UCB Franklin
Harold Night (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSee long form improv from LA's top improv ensembles every Monday. ------ Ghost: Jeremy Culhane, Paige Elson, Cassi Jerkins, Monte Montepare, Jordan Myrick, Artoun Nazareth, Ruha Taslimi, Kelly Vrooman Headbutt: Sam Di, Meredith Dillon, Eli Gonzalez, Haley Mills, Andres Parada, Ezra Parter, Ahsohn Williams, Austin Williams Local Tycoon: Anna Bezahler, Stephanie Burchinow, David Danipour, David Donnella, James Jelin, Cameron Kelly, Josh Ssettuba, Matt Visconage Lohan: Isabella Escalante, Joe Fahey, Lyndsey Frank, Andrew Grace, PJ McCormick, Anna Rajo, Greg Roman, Sean […]
Harold Night (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSee long form improv from LA's top improv ensembles every Monday. ------ Ghost: Jeremy Culhane, Paige Elson, Cassi Jerkins, Monte Montepare, Jordan Myrick, Artoun Nazareth, Ruha Taslimi, Kelly Vrooman Headbutt: Sam Di, Meredith Dillon, Eli Gonzalez, Haley Mills, Andres Parada, Ezra Parter, Ahsohn Williams, Austin Williams Local Tycoon: Anna Bezahler, Stephanie Burchinow, David Danipour, David Donnella, James Jelin, Cameron Kelly, Josh Ssettuba, Matt Visconage Lohan: Isabella Escalante, Joe Fahey, Lyndsey Frank, Andrew Grace, PJ McCormick, Anna Rajo, Greg Roman, Sean […]
One Big Jam @ UCB Franklin (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAn inclusive improv jam for UCB students, performers, and fans! Anna Rajo, Joe Fahey, and PJ McCormick will host with a 4th special guest host every week. Starts 5:30PM PT Free
Holy Shit Im(prov) High (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAn improv comedy show mixing up-and-comers with improv legends! Highly Shit – Payam Banifaz, Jennie Pierson & Casey Feigh Chicken – Jake Jabbour, Anna Bezahler, Isabella Escalante & Matt Newell Munch House’s – Rekha Shankar, Jeremy Culhane, James Mannion, Aman Adumer, Mary Anthony, Artoun Nazareth, Josh Brekhus & Ahsohn Williams DUMB – Caroline Cotter, Maggie Widdoes, Joey Greer & Ryan Rosenberg Holy Shit Improv is putting on this ONE TIME ONLY special 4/20 show! Watch as the world’s best improvisers perform PERFECT IMPROV while […]
A Talk Show Called Wanda (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA Talk Show Called Wanda! takes the late-night talk show format and brings it to audiences in person. It’s your classic panel chat, but we’re not only featuring comedians- you’ll get artists, writers, singers, and pop culture icons diving into their work and personal lives. There’s a man-on-the-street segment, musicians performing their work UNPLUGGED, critics talking movies, audience interaction with the on-stage guests, and fun video surprises. Hosted by artist and filmmaker Jackson McKeehan, who brings his idiosyncratic, redneck-academic sensibility […]
Reveries (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States“Who are those guys? Poets or something? I always see them around coffeeshops…no laptops…weird…are they artists? Philosophers?…They seem like they must be around 40…” “Reveries” is the collected memoirs of two mysterious drifters, presented live as a back-and-forth telling of surreal stories, bizarre one-liners, and off-kilter observations of a strange world. Anthony Oberbeck and Matt Barats as the stoic nomads are accompanied by ambient music and abstract video montages in a show that is part stand-up, part psychedelic coffeeshop Happening. […]
Holy Shit Improv (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHOLY SHIT IMPROV is a weekly comedy show featuring the best improv talent in Los Angeles. Up-and-coming stars mix with improv legends to create an hour of comedy that will have you yelling, "Holy Shit!" Featuring: Holy Shit – Bobby Moynihan, Milana Vayntrub, Casey Feigh, Ruha Taslimi & Jim Woods 3Peat – Nnamdi Ngwe, Dewayne Perkins, Rashida “Sheedz” Olayiwola, Rashawn Scott & Patrick Rowland Primal Elegance – Alison Rich, Nina Concepción & Langan Kingsley Starts 7:30PM PT
