UPCOMING
Gwyneth Goes Skiing
She's the Goop-founding, Door-Sliding, Shakespeare-In-Loving, consciously-uncoupling Hollywood superstar. He's a retired optometrist from Utah. In 2016, they went skiing. On the slopes of Deer Valley, their worlds collided, and so did they - literally. Ouch. Seven years later, in 2023, they went to court. Double ouch. Join harbingers of queer chaos Awkward Productions (Diana: The Untold & Untrue Story) as they bring their viral hit Gwyneth Goes Skiing to LA, following global acclaim and sold out runs in London, Edinburgh Fringe and even Park City, Utah - where the actual trial happened!
Funny Games (Show/Open Mic In The Skunk Room)
A hybrid open mic / comedy show! If you put your name in the bucket to perform, the show is FREE!
Hosted by Jo Scott, Meaghan Strickland, & Tim Lamphier
Survival of the Filthiest: The Science of Bowie Birthday Bash
“Survival of the Filthiest”- the hilarious & sexy science class you never knew you needed- is back and bigger, better, & filthier than ever! That’s because it’s David Bowie's birthday and we’re celebrating the science of the man who fell to Earth! Biological anthropologist & comedian Natalia Reagan is your nutty professor ready to explore space oddities, gender bending beauty, the biology of behemoth bulges, and understanding why the world is [still] afraid of Americans.
Superbloom Comedy (The Vault)
Welcome to Superbloom, a new standup comedy show every Monday in the Vault at 8:30pm!
We bring you the best standup in LA with a focus on queer comedians.
FUNKY CABBAGE Open Mic (The Vault)
Your Cabbage Queens are back to host FUNKY CABBAGE—a weekly lottery mic to try out jokes that are funky before they turn great! Funky Cabbage isn’t your typical open mic—it’s a supportive space uplifting performers while enjoying some Cabbage Chaos. Where work-in-progress sets thrive and everyone from first-timers to seasoned pros are welcome.
Lost Angels: A Recurring Night of Original One-Act Plays
Cool Cuts Inc. presents Lost Angels: a recurring night of darkly humorous, provocative, and acerbic original one-act plays by a mix of emerging and established writers, actors, and directors!
Lineup (The Vault)
A weekly stand-up show Tuesdays at 8:30 pm hosted by Biniam Bizuneh (Dave) and Andrew Lopez (The Bear) where the lineup is always a mystery.
Playspace (Clown Jam)
A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. It’s FREE!
THEE Improvised Musical: 10-Year Anniversary Show
Celebrating its 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY, Thee Improvised Musical is a polished, high-octane, fully improvised Tony-caliber musical that will leave you thinking it's scripted! Featuring a four-piece band, celeb guests, and Down to Clown: Improvisers with Down Syndrome!
Going Longer with Matt Braunger (The Vault)
Once a month, comedian Matt Braunger (Netflix, MADtv) invites two funny friends to join him for a solid hour of 20-minute sets in The Vault. First Wednesdays at 9pm. $12 tickets.
*lineup subject to change
Blameganger
Come one, Come all! Bare witness to BLAMEGANGER!
Watch as Jacob Wysocki (Pitch Perfect), Vic Michaelis (Bless This Mess), and Lou Wilson (#VanLife) spread goodwill through the inconceivable power of improv.
Proceeds from the show will be donated to victims of the Eaton Fire.
Mike and the Jesus Christs
Mike O'Brien performs his new material involving poems, music and jokes. There will also be performances by Lisa Gilroy, Mo Welch and more!
Nore Davis: Healing Black History
Get ready to laugh, cry, and heal at Nore Davis Healing Black History! In this headlining comedy show, Nore Davis takes you on a journey of finding love and humor in the unexpected—grieving, mental health, and the everyday struggles we all face. With his signature wit and vulnerability, Nore delivers a night of unforgettable comedy that’s equal parts raw and uplifting.
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!
The Birthday Experience (The Vault)
”It’s Your Birthday Whether It’s Your Birthday or Not!”
The Birthday Experience is a live comedy variety show celebrating whomever has a birthday that month! But anyone can attend -birthday or no birthday- it will be fun for everyone! Is it your birthday? Or a friend's birthday? Come on along! Even if it isn't, come on along!
Simple Town
Simple Town is coming over from New York to share their latest hour of sketch. Their work has appeared on Adult Swim, Comedy Central, NoBudge, Short of the Week, and Cracked. They've performed their sold-out hour for crowds in New York, Chicago and London.
Two Idiots - an hour of works in progress (The Vault)
Two clowns presenting new material that some day will become a new show.
It's going to be unhinged. It's going to be stupid.
With Jason DeGraff and Andrea Barello.
Riki Lindhome: Dead Inside
Riki's WIP musical about her fertility journey.
Trigger warning: this show will candidly discuss aspects of infertility that might be a sensitive subject to some.
