Pick of the Day: Jam in The Van Presents Melissa Villaseñor 1/6

Watch Trailer for Season 11 of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Win Tickets to Next Week’s Hot Tub

Win Tickets to The Gateway Show and/or Hot Tub!

Seeson Orders Another Season of Night Train with Wyatt Cenac, Which Will Be Shooting in Just a Couple of Weeks

SNL Adds Melissa Villasenor, Alex Moffat, and Mikey Day as Featured Players

Melissa Villasenor Goes Over Sarah Silverman’s Daily Routine with Perfect Sarah Silverman Impression

Melissa Villasenor Does a Spot On Impression of Kristen Wiig Doing Her Anti-Impressions

Melissa Villasenor Is Recording Her First Album Next Month

Melissa Villasenor Masterfully Impersonates Kristen Wiig with a Bunch of Wigs

Watch Melissa Villasenor’s Happy Loner Stand Up Special

Morning Debriefing 6/8/11

Post Brunch Update 1/6/11

Post Brunch Update 1/6/11

November 25, 2020

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The new lockdown measures that take place in LA county due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases are pretty much shutting down outdoor shows until January. That’s, of course, only one facet of the what will be a rough several weeks ahead.

That being said, there is already outdoor, socially distanced, masked shows planned for January, pending a lift of current restrictions/no further restrictions and one such evening that you really ought to look forward to is Jam in The Van presenting a headlining set from SNL star Melissa Villasenõr. Her uncanny impressions and joyful energy that she brings to her stand-up is what so many of us need at the moment.

You’ll get a chance for that on Jan. 6th between two shows, 7PM PT & 10PM ET, thanks to Jam in The Van. Tickets are $50 per person and capacity is limited to 36 people per show. Included with ticket price is a treasure trove of drinks from Sierra Nevada, Devils River Whiskey, Dulce Vida Tequila, Topo Chico, Kill Cliff Energy Drinks, AquaHydrate, Artet, Castoro Cellars, Ashland Hard Seltzer, Dezo Canned Cocktails, Suja Juice, New Wave Soda and a free gifts from cannabis brands like Stone Road, Wyld Canna, S*SHOTS and MORE!

Undoubtedly, these tickets will go fast. Go get your tickets here before they sell out.

July 3, 2019

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Just like the breezy rides that the series takes us through while Jerry Seinfeld and his guest hang out for the most successful version of comedians having coffee, we have coasted on to season 11 of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (that’s 2 more than Seinfeld FYI).

Per usual, Jerry has stacked line-up of guests including Eddie Murphy, Melissa Villaseñor, and Martin Short and, as far as we can see, Jerry’s winning formula here will keep going as long as he wants.

See it for yourself in this season’s trailer here.

November 15, 2018

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Melissa Villaseñor is swinging back into town from SNL to do one special night in Huntington Beach at The Rec Room. If you’re reading this, you might have seen her come up through LA as one of the best impressionist comedians around and now you can see her as a true headliner.

Tickets are $15 (plus a 2 item minimum) and you should go get them while you can here.

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

April 18, 2018

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A writer for The Jim Jefferies Show, SNL cast member, and a “mindnoodler” are just a few of the special guests joining in for Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen next week!

Lucky for you, as always, we’ve got a pair of tickets for you to win. Just enter here via DoLA: http://thecomedybureau.dola.com/giveaways

FYI, you can still also win tickets to catch Tracy Morgan at The Novo too!

February 15, 2018

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Whether you like seeing your comedy performed by people who are or are not high, we’re giving you a chance to win tickets to see some of LA’s finest sling jokes at you.

To win a pair of tickets to The Gateway Show this Friday or Hot Tub with Kurt & Kristen this coming Monday, enter here: http://thecomedybureau.dola.com/giveaways

Seeso is wasting no time in getting the second season of live comedy showcase series Night Train with Wyatt Cenac going. The renewal announcement was made today along with the line-ups feature much of the best in NYC and around the country. The tapings are all set up all around Valentine’s Day.

What makes us most excited about this new batch of Night Train is plenty more opportunity for Wyatt to spit the fire that he did with his immediate-post-election album, One Angry Night in November (you can still get it for free here).

You can get tickets, from which the proceeds will go to charity, here.

December 23, 2016

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With the holiday season upon us, we’re getting a special gift of Neil Hamburger doing his residency show at The Satellite on a weeknight.

Joining Neil next Thursday will be a stacked line-up of Melissa Villasenor, Jon Daly, Ian Abramson, Michael Rayner, and Minori Hinds.

As always, tickets are $8 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.

September 12, 2016

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SNL Adds Melissa Villasenor, Alex Moffat, and Mikey Day as Featured Players

Melissa Villasenor being on SNL has been a long time coming as far as we’re concerned.

This marks the newest additions to the Saturday Night Live cast before this upcoming 42nd season. With Taran Killam and Jay Pharoah out, you might wonder if more current cast members might be let go and new ones brought in. As the season premiere is less than a month away, we’ll all find out soon.

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

The rest of our listings from comedy shows/events as well as open mics and maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.

