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Mike Birbiglia’s The New One Will Be Coming to the Ahmanson in DTLA This Fall

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Mike Birbiglia’s The New One Will Be Coming to the Ahmanson in DTLA This Fall

Mike Birbiglia doesn’t come through LA often and, even more rarely does a run of his award winning, critically acclaimed solo shows that have become Broadway shows and Netflix specials.

So, him doing a run of his Broadway show The New One at the Ahmanson at the gigantic Los Angeles Music Center in DTLA will probably be like seeing a shooting star we’d say. The run will go for a month from Oct. 23rd to Nov. 24th and individual tickets aren’t even on sale yet.

That being said, it’s the sort of show that will undoubtedly will sell out and you should be watching closely for when they go on sale (or, if you have the wallet for it, buy season passes for the LAMC).

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The Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe continues to be one of the best places to see the sort of comedy you’d normally see internationally at the Edinburgh Fringe or the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Their latest offering comes from sophisticated “Frenchman” Marcel Lucont who is an award winner at the Edinburgh Fringe and has indeed toured the globe with his “deadpan wit, bawdy chansons and world-class sex poetry”. If you’ve wanted to see someone do an hour in character (Lucont is played by Alexis Dubus), this would be it.

He’ll be playing two dates at Lyric Hyperion coming up, Sunday, March 10th at 6PM and Monday, March 11th at 8PM and you shouldn’t miss out. Tickets are $10 online and $12 at the door and you can (and should) get them here.

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

January 29, 2019

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NYC’s celebrated artist/comedian multi-hyphenate Lorelei Ramirez (Adult Swim, The Chris Gethard Show, VICE’s Creators Project), will be in LA next month along with their show ALIVE! (for now).

Ramirez has found a niche in bridging the worlds of art and comedy and pushing the boundaries of both to much acclaim. With that in mind, you ought to not miss the two dates that they have for this show over one weekend.

One will be at The Ruby LA on Sat., Feb 9th at 9PM for $5 and the other will be at Lyric Hyperion on Sun., Feb. 10th at 10PM for $10. Go get tickets now!

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

November 19, 2018

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Lizzy Cooperman was one of the first comedians that we saw and redefined what we thought comedy could be.

Normally, a brilliant punk rock-ish absurdist comedian whose short jokes hit as hard as she bangs her keyboard after her punchlines, Lizzy takes a turn towards telling the story of getting stricken with a mysterious disease and having her whole life changed because of it. We just this show last week, definitely “felt all the feelings”, and was, yet again, amazed with Lizzy Cooperman.

She’s doing another performance tomorrow night at the Lyric Hyperion on Tue., Nov. 20th at 10PM. Tickets are $10 and please go get them here.

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

October 15, 2018

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Ever since Bri Pruett arrived in LA, her comedy and infectious upbeat energy has really charmed us (and the LA scene as well).

That’s why we’re excited to hear that she’ll be doing a run of her own show, STELLAR, as part of The Bootleg Theater’s 2nd Solo Queens Fest. It’ll be a funny evening full of body positivity, sex positivity, and more as related to relationships/dating all underscored with a “Sade-heavy soundtrack.”

The show has multiple dates between Oct. 26th-Nov. 18th and tickets are $15-$20. Go find specific times and get your tickets here.

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

September 20, 2018

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Coming home with the very prestigious Total Theatre Award from the renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Natalie Palamides’ NATE will be having an encore run next week from Thurs., Sept. 27th-Sat. Sept. 29th at the Lyric Hyperion.

Don’t miss your last chance to see Natalie’s award winning show whether you haven’t gotten a chance to see it or not.

Tickets are $20 and you ought to go get them ASAP here.

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

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Basically, anytime Jamie Loftus does a show, your presence and attention should be mandatory.

Thusly, as Jamie Loftus has a new show about being a hacker, you should get yourself to the Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe in Silverlake on Saturday June 30th and Friday, July 6th at 8PM.

Tickets for this show, The Hacker Who Codes (A Work in Progress), are $5 and you can (and should) get them here and here respectively.

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

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The adorably hilarious Tessa Coates is in town from across the pond (and across the country, if you think about geographically) to put on her wonderful solo show PRIMATES. Tessa blends her college major of anthropology and blends it quite nicely into her real life experiences for a heart warming hour of comedy that you should go see.

Her next show is this week on Tuesday, June 12th at 7:30PM at The Hollywood Improv Lab. Tickets are $10 and you can (and really should) get them here.

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

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If you enjoyed the four part Netflix special from UK comedian James Acaster that was recently released, you might be interested in catching him workshopping his new show at the Lyric Hyperion.

Already the 10PM show is sold out, but a midnight show was just added. Go get tickets while they’re still available here.

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

Win Tickets to Eddie Pepitone’s “In the End of Days”

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Whether you think the end is nigh or not, Eddie Pepitone is pretty much a perfect comedian for these turbulent times if you need to laugh at the chaos seemingly waiting around every corner.

See for yourself in this clip where Eddie is prepping for the show entitled “In The End of Days”:

If you want to enter to win a pair of tickets on May 9th at Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe, enter here: http://dola.com/events/2018/5/9/eddie-pepitone-in-the-end-of-days.

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When it comes to the frontiers of comedy being boldly pushed and also still be damn funny while doing so, few accomplish that feat quite like Aussie comedian Sam Simmons.

Naturally, you should take up any chance to see him live, which will be next week as he does a full run of his solo show at the Lyric Hyperion in Silverlake.

Please get tickets here before they sell out.

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

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Bassem Youssef, Egypt’s Jon Stewart, will be doing his solo show over at the Comedy Central Stage on Thursday, April 12th and Monday, April 16th. It’s something you shouldn’t miss as one of the Middle East’s top satirists gives their perspective on the insanity of these times.

