*SOLD OUT* NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: NORI REED
May
2

*SOLD OUT* NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: NORI REED

Nori Reed is an iconic LA based comedian, writer, and actress originally from Christian County, Kentucky. She was most recently a Story Editor on Hulu's animated series STANDING BY from Dan Levy and Ally Pankiw. Nori got her start in The Bay Area and was boldly named by SF Weekly as ‘Oakland’s Next Great Comedian’.

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*SOLD OUT* NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: NATALY AUKAR
May
3

*SOLD OUT* NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: NATALY AUKAR

Nataly Aukar is a Lebanese born and raised writer and performer based in NYC. As a stand-up comic, Nataly has toured the world, opening for comedians such as Ramy Youssef (Ramy), Mo Amer (Mo, Black Adam), and Gad El Maleh (Huge in France) and was featured on Don’t Tell Comedy, and in the Netflix is a Joke Festival as part of the “Introducing…” showcase.

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NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: JAMAR NEIGHBORS:COMEDY ART AUCTION
May
3

NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: JAMAR NEIGHBORS:COMEDY ART AUCTION

"Comedy Art Auction," hosted by the hilarious Jamar Malachi Neighbors, is a unique show that combines stand-up comedy with art. Comedians perform sets inspired by their artwork and auction off their creations, with a comedic auctioneer adding to the fun. The grand finale features the comedians' best pieces. The stage becomes an art gallery, and audience participation adds to the excitement. Don't miss this unforgettable blend of comedy and art for a night of laughter and creativity!

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*SOLD OUT* NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: MICHAEL YO
May
4

*SOLD OUT* NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: MICHAEL YO

A 2-time Emmy nominee, heard on the Joe Rogan Experience, a regular on The Adam Carolla Show and fresh off his critically acclaimed comedy special “I Never Thought” , Michael Yo is a comedian, actor and host keeping busy in all of Hollywood’s platforms.

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NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: SARA SCHAEFER
May
5

NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: SARA SCHAEFER

Sara Schaefer is a critically acclaimed stand up comedian, writer, and artist. Her Comedy Central Stand Up Presents half hour special debuted in November 2019 and she was the co-host of MTV’s late night show Nikki & Sara Live. Sara published her first book, Grand, in 2020 with Simon & Schuster. She has written for numerous television programs including Who Wants To Be a Millionaire, The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, Would I Lie To You, and The History of Swear Words. She won two Emmy awards for her work at Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. In recent years, Sara’s satirical sketches have been viral hits, including Comedy Ad, Quarantine Barbie, How To Sell a TV Show in 3 Easy Steps, and MeResearch. Sara toured her solo show Going Up in 10 countries in 2023. The New York Times called it "ambitious and nimble” and “a feat of comedy.”

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NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: ANNA SEREGINA
May
7

NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: ANNA SEREGINA

Anna Seregina is a Los Angeles-based comedian, actor, and writer originally from Russia. She was chosen as one JFL's 2023 New Faces, Time Out LA’s 2020 Comics to Watch and Vulture’s 2019 Comics to Watch. As a standup, Anna has performed at comedy festivals and notable venues across the country, including SXSW, SF Sketchfest, and -perhaps most importantly- the Viper Room.

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NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: HAYDEN KRISTAL
May
8

NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: HAYDEN KRISTAL

Hayden Kristal is a Colorado-based former zookeeper who gave up a lucrative career path in salamanders to pursue comedy. Since then, their quick wit and cheerful self-deprecation has earned them a spot as an America’s Got Talent semifinalist, roles on Adult Swim/HBOMax’s Tuca and Bertie, and over a million followers on social media. When not on the road, Hayden lives on a farm with their girlfriend and equine-pals Chicken Elizabeth Nugget, Squidward, Debbi From Accounting, and Donkey Devito.

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NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: BUSINESS CASUAL
May
9

NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: BUSINESS CASUAL

Business Casual is a high-energy sketch trio originally from Los Angeles, currently based in Brooklyn. The group regularly appears at venues on both coasts, performing a brand of comedy that blends both sketch, improvisation, and clowning. They have been featured at Just For Laughs, Moontower, New York Comedy Festival, SF Sketch Fest, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In the past, they have developed digital sketches in partnership with Funny or Die. In the future, they will be huge celebrities.

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NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: SIMPLE TOWN
May
9

NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: SIMPLE TOWN

Simple Town is a comedy group in New York. The current members are Will Niedmann, Sam Lanier, Ian Faria, Caroline Yost, and Felipe Di Poi. They put on Sketch Comedy Shows, Plays, and produce videos which were featured on [Adult Swim]'s Smalls, and Off The Air, as well as the New York TV Festival. They have projects with Adult Swim, Comedy Central, and FX.

