comedy therapy session is something to look forward to maybe, perhaps calm yourself, even just a bit.

Also, Laura Silverman will be reprising her role as Dr. Katz’s receptionist, FYI.

Dr. Katz Live will be presented by RushTix on Sun. Nov. 15th and tickets are going for $20. Go get them here, before they sell out.

#Pick of the Day: SF Sketchfest Presents Plan 9 From Outerspace 10/29

October 28, 2020

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In the search for a way to safely celebrate and somewhat adequately celebrate Halloween, might we suggest a special virtual adaptation of one of the most renowned cult films of all time, Plan 9 From Outer Space.

The amazing Dana Gould will be at the helm for this special live-stream event presented by, as they’re foregoing an in-person festival when they would normally have it in January, SF Sketchfest. Gould has led live-reads of Plan 9 From Outerspace over the years, but this edition will be special as there will be an original cast member, a real prop flying saucer which was used on set in Ed Wood’s shoot as well as a cast chock full of stars including Maria Bamford, Bobcat Goldthwait, Jean Grae, David Koechner, Tim Meadows, Laraine Newman, Oscar Nunez, Bob Odenkirk, Jonah Ray, Paul F. Tompkins, Janet Varney, Baron Vaughn, Kat Aagesen, plus musical accompaniment by Eban Schletter.

This very special edition of Plan 9 From Outer Space is set for Thurs. Oct. 29th at 6PM PT/9PM ET. Tickets are $10 and you can (and very much should) get them here.

#PickoftheDay: Thrilling Adventure Hour-A Halloween Beyond Belief 10/31

October 13, 2020

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If you’re at a loss to make plans for Halloween because, well, we’re kind of all at a loss to make plans for anything right now, might we suggest the Thrilling Adventure Hour Live’s special Halloween live-stream show, A Halloween Beyond Belief.

Two brand new, ghoulish, yet cool episodes lead off by the posh socialites/mediums Frank & Sadie Doyle (splendidly reprised once more by Paul F. Tompkins and Paget Brewster) will go live with the rest of the WorkJuice Players (Busy Philipps, Joshua Malina, Autumn Reeser, Annie Savage, Hal Lublin, Craig Cackowski, Janet Varney, Mark Gagliardi, and Marc Evan Jackson)

Thrilling Adventure Hour: A Halloween Beyond Belief is actually slated for Halloween night, 5PM PT/8PM ET and tickets are pay what you want, though $10 is suggested. Get your tickets here while you still can.

FYI, an archive of the live-stream will be available until Nov. 8th 9PM PT/midnight ET.

#Pick of the Day: Lapkus and Tompkins of the Dead 10/5

October 1, 2020

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Well, October is here and it would only be appropriate if we hipped you to a spooky comedy event, especially since trick or treating and your traditional overcrowded Halloween party seems like a bad idea.

So, this coming Monday, Oct. 5th at 5PM PT/8PM ET, two of the most brilliant improvisers around, Lauren Lapkus and Paul F. Tompkins, will perform a set of long form improv as a duo that is taking on a bit of that said spooky theme for this evening is being coined as Lapkus and Tompkins of the Dead. The show will be a live-stream presented by the one and only Dynasty Typewriter and tickets for said show are only $5-$10.

You can and very much should snag them up here.

Pick of the Day: Thrilling Adventure Hour: Choose Our Adventure 9/26

September 22, 2020

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The beloved radio hour of the Thrilling Adventure Hour has popped up throughout this pandemic to do their classic show virtually (often raising plenty of money for charity) complete with the WorkJuice Players (Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Busy Philipps, Joshua Malina, Janet Varney, Hal Lublin, Annie Savage, Craig Cackowski, Mark Gagliardi, and Marc Evan Jackson).

This weekend, Sat. Sept. 26th at 5PM PT/8PM ET, they’ll be returning for a very special performance of the Thrilling Adventure Hour where YOU get to pick which scripts they’ll be performing (in addition to having a post-show virtual cocktail hour). The only way to get to pick is to get tickets to the show of course, but they’re even offering you to name your price (though $10 is suggested).

Go snag your tickets before they sell out here.

SF Sketchfest Is Going Virtual (and Postponing What Would Have Been Their 20th In-Person Festival)

September 21, 2020

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Though some big time festivals and awards ceremonies have happened in the last month or so, they have been done so in a strange fashion with largely no audience, limited attendees, and everyone in masks, observing social distancing when possible, and still relying largely on remote interviews/guests/presenters.