Harold Night (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSee long form improv from LA's top improv ensembles every Monday. ------ Ghost: Jeremy Culhane, Paige Elson, Cassi Jerkins, Monte Montepare, Jordan Myrick, Artoun Nazareth, Ruha Taslimi, Kelly Vrooman Headbutt: Sam Di, Meredith Dillon, Eli Gonzalez, Haley Mills, Andres Parada, Ezra Parter, Ahsohn Williams, Austin Williams Local Tycoon: Anna Bezahler, Stephanie Burchinow, David Danipour, David Donnella, James Jelin, Cameron Kelly, Josh Ssettuba, Matt Visconage Lohan: Isabella Escalante, Joe Fahey, Lyndsey Frank, Andrew Grace, PJ McCormick, Anna Rajo, Greg Roman, Sean […]
Harold Night (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSee long form improv from LA's top improv ensembles every Monday. ------ Ghost: Jeremy Culhane, Paige Elson, Cassi Jerkins, Monte Montepare, Jordan Myrick, Artoun Nazareth, Ruha Taslimi, Kelly Vrooman Headbutt: Sam Di, Meredith Dillon, Eli Gonzalez, Haley Mills, Andres Parada, Ezra Parter, Ahsohn Williams, Austin Williams Local Tycoon: Anna Bezahler, Stephanie Burchinow, David Danipour, David Donnella, James Jelin, Cameron Kelly, Josh Ssettuba, Matt Visconage Lohan: Isabella Escalante, Joe Fahey, Lyndsey Frank, Andrew Grace, PJ McCormick, Anna Rajo, Greg Roman, Sean […]
Big Snatch Presents: Sex Therapy (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMeredith Paul, Molly Kiernan, and Lyndsey Frank (licensed sex therapists*) will take the audiences most embarrassing sexual stories and create a fully improvised show. Join us, and a special guest team, to work out your most embarrassing sexual experiences, the healthy way: on stage in front of a live audience. (*not licensed sex therapists) Starts 10:30PM PT
Pretty Darn Queer (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAn all new variety show featuring an all-queer cast of veteran UCB improvisers, along with surprise celebrity guests. It’s improv! It’s music! It’s stand-up! It’s so queer! Cast: Stephanie Allynne, Suzi Barrett, Oscar Montoya, Ally Beardsley, Mark Rennie, Heather Anne Campbell, Rebecca Drysdale, Allen Loeb With Special Guest Bryan Safi Starts 7PM PT
One Big Jam @ UCB Franklin (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAn inclusive improv jam for UCB students, performers, and fans! Anna Rajo, Joe Fahey, and PJ McCormick will host with a 4th special guest host every week. Starts 5:30PM PT Free
7 Minutes in Heaven (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWelcome to a 90’s basement party where 7 pairs of LA’s best improvisers play 7 MINUTES IN HEAVEN! This month's cast: E.R. Fightmaster, Tony Rodriguez, Dhruv Uday Singh, Adam Cawley, Jason DeRosse, Inessa Frantowski, Alana Johnston, Mookie Blaiklock, Ruha Taslimi, Edgar Blackmon, Jaime Moyer, Holly Prazoff, Kayla Lorette and Nnamdi Ngwe. A new group of superstar improvisers each month, like: Mae Martin, Betsy Sodaro, Nicole Byer, Mary Holland, Tim Baltz, Lauren Holt, Laci Mosley, Jacob Wysocki, Lisa Gilroy and more! Hosted by Canadian Comedy Award winners: Inessa Frantowski, Adam […]
Pop Cultured! with Jimmy Pardo (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt's a comedy show. It's a game show. Pop Cultured with Jimmy Pardo is a panel-style game show hosted by comedian/podcaster Jimmy Pardo, featuring three comedians who must answer a series of ridiculous questions based on our love of pop culture. If you love @midnight, Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Match Game, you'll love this. Previous guests include Paul F. Tompkins, Dana Gould, Jodie Sweetin, Scott Aukerman, Atsuko Okatsuka, Irene Tu, Ahmed Bharoocha, Martha Kelly, Andy Daly, Todd Glass and […]
Baby Wants Candy (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBaby Wants Candy is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed comedy ensembles in the world, with casts in Chicago, LA, NY and an international touring company. The audience shouts out a title of a musical that has never been performed before. Accompanied by a full band, the first title the group hears becomes the title and theme for that evening's completely improvised musical. Every night is the opening and closing night of that musical. Starts 7PM PT