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*SOLD OUT* NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: JACK ASSADOURIAN JR
May
10

*SOLD OUT* NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: JACK ASSADOURIAN JR

Jack Assadourian is a comedian of Armenian and Mexican descent who has gained popularity for his unique perspective and hilarious observations on life. He often incorporates his multicultural background into his stand-up routine, sharing stories and experiences that resonate with audiences from different backgrounds. With his energetic stage presence and witty sense of humor, Jack has become a well-known name in the world of comedy and has been seen on Netlfix Is A Joke, Amazon prime video laugh after dark and has been heard on His podcast comedy club confessions.

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NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: flame monroe
May
10

NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: flame monroe

Comedienne, hostess, Emcee and Actor, Flame Monroe is an explosive and inspiring talent hailing from Chicago. Flame’s introduction to audiences in the United States and abroad has been anything but traditional. With more than two decades honing the art of female impersonator in clubs starting in the Windy City and now across the country under her wig, the most challenging role has been that of single parent to three academically gifted and creative children; Flame describes it as AM Dad/PM Drag!

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Webworm Popup! (In the Skunk Room)
May
11

Webworm Popup! (In the Skunk Room)

Documentary maker David Farrier (Tickled, Dark Tourist, Flightless Bird, Mister Organ) is doing his first LA popup for his weird newsletter Webworm!

Come along on Saturday May 11 from 2pm-6pm - where a collection of Webworm t-shirts, caps and stickers will be on sale for the first time!

David will be there, along with artist Jess Johnson who's hand drawn some custom, one-off t-shirts just for the event.

They'll be joined by their friends "Freak Nature Puppets" VHS and found footage enthusiasts "Everything is Terrible!", and the "Lil’ Guys" board game.

Rachel Lo will be making cookies, and there'll be a mini-bar with cold beverages. So come hang, chat, and share weird stories together.

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*SOLD OUT* NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: EJ MARCUS
May
11

*SOLD OUT* NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: EJ MARCUS

EJ Marcus is a writer, actor, and comedian from Portland, Oregon who uses TikTok to inhabit characters that show up in people’s everyday lives. His social media has garnered recognition from Amy Poehler and Jeremy O. Harris, and he has been featured in Embedded and USA TODAY. He identifies as trans and lives in Los Angeles.

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Catch a Betch
May
13

Catch a Betch

Catch a Betch is a scripted clown play that blends traditional theater with the absurdity of clown!

In this absurdist parody of reality tv and competition game shows, you will witness a live “taping” of a brand new game show- on which contestants must catch their spouse in the act of cheating in order to be crowned the winner. The catch: the contestants always catch their spouse in a far more impish act, leading to the downfall of the show and everyone involved. Will they be able to keep it together? Or will the production crumble before your very eyes! Tune in to find out!

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Fuck This Month (IN PERSON & LIVESTREAMED)
May
14

Fuck This Month (IN PERSON & LIVESTREAMED)

Let’s face it; this month is trash... but we’re here to help! A cast of veteran comedians will take your shitty month and spin them into a fully improvised show. Catharsis through comedy!

Cast: Hannah Pilkes, Amanda Lehan-Canto, Payam Banifaz, Angela Giarratana, Eli Gonzalez, Lauren Knutti, Jeff Whitaker, and more TBA!

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Survivor: Island of Idiots
May
14

Survivor: Island of Idiots

WELCOME BACK! Stranded on an island far off the coast of Fiji, 13 barely-vetted Castaways will be divided into tribes to form new, chaotic societies as they adapt to their unfamiliar surroundings. Subjected to mental and physical challenges, the Castaways will be forced to choose between personal risk and reward, like game-changing advantages or a hot bowl of slop that could seal their fate. Shifting alliances, shocking betrayals, and strategic Immunity Idol plays will determine which Castaway achieves their ultimate goal: be crowned Sole Survivor of the Island of Idiots. This show is hosted and executive produced by Jiff Probe (Sam Walt Jones.)

Featuring Ru Anderson, Elizabeth Andrews, Julia Boyd, Jordan Lee Cohen, Dani Colucci, Isabella Gerasole, Eli Gonzalez, Jesse Kendall, Kyle Mizono, Jacquis Neal, Sam Oh, Sahana Srinivasan and Jess Uhler

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SHABOOM!
May
15

SHABOOM!