Ma’am (The Vault)
A suburban fever dream — An absurd, penultimate Home Owner Association (HOA) meeting. A grappeling of control. A beautiful Front Lawn. It’s clown. It's comedy. It's an ecological masterpiece. If only the three little pigs had joined their HOA...
Simple Town
Simple Town is coming over from New York to share their latest hour of sketch. Their work has appeared on Adult Swim, Comedy Central, NoBudge, Short of the Week, and Cracked. They've performed their sold-out hour for crowds in New York, Chicago and London.
Tomorrow! w/ Ron Lynch
In its 20th 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.
Super Bowl Party (The Vault)
We are streaming Super Bowl LIX in The Vault on Feb 9th!
Arrive by 3pm to place all bets ($1 squares), purchase a Commercial BINGO board ($5), and get snacks/drinks from concessions.
Trivia, Games, and Prizes throughout the game!
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!
Yeti or Not!
Yeti or Not, here we come! Improv team Yeti and a highly curated guest team bring you two unique improv sets. Are you Yeti for a good time?
CLOWN STORM: A Works-in-Progress Night (The Vault)
Local clowns/performers in your area throw up things they are working on! Come see some over 15 artists at work. This wild show will be UNPREDICTABLE and often INTERACTIVE. Folks are encouraged to provide feedback to artists who ask for it on their work-in-progress pieces!
Wit’s End
SAMANTHA BEE’s COMEDY TRIVIA GAMESHOW, WITS END COMES TO LOS ANGELES FOR A LIMITED RUN AT THE ELYSIAN.
COME AND JOIN US! Feb 10th - KRISTEN SCHAAL v KURT BRAUNOHLER
Funny Games (Show/Open Mic In The Skunk Room)
A hybrid open mic / comedy show! If you put your name in the bucket to perform, the show is FREE!
Hosted by Jo Scott, Meaghan Strickland, & Tim Lamphier
Superbloom Comedy (The Vault)
Welcome to Superbloom, a new standup comedy show every Monday in the Vault at 8:30pm!
We bring you the best standup in LA with a focus on queer comedians.
FUNKY CABBAGE Open Mic (The Vault)
Your Cabbage Queens are back to host FUNKY CABBAGE—a weekly lottery mic to try out jokes that are funky before they turn great! Funky Cabbage isn’t your typical open mic—it’s a supportive space uplifting performers while enjoying some Cabbage Chaos. Where work-in-progress sets thrive and everyone from first-timers to seasoned pros are welcome.
Wit’s End
SAMANTHA BEE’s COMEDY TRIVIA GAMESHOW, WITS END COMES TO LOS ANGELES FOR A LIMITED RUN AT THE ELYSIAN.
COME AND JOIN US!
Lineup (The Vault)
A weekly stand-up show Tuesdays at 8:30 pm hosted by Biniam Bizuneh (Dave) and Andrew Lopez (The Bear) where the lineup is always a mystery.
Katie and Erika Throw the Perfect (Valentine’s Day) Party
Erika and Katie are throwing a Valentine’s Day party/show and are, quite frankly, being a little intense about it. Don't worry—it's all going to be PERFECT. Join your favorite Dropout stars for a live Valentine’s Day-themed episode of The Rank Room, a presentation on "Monster Lovers," and an improv set! Costumes for performers are mandatory.
Playspace (Clown Jam)
A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. It’s FREE!
Wit’s End
SAMANTHA BEE’s COMEDY TRIVIA GAMESHOW, WITS END COMES TO LOS ANGELES FOR A LIMITED RUN AT THE ELYSIAN.
COME AND JOIN US!
Hippodrome (Skunk Room)
Idiot Workshop welcomes you to Hippodrome: an open jam - part rehearsal, part class, part show led by John Gilkey and others. You're invited to come hang for any and all of it. Let's see what we discover and what form this work can take!
Heat Wave (The Vault)
A stand-up comedy show co-hosted by Sierra Katow & Nick Skardarasy featuring some of the best names in comedy!
Produced by Olivia Ghersen and Morgan Kowalewski
Whose Line Is It Anywho?
LA's finest long-form improvisers dive into a high-octane homage to everyone's favorite improv TV show. Come witness our very own 'Drew Carey' and see if the points really DO matter!
Gianmarco Soresi
Gianmarco Soresi is a New York based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator known for his sharp societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence. Gianmarco effortlessly commands a room with his animated style, blending upbeat candor with dark comedic beats — which has garnered him critical acclaim from NPR, Esquire, The Atlantic, Buzzfeed, ABC News, and many more.
Coyote Fugly: A Stand-up Hoedown (The Vault)
A monthly Stand-Up Hoedown in the Vault.
Hosted by Grace Roushdi, Produced by Jess Wolinsky.
