stand up – Page 27 – The Comedy Bureau

March 28, 2017

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Unlike most other things, comedy gets pretty serious on April Fool’s Day.

So, naturally, several great shows will be happening, one of which will be this No Joke presented by 2525 in DTLA as you can see in the flyer above.

Tickets range from $7 for earlybirds to $15 for all night entry to make sure you get in and get a good spot for the show. Also, part of the proceeds go to Planned Parenthood.

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

Watch Joe Zimmerman Do a Tight Set on the Tonight Show and Then, Share One of the More Insane Hell Gig Stories We’ve Heard

March 27, 2017

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Joe Zimmerman is, and has been for years, a delight to watch and proves that with his latest late night set from last week’s Tonight Show.

In addition to this notch on what is sure to be one of many more instances of his stand-up making its way to TV, Joe Zimmerman shared a Dante’s-Inferno-esque hell gig story that has so many layers of absurdity that you almost can’t believe that he stuck it through to find his way to where he is now.

It’s a great example of the ridiculous amount of dedication that comedy demands.

John Mulaney Announces His Gigantic North American “Kid Gorgeous” Tour

Coast to coast, top to bottom, John Mulaney is going on a, as of right now, 27 city tour from May 10th-July 29th.

Tickets are on sale now for this Kid Gorgeous tour and more cities/dates are to come. You can get more details and tickets here.

It shouldn’t be a surprise to you, but if you want to see Mulaney on this tour, you ought to get these tickets sooner rather than later, maybe even as soon as you can.

March 23, 2017

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The story between actually married-Canadian-Palestinian-Jewish-comedian couple Jess Salomon and Eman El Husseini is fascinating and uplifting. You can hear that story as they’re playing a special show, since they’re in town right now, this Sunday at the Pico Union Project right near DTLA.

Tickets are $15 and you can (and should) get them here.

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

March 21, 2017

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Currently, one of the most best and most unique voices in comedy belongs to Joe Pera.

He’ll be doing an extended set at UCB Sunset next Wednesday, March 29th at 10:30PM that you shouldn’t miss.

In fact, knowing Joe, there might even be some truth to him allowing “anyone to drive his mid-size rental car wherever they would like to go” after the show.

Tickets are $7 and you can (and should) get them here.

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

Two New Dave Chappelle Specials Are Now Streaming on Netflix

March 21, 2017

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Well, the day is finally here. Over a decade has passed since Chappelle put out a stand-up special, but today you have two new ones.

They were recorded over the last couple of years in LA and Austin and now, if you have a little over two hours, you can binge watch both back-to-back.

Comedy Central Announces 2017 Half Hour Specials Line-Up, To Call It “Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents” Instead of “The Half Hour”

Adam Cayton-Holland
Anthony DeVito
Jenny Zigrino
Jo Firestone
Solomon Georgio
Casey James Salengo
Sam Jay
Josh Johnson
Joel Kim Booster
Lashonda Lester
Chris Redd
Yamaneika Saunders
Julio Torres
Shane Torres

Those are the 14 names that will get to do a half hour Comedy Central special that will be now called “Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents” later this Fall. If you take a closer look, this might be CC’s best, most diverse half-hour line-up yet (i.e. it’s mostly fantastic comics that aren’t straight white guys)

Kind of harkens back to the days of when Comedy Central had “Comedy Central Presents”, doesn’t it?

The tapings will take place next month, Wednesday, April 19th-Saturday, April 22nd, in New Orleans at The Civic Theatre. You can get free tickets here.

Comedy Crawl All Updated for Next Week (3/19/17)

March 18, 2017

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Comedy Crawl All Updated for Next Week (3/19/17)

We’ve got all the comedy you can handle/need/want/depend on listed for next week (and even a little beyond that).

Click the link for all of our listings.

Watch Anthony DeVito’s Late Night Debut Set from Last Week’s Colbert

March 15, 2017

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NYC’s Anthony DeVito delivered a confident and jolly debut on late night last Friday. In fact, it didn’t seem like a debut and more like a return appearance, which we’re guessing will be in the cards for him.

Give it a watch here.

Submissions Are Now Open for 2017 Green Gravel Comedy Festival in Iowa

March 14, 2017

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Submissions Are Now Open for 2017 Green Gravel Comedy Festival in Iowa

Iowa’s Green Gravel Comedy Festival is returning for May 12th-13th as well as donating their proceeds to both the ACLU and Planned Parenthood.

Comedy in the middle of the country for great causes? Sounds pretty fantastic to us.

Deadline is appropriately scheduled on April 1st.

$15 – Iowa Stand-up Comedians (Must provide verification of Iowa residency or address).
$20 – Podcast Submissions, One-man/woman Shows, Musical Comedy Acts
$25 – Out-of-State Stand-up Comedians

Get more details and submit here.

The Two Upcoming Dave Chappelle Specials on Netflix Get a Trailer

March 14, 2017

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After all these years, not one, but two Dave Chappelle specials are just one week away.

Shot in LA and Austin in 2016 and 2015 respectively, these specials have been tucked away for a minute, which leads up to believe that Dave could cue another special, probably, soon if he wanted to.

See Chappelle return to the mic for two specials in this trailer just released today.

Both specials start streaming on Netflix on Tuesday, March 21st.

Get Jenny Zigrino’s Debut Album “JZ’s New Album”

March 12, 2017

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This week, Jenny Zigrino’s first album, cleverly titled “JZ’s New Album” (the track listings altogether reads “I. Hope. That. Jay. Z. Doesn’t. Sue. Me. For. Doing. This.”).

This hour from Jenny shines a light on her bubbly, yet fierce persona. Her succinct observations on feminism, body positivity, and her own life make for a timely and delightful listen.