Best of all, tickets are FREE w/RSVP here and here, respectively.

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

February 24, 2018

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Jamie Loftus’ groundbreaking solo show returns to the Lyric Hyperion to again revisit her losing her virginity in seven different ways.

You’ve probably heard us say this before, but it’s powerful, innovative, and oh-so-unbelievably-hilarious.

i lost my virginity on august 15, 2010 is playing on Thurs. Mar. 1st & Fri. Mar. 2nd at 8PM. Tickets are only $8 and you should absolutely get them here.

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

February 17, 2018

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For how damn funny Drew Tarver is (he’s made our 100 Best List before), a show of just him doing bits and solo sketches was inevitable.

This Tuesday, February 20th, will be when that time comes with Drew Tarver: Limited Range @ UCB Franklin (written by the fantastic writing duo Nick Ciarelli & Brad Evans)

Please get tickets here.

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

December 2, 2017

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The last time Natalie Palamides was developing an hour long solo show, it resulted in a widely critically acclaimed show that would go on to win an award at the renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

So, it would behoove you to not miss Natalie’s latest endeavor, whatever it may be, in these coming weeks at the Lyric Hyperion (especially because they’re free).

Get more details here.

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

November 10, 2017

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Next week, DACA recipient and a great comedian Johan Miranda is doing a solo show that satirically` makes the case for why he should be deported. He’ll be performing this very timely show at a hidden art gallery on La Brea, The Loft at Liz’s, AND the show is free so long as you RSVP.

Do so here.

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

October 26, 2017

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Well, this was one of the most original, innovative, unbelievable things that we saw all year long. Somehow Jamie Loftus manages to be as vulnerable, open, and honest as she is hysterically absurd about when she lost her virginity.

Do not miss these next two performances of i lost my virginity on august 15 2010: an anniversary show in 7 acts. Tickets are $5 and you can (and should) get them here.

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

October 16, 2017

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After gaining international critical acclaim at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Natalie Palamides’ groundbreaking show returns home for another run at The Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe.

Also, the show’s director (and Fringe Festival favorite), Dr. Brown, will attempt to perform the show. Show description reads (probably written by Natalie):
Dr. Brown has been developing this show with Natalie for over a year and knows the show like the back of his hand… SO HE THINKS. Come watch Dr. Brown crash and burn OR, more likely, blow the show so far out of the water that Natalie hands the role over to him forever. Following the show the audience is welcome to watch Natalie give notes on his performance.

Get tickets for LAID here and the Dr. Brown Edition here.

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

Please Get Dave Anthony’s New Album “Hot Head”

September 28, 2017

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At this point, a good amount of you now probably know Dave Anthony as one of the more accomplished and revered podcasters around with Walking The Room, The Dollop, and The LA Podcast Festival all under his belt.

We’d like you to know (or give you a friendly reminder) that Dave has been and is still a great stand-up that has only sweetened with more nuanced, commanding, and complex favors over the last few years (perhaps because of his podcasting experience).

You can hear so for yourself off his new album Hot Head recorded as part of an internationally touring show Dave recently did. The album recording was specifically done in Sydney, Australia and showcases Anthony’s obsessive attention to the darker, oft overlooked details of life and his ability to unwaveringly give them an enjoyable dressing down.

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Ithamar Enriquez’s stellar show Ithamar Has Nothing to Say is returning to Second City Hollywood this Saturday. As the show’s name suggests, Enriquez does a whole dazzling solo show without saying a single word.

Tickets are $10 and you can (and really should) get them here.

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

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Andy Daly has built a cavalcade of iconic characters throughout his comedy careers. Some of those characters are monstrous, but in a devilishly fun way.

So, Daly is doing a whole solo show Andy Daly: Monsters Take Your Questions where he takes questions as those very characters. We have no doubt Dalton Wilcox and Don DiMello fielding questions will be a hell of a good time.

Catch the show before it heads off to the Edinburgh Fringe this August. Tonight’s engagement is stand by only, but you can buy tickets for upcoming dates (Fri, Jun. 30th @ UCB Sunset 9:30PM and Thu. Jul. 6th @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM) at UCB here.

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

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Simply put, Natalie Palamides is one of the best around and this is one of our favorite things in recent memory. Also, this show is about to play The Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This might be one of the last times you get to see it stateside for awhile.

So, go see LAID next week for $5 by getting your tickets here.

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

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As the pull quote on the flyer above suggests, Natalie Palamides’ solo show LAID is one of our favorite things of 2016.

Thankfully, she’s bringing it back once more, this Monday, in LA at UCB Franklin and you really ought to not miss the groundbreaking show.

Please get your tickets here.

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

Chris Gethard’s Solo Show “Career Suicide” Will Air on HBO in May

February 2, 2017

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Chris Gethard’s Solo Show “Career Suicide” Will Air on HBO in May

When it comes to comedy specials, HBO still is a force to be reckoned with.

Despite Netflix nabbing specials from Chappelle, Rock, Seinfeld, and Schumer for this year, HBO choosing to release Chris Gethard comedy special from his Off-Broadway show could bode very well for them.

Also, please note how ironic the concept of something called “Career Suicide” being an HBO special is.

Hasan Minhaj’s Homecoming King Will Now Be a Netflix Special

January 30, 2017

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Hasan Minhaj’s Homecoming King Will Now Be a Netflix Special

From The Moth to Off-Broadway to touring around the country, Hasan Minhaj’s amazing Homecoming King show will be a comedy special on Netflix.

Not only does Hasan spin this particular thread of his life into a very funny tale, but it also features an interracial romance that couldn’t be more timely. There is no premiere date, but we hope that it will stream very soon at Netflix.