Ft. Andy Van, Kel Cripe, Maddi Mays, Rachel Relman, Forrest Wheeler, and Andrea Jim.
A Propa Laff Open Mic (The Vault)
Dani Lyle and Sahana Srinivasan host this stand-up forward, variety open mic. Show up at 5:15 to put your name in the bucket!! Everyone gets 3 min each. Free!!!
*SOLD OUT* Gianmarco Soresi
Gianmarco Soresi is a New York based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator known for his sharp societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence. Gianmarco effortlessly commands a room with his animated style, blending upbeat candor with dark comedic beats — which has garnered him critical acclaim from NPR, Esquire, The Atlantic, Buzzfeed, ABC News, and many more.
Connor's Basement: Valentine's Day Special (Skunk Room)
Come on down to Connor's Basement! CB is a comedy variety hour show hosted by teenage sweetheart Connor. The show has a Wayne's World, meets Mr. Rogers, meets Late Night Talk Show vibe. Connor interviews characters in his town and iconic stand up comedians. If you are single or taken by a lover you'll surely not want to miss this Valentine's Day Special!
*SOLD OUT* Gianmarco Soresi
Gianmarco Soresi is a New York based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator known for his sharp societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence. Gianmarco effortlessly commands a room with his animated style, blending upbeat candor with dark comedic beats — which has garnered him critical acclaim from NPR, Esquire, The Atlantic, Buzzfeed, ABC News, and many more.
*SOLD OUT* Gianmarco Soresi
Gianmarco Soresi is a New York based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator known for his sharp societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence. Gianmarco effortlessly commands a room with his animated style, blending upbeat candor with dark comedic beats — which has garnered him critical acclaim from NPR, Esquire, The Atlantic, Buzzfeed, ABC News, and many more.
*SOLD OUT* Gianmarco Soresi
Gianmarco Soresi is a New York based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator known for his sharp societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence. Gianmarco effortlessly commands a room with his animated style, blending upbeat candor with dark comedic beats — which has garnered him critical acclaim from NPR, Esquire, The Atlantic, Buzzfeed, ABC News, and many more.
*SOLD OUT* Gianmarco Soresi
Gianmarco Soresi is a New York based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator known for his sharp societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence. Gianmarco effortlessly commands a room with his animated style, blending upbeat candor with dark comedic beats — which has garnered him critical acclaim from NPR, Esquire, The Atlantic, Buzzfeed, ABC News, and many more.
Funny Games (Show/Open Mic In The Skunk Room)
A hybrid open mic / comedy show! If you put your name in the bucket to perform, the show is FREE!
Hosted by Jo Scott, Meaghan Strickland, & Tim Lamphier
Adam Tressler's Good Men, Okay Presidents Show! a tribute to Jimmy Carter and the mid tier
Come celebrate Presidents Day by learning about recently departed humanitarian Jimmy Carter and other middle tier Presidents that deserve our respect. Through original music and a slideshow, Presidential songwriter Adam Tressler will share stories that may make you proud, or at least not embarrassed, to be an American.
Superbloom Comedy (The Vault)
Welcome to Superbloom, a new standup comedy show every Monday in the Vault at 8:30pm!
We bring you the best standup in LA with a focus on queer comedians.
FUNKY CABBAGE Open Mic (The Vault)
Your Cabbage Queens are back to host FUNKY CABBAGE—a weekly lottery mic to try out jokes that are funky before they turn great! Funky Cabbage isn’t your typical open mic—it’s a supportive space uplifting performers while enjoying some Cabbage Chaos. Where work-in-progress sets thrive and everyone from first-timers to seasoned pros are welcome.
Journos: A Stream of Consciousness News Show
Brandon R. Reynolds & Stephen Jackson present news of the world. Then, four improvisers — Mark Gagliardi, Hal Lublin, Annie Savage, and Janet Varney — riff on the news. Based on those scenes, Brandon & Stephen present yet more news ... which the improvisers again steal to do with what they will. So it goes! An enlightening evening of truth — and its consequences.
Lineup (The Vault)
A weekly stand-up show Tuesdays at 8:30 pm hosted by Biniam Bizuneh (Dave) and Andrew Lopez (The Bear) where the lineup is always a mystery.
Playspace (Clown Jam)
A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. It’s FREE!
CoPilots - Table Reads (The Vault)
Get your tickets now to a comedy reading series unlike any other! Including pilots, one-acts, narrative podcasts, and feature scripts that highlight upcoming talent, build community, and create some goddamn joy. This month's pilot is Working Out the Kinks: a hot new sex comedy about 3 generations of a family having their separate sexual self-discoveries that land them all at Planned Parenthood together.
THE ARMANDO feat. JASON ALEXANDER & ALL-STAR IMPROV CAST!!
The Armando is Los Angeles’s adaptation of the longest-running improv show ever, The Armando Diaz Experience!
