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The Groundlings

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7307 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046 United States
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Website https://www.groundlings.com/
Before opening its door for public performances in 1979, Groundlings founder Gary Austin took over the theatre’s space in 1974 in order to have a centralized place for the style of sketch and improvised comedy that he was perfecting at the time. Over the Groundlings existence, it has become one of America’s most respected institutions for sketch and improv as their alumni have gone on to star in SNL, Pee Wee’s Playhouse, and more.

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  • October 2026

  • Tue 13

    HOW TO NOT KILL YOURSELF FOR 30 DAYS…AND THE NEXT 330. (in LA)

    October 13 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm HOW TO NOT KILL YOURSELF FOR 30 DAYS…AND THE NEXT 330. (in LA)
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Back at the Groundlings after its sold out run at Edinburgh Fringe, this powerful solo show by the dynamic and hilarious Annie Sertich is not to be missed. This show contains Adult Themes and Suicidal Ideation. Starts 8PM PT

    $20
  • Tue 6

    Friends With Benefits – An Improv Fundraiser (in LA)

    October 6 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    One night only! Groundlings alumni and special guests return to the legendary Groundlings stage to turn pure chaos into comedy gold — all for a great cause. Proceeds from the show will help fund necessary theater repairs. So grab a friend and grab a seat! Starring: Kevin Berntson, Julie Brown, Peggy Maltby Etra, Reinaldo Garcia, Jay Kogen, Margee Magee, George McGrath, Julia Sweeney, Jonathan Stark Starts 8PM PT

    $20
  • September 2026

  • Tue 15

    A Night with Rodney Bobbins (in LA)

    September 15 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Honey, the market is HOT and so is this show! Your favorite realtor is strutting off your phone screen and onto the stage for an open house you’ll never forget. Join Rodney Bobbins as he brings his signature blend of down-home charm, razor-sharp sass, and dubious sales tactics to this wildly entertaining night that’s part comedy show, part theatrical experience, part property showcase gone gloriously wrong. Watch as Rodney and his fellow realtors perform a live reading of “Rodney Bobbins […]

    $25
  • Mon 7

    Poems about Computers by Steve Little (in LA)

    September 7 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    A night of poetry and comedy bangers from the mind of former Groundling Steve Little (Eastbound & Down, The Righteous Gemstones, Adventure Time, 30 Rock, Haters Back Off!, St. Denis Medical, and dozens more). Expect an unpredictable evening of words, laughs, and whatever else Steve has rattling around in his brain. Starts 8PM PT

    $20
  • Tue 1

    Jersey Devil: A Dead Dad Comedy (in LA)

    September 1 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jersey Devil: A Dead Dad Comedy (in LA)
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Hal Rudnick’s dad was a marine, a concert producer, a compulsive gambler, and a thief. In this truth is stranger than fiction tale, Hal brings him to life and shares snapshots of a man who was a charismatic showman, a sociopath, and a maniacal sports fan. Car chases, kidnappings, the mafia, and Mel Tormé combine to make this a hilarious and unforgettable journey. Starts 8PM ET

    $18
  • August 2026

  • Tue 25

    Story Hour (in LA)

    August 25 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Story Hour is our hilarious new take on the classic monologist show. Each performance kicks off with a guest storyteller sharing a true story which could be funny, heartfelt, weird or wild (or all of the above) and then our cast of Groundlings improvisors brings it all to life through a fully improvised long form set inspired by the tale. No scripts, no safety nets, just a story, some chaos and a whole lot of laughs. Monologist: Derek Waters Cast: […]

    $15
  • July 2026

  • Mon 6

    Sh!t My Folks Don’t Know (in LA)

    July 6 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Life can be pretty crappy. Sometimes it’s hard to feel good with the way things are. What better time to bring back an old beloved Groundlings favorite for the 50th anniversary! Sh!t My Folks Don’t Know returns to our stage with tales so crazy they are bound to make you feel better. Join director Karen Maruyama and her special guests as they let you in on some of their deepest, dirtiest secrets. You won’t believe the embarrassing, horrifying stories our […]

    $20
  • June 2026

  • Mon 29

    Bad Company (in LA)

    June 29 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Bad Company is back! Sunday Company members re-unite in an amazing night of improv! Starring: Devon Drew, Kimberly Condict, Harmony McElligott, Christopher Matias Aguila, Kyle Lehner, Lee Newton, Drew Droege, Vanessa Ragland Directed by Guy Stevenson Starts 8PM PT

    $15
  • Tue 2

    The Groundlings Present Jury Duty Presents Company Retreat (in LA)

    June 2 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Join us for a special one-night-only fundraiser event as the cast of Jury Duty: Company Retreat returns in character for a fully improvised workplace seminar, followed by a live Q&A with the cast. Seminar and Q & A lead by Anthony King. Starts 8PM PT

    $50
  • April 2026

  • Mon 6

    Bunko & Gerth Live (in LA)

    April 6 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Performing live for the first time, at Groundlings, it’s Bunko and Gerth with all their friends from church. Starring Kara Morgan and Andres Parada Featuring: Matt Cook, Emily Pendergast, Chase Rosenberg, Leonard Robinson Starts 8PM PT

    $15
  • January 2026

  • Fri 2

    The Not So Inappropriate Show (in LA)