June 2, 2016

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The latest installment of Melissa Villasenor’s Daily Itineraries has, for our money, one of the best impressions, in every aspect, of Sarah Silverman.

Just watch how spot on Melissa is, but how she nails Silverman’s entire comedic persona.

Get tickets here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows/events as well as open mics and corresponding maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.

May 25, 2016

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The latest episode of Melissa Villasenor’s Daily Itineraries web series on Above Average’s Mas Mejor channel has Melissa take on the daily routine of comedy darling, Kristen Wiig.

Of course, Wiig’s notorious for doing impressions that are, well… more inspired than accurate (just look up most of her late night appearances).

Melissa nails her voice, mannerisms, and her faux-impressions in her impression. Watch it here.

This will be Super Tight’s “season 2 premiere”. Doors at 7PM. Starts at 8PM.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows/events as well as open mics along with corresponding maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.

April 28, 2016

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Sunday May 15th at 9PM at The Chatterbox in Covina to be exact.

Melissa Villasenor has always been a delight with all the voices and personal stories in her comedy for the many years that we’ve seen her in and around and throughout the comedy scene in LA (as well as her notable run on America’s Got Talent).

So, she is recording her very first album next month and we think you ought to go see how much of a delight she is for yourself.

April 16, 2016

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No further explanation beyond Melissa Villasenor is amazing needed.

Watch it here.

December 30, 2013

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No cold (illness, not weather) nor lack of an audience outside of a cat will stop the amazing Melissa Villasenor from performing comedy.

So, one afternoon, she just recorded a nice 15 min. of her doing stand-up amidst her making a sandwich and playing with her cat that’s as honest and vulnerable you can get in an apartment while still being very funny.

Watch the Happy Loner Stand Up Special here.

1) Comedy Bureau favorite JAMES ADOMIAN will be on Lopez Tonight on TBS at MIDNIGHT. Watch live, set your DVR’s, OR check back here tomorrow as it will be posted.

2) Andrés Du Bouchet’s taping is tonight 10PM at Bar Lubitsch (7702 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA). This is a perfect part to be a part of comedy history/catch his one-of-a-kind absurdist stand-up/laugh until it hurts and then finding a way to laugh some more.

3) Thai Rivera will be debuting his new self-titled album at the Ontario Improv (4555 Mills Circle, Ontario, CA) next Thurs. June 16th 8PM. Thai’s proof that grinding it out at open mics, no matter where they are or how they are, can, through tireless hard work pays off and does so on your own terms (i.e. headlining your own show to release your own CD).

4) Melissa Villasenor auditions at America’s Got Talent. She gives that show’s name validation. Seriously. I first saw her an indie, topic based, comedy show a year ago, and only a month or so ago, she got passed at the Comedy Store as a regular, and now, this. Congratulations and hopefully she’ll leave Forever 21 soon.

5) Secret comedy show at the Comedy Brewery w/Michelle Buteau. E-mail comedybrewery@gmail.com for details. The only thing we know is that it’s in downtown. It’s that secret.

6) Connected Comedy’s got a project for funny people with some crazy stories.

7) A Drink with Dave-Stephen Falk & Dava Krause.

TUE June 7: Stephen Falk from Brandon Walowitz on Vimeo.

WED June 8: Dava Krause from Brandon Walowitz on Vimeo.

8) “@GregProops-To everyone freaking out about the Reagan cartoon, laughing at what you disagree with is called being sophisticated.” Agreed.

9) Puddin’-“Karate Kid”

10) COMEDY CRAWL
Greg Proops: Smartest Man in the World @ Comedy Central Stages 8PM FREE (RSVP at 323-960-5519)
If This Doesn’t Work, I’m Moving Home @ Harlem Place Cafe 8PM FREE
The Armando Show w/Angela Kinsey, Kate Flannery, and Kate Walsh @ iO West 8PM $25
Andre Hyland Presents: The Jesse Miller Talk Show @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $5
Meltdown @ Meltdown Comics 8:30PM $8
Pizza Party @ DiPiazza’s 9PM FREE
Facebook @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Beer in the Shower @ Whitehorse Cocktail Lounge Inn 9:30PM FREE
Andrés Du Bouchet Taping @ Bar Lubitsch 10PM FREE (first 20 audience members get drink tickets)

11) OPEN MIC RUN
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/$4 min./first come, first served
THE SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7PM
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/first come, first served
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/$3 cover/10 min. guarantee
CAFE MUSE 6547 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 8PM
LIBRARY A COFFEE HOUSE 3418 Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel, past Big Mama’s and Papa’s)/5PM to 11PM/$5 min./multiple sets allowed/first come, first served/coffee and bottled water available

12) People often wonder how I can mentally, emotionally, and physically stand putting up nearly 30 comics/musicians/erotic magicians every week at the Big Trouble in Little Tokyo Open Mic @ Señor Fish. I don’t really know. That’s how I get through it with not having an answer to that question and just doing it.