SHABOOM! is a spectacle teetering at the edge of disaster, creating actions of pleasure and idiocy, in old wigs. SHABOOM! is not just an experiment with failure, but a jubilant funeral procession for any idea of success, driven by maddening determination and an impressive lack of good judgement. SHABOOM! is theatre for the masses that forces culture and critique through the clown horn of queer slapstick

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Honest Work
May
15

Honest Work

Kevin Gregory Krieger gives you everything in this full hour of high-octane improvised performance. THIS IS NOT A WORK IN PROGRESS. It is the final product, and the promise is simple: to give you the best show of your entire life. There are no props, no cues, and no framework. This is mind, body and soul against the ticking clock. It is honest work.

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Anointed Greens Presents: Unsung Black Sheroes
May
16

Anointed Greens Presents: Unsung Black Sheroes

Anointed Greens sketch team is taking a moment to honor Black women in pop culture who deserve their flowers, some real, some fictional, all equally important. A mix of sketches will honor R&B legends like Mariah Carey, female friendships, and unsung heroes like Boo Boo The Fool while other ones will call out Drake's new rap lyrics and dads who owe over $2500 in child support and therefore can't get a passport. It's silly, it's biting, and every sketch leaves you with a new fact you didn't know about!

Starring Paige Elson, Dyani Rejae, and April Rock. Directed by Ashleigh Hairston

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Hot Coffee Comedy
May
18

Hot Coffee Comedy

Hot Coffee is an all black sketch comedy group that is ready to fill your evening with a good time. Join the talented cast for a night of laughs along with their talented featured guests.

Featuring Affirmative Reaction and The Kings

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Tomorrow! w/ Ron Lynch
May
18
to May 19

Tomorrow! w/ Ron Lynch

In its 19th year of lauded late night lunacy! Hosted by Ron Lynch (Bob's Burgers, Corporate, Portlandia) and featuring a rotating roster of top comedians, specialty acts, musicians and performance artists -- It is not to be missed! Every Saturday @ Midnight.

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Retrospecs - A Benefit for Green Envelope Grocery Aid (IN-Person & Livestreamed)
May
19

Retrospecs - A Benefit for Green Envelope Grocery Aid (IN-Person & Livestreamed)

Back in the early days of television (the 1990s), writers hoping to break in would write episodes of existing shows; these "spec" scripts were never meant to be produced, only to serve as samples for the aspiring writer. Spec scripts have gone out of fashion, but, in addition to being a great way to learn the craft, they were a lot of fun! You got to see the stamp individual writers put on your favorite shows.

In Retrospecs, we dig those old scripts by established writers out of their drawers and expose them to the warm light of the Elysian stage. Starring actors you know and love from TV, film, comedy, and the stage. From Girls to Gilmore Girls, from the Big Bang Theory to Buffy, get NEW EPISODES of your favorite shows, written by writers who never wrote for those shows! Only from Retrospecs.

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Survivor: Island of Idiots
May
21

Survivor: Island of Idiots

WELCOME BACK! Stranded on an island far off the coast of Fiji, 13 barely-vetted Castaways will be divided into tribes to form new, chaotic societies as they adapt to their unfamiliar surroundings. Subjected to mental and physical challenges, the Castaways will be forced to choose between personal risk and reward, like game-changing advantages or a hot bowl of slop that could seal their fate. Shifting alliances, shocking betrayals, and strategic Immunity Idol plays will determine which Castaway achieves their ultimate goal: be crowned Sole Survivor of the Island of Idiots. This show is hosted and executive produced by Jiff Probe (Sam Walt Jones.)

Featuring Ru Anderson, Elizabeth Andrews, Julia Boyd, Jordan Lee Cohen, Dani Colucci, Isabella Gerasole, Eli Gonzalez, Jesse Kendall, Kyle Mizono, Jacquis Neal, Sam Oh, Sahana Srinivasan and Jess Uhler

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Rachel Kaly: Hospital Hour
May
22

Rachel Kaly: Hospital Hour

Rachel, who is notoriously mentally ill and loves going to the hospital, will explain how her brain got to be so random. She is bringing "Hospital Hour" to the Edinburgh Fringe this summer in fact and has been touring it basically across America and the UK interestingly enough so even if you've seen it before it is different.

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Marty Miller: BETH
May
23

Marty Miller: BETH

In his debut solo performance BETH Marty Miller uses both anecdotes from his past and from his current reality as a waitress in New York City to explore his own queer experience, grief, and the difficult but necessary need to keep on...keeping on.

Featuring Danielle Shvartsman and Kaylin Mahoney

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Cruel Babes
May
24

Cruel Babes

Somewhere at the intersection of the sacred and the profane, of poetry and dire scatology, of clown and Dada, of community and exile, of fourth walls and no walls at all, lies Cruel Babes. We welcome you to our family play room for laughs, tears, and live-directed anti-theatrical chaos that is at its very least…absolutely not like anything else.