Of course, in Los Angeles, we have to be extra. So get ready to see the country’s top improv comedians create scenes based on stories invented by celebrities from all over the world!
DUCE NIGHT (The Vault)
Duce Night brings the best stand ups, clowns, and characters in the world into The Vault for an evening of shocking, absurd, and transcendent comedy. It will ruin your life. It costs ten dollars.
RECKLESS CHAD REUBEN: XX - A WIP BY CHAD DAMIANI (The Vault)
Reckless Chad Reuben was the most dangerous comic in America -- until his toxic behavior cost him everything. Now, after years of self-reflection and court-appointed rehab, he's making a comeback. Can Reckless find new ways to connect with audiences and bring more positivity to the world? Or is this dirty comedy dog just too old to adapt to a new world?
Stamptown
A raunchy and chaotic, full-on fever dream, Stamptown is a late-night variety show featuring the best alternative performance on the international scene.
Hosted by the bad boy of clown, Zach Zucker, this show has packed out shows at Netflix Is A Joke, Just For Laughs, Edinburgh Fringe, Glastonbury, Soho Theatre, The Roxy, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Off-Broadway in New York City.
A Propa Laff Open Mic (The Vault)
Dani Lyle and Sahana Srinivasan host this stand-up forward, variety open mic. Show up at 5:15 to put your name in the bucket!! Everyone gets 3 min each. Free!!!
Little Stinkers (SKUNK ROOM)
COME HANG OUT WITH LITTLE STINKERS IN THE SKUNK ROOM AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK TO LOCAL ARTISTS WHILE ENJOYING A CURATED EVENING OF DEVELOPING WORK AND COMEDY.
Stamptown
A raunchy and chaotic, full-on fever dream, Stamptown is a late-night variety show featuring the best alternative performance on the international scene.
Hosted by the bad boy of clown, Zach Zucker, this show has packed out shows at Netflix Is A Joke, Just For Laughs, Edinburgh Fringe, Glastonbury, Soho Theatre, The Roxy, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Off-Broadway in New York City.
Old God
Old God is a foppish, irreverent oracle. A singer of doom. A weaver of myth. A being so old they have forgotten their own name.
Bizarre Bazaar
Elysian’s monthly variety show with a rotating cast of LA’s best and weirdest comedians
Hosted by: Ian Bratschie
Lineup coming soon!
Tomorrow! w/ Ron Lynch
In its 20th 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.
Comedian Clash - A Game Show Experience (In-Person and Livestream)
Join host Jacquis Neal as he invites some of the best and funniest people in the world to Clash it out, on a game show that tests how well each person can guess the top answers to life's most basic questions that we ask!
CLOWN STORM: A Works-in-Progress Night (The Vault)
Local clowns/performers in your area throw up things they are working on! Come see some over 15 artists at work. This wild show will be UNPREDICTABLE and often INTERACTIVE. Folks are encouraged to provide feedback to artists who ask for it on their work-in-progress pieces!
Funny Games (Show/Open Mic In The Skunk Room)
A hybrid open mic / comedy show! If you put your name in the bucket to perform, the show is FREE!
Hosted by Jo Scott, Meaghan Strickland, & Tim Lamphier
Good Showbiz
Good Showbiz is a celebration of the spirit and vibrant history of Jewish Theater. Eli Leonard hosts this immersive spectacle of Showbiz tradition in his physical comedy satire show. Stand-up! Broadway! Vaudeville! The Yiddish Theater! Good Showbiz has it all. While this is a funny theater show at its core, Leonard will make it abundantly clear that Good Showbiz is also, quite practically, his business. To be in the Good Showbiz audience is to participate in the vital work of bringing this show to life, and for that work, all participants will be fairly compensated.
Directed by Theodore Bressman (Pam and Tommy, Sausage Party) and featuring Sarah Shtern
Superbloom Comedy (The Vault)
Welcome to Superbloom, a new standup comedy show every Monday in the Vault at 8:30pm!
We bring you the best standup in LA with a focus on queer comedians.
Stand Up and Clown
Chad Damiani is on a mission to save comedy.
Eight comics are stripped of their prepared material and cheap tricks as they perform in their first-ever clown show. Are they ready to risk it all and follow their dumbest impulses? Or will they crumble under the ruthless comments and constant pressure of the one-and-only Clown Boss?
Come witness the joy of suffering.
FUNKY CABBAGE Open Mic (The Vault)
Your Cabbage Queens are back to host FUNKY CABBAGE—a weekly lottery mic to try out jokes that are funky before they turn great! Funky Cabbage isn’t your typical open mic—it’s a supportive space uplifting performers while enjoying some Cabbage Chaos. Where work-in-progress sets thrive and everyone from first-timers to seasoned pros are welcome.