One of the world’s biggest and most renowned comedy festivals, SF Sketchfest happens at the beginning of the year and, a few months ago, late January might have seemed like a safe time for when the pandemic might have been over, but that more and more seems to be not the case given the progress of vaccines and the continued return of COVID-19 case numbers rising around the world. So, SF Sketchfest has opted to postpone what would have been their 20th year and their big shindig for 2021 and, as you might guess, go virtual with live-streaming events to give the SF Sketchfest loyal something to look forward to.

They’ll be starting this virtual SF Sketchfest programming with a bang by doing a very special adaptation of cult movie classic Plan 9 From Outer Space that will feature miniature special effects and a marvelous cast including Maria Bamford, Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould, David Koechner, Jonah Ray, Paul F. Tompkins, Janet Varney, Baron Vaughn and more TBA & musical accompaniment by Eban Schletter. This special virtual edition of Plan 9 From Outer Space is set for Thu. Oct. 29th at 6PM PT.

Tickets are $10 and can be snagged here.

Follow @sfsketchfest on Twitter and @sf_sketchfest on IG for updates on more happenings for the virtual SF Sketchfest.

Pick of the Day: Lapkus & Tompkins Sings the Blues 7/7

June 30, 2020

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No matter if it’s in a tiny black box or a theater like Dynasty Typewriter or virtually on Zoom, a live improv show featuring the uncanny talents of Paul F. Tompkins and Lauren Lapkus is something that you should catch. Their artful tomfoolery is some of the best improv that we’ve seen amongst numerous other shows/teams/podcasts, etc. over several years (as you might know if you’re reading this).

Presented by Dynasty Typewriter, Tompkins and Lapkus will be doing an exclusive virtual two person improv show next week called Lapkus & Tompkins Sing the Blues. Tickets are only $5-$10 and you can (and should) go get them here.

Pick of the Day: Thrilling Adventure Hour 6/27

June 24, 2020

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It has been quite some time since the last round of Thrilling Adventure Hour (as the whole world changed even more so since the last show than it was changing already with the pandemic), but they’ll finally be back this Sat. Jun. 27th 5PM PT/8PM ET for another splendid round of the long-running, beloved old-time radio show (now virtual) that’s set to benefit two organizations that striving for the change that so many people want right now: NAACP Legal Defense Fund and Color of Change.

The WorkJuice Players will all be in attendance in the Zoom room including Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Busy Philipps, Joshua Malina, Janet Varney, Hal Lublin, Annie Savage, Craig Cackowski, Mark Gagliardi, Autumn Reeser, and Marc Evan Jackson.

NOTE: If you miss the live-stream but bought a ticket, the stream will remain available for 48 hours after showtime. After that, the stream will be available to purchase using a new link, which will be announced via our social media.

Pick of the Day: Thrilling Adventure Hour 5/23

May 21, 2020

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Another edition of the beloved old timey radio program, the Thrilling Adventure Hour, is coming around the corner (and their proceeds are, once again, going to benefit food banks across America, for which they’ve raised $50K already). If you’re still unfamiliar, a smashing cast reads a classic 1930s-40s style radio show that’s cleverly and hysterically written by Acker and Blacker.

The WorkJuice Players will all be in attendance including: Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Busy Philipps, Joshua Malina, Janet Varney, Hal Lublin, Annie Savage, Craig Cackowski, Mark Gagliardi, Autumn Reeser, and Marc Evan Jackson. Also, the likes of Nathan Fillion, Keegan-Michael Key, and your favorite energy vampire Mark Proksch will be joining in this round of TAH.

This latest Thrilling Adventure Hour is set to stream on this Sat. May 23rd at 5PM PT/8PM ET. Tickets are only $6.30 (includes service fee) and you can and very much should buy tickets here.

Pick of the Day: Mr. Show Zoomtacular Annual Business Call Event for Charity 5/13

May 12, 2020

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Mr. Show is having a reunion.

That should be enough of a sell for you to buy a ticket to, well, anything that has the seminal, foundational, legendary sketch series from David Cross and Bob Odenkirk gather once again. This Zoom live-stream show will not only have Bob and David, but the storied Mr. Show writers/performers including: Paul F. Tompkins, Scott Aukerman, Tom Kenny, Jill Talley, Jay Johnston, Brian Posehn, Brett Paesel, and John Ennis.

Also, the Mr. Show Zoomtacular Annual Business Call Event for Charity will actually be for a real charity (and not just some meta bit). Proceeds will be going to LIFT, an organization dedicated to specifically breaking the cycle of poverty, which is more crucial than ever in these times.

On top of that, tickets for this special Mr. Show reunion will only cost $12.20 (that includes the service fee), when you’d probably pay at least triple if you were to see this in person. So, with all of that said, support a great cause and see a historic comedy event this Wed. May 13th at 5PM PT/8PM ET and get your tickets here already.