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The Elysian Presents: Edinburgh Fringe Percolator
May
25

The Elysian Presents: Edinburgh Fringe Percolator

One Saturday a month on the way to the festival our spotlight is on Work-in-Process performances gearing up to travel to the biggest arts/culture festival on the planet, the Edinburgh Fringe!

Come support the creative development of upcoming Fringe shows, be an important part of the process, and help expand a community that can share resources and ideas before anyone gets on the plane.

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Tomorrow! w/ Ron Lynch
May
25
to May 26

Tomorrow! w/ Ron Lynch

In its 19th year of lauded late night lunacy! Hosted by Ron Lynch (Bob's Burgers, Corporate, Portlandia) and featuring a rotating roster of top comedians, specialty acts, musicians and performance artists -- It is not to be missed! Every Saturday @ Midnight.

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Stand Up and Clown
May
27

Stand Up and Clown

Clown performer, director and teacher Chad Damiani (Clown Zoo Presents) takes eight well-known stand-up comics (many with zero clown experience) and ruthlessly teases, cajoles and directs them to take huge risks, fail big and follow their dumbest impulses.

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Survivor: Island of Idiots
May
28

Survivor: Island of Idiots

WELCOME BACK! Stranded on an island far off the coast of Fiji, 13 barely-vetted Castaways will be divided into tribes to form new, chaotic societies as they adapt to their unfamiliar surroundings. Subjected to mental and physical challenges, the Castaways will be forced to choose between personal risk and reward, like game-changing advantages or a hot bowl of slop that could seal their fate. Shifting alliances, shocking betrayals, and strategic Immunity Idol plays will determine which Castaway achieves their ultimate goal: be crowned Sole Survivor of the Island of Idiots. This show is hosted and executive produced by Jiff Probe (Sam Walt Jones.)

Featuring Ru Anderson, Elizabeth Andrews, Julia Boyd, Jordan Lee Cohen, Dani Colucci, Isabella Gerasole, Eli Gonzalez, Jesse Kendall, Kyle Mizono, Jacquis Neal, Sam Oh, Sahana Srinivasan and Jess Uhler

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Solo Play for One Man
May
29

Solo Play for One Man

Solo Play for One Man is the story of Will, the Adult Man, as he embarks on an Adult Man Journey. Along the way, Will finds himself engaged in Adult Man Adventures, Adult Man Introspection, and Adult Man Entrances and Exits from the stage.

A new play from experimental dance/theater duo, andersmith, Solo Play for One Man is an absurd comedy that upends our endless obsession with mediocre leading men.

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Freak Nature Puppets
May
30

Freak Nature Puppets

We’re excited to announce our new Company-in-Residence program, built to highlight and champion the spirit of collective/ensemble creation in and around LA. We are thrilled to welcome our first resident company: FREAK NATURE PUPPETS

They are a collective of self-taught puppeteers that came together in 2022 and have been nonstop in their delightful offerings ever since. You may have seen the premiere of their first full-length show, Nosferatu's Sweet 16, in our Spaghetti Festival last November. There is so much we love and admire about this group. We have seen the inspiration and perspiration that leads to their prolific creation of endlessly whimsical puppets, their dedication to honing their skills together as an ensemble, and the ease and generosity with which they bring other curious artists and builders into their fold. The passion and free-spiritedness inside their creative process shines through their work. We’re happy to host Freak Nature, and provide support, mentorship, and resources as they develop a brand new show.

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Love, Los Angeles, and Imported Beers
Jun
1

Love, Los Angeles, and Imported Beers

"Love, Los Angeles, and Imported Beers" is a heartfelt romantic comedy play that takes audiences on a journey through the complexities of modern romance. The story follows Jay Weingarten, a hopeless romantic searching for love. Encouraged by his best friend Kevin (Jordan Adika), Jay ventures out into the world, hoping to find his significant other. As he navigates the ups and downs of dating, Jay encounters Jessica (Jill O'Connell), an art historian with whom he shares a deep connection over their mutual love of paintings. However, their budding romance faces challenges, including challenges with Jay's dad (Tim Heidecker). Through moments of laughter, passion, and reflection, "Love, Los Angeles, and Imported Beers" explores the power of love, the beauty of art, and the importance of taking chances in matters of the heart.

