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Hollywood beckons to tourists who long for a brush with Tinseltown glamor. Tour movie studios, slip your hands into the famous prints at the TCL Chinese Theatre, or indulge in a celeb sighting at one of LA’s white-hot nightspots. Spot your favorite star while shopping at The Grove, or forget all about the famous eye candy as you take in the iconic artwork at The Getty Center. For a different type of star-gazing, peek through the telescopes at the Griffith Observatory.
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1. The Groundlings Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 61 reviews
Melrose Avenue's Groundlings have been practicing their high-octane brand of anything-goes improvisation for nearly three decades. Audiences know the group for their wacky sketch comedy and lightning audience participation rounds, but for aspiring comedians and writers it's the Groundlings School that's the real draw. With courses in beginning and advanced improv, sketch and monologue comedy, the school has trained several generations of young wits. Its alumni includes a laundry list of "SNL"-ers (Phil Hartman, Julia Sweeney, Will Ferrell, Laraine Newman), Cassandra "Elvira" Peterson and Emmy-winning "Friends" star Lisa Kudrow. The theatre was also the home of Paul Reubens' early, raunchier version of "Pee-Wee's Playhouse." With pristine standards and a pool of hundreds of talented newcomers to draw from, the troupe offers some of the quickest, cleverest improv in town, cozily presented in their own 100-seat theater.
2. ComedySportz Los Angeles
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
ComedySportz is the longest running show in Los Angeles now in it's 20th year. Not comedy about sports; it’s comedy PLAYED as a sport! Two teams of our improvisers compete for laughs and points in a comedy competition. There are fouls to keep the show from being in poor taste; there’s even one to make a player apologize for telling lame jokes! The show is always completely interactive, and suitable for all audiences.
3. Scot Nery's Boobietrap
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 152 reviews
The best thing to do in Hollywood on a Wednesday! Voted "Best in LA" by the LA Magazine and LA Weekly. Boobietrap brings together world class performers from all over the world to bring you an unforgettable show experience. You'll see Magic Castle magicians, Cirque Du Soleil circus performers, Netflix Comedians, and surprise celebrity all in one show- doing their best four minutes on stage. “Wildly weird and entertaining!” - Huffington Post "I'll come back every time I'm in town for the good feeling it gave me!" -Academy Award winner Emma Thompson “Very fun!” - People’s Choice winner John Stamos “I had a blast” - MTV‘s Jackass’ Steve-O Audiences looking for a million laughs, a rollicking night out, and feed worthy photos are sure to say the same.
Reviewed By 580larryf - Los Angeles, United States
Amazing shows! I've been many times and it's always a blast. Expect the unexpected! Casual and friendly crowd. Good vibes only. GO GO GO!!!
4. Upright Citizens Brigade LA Sunset
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre is home for all things comedy. Founded by Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh, our theatre features cheap, top-quality comedy 7 nights a week!
5. Barely Making It LA Stand Up Comedy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
A stand up comedy show featuring some the best stand up comedians in Los Angeles. Comedians have appeared on Comedy Central, NBC, MTV, CBS, ABC, and NETFLIX! Check it out on THURSDAYS AT 8pm at Skiptown Playhouse. Enjoy a slice/nightcap at Gracie's Pizza or The Faculty across the street! A SOUND AMPLIFICATION OPTION IS AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO USE DURING THE PERFORMANCE Please contact us through our website with any ADA questions or concerns about the performance.
6. Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre LA
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre is home for all things comedy. Founded by Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh, our theatre features cheap, top-quality comedy 7 nights a week!
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8. UCB Theater Sunset
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Travelinghappygirl
We went to Upright Citizens Brigade having booked a show called "Regifted" after Christmas and after reading the description. We took our 13 year daughter, who is no stranger to improv theater. We expected foul language, However,the sexual content of the show was not listed in the description as with other shows. That was a bit of a shocker. We did enjoy the show very much and found the improv abilities of the actors to be excellent. We may be interested in booking Master Improv Classes for a group of teens in the future through this theatre. Very entertaining, high quality fun for an inexpensive night out. There is an amazing book/records store next door to peruse before the show. Eat at "Birds" after your show! They are open late and have great reviews.
9. The Improv
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 64 reviews
Filming site of the show "Evening at the Improv" showcasing a variety of comedy talent.
Reviewed By tink8009 - Fort Worth, United States
For those who haven't seen Hollywood Babble On at the Improv - here's what we found works best. BUYING TICKETS - Buy tickets with a dinner reservation. This means you get to eat before the show and you don't have to pack in with everyone else like a cattle call to try and get a seat as close to the stage as possible (first come first serve). BUT if you have a reservation for dinner they reserve a seat inside for you. So you can lounge at your table until just before the show and you still have a seat. It's still best to show up as early as you can so you get a closer table. (The appeared to assign tables for the show as you arrived for dinner.) PARKING - Parking was so much easier than I expected. There is a valet option right in front of the building, but there is also a lot for $10 just beyond The Improv and around the corner to the right. They will wave you in. EASY! OVERVIEW - This was a fantastic night! The show, Hollywood Babble On, was incredibly funny! Kevin Smith and Ralph Garman never fail to make me laugh. The Improv itself is also fantastic. The space is intimate but I can't believe there is a bad seat in the house. The food was also very tasty. We split a pizza and slice of cheesecake that was very creamy and rich. I wish I would have had more room to try another dessert because they all looked good. Our friends enjoyed their pizza and brussel sprouts.
10. Empty Stage Comedy Theatre
Directed by Stan Wells, the Empty Stage presents fast-paced, cutting edge group improv comedy. This 50 seat theatre is located near the Westside Pavilion, Landmark Film Center (summer 2007), Westwood Village and Century City. Eat at a restaurant nearby listed on our site for a complete evening. Expect broad minded American humor. Shows Friday and Saturday nights, and Sunday afternoons. See web site or call for up to date schedule.