Lineup (The Vault)
A weekly stand-up show Tuesdays at 8:30 pm hosted by Biniam Bizuneh (Dave) and Andrew Lopez (The Bear) where the lineup is always a mystery.
Playspace (Clown Jam)
A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. It’s FREE!
The Multitude Assembled by Priyanka Mattoo (Skunk Room)
A seasonal parade of artists literary, comedic, and magical, assembled by Priyanka Mattoo.
Featuring: Tejal Rao, Skyler Higley, Molly Lambert, Rekha Shankar, Amanda Lund & Maria Blasucci, Natalie Shapero
And The Award Goes To...
AND THE AWARD GOES TO… is a night of award-winning Oscar acceptance speeches from 20+ of LA’s best comedians—and future Oscar winners, probably! Have you ever wanted an entire night of just funny awards speeches? Or just want to see what wild antics some of LA’s funniest people can come up with… if they make it to the stage in time? Look no further than And The Award Goes To…
House of Gains
Best 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!
#1 Son
LA clown Natasha Mercado invites you to a mass that’s equal parts holy and horny — hosted by God’s sexiest son, Father Greg Orian. Experience a religious awakening like no other.
Cruel Babes
Live-directed by Cirque Du Soleil front man John Gilkey (“Brilliant” - LA Times), the modern clown ensemble, Cruel Babes, invites the audience into a fever dream of physical comedy and extended absurdist composition for a new and once-in-a-lifetime ride each month. Featuring ten top performers, it is a direct descendent of the underground hit, Wet The Hippo – the show that kicked off LA’s modern clown scene back in 2012.
SKÕRNCH (The Vault)
Award winning Australian comedians Ashley Apap & Dougie Baldwin perform their absurd brand of comedy.
Ma’am (The Vault)
A suburban fever dream — An absurd, penultimate Home Owner Association (HOA) meeting. A grappeling of control. A beautiful Front Lawn. It’s clown. It's comedy. It's an ecological masterpiece. If only the three little pigs had joined their HOA...
The Writing on the Stall
Fresh from its sold-out Off-Broadway debut, Caitlin Cook brings you her hit bathroom graffiti musical. This is a show for comedy nerds, musical theater kids, art history buffs, and anyone who's ever seen something written in a bathroom and thought, "I wonder who wrote that?”
INESSA FRANTOWSKI - AVAILABLE (The Vault)
Award winning Comedian Inessa Frantowski runs her new hour of stand-up/character, AVAILABLE, with Host/International pop star Alana Johnston. Free chips and advice!
Required Reading presents: MINOTAUR (L.A. premiere)
MINOTAUR is a new play by Matthew Gasda-- dramatist, novelist, poet, and co-founder of The Brooklyn Center for Theatre Research (BCTR). Of his acclaimed underground hits such as DIMES SQUARE and ZOOMERS, Interview Magazine declared: "No contemporary, local playwright makes you squirm in your seat like Matt Gasda."
Catholic Guilt
Does daddy Jesus's naked body on the cross make you wet? This show will. Seriously, there's water. So, put on your waterproof panties and get ready to unpack everything from losing your virginity in the most holy way, to abortion, to a bowling experience that leads to eternal damnation, and much more.
An Hour of Sarah (The Vault)
Niche micro celebrating clown Sarah Shtern is going to do an hour. Of what you may ask? Well I guess you’ll have to come and find out. A year in review, a lifetime of memories. Join her for an evening of songs, dance, jokes, poetry, clown and artistic exploration. She’s fabulous and glamorous and funny and cool!
How To Embarrass Your Immigrant Parents
A stand up show and solo act in one, "How to Embarrass Your Immigrant Parents" is a biting and irreverent storytelling experience that explores a pertinent universal theme: wanting to understand your parents but struggling to see eye-to-eye. Throughout the course of an hour, Abby takes the viewer on an intimate, hilarious, soul-bearing journey about her struggles with mental health, fitting in, and finding common ground with the ones you love even after they’ve hurt you.
CLOWN STORM: A Works-in-Progress Night (The Vault)
Local clowns/performers in your area throw up things they are working on! Come see some over 15 artists at work. This wild show will be UNPREDICTABLE and often INTERACTIVE. Folks are encouraged to provide feedback to artists who ask for it on their work-in-progress pieces!
Funny Games (Show/Open Mic In The Skunk Room)
A hybrid open mic / comedy show! If you put your name in the bucket to perform, the show is FREE!
Hosted by Jo Scott, Meaghan Strickland, & Tim Lamphier
Anointed Greens and The Culture
This is a variety show about pop culture and the sketches it inspires! We combine culture, music, and comedy with a monthly theme and our special guests. A guest will be interviewed about a moment in pop culture that affected their lives, and Anointed Greens will then perform sketches inspired by their stories.