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Survivor: Island of Idiots
Jun
4

Survivor: Island of Idiots

WELCOME BACK! Stranded on an island far off the coast of Fiji, 13 barely-vetted Castaways will be divided into tribes to form new, chaotic societies as they adapt to their unfamiliar surroundings. Subjected to mental and physical challenges, the Castaways will be forced to choose between personal risk and reward, like game-changing advantages or a hot bowl of slop that could seal their fate. Shifting alliances, shocking betrayals, and strategic Immunity Idol plays will determine which Castaway achieves their ultimate goal: be crowned Sole Survivor of the Island of Idiots. This show is hosted and executive produced by Jiff Probe (Sam Walt Jones.)

Featuring Ru Anderson, Elizabeth Andrews, Julia Boyd, Jordan Lee Cohen, Dani Colucci, Isabella Gerasole, Eli Gonzalez, Jesse Kendall, Kyle Mizono, Jacquis Neal, Sam Oh, Sahana Srinivasan and Jess Uhler

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Sweeter
Jun
6

Sweeter

Liz (Elizabeth Guest) will give you the shirt off her back. Not in this performance although you never know. But unfortunately that has led to some pretty uncomfortable situations. For Liz. Not the people who have gotten shirts. Anyway, she’ll be at the theater on this day at this time, but as far as the show description goes it sort of has to do with the shirt thing but not also not at all. Anyway, she's kind of a mess right now and can't say why or about what but please come to the show where more will be revealed.

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Lachlan Werner: Voices Of Evil
Jun
7

Lachlan Werner: Voices Of Evil

The horrifying debut show from the award-winning poof prince of puppets.

‘The funniest new ventriloquist on the block’ (★★★★ Telegraph) rising star, Lachlan Werner presents his Edinburgh Fringe total sell-out horror hit. A surprising, rebellious and ridiculous hour of frights, where demonic voices come from every corner. Watch out, anyone could get puppeteered by evil…

"Hilarious. Extraordinary. A healthy dose of the unhinged" ★★★★ (Guardian)

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Mr. Chonkers
Jun
7

Mr. Chonkers

It’s a solo show. A mockery and celebration of performance. Absurd. Simple. Outrageous. Stupid. Fun. It’s terrible. An important waste of your time. It’s great. Please strongly consider all of this information before coming.

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Survivor: Island of Idiots
Jun
11

Survivor: Island of Idiots

WELCOME BACK! Stranded on an island far off the coast of Fiji, 13 barely-vetted Castaways will be divided into tribes to form new, chaotic societies as they adapt to their unfamiliar surroundings. Subjected to mental and physical challenges, the Castaways will be forced to choose between personal risk and reward, like game-changing advantages or a hot bowl of slop that could seal their fate. Shifting alliances, shocking betrayals, and strategic Immunity Idol plays will determine which Castaway achieves their ultimate goal: be crowned Sole Survivor of the Island of Idiots. This show is hosted and executive produced by Jiff Probe (Sam Walt Jones.)

Featuring Ru Anderson, Elizabeth Andrews, Julia Boyd, Jordan Lee Cohen, Dani Colucci, Isabella Gerasole, Eli Gonzalez, Jesse Kendall, Kyle Mizono, Jacquis Neal, Sam Oh, Sahana Srinivasan and Jess Uhler

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Ian Lockwood: The Farewell Tour
Jun
15

Ian Lockwood: The Farewell Tour

Famous musician Ian Lockwood has accomplished everything he's ever wanted during his illustrious and extremely successful career, and thus, he's ready to die! See him in concert for his final performance on Earth.

From critically-acclaimed musical comedian Ian Lockwood comes a new narrative concert experience about life, death, and friendship. Featuring 10 hilarious original comedy pop songs, Lockwood examines the fear of abandonment that is hidden so well behind a confident pop-star-facade, for a touching and earnest show that delivers a laugh a minute.

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Twin Flames Show
Jun
16

Twin Flames Show

Hang up and call us now. Get ready for a time-bending, heart-melting cosmic circus. Your transcendent variety show from the celestial ether is taking The Elysian stage. Enjoy a bizarre evening of magic, drag, characters on characters, clown, art, and time-traveling friendship that leaves you wondering if you just fell in love. (You did.) Hosted by beautiful cosmic freaks Emily Maverick & Geri Courtney-Austein.

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Survivor: Island of Idiots
Jun
18

Survivor: Island of Idiots

WELCOME BACK! Stranded on an island far off the coast of Fiji, 13 barely-vetted Castaways will be divided into tribes to form new, chaotic societies as they adapt to their unfamiliar surroundings. Subjected to mental and physical challenges, the Castaways will be forced to choose between personal risk and reward, like game-changing advantages or a hot bowl of slop that could seal their fate. Shifting alliances, shocking betrayals, and strategic Immunity Idol plays will determine which Castaway achieves their ultimate goal: be crowned Sole Survivor of the Island of Idiots. This show is hosted and executive produced by Jiff Probe (Sam Walt Jones.)