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put together such a tightly-run show with a plethora of great comics (who are so funny that it doesn’t matter that they have “credits” even though they all do) comprising what could be four different amazing shows on their own that I was able to sit and watch and laugh with the packed room throughout for the entire duration (approximately 2 hours). As host (and as cliché as this sounds, it’s true) with the most Asterios Kokkinos said, “There’s no fat on this show.” Within one of the parts of LA that actually looks like a city and has the type of nightlife where people actually WALK around, Little Tokyo, the hip, though very retro Far Bar offered Rencher’s Frolic! that very intimate setting that live comedy demands to work. Thus I simply enjoyed a night of some of my absolute favorites comics in LA that are regularly featured here at the Comedy Bureau and more: Host Asterios Kokkinos,

and Eddie Pepitone.

None of those people should be missed wherever they’re performing, but certainly not at the Frolic show. Unfortunately, Frolic will be on hiatus until a date and location to be yet determined, but check back at the Comedy Bureau for details on the next one.

2) Forget about the N word being taken out of Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn and how he must be rolling in his grave LAUGHING and saying, “I told you so!” Go on tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL instead. Persona @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $5/free for comics, The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE, Fifty First Jokes @ Zephyr Theatre 9:30PM $7 (stand-by only), How to Live with Chelsea Peretti @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5.

3) OPEN MIC RUN: SANDWICH SPOT 3101 Ocean Park, Santa Monica/Starts 7PM, COMEDY CRATE OPEN MIC 1061 S. La Brea, Ingelwood, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM, HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM, CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM, 212 CAFE 212 Pier Ave., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 9PM, MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel, past Big Mama’s and Papa’s)/5PM to 11PM/$5/multiple sets allowed

4) Next Tues. Jan. 11th. Louis CK will be dropping his upcoming album “Hilarious”. You should go buy it. I don’t think I can make this anymore matter-of-fact than the last two sentences except for this next one. Just go and buy it.

5) If you suffer from not having enough Marc Maron in your smartphone like I do, there is now a WTF Podcast w/Marc Maron app available for the iPhone, iPod, and iPad that you can stream multitudes of episodes off of or even be able to call the show when it’s taping. It’s Marc Maron for only $0.99. You can’t really turn that down. Really.

6) My faith in people has just been partially restored (approximately 2%) Conan O’Brien just won a People’s Choice Awards for Best Talk Show Host as you can see here.

7) The Comedy Bureau “Tips Its Hat” today to DAN DOMINGUEZ-“@dandomingueznow And, Lo a pale rider, on a skeletal horse, and Hell followed with him, and behind Hell: Incredible savings! Over 30% off on all housewares!” Dan not only cheats the edges of absurdity with his comedy, but comprises one third of the force that is the Biggest Mistake Podcast (other 2/3 is Paul Jay and Jen Goldberg) and a major part of the “manly as f” site manosterone.com. Check back at the Comedy Bureau for show dates as you don’t want to miss whatever Dan is going to say next. Website. Twitter.

8) From the “You Should Have Been There” Lagoon: Richard Pryor on Love

9) Donate to the Comedy Bureau. This is day 4 without food, and by food, I mean sanity…. Also, day 4 is really day 78.

10) Only other that is stupider than asking to be heckled on stage is telling a crowd that they don’t deserve you and then stay silent for the rest of your 5 minutes.

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1) It’s simply not enough to say that Frolic @ Far Bar is just a great show with a fantastic line-up of comics (which it is). With live comedy, running over 90 minutes, in my opinion, one enters extremely tricky territory as the audience tires, settles their check, and checks any pertinent e-mail/texts. Yet producer/comic Josh Rencher

put together such a tightly-run show with a plethora of great comics (who are so funny that it doesn’t matter that they have “credits” even though they all do) comprising what could be four different amazing shows on their own that I was able to sit and watch and laugh with the packed room throughout for the entire duration (approximately 2 hours). As host (and as cliché as this sounds, it’s true) with the most Asterios Kokkinos said, “There’s no fat on this show.” Within one of the parts of LA that actually looks like a city and has the type of nightlife where people actually WALK around, Little Tokyo, the hip, though very retro Far Bar offered Rencher’s Frolic! that very intimate setting that live comedy demands to work. Thus I simply enjoyed a night of some of my absolute favorites comics in LA that are regularly featured here at the Comedy Bureau and more: Host Asterios Kokkinos,

Brent Weinbach,

Zach Sherwin,

Kyle Kinane,

Melissa Villaseñor,

and Eddie Pepitone.

None of those people should be missed wherever they’re performing, but certainly not at the Frolic show. Unfortunately, Frolic will be on hiatus until a date and location to be yet determined, but check back at the Comedy Bureau for details on the next one.

6) My faith in people has just been partially restored (approximately 2%) Conan O’Brien just won a People’s Choice Awards for Best Talk Show Host as you can see here.

8) From the “You Should Have Been There” Lagoon: Richard Pryor on Love

9) Donate to the Comedy Bureau. This is day 4 without food, and by food, I mean sanity…. Also, day 4 is really day 78.

10) Only other that is stupider than asking to be heckled on stage is telling a crowd that they don’t deserve you and then stay silent for the rest of your 5 minutes.

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