Hippodrome (Skunk Room)
Idiot Workshop welcomes you to Hippodrome: an open jam - part rehearsal, part class, part show led by John Gilkey and others. You're invited to come hang for any and all of it. Let's see what we discover and what form this work can take!
Missionary: A Staged reading of An Incredibly Pious & Irreverent Comedy Pilot That You’ve Never Seen
Missionary is a comedy pilot about a wannabe Mormon social media influencer and her sidekick who head to Florida to save the souls of a Senior Citizen Community only to discover that it is an undercover bed of crime.
Degrassi: The Unauthorized Musical
Degrassi: The Unauthorized Musical is equal parts nostalgic love letter and parody of the much-beloved and long-running tv show, featuring original characters, plot and musical numbers. Set in the world of the hit Canadian teen drama, Degrassi: The Unauthorized Musical follows Gemma, a new student at Degrassi High, who quickly finds out Degrassi High isn’t everything she thought it’d be.
Aliya Kanani: Where You FROM, From? (The Vault)
30 countries, 10 schools, 6 languages (okay, not totally fluently, but who’s counting?) ...so, where am I from? Good question. Award-winning comedian and academy award-nominated actress, Aliya Kanani, takes us on a turbulent journey around the world with tales of fitting in, sticking out and standing up.
The Writing on the Stall
Fresh from its sold-out Off-Broadway debut, Caitlin Cook brings you her hit bathroom graffiti musical. This is a show for comedy nerds, musical theater kids, art history buffs, and anyone who's ever seen something written in a bathroom and thought, "I wonder who wrote that?”
Funny Games (Show/Open Mic In The Skunk Room)
A hybrid open mic / comedy show! If you put your name in the bucket to perform, the show is FREE!
Hosted by Jo Scott, Meaghan Strickland, & Tim Lamphier
CoPilots - Getting Weird (The Vault)
The staged reading series returns to The Elysian, and we're moving on up to The Vault! Get your tickets now to a comedy reading series unlike any other! Including pilots, one-acts, narrative podcasts, and feature scripts that highlight upcoming talent, build community, and create some god damn joy.
I Don't Wanna Scare You
Andrew Farmer has been getting in trouble for telling scary stories since he was a Catholic School kindergartener with a Vincent Price haircut. Now, he's woven together some of his favorite ghostly encounters into a cozy evening of spine-tingling fun, sure to make you gasp, laugh and maybe sleep with the lights on afterwards. Because while Andrew may not want to scare you, that doesn't mean he won't.
The Armando
The Armando is Los Angeles’s adaptation of the longest-running improv show ever, The Armando Diaz Experience!
Of course, in Los Angeles, we have to be extra. So get ready to see the country’s top improv comedians create scenes based on stories invented by celebrities from all over the world!
SHIPPING: A MUSICAL
Shipping is the story of a young woman stuck on Nantucket in the 1840s, where everyone is obsessed with killing whales and praying to Quaker god…until she makes a wish on a Barnacle Bitch and grows a blowhole of her own.
Bizarre Bazaar
Elysian’s monthly variety show with a rotating cast of LA’s best and weirdest comedians
Hosted by: Ian Bratschie
Lineup coming soon!
SHIPPING: A MUSICAL
Shipping is the story of a young woman stuck on Nantucket in the 1840s, where everyone is obsessed with killing whales and praying to Quaker god…until she makes a wish on a Barnacle Bitch and grows a blowhole of her own.
SHIPPING: A MUSICAL
Shipping is the story of a young woman stuck on Nantucket in the 1840s, where everyone is obsessed with killing whales and praying to Quaker god…until she makes a wish on a Barnacle Bitch and grows a blowhole of her own.
CLOWN STORM: A Works-in-Progress Night (The Vault)
Local clowns/performers in your area throw up things they are working on! Come see some over 15 artists at work. This wild show will be UNPREDICTABLE and often INTERACTIVE. Folks are encouraged to provide feedback to artists who ask for it on their work-in-progress pieces!
Wake Up Would Ya: The Nighttime Show With Mary Grill
Be part of the live studio audience for "Wake Up Would Ya: The Nighttime Show With Mary Grill" airing on your local public access station! There's no money in the budget for celebrity guests, so Mary will be joined by a few guest characters who will do their best to have a thoughtful discussion about current events, but they're not experts, so cut em some slack.
RECKLESS CHAD REUBEN: XX - A WIP BY CHAD DAMIANI (The Vault)
Reckless Chad Reuben was the most dangerous comic in America -- until his toxic behavior cost him everything. Now, after years of self-reflection and court-appointed rehab, he's making a comeback. Can Reckless find new ways to connect with audiences and bring more positivity to the world? Or is this dirty comedy dog just too old to adapt to a new world?
Cruel Babes
Live-directed by Cirque Du Soleil front man John Gilkey (“Brilliant” - LA Times), the modern clown ensemble, Cruel Babes, invites the audience into a fever dream of physical comedy and extended absurdist composition for a new and once-in-a-lifetime ride each month. Featuring ten top performers, it is a direct descendent of the underground hit, Wet The Hippo – the show that kicked off LA’s modern clown scene back in 2012.