Featuring Ru Anderson, Elizabeth Andrews, Julia Boyd, Jordan Lee Cohen, Dani Colucci, Isabella Gerasole, Eli Gonzalez, Jesse Kendall, Kyle Mizono, Jacquis Neal, Sam Oh, Sahana Srinivasan and Jess Uhler

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TROLL
Jun
21

TROLL

Fed up with years of misrepresentation, villanization and exclusion, two trolls find themselves in a theatre, ready and desperate to tell their side of the story and the truth about those three goats

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The Elysian Presents: Edinburgh Fringe Percolator
Jun
22

The Elysian Presents: Edinburgh Fringe Percolator

One Saturday a month on the way to the festival our spotlight is on Work-in-Process performances gearing up to travel to the biggest arts/culture festival on the planet, the Edinburgh Fringe!

Come support the creative development of upcoming Fringe shows, be an important part of the process, and help expand a community that can share resources and ideas before anyone gets on the plane.

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The Good Liars: Fix America
Jun
25

The Good Liars: Fix America

The Good Liars comedy duo has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, with viral videos and interviews at political events across the country. From their start at  Occupy Wall Street ("the counter protest of the 1%") to the recent GOP presidential debate and Donald Trump's arrest, they cover the biggest news stories from a unique and memorable lens. The Good Liars have amassed a following of more than 2 million on TikTok and been featured by Deadline  and The Guardian -- and they're just getting started. Later this month is their 2nd live show, "Fix America", with more dates to come during the 2024 election season.

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Making Love With David Magidoff
Jun
28

Making Love With David Magidoff

Turning your bad date stories into musicals since 2017!

Comedian and mushy-hearted Jew, David Magidoff (Dexter: New Blood, The Morning Show) interviews one real person from the audience & one real famous celebrity guest to share one good / bad / psychotic / existential love story, and then David and his friends turn it into a full blown improvised musical!

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Mr. Chonkers
Jul
12

Mr. Chonkers

It’s a solo show. A mockery and celebration of performance. Absurd. Simple. Outrageous. Stupid. Fun. It’s terrible. An important waste of your time. It’s great. Please strongly consider all of this information before coming.

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The Elysian Presents: Edinburgh Fringe Percolator
Jul
20

The Elysian Presents: Edinburgh Fringe Percolator

One Saturday a month on the way to the festival our spotlight is on Work-in-Process performances gearing up to travel to the biggest arts/culture festival on the planet, the Edinburgh Fringe!

Come support the creative development of upcoming Fringe shows, be an important part of the process, and help expand a community that can share resources and ideas before anyone gets on the plane.

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The Addie Show Presents: The Every body Show!
May
1

The Addie Show Presents: The Every body Show!

The Every Body Show is an interactive theater experience created and led by multi-hyphenate joy bomb actor/writer/director/improviser Addie Weyrich.

When you arrive at the theater, Addie and her team will personally greet you and hand you your own keepsake wristband with a number on it. You will be ushered into your seats and invited to introduce yourselves to each other. After that, the show begins and we're off to the races.

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*SOLD OUT* Avital Ash Workshops Her Suicide Note
Apr
30

*SOLD OUT* Avital Ash Workshops Her Suicide Note

Ever since she was a baby and her mother took her own life, Avital has felt summoned to the other side, aka the vast nothingness. But she'd hate to be labeled a copycat, plus, who wants to turn into their mother? Avital Ash's critically acclaimed Fringe debut explores growing up a Hasidic Jew, depression, queer identity, and generational Holocaust trauma, all while being hilarious. The results are an irreverent show where Avital expertly bounces from black humor to jokes so stupid you almost miss the gospel in them.

This show is SOLD OUT. There will be a standby line at the door 30 min before showtime.

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Stand Up and Clown
Apr
29

Stand Up and Clown

Clown performer, director and teacher Chad Damiani (Clown Zoo Presents) takes eight well-known stand-up comics (many with zero clown experience) and ruthlessly teases, cajoles and directs them to take huge risks, fail big and follow their dumbest impulses.

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God Save The Queen
Apr
29

God Save The Queen

God Save the Queen is the ultimate comedy variety show featuring matchmaking, stand-up, and improv. An all-star cast of Desi improvisers headlines with an improv set inspired by a clip of one of the most iconic films in South Asian cinema! We'll make a case for Bollywood in Hollywood.