Dr. Brown Beturns (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesDr. Brown finally has a new show 11 long years after winning The Edinburgh Comedy Award and Most Outstanding Show at Melbourne International. Physical and surreal comedy as it's finest from an internationally renowned clown. Starts 10:30PM PT
Dr. Brown Befrdfgth (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesDr. Brown returns with the show that won the Edinburgh Comedy Award and Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award in 2012. Starts 9PM PT
Mr. Horsepower (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMr. Horsepower is a comedy show featuring LA's best comedians at UCB Franklin. Hosted by Alan Johnson and Michael Goldenberg (co-creators of Mind of Mencia) Featuring: Todd Glass, Dulcé Sloan, Greta Titelman, Robby Hoffman, Brian Bahe, Andrea Jin Starts 9PM PT
Harold Night (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSee long form improv from LA's top improv ensembles every Monday. ------ Ghost: Jeremy Culhane, Paige Elson, Cassi Jerkins, Monte Montepare, Jordan Myrick, Artoun Nazareth, Ruha Taslimi, Kelly Vrooman Headbutt: Sam Di, Meredith Dillon, Eli Gonzalez, Haley Mills, Andres Parada, Ezra Parter, Ahsohn Williams, Austin Williams Local Tycoon: Anna Bezahler, Stephanie Burchinow, David Danipour, David Donnella, James Jelin, Cameron Kelly, Josh Ssettuba, Matt Visconage Lohan: Isabella Escalante, Joe Fahey, Lyndsey Frank, Andrew Grace, PJ McCormick, Anna Rajo, Greg Roman, Sean […]
Harold Night (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSee long form improv from LA's top improv ensembles every Monday. ------ Ghost: Jeremy Culhane, Paige Elson, Cassi Jerkins, Monte Montepare, Jordan Myrick, Artoun Nazareth, Ruha Taslimi, Kelly Vrooman Headbutt: Sam Di, Meredith Dillon, Eli Gonzalez, Haley Mills, Andres Parada, Ezra Parter, Ahsohn Williams, Austin Williams Local Tycoon: Anna Bezahler, Stephanie Burchinow, David Danipour, David Donnella, James Jelin, Cameron Kelly, Josh Ssettuba, Matt Visconage Lohan: Isabella Escalante, Joe Fahey, Lyndsey Frank, Andrew Grace, PJ McCormick, Anna Rajo, Greg Roman, Sean […]
Searching for Celebrities with Tucci (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWe’ll admit it, we’re obsessed with fame. We love famous people. We want to be famous people. The next best thing? Making the most famous people we know hang out with us. In this improv show, we’re having some drinks and searching for friendship with the most important people in the world: people that get stopped and asked for a photo. Tucci and a celeb guest will share a drink, bond over shared Hollywood tales and spill on what it’s […]
Cook County Social Club presents: VIA CHICAGO (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCook County Social Club was named "Best Improv Group" by the Chicago Reader and a "Legendary improv team" by the Chicago Tribune. Their sold out show ran for over seven years at iO Chicago where their raucous, kinetic style of play quickly became a comedy fan favorite. Join them for a night of improv, sketch and stand up, hosted by ur fav Midwestern Hunkz turned Hollywood F-Boys, Cook County Social Club. Lineup: Cook County Social Club (Improv) - Brendan Jennings, Greg […]
One Big Jam @ UCB Franklin (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAn inclusive improv jam for UCB students, performers, and fans! Anna Rajo, Joe Fahey, and PJ McCormick will host with a 4th special guest host every week. Starts 5:30PM PT Free
CityWalk The Musical (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSketch team Moon Goon presents Citywalk The Musical! Welcome to Citywalk, a place where themed restaurants and retail come alive… for real. A couple goes on an unforgettable journey to the depths of the magical mall in search of adventure, passion, and $22 sugary cocktails. From Bubba Gump to Bucca di Beppo, every new turn is always unexpected. ABOUT MOON GOON Moon Goon, frequently referred to as the prize hogs of sketch comedy, creates a brand new hour of material […]
