UCB Franklin
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
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/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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The Matinee (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesGreat comedy at a reasonable hour! Cast: TBA Start your night off with some of the best comedy in Los Angeles with “The Matinee.” Each month, we put up an entirely new, highly-produced show featuring some of the best comedians in the world doing improv formats you can’t see anywhere else! The best part? It won’t interfere with your night at all. This month, our cast will flex their acting skills by carefully creating three-dimensional characters and worlds before blowing […]
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Friday Fix! (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesUCB's weekly improv double header! A night of improv comedy featuring two of LA's top teams performing back-to-back. Get your FIX every FRIDAY. Starts/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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SOLID: a stand-up comedy show (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHosted by Joe Kwaczala (Comedy Central) and Clare O’Kane (SNL), SOLID is a stand-up comedy show that features the funniest comics in Los Angeles at an affordable price. These are comedians who have performed all across the country and on your TV screens, and now here they are at UCB! Featuring: Brett Davis, Robby Hoffman, Opeyemi Olagbaju Starts 8:30PM PT
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
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/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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QT’s presents… JOY! (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWe are UCB’s first all trans/gender nonconforming/non binary improv team, and what better way to celebrate than doing some improv based on your most joyful memories?! Trans and gender nonconforming people have had a rough few years… For many in our community, this is a time of anxiety, fear, and fury. It’s now more important than ever to create spaces of pure, unadulterated queer fun where we can rest, relax, and recharge. Come spend an hour laughing with us as […]
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
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/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
$29.89 -
Friday Fix! (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesUCB's weekly improv double header! A night of improv comedy featuring two of LA's top teams performing back-to-back. Get your FIX every FRIDAY. Starts/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
$17.94 -
ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
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/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
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/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
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/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
$29.89 -
ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
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/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
$29.89 -
Fuck This Year (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesImprov comedy based on your shitty year featuring some of the best comedians in LA. Fuck This Month is one of the most popular live comedy shows in Los Angeles featuring some of the best improvsiers in the world. Audiences are invited to share what makes their month shitty and the cast of comedians perform improv comedy based off the audience's stories. Join us for a special Fuck This Year where we hear about the audience's bad year. This one […]
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
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/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
$29.89 -
ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
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/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
$29.89 -
The Matinee (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesGreat comedy at a reasonable hour! Cast: TBA Start your night off with some of the best comedy in Los Angeles with “The Matinee.” Each month, we put up an entirely new, highly-produced show featuring some of the best comedians in the world doing improv formats you can’t see anywhere else! The best part? It won’t interfere with your night at all. This month, our cast will flex their acting skills by carefully creating three-dimensional characters and worlds before blowing […]
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The Conductor (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWorld Renowned Conductor Salvatore Giovanni has it all: a masterpiece symphony, a beautiful wife and baby, and the audience’s unwavering love. That is, until one harsh review forces him to face the truth behind his craft — sending him spiraling into madness. Get ready for a fast-paced, in-your-face immersive physical theatre performance that leaves audiences guessing “where the hell is this going next?” Fresh off Stamptown performances at Netflix is a Joke Festival, Moontower Comedy Festival and SXSW Festival, The […]
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
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/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
$29.89 -
QT’s presents… JOY! (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWe are UCB’s first all trans/gender nonconforming/non binary improv team, and what better way to celebrate than doing some improv based on your most joyful memories?! Trans and gender nonconforming people have had a rough few years… For many in our community, this is a time of anxiety, fear, and fury. It’s now more important than ever to create spaces of pure, unadulterated queer fun where we can rest, relax, and recharge. Come spend an hour laughing with us as […]
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Thirsty for the Limelight (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThirsty for the Limelight is a musical comedy bursting at the seams with innovative puppetry, original live music, and razor-sharp wit. The saga follows Esmerelda, a washed-up cabaret diva from yesteryear, who is thirsty for another round of fame. However, this arduous task will bring Esmerelda deep into the fiery land of Showbizz. With the support of her resourceful guide, Shmiza Shminnelli, Esmerelda encounters hordes of hopefuls also seeking fame and fortune: a TikTok chef, a pirate stand-up comedian, and an avant-garde artist. In order to reach the sacred limelight, Esmerelda must […]
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
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/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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FRIDAY (Late) FIX! (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA night of improv comedy featuring two of LA’s top teams performing back-to-back. Get your FIX every FRIDAY. Featuring: Bitchin’: Brace yourself for Bitchin’! Their fast-paced, physical, and overly supportive style is guaranteed to make you cream your jeans. So get a ticket or get a life! Cast: Lisa Gilroy, Rekha Shankar, Colin McGurk, Jake Jabbour, Rachel Van Nes, Allyn Pintal, Mikey Stephens, Wayland McQueen & Rita Repulsa: Much like our namesake, Rita Repulsa is pure wicked bitch chaos. This is not a […]