Pick of the Day: Hate Mail 5/9

May 5, 2020

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Thus far in quarantine, there have been stand-up, improv, and sketch shows via live-streaming. Hell, there was an even a day long Star Wars marathon watch along with Connor Ratliff in character as George Lucas.

Now, for a bit of change of pace, how about a comedic play? How about one that would be written by RiffTrax/MST3K‘s Bill Corbett and accomplished playwright Kira Obolensky (Better Call Saul) starring a grand pairing of Rhea Seehorn and the endlessly talented Paul F. Tompkins? Oh, you are? Well, you’re just in luck.

Hate Mail is one such play by Corbett and Obolensky with the stellar cast of Seehorn and Tompkins. Again, you really really lucked out here.

There will be a live-streamed performance on Sat. May 9th benefitting Partners in Health (they provide for communities affected with much-needed medical help and supplies).

Buy tickets here, then tune in at 6PM PT/9PM ET.

Get The Thrilling Adventure Hour’s Exclusive Live-stream and Support Food Banks Around the U.S.

April 16, 2020

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Ben Acker and Ben Blacker’s The Thrilling Adventure Hour was one of the most exclusive tickets in all of LA comedy when they had their monthly residency at Largo at the Coronet Theatre and whatever festival they traveled to. Thus, any new performance/edition of the Thrilling Adventure Hour, a classic radio play with modern comedic sensibilities, shouldn’t be missed.

This global pandemic brought the lovely WorkJuice Players together again (that’s Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Busy Philipps, Joshua Malina, Janet Varney, Hal Lublin, Annie Savage, Craig Cackowski, Mark Gagliardi, Autumn Reeser, and Marc Evan Jackson) remotely over Zoom for a very, very special edition of Thrilling Adventure Hour (additionally co-written by Nell Scovell and Katie Wood). that benefited food banks in Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Detroit, New Orleans, and other cities.

If you missed out on the performance from this past Saturday, fret not! You can still get access to their live-stream special AND still support all those food banks across the U.S. Go buy, watch and enjoy the latest Thrilling Adventure Hour here and support a very, very worthy cause.

August 19, 2019

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Every once in awhile, Dana Gould assembles quite the cast to do a live reading of legendary best/worst movie Plan 9 From Outer Space.

This indeed is happening once more, this time on Oct. 29th at Largo with the talents of Janet Varney, Bobcat Goldthwait, Paul F. Tompkins, Matt Braunger, Steven Webber, and Laraine Newman, featuring live music by Eban Schletter.

When it comes to comedy around Halloween, this is always a pretty grand event. Get tickets ($35) here quick as they’ll probably sell out.

Comedy Bang! Bang!’s Not Very Long 10th Anniversary Tour Dates Announced and Tickets on Sale

July 30, 2019

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We’ll keep this brief as tickets for this thing are going quick.

The flagship podcast of Earwolf, Comedy Bang! Bang!, is going on tour to commemorate 10 years, jaunting around a handful of cities with host Scott Aukerman and guests Paul F. Tompkins and Lauren Lapkus (and even Ego Nwodim for a couple of stops).

So, as stated above, tickets are going fast and you might want to get on this now. Scott put together a handy Twitter thread with all the ticket links here.

January 2, 2019

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annie savage, craig cackowski, dynasty typewriter, janet varney, k to rb, long form improv, macarthur park, marc evan jackson, mark gagliardi, paul f tompkins, westlake

It’s only Jan. 2nd and 2019 already have a pretty great thing in store fo us all: The WorkJuice Players (if you aren’t familiar with the group by name or Thrilling Adventure Hour, you surely know one, if not many, of the names on this fantastic team) are saddling up again ever last Wednesday of the month to play Dynasty Typewriter.

You best get your tickets quick for their very first 2019 show.

It’s $15 in advance (and $20 at the door). Get your tickets (and save a few bucks) here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, screenings, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

SF Sketchfest Makes First Announces 2019 Line-Up

November 19, 2018

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aparna nancherla, carol burnett, comedy festival, janeane garofalo, lauren lapkus, paul f tompkins, san francisco, sf

It’s almost that time again for one of the world’s biggest comedy festivals to make all of your dream comedy line-ups come true (probably to the point where you’re overwhelmed). Already, Carol Burnett, Big Terrific, Paul F. Tompkins, Janeane Garofalo, Lauren Lapkus, Aparna Nancherla, and Laraine Newman is so damn good and that’s only a fraction of this portion of the line-up.

SF Sketchfest will be taking over San Francisco from Jan. 10th-27th and offer this already overflowing chalice of comedy riches with truly much, much more to come.

Tickets went on sale yesterday and you can (and very much should) go snag them here.

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