Pasic & Platt: Screen Saver (in NYC)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesPresented by Abso Lutely Productions, Mo Fry Pasic and Tim Platt reunite in LA for an improvised play unlike any you’ve seen before. “Titans of Subversion” (Time Out) Mo Fry Pasic and Tim Platt are BACK with an all-new semi-improvised comedic play (that flirts with tragedy). Stepping into the role of “the worst couple you know,” Pasic and Platt give a masterclass of cringe commitment, horror, monotony, and joy. With guest performances from Sam Taggart, a SURPRISE SPECIAL GUEST, and Sudi Green as “The […]
Form Night! Hosted by Smith and Leffingwell (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHosted by Monika Smith & Mike Leffingwell Join Mike and Monika for a night of improvised comedy as they introduce you to old and new improv forms that may have never graced the UCB stage. Smith and Leffingwell have both toured the world performing and teaching improv for more than a decade and now they are bringing that knowledge to you. Laugh and learn about a new improv form each show from indie teams and some of LA's best performers. Featuring: TBA […]
House of Gains (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBest friends and workout partners Brennan Lee Mulligan and Lou Wilson have bonded over years of lifting weights and spinning yarns. This commitment to growth is the beating heart of their brand new show, which will see the physically fit duo performing an hour of improv fueled by the audience's own pursuit of gains. Get ready to sweat alongside two DROPOUT stars as they push it to the limit! This is an 18+ show. Featuring: Lou Wilson & Brennan Lee Mulligan […]
ASSSSCAT (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhat is ASSSSCAT? It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special guest monologist. After getting a suggestion from the audience, our monologist shares off-the-cuff thoughts, feelings, and true stories inspired by your suggestion. The improvisers then spin this monologue into a series of scenes that will show you why ASSSSCAT is one of the longest running improv shows in the world! Starts 8:30PM PT
One Big Jam @ UCB Franklin (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAn inclusive improv jam for UCB students, performers, and fans! Anna Rajo, Joe Fahey, and PJ McCormick will host with a 4th special guest host every week. Starts 5:30PM PT Free
ASSSSCAT (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhat is ASSSSCAT? It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special guest monologist. After getting a suggestion from the audience, our monologist shares off-the-cuff thoughts, feelings, and true stories inspired by your suggestion. The improvisers then spin this monologue into a series of scenes that will show you why ASSSSCAT is one of the longest running improv shows in the world! Starts 8:30PM PT
Mamma Mia! But Different (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHave you ever wondered what an ABBA jukebox musical would look like if it wasn’t set in Greece during a wedding? Come see an entirely re-imagined production full of Broadway actors performing whatever our featured writer wants to do, no questions asked. Completely different characters. wildly different plots. The same exact ABBA hits you know a love (and maybe even some you don’t)—it’s Mamma Mia! But Different! This month’s writers: Jen D’Angelo (Hocus Pocus 2, Quiz Lady) and Mariana Uribe This […]
The Conductor (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWorld Renowned Orchestra Conductor Salvatore Giovanni has accumulated it all. A masterpiece symphony, a beautiful wife, a baby and the audience's love. That is until one critic's bad review sends him spiraling into madness -- The Conductor has been a staple character in the Stamptown Variety Show at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Soho Theater in London, Leicester Square Theatre in London, Bourbon Room in LA, The Elysian in LA and The Bell House in NY. Cast: Amadeo Fusca This is an 18+ […]