An Hour of Sarah (The Vault)
Niche micro celebrating clown Sarah Shtern is going to do an hour. Of what you may ask? Well I guess you’ll have to come and find out. A year in review, a lifetime of memories. Join her for an evening of songs, dance, jokes, poetry, clown and artistic exploration. She’s fabulous and glamorous and funny and cool!
RECKLESS CHAD REUBEN: XX - A WIP BY CHAD DAMIANI (The Vault)
Reckless Chad Reuben was the most dangerous comic in America -- until his toxic behavior cost him everything. Now, after years of self-reflection and court-appointed rehab, he's making a comeback. Can Reckless find new ways to connect with audiences and bring more positivity to the world? Or is this dirty comedy dog just too old to adapt to a new world?
Gwyneth Goes Skiing
She's the Goop-founding, Door-Sliding, Shakespeare-In-Loving, consciously-uncoupling Hollywood superstar. He's a retired optometrist from Utah. In 2016, they went skiing. On the slopes of Deer Valley, their worlds collided, and so did they - literally. Ouch. Seven years later, in 2023, they went to court. Double ouch. Join harbingers of queer chaos Awkward Productions (Diana: The Untold & Untrue Story) as they bring their viral hit Gwyneth Goes Skiing to LA, following global acclaim and sold out runs in London, Edinburgh Fringe and even Park City, Utah - where the actual trial happened!
Tomorrow! w/ Ron Lynch (The Vault)
In its 20th 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.
Mr. Chonkers (The Vault)
An international word-of-mouth hit, beloved by audiences at Edinburgh Fringe and London’s Soho Theatre, John Norris is returning to the Elysian with the greatest show in the entire world. Mr. Chonkers.
Gwyneth Goes Skiing
She's the Goop-founding, Door-Sliding, Shakespeare-In-Loving, consciously-uncoupling Hollywood superstar. He's a retired optometrist from Utah. In 2016, they went skiing. On the slopes of Deer Valley, their worlds collided, and so did they - literally. Ouch. Seven years later, in 2023, they went to court. Double ouch. Join harbingers of queer chaos Awkward Productions (Diana: The Untold & Untrue Story) as they bring their viral hit Gwyneth Goes Skiing to LA, following global acclaim and sold out runs in London, Edinburgh Fringe and even Park City, Utah - where the actual trial happened!
Two Works Barely in Progress (The Vault)
One hour for two clowns: Andrea Barello and Cam Poter show their new work (barely) in progress.
Gwyneth Goes Skiing
She's the Goop-founding, Door-Sliding, Shakespeare-In-Loving, consciously-uncoupling Hollywood superstar. He's a retired optometrist from Utah. In 2016, they went skiing. On the slopes of Deer Valley, their worlds collided, and so did they - literally. Ouch. Seven years later, in 2023, they went to court. Double ouch. Join harbingers of queer chaos Awkward Productions (Diana: The Untold & Untrue Story) as they bring their viral hit Gwyneth Goes Skiing to LA, following global acclaim and sold out runs in London, Edinburgh Fringe and even Park City, Utah - where the actual trial happened!
#1 Son (The Vault)
LA clown Natasha Mercado invites you to a mass that’s equal parts holy and horny — hosted by God’s sexiest son, Father Greg Orian. Experience a religious awakening like no other.
Gwyneth Goes Skiing
She's the Goop-founding, Door-Sliding, Shakespeare-In-Loving, consciously-uncoupling Hollywood superstar. He's a retired optometrist from Utah. In 2016, they went skiing. On the slopes of Deer Valley, their worlds collided, and so did they - literally. Ouch. Seven years later, in 2023, they went to court. Double ouch. Join harbingers of queer chaos Awkward Productions (Diana: The Untold & Untrue Story) as they bring their viral hit Gwyneth Goes Skiing to LA, following global acclaim and sold out runs in London, Edinburgh Fringe and even Park City, Utah - where the actual trial happened!
Gwyneth Goes Skiing
She's the Goop-founding, Door-Sliding, Shakespeare-In-Loving, consciously-uncoupling Hollywood superstar. He's a retired optometrist from Utah. In 2016, they went skiing. On the slopes of Deer Valley, their worlds collided, and so did they - literally. Ouch. Seven years later, in 2023, they went to court. Double ouch. Join harbingers of queer chaos Awkward Productions (Diana: The Untold & Untrue Story) as they bring their viral hit Gwyneth Goes Skiing to LA, following global acclaim and sold out runs in London, Edinburgh Fringe and even Park City, Utah - where the actual trial happened!