    January 2 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm The Not So Inappropriate Show (in LA)
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    A comedy show featuring skits and bits. Suitable for a young audience*. produced by Naomi Odenkirk. directed by Bob Odenkirk. proceeds benefit 826LA Featuring: Bob Odenkirk Chris Kleckner Ashley Bell Chase Rosenberg Kara Morgan Andrew Leeds Leonard Robinson Michael Churven Starts 4PM PT

    $30
  • December 2025

  • Wed 31

    The Not So Inappropriate Show (in LA)

    December 31, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm The Not So Inappropriate Show (in LA)
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    A comedy show featuring skits and bits. Suitable for a young audience*. produced by Naomi Odenkirk. directed by Bob Odenkirk. proceeds benefit 826LA Featuring: Bob Odenkirk Chris Kleckner Ashley Bell Chase Rosenberg Kara Morgan Andrew Leeds Leonard Robinson Michael Churven Starts 4PM PT

    $30
  • September 2025

  • Fri 19

    Bombs Away (in LA)

    September 19, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    30 minutes of stand up 30 minutes of improv! Comedians do 5 minutes of stand up and after all do improv together using bits that bombed from the sets as inspiration. It’s okay if you bomb, bombs away! Featuring: Devon Drew, Andrew Hobson, Alyssa Scholl, Jason Kaye, Ava Bunn, Bryan Torresday Starts 8PM PT

    $10
  • August 2025

  • Thu 21

    Off-Off Melrose (in LA)

    August 21, 2025 @ 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Based on an audience suggestion, the Groundlings will improvise a one act musical that will sound beautiful* and make lots of sense*. A night of laughter guaranteed! Starring: Kara Morgan, Chase Rosenberg, Andres Parada, Sam DeSurra, Erin Barry, Gaby Sandoval, Julian Grant, Leonard Robinson, Matt Cook Starts 10PM PT

    $15
  • July 2025

  • Tue 22

    Bad Kid (in LA)

    July 22, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Groundlings main company member David Crabb has won acclaim as a writer, storyteller and actor, including two Moth Slam championships and critical praise for his roles in a variety of downtown theatre productions. In his one-man show, Bad Kid (a New York Times Critics’ Pick), he plays his adolescent self, an outcast Texas teen in a goth-obsessed, drug-fueled haze. The show is a candid, hilarious and moving examination of what it means to grow up different and alone, just like […]

    $25
  • Mon 14

    Support Group (in LA)

    July 14, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    A costumed improv show. The actors pick their characters, you pick their problems. Starring; H Michael Croner, Emily Pendergast, Brian Palermo, Stephanie Courtney, Lyric Lewis, Tru Valentino, Andres Parada Starts 8PM PT

    $20
  • May 2025

  • Tue 6

    ONE! with Edi Patterson (in LA)

    May 6, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    One Actor. One Hour. One Show: Completely Improvised. Starring Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones, Violent Night) Created and Directed by Deanna Oliver (Casper, Animaniacs) Starts 8PM PT

    $20
  • January 2025

  • Mon 27

    Not Special (in LA)

    January 27, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    All her life, Melanie was told she was “special.” But not in a bad way! Just, you know, like, BETTER than other people. Smarter, funnier, more talented, destined for greatness... that kind of thing. She was told it so much she kinda sorta started to believe it. So when she moves to Los Angeles to pursue a career in TV and film, Melanie thinks it’s only a matter of time before a big-shot producer discovers her, her talent, and her […]

    $15
  • December 2024

  • Tue 31

    Groundlings New Year’s Eve Spectacular (in LA)

    December 31, 2024 @ 10:00 pm - January 1, 2025 @ 1:00 am
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    The lobby opens at 9pm for hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine. The Groundlings performers take the stage at 10pm for an awesome improv show featuring The Groundlings House Band. At midnight, the actors and audience will come together for a champagne toast to welcome in 2024! Starts 10PM PT

    $102
  • Mon 30

    Celebrity Autobiography (in LA)

    December 30, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Back by Popular Demand! Celebrity Autobiography is the Broadway sensation and international smash-hit comedy (London’s West End to the Sydney Opera House) where jaw-dropping, outrageous, "hard to believe they wrote them" celebrity memoirs are acted out live on-stage verbatim by other celebrities. Created by Eugene Pack and developed with Dayle Reyfel, the show opened in New York to rave reviews and won the Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience. From the words of Hasselhoff to Oprah to Beyonce, Bieber and […]

    $25
  • October 2024

  • Tue 15

    Groundlings 50th Anniversary: We Almost Died Giving Birth to You Panel (in LA)

    October 15, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    A conversation about how the Groundlings began, survived and finally thrived with some of the people who were there -- all of whom have changed costumes in a parking lot. Starts 8PM PT

    $22
  • August 2024

  • Tue 13

    One! with Jim Rash (in LA)

    August 13, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    One Actor. One Hour. One Show: Completely Improvised. Starring Jim Rash Created and directed by Deanna Oliver Starts 8PM PT

    $30
  • April 2024

  • Mon 15

    50TH ANNIVERSARY: IN-CONVERSATION SERIES WITH ANNIE MUMOLO & ARIANE PRICE (in LA)

    April 15, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Annie Mumolo (Academy Award Nominated screen writer of BRIDESMAIDS, BARB & STAR, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM and many more) and Ariane Price (MULTIPLE TALKING WOMEN Podcast, TROPHY WIFE, PARENTHOOD and many more) reunite at The Groundlings Theatre on April 15th to chat about their shared experiences on and off The Groundlings Stage, the memories and the laughter that comes with it all while being incredible moms! From swapping stories from set to life, you do not want to miss these two […]

    $30
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