Podcast But Outside Presents: Hi! Be A Guest (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesPodcast But Outside is the world's premiere outdoor podcast, interviewing such esteemed guests as Jon Hamm, Adam Scott, Nick Kroll, and a random girl named Sara over its celebrated four-year run. The "interview strangers on the street" podcast has a crazy and unpredictable live show that more exciting than any other indoor event has ever been. Will they interview you? Will they bring in some random people off the street? Yeah, they'll probably do all of that. You don't need […]
Maude Night (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCome see the OPENING NIGHT of sketch comedy shows written by two teams of writers & performers at UCB. Featuring TWO TEAMS from the following: Trainwreck: PERFORMERS: Max Hawksford, Andrew Lindh, Julie Marchiano, Andres Parada, Nikki Star WRITERS: Angela Batuure, Alan Johnson, Leila Nematzadeh, Justin Patterson, Lauren Scharf, Scott Thiede Loveseat: PERFORMERS: Rami Essa, Vivian Gil, Luis Jiminez, Carolina Montenegro, Max Sosna-Spear, Jackie Young WRITERS: Laura De La Fuente, Annie Griggs, Geoff Kaufman, Molly Kiernan, Jeremy Schmidt, John Tan Wishbone: PERFORMERS: Jake Delaney, Marcos […]
Leroy & PONY (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLeroy will set the stage for a romantic first date (music, drinks, vibes). An audience member will volunteer to be on a first date with not one, not two, but all nine members of Leroy. They’ll get to know each other and use that intimate information to inspire the improv. Everyone gets lucky after FIRST DATES WITH LEROY! Cast: Aman Adumer, Mary Anthony, Kimia Behpoornia, Josh Brekhus, Dayna LoBosco, James Mannion, Edgar Momplaisir, Laci Mosley, Mia Schauffler PONY returns to the UCB stage […]
Quick & Funny Musicals Presents: Yes Chef (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesYes Chef is a musical feast that tells the story of a ragtag group of amateur chefs who attempt the impossible: opening a fancy restaurant. Will there be an Italian family that shouts a lot? Yes chef! Will there be a rat pulling someone’s hair? Yes chef! Will there be a romantic ode to Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood? YES CHEF! Cast: Matthew Patrick Davis, Lindsey Ford, Isabelle Gerasole, Dahlya Glick, Gabe Greenspan, Gwen Hollander, Henry Kaiser, Marie Lively, […]
High Functioning (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIan Roberts (UCB co-founder, Key and Peele head writer) and Will Hines (longtime UCB teacher) are friends and have done improv for a combined 150 years. Come see them perform a fully improvised show. The show starts from a single suggestion, and creates a series of grounded scenes that will interconnect in surprising ways. Directed by Craig Cackowski Starts 7:30PM PT
Mo Welch & Friends (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMo Welch is a cartoonist (The New Yorker) and a stand up (Conan, Comedy Central) and she's ready to debut some of her new material about coming out, marrying a musical theater nerd, and having a baby the new-fashioned way. Featuring: TBA Starts 7:30PM PT
Hump Night: Musical Improv (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFor years, only indie comedy nerds have known about two of LA's best musical improv teams. Now they fire up UCB's stage with a brand new late-night show. CANDY APPLE RED serves up a smorgasbord of improvised music with dollop of dance and a heaping helping of harmonies; tap your feet to the tune of ten-year improv veterans boppin’ with their bestest buddies. THE QUICKNESS pioneers a show where they never, EVER stop rapping the entire time; a two-person team […]
ASSSSCAT (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhat is ASSSSCAT? It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special guest monologist. After getting a suggestion from the audience, our monologist shares off-the-cuff thoughts, feelings, and true stories inspired by your suggestion. The improvisers then spin this monologue into a series of scenes that will show you why ASSSSCAT is one of the longest running improv shows in the world! Starts 8:30PM PT