Shterminator Presents: The Final Vault Open Mic (The Vault)
A dangerous new take on the “open mic”. Welcome to the Vault, a new space to explore all your wild and experimental ideas. Whether it be standup, characters, poetry, clown, music or truly anything else, come try it out! With the option to play live improv games to adjust what’s working on the fly.
New Hour of Bamford (The Vault)
Maria Bamford works on her new hour and raises cash cows for Octavia’s Bookshelf- a wonderful Altadena bookstore providing literature and support.
CLOWN STORM: A Works-in-Progress Night (The Vault)
Local clowns/performers in your area throw up things they are working on! Come see some over 15 artists at work. This wild show will be UNPREDICTABLE and often INTERACTIVE. Folks are encouraged to provide feedback to artists who ask for it on their work-in-progress pieces!
Playspace (Clown Jam)
A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. It’s FREE!
New Hour of Bamford (The Vault)
Maria Bamford works on her new hour and raises cash cows for Octavia’s Bookshelf- a wonderful Altadena bookstore providing literature and support.
Lineup (The Vault)
A weekly stand-up show Tuesdays at 8:30 pm hosted by Biniam Bizuneh (Dave) and Andrew Lopez (The Bear) where the lineup is always a mystery.
*SOLD OUT* Nate - A One Man Show
Natalie Palamides returns with her critically acclaimed show, NATE, to warm it up for a run at the University of Michigan this February. Come see if she can remember it after 5 years of hiatus.
FUNKY CABBAGE Open Mic (The Vault)
Your Cabbage Queens are back to host FUNKY CABBAGE—a weekly lottery mic to try out jokes that are funky before they turn great! Funky Cabbage isn’t your typical open mic—it’s a supportive space uplifting performers while enjoying some Cabbage Chaos. Where work-in-progress sets thrive and everyone from first-timers to seasoned pros are welcome.
Clown for a Cause Presents: The Fire Relief Benefit Show (for clowns not the fires)
A number of beloved LA clowns have lost their homes and theaters to the unprecedented wildfires. This is a clown variety show to help us laugh a little and help our mentors get back on their feet. All of the performers are personally connected to our recipients <3
100% of proceeds will go to PDA, Zach Steel and David Bridel.
Superbloom Comedy (The Vault)
Welcome to Superbloom, a new standup comedy show every Monday in the Vault at 8:30pm!
We bring you the best standup in LA with a focus on queer comedians.
Funny Games (Show/Open Mic In The Skunk Room)
A hybrid open mic / comedy show! If you put your name in the bucket to perform, the show is FREE!
Hosted by Jo Scott, Meaghan Strickland, & Tim Lamphier
*SOLD OUT* Nate - A One Man Show
Natalie Palamides returns with her critically acclaimed show, NATE, to warm it up for a run at the University of Michigan this February. Come see if she can remember it after 5 years of hiatus.
Red Bastard: Original Show
After fifteen 5-star reviews, this dangerous, seductive comedy-monster returns to The Elysian to unleash his critically-acclaimed juggernaut. Prepare yourself for a roller-coaster ride of raw conversation, traps/rewards and catch-22’s. “Top-5-shows in the UK”- LIST Mag.
Feedback Mic (The Vault)
Tired of talking into the void and getting nothing in return? Why not let the void talk back? Open mic host since birth/until death Megan Koester constructively criticizes your untested material, giving you the tools to determine if your new bit has "the goods." And if a tag is suggested? Why, you've GOT to take it — comedian's code! This FREE mic occurs every last Sunday in The Vault.
"Let's create a dialogue."
Lost Angels: A Recurring Night of Original One-Act Plays
Cool Cuts Inc. presents Lost Angels: a recurring night of darkly humorous, provocative, and acerbic original one-act plays by a mix of emerging and established writers, actors, and directors!
Clowns of Color Present: Chef! (The Vault)
Clowns of Color are the resident company for 2025-2026. They will explore their diverse repertoire's group of characters to create an unforgettable show each month in the Vault. The first show is about the misadventures of two French chefs who come to America looking for fame and Fortune as they gain a star
Tomorrow! w/ Ron Lynch
In its 20th year of lauded late night lunacy! Davey Johnson hosts Ron Lynch’s Tomorrow! Featuring a rotating roster of top comedians, specialty acts, musicians and performance artists -- It is not to be missed! Every Saturday @ Midnight.
We're Gross With Gilli Nissim
We're Gross is a safe place to be a scumbag! This cathartic, late-night style talk show celebrates the silliness of being alive. Bring your scars, emotional and physical, and prepare to bare them!
BESITOS w/ Kat Toledo (The Vault)
Besitos is an experimental comedy show hosted by Kat Toledo and a guest cohost from the most trusted source on the internet, Craigslist! On this particular Besitos, we will be inviting the past Craigslist cohosts for a Winter Reflections Reunion Special. We'll also have a line-up of Los Angeles' best comedians.