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CATHARSIS: Seriously Funny (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCATHARSIS has been performed at the UCB Theater since 2017. It started as a way for improvisers to show off their acting chops, focusing less on the “game of the scene” and more on creating real situations with real people dealing with real issues. While there have been serious scenes and topics handled by performers, the show has remained relentlessly and deliriously funny! Since 2016, CATHARSIS has held nearly 50 shows on two coasts, with over 500 featured performers. Hosted […]
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A Miracle on Christmas Street (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA Miracle on Christmas Street is the ultimate HOLIDAY COMEDY experience—a fast-paced, TWO-PERSON SKETCH that lovingly lampoons all things Hallmark Christmas, complete with a cappella carolers and audience participation. With lightning-fast character changes, inventive props, and live music, it’s a festive treat for comedy-lovers and holiday fans alike. FAMILY FRIENDLY show! Come dressed in your best holiday fit to celebrate the festive magic with us! Trailer: https://vimeo.com/1136646396?fl=pl&fe=sh We’re partnering with local groups for a HOLIDAY DRIVE supporting LA families and underserved communities. […]
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Singing Up Roses (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSweet Sweet Fantasy Musical is a fully improvised narrative musical set anywhere but here and anytime but now, performed by UCB’s veteran players, teachers, and coaches. Orion’s Belt is a high-energy powerhouse in the musical improv scene. After graduating from Sing Out, Louise!, they’re taking on the UCB main stage with full force. Sweet Sweet Fantasy Musical: Ryan Brookshire, Tara Copeland, Shilpa Das, Oscar Montoya, Greg Smith, Ashley Ward, Andrew Young Orion’s Belt: Hanna Barlow, Bennett Cohen, Libby Dorot, Gabrielle Fleck, Max Housner, TJ […]
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Susan Bones: The Untold Story of a Horsegirl who went to Hogwarts (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSusan Bones: The Untold Story of a Horsegirl who went to Hogwarts is unlike any tale that has come before it. In this interactive, one-act musical, you’ll meet Ms. Susan Bones and her fellow Hufflepuffs -- Milken, Jill, and Rob -- as they tackle their freshman year at Hogwarts. Yes, they attend the same school as the characters you're familiar with (Hermione, Ron, and Harry!), but no, they never cross paths! These kids are too busy chasing their own dreams. […]
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Gabrus Force Live (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJon Gabrus is joined by an elite cadre of improvisers to bring you an Improv Force Multiplier! Starring Jon Gabrus Featuring: TBD Starts 7PM PT
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
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/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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Pilot Season (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn UCB’s Pilot Season, veteran comedy TV writers take the audience’s suggestion of a show title, and, on the spot, develop a pilot for a brand new show. It could be a sitcom, a prestige drama, or any number of different genres. Talented improvisers then take that pitch and bring it to life on stage. In solidarity with ongoing efforts to improve diversity and representation in the industry, all proceeds from the show will go to the Entertainment Community Fund, […]
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
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/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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UCB x Abso Lutely Short Film Showcase (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAn evening of funny, strange, truly original short films hand-picked by UCB and Abso Lutely Productions. Come see what the community’s been cooking up! Lineup: TBD Starts 7PM PT
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UCB’s 2025 It Sucked! Awards (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s the return of UCB’s long-running annual awards show, honoring the worst people, events, trends, and everything terrible about 2025! This year the show will be hosted our beloved Andres Parada and Inessa Frantowski! Did this year suck? Of course! The It Sucked! Awards is UCB’s annual year-in-review spectacular, celebrating everything that went off the rails this year—from celebrity meltdowns and baffling trends to the cultural moments we all pretended to enjoy. Framed like a glamorous awards show gone wrong, a cast of UCB’s sharpest comedians bring […]
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
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/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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QT’s presents… JOY! (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWe are UCB’s first all trans/gender nonconforming/non binary improv team, and what better way to celebrate than doing some improv based on your most joyful memories?! Trans and gender nonconforming people have had a rough few years… For many in our community, this is a time of anxiety, fear, and fury. It’s now more important than ever to create spaces of pure, unadulterated queer fun where we can rest, relax, and recharge. Come spend an hour laughing with us as […]
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
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/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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Church of Worship: An Improvised Musical Worship Service (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLift up your voice in song to the mothman, or ritz crackers, or whatever feels right, in a worship service completely improvised, complete with songs, sermons, church drama, parables and skits. You will be saved!* *not a guarantee Featuring: Jiavani, Laser Webber, Adam Keller, Sam Johnides, D’Angelo Reyes, Ashley Ward, Andrew Young Starts 8:30PM PT
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
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/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
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/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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Asian AF Los Angeles: 9-Year Anniversary Show (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe Hit Asian American Comedy Variety Show Celebrates Its 9-Year Anniversary! Established in 2016, ASIAN AF (Asian As F***) quickly cemented its status as a must-see comedy show in Los Angeles, New York, and beyond — spotlighting the hottest rising stars and powerhouse Asian American talent in improv, stand-up, sketch, characters, musical comedy, storytelling, and more. Asian AF has headlined major comedy festivals, including SF Sketchfest, the New York Comedy Festival, Clusterfest, the Del Close Marathon, the Hawaii Comedy Festival, […]
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Porn Without The Porn (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAn improv show of half-improvisers, half-adult entertainers making up scenes THAT ARE NOT PORN. Hosted by Mano Agapion (comedian) & Cole Conner (adult entertainer), this show takes the audience’s porn-ish suggestions to inspire scenes that perhaps feel like they should take place in the world of an adult film… but rest assured, NO SEX will ever happen! Experience the joy in non-improvisers trying out improv and non-porn-people trying out “porn.” Featuring: TBA Starts 10PM PT
$15