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*SOLD OUT* Nymphowars Presents: KNFW Live From Los Angeles
Apr
28

*SOLD OUT* Nymphowars Presents: KNFW Live From Los Angeles

Theda Hammel & Macy Rodman from the cult hit podcast Nymphowars bring their long haul trucker terrestrial radio show all the way to the city of angels! Toilet humor and classic radio play sensibilities collide in a cacophony of sound effects in the gals' first west coast show since 2020. As always, you never know who might pop up at a KNFW show, so rev up the truck and and keep sippin' that Erewhon smoothie!

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Nymphowars Presents: KNFW Live From Los Angeles
Apr
28

Nymphowars Presents: KNFW Live From Los Angeles

Theda Hammel & Macy Rodman from the cult hit podcast Nymphowars bring their long haul trucker terrestrial radio show all the way to the city of angels! Toilet humor and classic radio play sensibilities collide in a cacophony of sound effects in the gals' first west coast show since 2020. As always, you never know who might pop up at a KNFW show, so rev up the truck and and keep sippin' that Erewhon smoothie!

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Tomorrow! w/ Ron Lynch
Apr
27
to Apr 28

Tomorrow! w/ Ron Lynch

In its 19th year of lauded late night lunacy! Hosted by Ron Lynch (Bob's Burgers, Corporate, Portlandia) and featuring a rotating roster of top comedians, specialty acts, musicians and performance artists -- It is not to be missed! Every Saturday @ Midnight.

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Big Dad Energy
Apr
27

Big Dad Energy

Come join the dads you never had, as Big Dad Energy, an entirely transmasculine comedy show, takes the Elysian stage for a night of laughs, perversity and yes, dad jokes. When so many men in the world are effin' things up, us trans dads are here to catch you in an hour long trust fall exercise. Buy tickets, we got you. Love, the hot t-dads of LA.

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TRUTHPOINT: PHYSIOPHORIA
Apr
27

TRUTHPOINT: PHYSIOPHORIA

Prepare yourself, TRUTHPOINT: PHYSIOPHORIA is the ultimate In-Of-Body Experience, providing the audience with a deep dive into the inner workings of the human anatomy. What secrets course through the veins of man? Who dares to trespass within our various ducts and glands? All will become clear.

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The Elysian Presents: Edinburgh Fringe Percolator
Apr
27

The Elysian Presents: Edinburgh Fringe Percolator

One Saturday a month on the way to the festival our spotlight is on Work-in-Process performances gearing up to travel to the biggest arts/culture festival on the planet, the Edinburgh Fringe!

Come support the creative development of upcoming Fringe shows, be an important part of the process, and help expand a community that can share resources and ideas before anyone gets on the plane.

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Cruel Babes
Apr
26

Cruel Babes

Somewhere at the intersection of the sacred and the profane, of poetry and dire scatology, of clown and Dada, of community and exile, of fourth walls and no walls at all, lies Cruel Babes. We welcome you to our family play room for laughs, tears, and live-directed anti-theatrical chaos that is at its very least…absolutely not like anything else.

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Making Love With David Magidoff *SOLD OUT*
Apr
26

Making Love With David Magidoff *SOLD OUT*

Turning your bad date stories into musicals since 2017!

Comedian and mushy-hearted Jew, David Magidoff (Dexter: New Blood, The Morning Show) interviews one real person from the audience & one real famous celebrity guest to share one good / bad / psychotic / existential love story, and then David and his friends turn it into a full blown improvised musical!

This show is SOLD OUT. There will be a standby line at the door 30 min before showtime.

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Vacuum Girl
Apr
25

Vacuum Girl

She can’t tell you a damn thing. She sat down and wrote out a very intimidating, extremely precise NDA. And then she stood up so she could sit down again and make herself sign that bad boy. Her hands are tied.

What she can say is…. This Woman is absolutely a TV show about something. One hour, one woman, no commercials.

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The Paddock
Apr
25

The Paddock

An assault on the senses with a colourful, quick-fire mix of stuff on stage and stuff on screen and a playground for innovative comedy performers and filmmakers to try out and showcase new and experimental material in a super-supportive environment.

Featuring Anna Seregina, Kyle Mizono, Alan Resnick, Rachel Kaly, Camirin Farmer, Reveries (Antony Oberbeck)

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WORMHOLE
Apr
25

WORMHOLE

WORMHOLE is a monthly (lightly) guided dance party… a sweaty endorphin bath that will leave you high on life. No alcohol. Yes dancing your ass off. Yes, accessing your inner weirdo and higher self through a cosmic wormhole. We aim to be radically inclusive...  but also super safe... while seriously throwing down. All vinyl DJ set by Frazier. 

Dress to sweat. We recommend sneakers for the concrete floor.