Get JZ’s New Album from Stand Up! Records off of iTunes now.

Jerrod Carmichael’s Second HBO Special “8″ Premieres Tonight

March 11, 2017

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At 10PM on HBO tonight, Jerrod Carmichael’s second special “8″ will be premiering. After having some seasons of his own critically acclaimed network sitcom and an hour long HBO special under his belt, we’re thoroughly curious as to what this latest snapshot of Jerrod will be like.

As you’ll notice from this promo, it has a rather distinct look apart from most stand-up specials. That might have something to do with the one and only Bo Burnham directing it. They’re probably are some great surprises in there as well with Bo in the director’s seat.

Please Enjoy Sam Jay’s Late Night Debut on Kimmel

March 11, 2017

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Not too long ago, Sam Jay transplanted herself from Boston to LA and she has been hitting the ground running ever since.

She dishes out her truth in stand-up, but always adds the right amount of clever playfulness throughout her sets.

See for yourself in this debut late night stand-up set on Kimmel, then keep an eye where Sam’s playing next.

March 10, 2017

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A unifying bond of comedians is the painful, cringeworthy start that they all had. Giulia Rozzi’s show First Set gathers comedians that are very funny and revisits those beginnings as well as contrasts it with honed, well-crafted comedy that they currently do. It’s like Mortified, but specifically for stand-up.

Baron Vaughn, Ramon Rivas, Melissa McQueen, and Jade Catta-Preta will be showcasing their comedy “then vs. now” next Monday at UCB Sunset.

Tickets are $5 and you can (and should) get them here.

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

March 9, 2017

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Over a year, the comedy night at Crane’s Bar in Downtown LA have established themselves as one of the best recurring comedy shows downtown.

This Monday will actually mark an official year anniversary of the show presented by Corbin Recke, Harry Moroz, Trevor Smith, and Trish Hadley. They have quite the line-up with Kyle Kinane, Tone Bell, Ben Roy, Caitlin Gill, and a few more as yet TBA guests.

Admission is free and you can get more details here.

If you’re going early and want a good seat, definitely show up well before 8 FYI.

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

Amy Schumer’s “The Leather Special” Now Streaming on Netflix

March 8, 2017

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Since it’s International Woman’s Day, we’d like you to take note that Netflix’s releases for stand-up specials for 2017 have included great hours from Jen Kirkman and Cristela Alonzo and, this week, a brand new hour special Amy Schumer.

The aptly titled “The Leather Special” has Amy get as unfiltered as she has ever been all while checking off the box for “wearing a leather outfit for a comedy special”.

International Woman’s Day or not, you should watch all three specials, Just Keep Livin’, Lower Classy, and The Leather Special as soon as you get the chance.

March 8, 2017

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Starting this month, the great John Early (555, Tonight Show) will be getting a monthly residency, every second Tuesday, at The Satellite.

To kick it off, Kate Berlant, Sam Jay, Martha Kelly, Julio Torres, Frankie Quinones, and house band BUCK will be joining Early on March 14 at 9PM.

Tickets are $8 and you can (and should) get them here. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to NAACP.

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

Kurt Braunohler’s “Trust Me” Is Now Available as an Album

March 7, 2017

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If you didn’t get a chance to catch the wondrous Kurt Braunohler’s special on air on Comedy Central, fret not.

It’s now available as an album that you can get conveniently off of iTunes.

Kurt’s observations often tango with the dark side of things or highlight the dark underbelly of everyday minutia, but do so with a bouncy, colorful flourish that always leaves us satisfied and smiling.

Get Trust Me as an album here.

March 6, 2017

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The legendary Dick Gregory is playing the Hollywood Improv this Saturday. That should be all you need to know.

Tickets are $30 with a two item minimum. Get them here.

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

Comedy Crawl & Open Mic Run Updated for Next Week

March 6, 2017

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Comedy Crawl & Open Mic Run Updated for Next Week

Judah Friedlander for $5, new UCB Maude teams, Yacht Rock, Dick Gregory, and more!

For ‘Made in Mexico’, Conan Invited Mexican Stand Up Sofia Niño De Rivera to Perform en Español

March 5, 2017

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From top to bottom, Conan O’Brien really did have an all Mexican crew and set of guests for his Conan Without Borders: Made in Mexico episode this week.

That includes a great stand-up set from Mexican comedian Sofia Niño De Rivera done in Spanish. With jokes about Trump and botox, it’s just another really good example of how we have more in common that we don’t.

Watch Sofia’s set here.

March 5, 2017

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The folks responsible for writing some of the funniest things in late night are doing a show this Monday night at Flappers. That includes Conan staff writers Laurie Kilmartin, Brian Kiley, Dan Cronin, Todd Levin, Andrés du Bouchet, Levi MacDougall, and Jose Arroyo.

Tickets are $10 (with a two item minimum) and you can (and should) get them here.

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

March 4, 2017

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You won’t get to see Judah Friedlander in a much more intimate setting than the black box theatre at The Lyric Hyperion.

So, definitely get your tickets here ASAP.

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

It’s Only March, But Jackie Kashian’s New Album “I Am Not The Hero of This Story” Might Be Our Favorite Album of 2017

March 3, 2017

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Jackie Kashian’s latest hour of stand-up, I Am Not the Hero of This Story, is wire-to-wire fantastic. It’s a culmination of Jackie being mastered at all the skills of stand-up comedy including writing, personal voice, delivery, presence, timing, etc. and then focusing in on the zeitgeist from an incredibly personal and human perspective.

As much as it had us slapping our knees laughing through some really dark passages (including a chunk about the Armenian Genocide), this latest album has a very sincere air of hope, making it something really special.

Here’s a taste of the album.

I Am Not the Hero of This Story is out now from Stand Up! Records and you can get it off of iTunes.

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