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Freak Nature Puppets
Apr
24

Freak Nature Puppets

We’re excited to announce our new Company-in-Residence program, built to highlight and champion the spirit of collective/ensemble creation in and around LA. We are thrilled to welcome our first resident company: FREAK NATURE PUPPETS

They are a collective of self-taught puppeteers that came together in 2022 and have been nonstop in their delightful offerings ever since. You may have seen the premiere of their first full-length show, Nosferatu's Sweet 16, in our Spaghetti Festival last November. There is so much we love and admire about this group. We have seen the inspiration and perspiration that leads to their prolific creation of endlessly whimsical puppets, their dedication to honing their skills together as an ensemble, and the ease and generosity with which they bring other curious artists and builders into their fold. The passion and free-spiritedness inside their creative process shines through their work. We’re happy to host Freak Nature, and provide support, mentorship, and resources as they develop a brand new show.

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Cam Goes To Therapy for the First Time LIVE
Apr
23

Cam Goes To Therapy for the First Time LIVE

Cam has avoided going to therapy for so long and this is the only way he agreed to do it: LIVE and on-stage in front of an audience. (That sounds healthy!) I don’t know if it’ll be funny or sad or weird or awkward, but it will be THEATER!

This show, by its nature, will only ever happen once. This is that one time.

Directed by Emma Debany. Live Music by Sterling Gavinski.

THIS EVENT WILL BE FILMED

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*SOLD OUT* Cooking with Kathryn
Apr
23

*SOLD OUT* Cooking with Kathryn

COOKING WITH KATHRYN is Kate Owens' critically acclaimed, country-fried comedy show. Follow Kathryn, a down-home southern belle with more wine in her veins than Jesus, as she invites us into the basement of her church for an irreverent, absurd, and spicy cooking show. Things get messy when some unexpected guests arrive, forcing Kathryn to reckon with more than just her egg bake casserole.

WINNER: BEST PHYSICAL COMEDY AWARD Frigid Festival

WINNER: CRITICS CHOICE AWARD PortFringe Festival

This show is SOLD OUT. There will be a standby line at the door 30 min before showtime.

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Rory and Chad Win Comedy Tonight
Apr
22

Rory and Chad Win Comedy Tonight

A groundbreaking stand-up comedian. A visionary clown master. Come see world’s collide as Rory Scovel and Chad Damiani not only create a one-of-a-kind entertainment spectacular, but also win comedy in the process.

Absolutely anything can happen during these shows – including surprise guests!

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Twin Flames Show
Apr
21

Twin Flames Show

A COMEDIC ICON (HBO) IS HEADLINING THIS SHOW, and it’s a magical SURPRISE (this is not a bit)!

Hang up and call us now. Get ready for a time-bending, heart-melting cosmic circus. Your transcendent variety show from the celestial ether is taking The Elysian stage. Enjoy a bizarre evening of magic, drag, characters on characters, clown, art, and time-traveling friendship that leaves you wondering if you just fell in love. (You did.) Hosted by beautiful cosmic freaks Emily Maverick & Geri Courtney-Austein.

This show is destined to be extra, extra magical, and you'll get all the answers to your problems. After all, we’ve got a secret headliner, a beauty pageant-winning drag queen, 4 very mean old ladies, and more! Featuring Laci Mosely, Mean Old Ladies, Joshua Kilcoyne, Gouda LaGrand, Bill O’Neill, The Cosmic Romantics, and more special guests!

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Retrospecs (Live + Livestreamed!)
Apr
21

Retrospecs (Live + Livestreamed!)

Back in the early days of television (the 1990s), writers hoping to break in would write episodes of existing shows; these "spec" scripts were never meant to be produced, only to serve as samples for the aspiring writer. Spec scripts have gone out of fashion, but, in addition to being a great way to learn the craft, they were a lot of fun! You got to see the stamp individual writers put on your favorite shows.

In Retrospecs, we dig those old scripts by established writers out of their drawers and expose them to the warm light of the Elysian stage. Starring actors you know and love from TV, film, comedy, and the stage. From Girls to Gilmore Girls, from the Big Bang Theory to Buffy, get NEW EPISODES of your favorite shows, written by writers who never wrote for those shows! Only from Retrospecs.

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Tomorrow! w/ Ron Lynch
Apr
20
to Apr 21

Tomorrow! w/ Ron Lynch

In its 19th year of lauded late night lunacy! Hosted by Ron Lynch (Bob's Burgers, Corporate, Portlandia) and featuring a rotating roster of top comedians, specialty acts, musicians and performance artists -- It is not to be missed! Every Saturday @ Midnight.

Featuring Tony Camin, Psychic Buster, Mum, Veronica Soriov, Zander Raphael, Nick Stargu, and Freak Nature Puppets

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