Best Upcoming Comedy Shows In Los Angeles (Winter & Spring 2018)
Hollywood Improv
8162 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 651-2583
hollywood.improv.com
Former President Obama speechwriter Jon Lovett takes the political roundtable to another level with his raucous podcast that's equal parts punditry and comedy. After this show, "Lovett or Leave It" will be leaving its Hollywood Improv homebase for an extended winter tour so be sure to catch it in L.A. while you can.
Largo
366 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 855-3050
www.largo-la.com
If you still haven't gotten over the baffling cancellation of "One Mississippi" take solace in the fact the show's writer/creator Tig Notaro's long-running Largo stand-up residency is still going strong. Notaro's certainly fantastic on her own, but her notable pals ain't too shabby either.
Hollywood Improv
8162 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 651-2583
Hollywood Improv
www.improv.com
Jay Mohr has been performing stand up comedy since his teens. With a career spanning decades, this comedian, actor, radio host and best selling author will be performing for audiences for two nights in February and on March 3rd. All shows begin at 8 p.m.
The Virgil
4519 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 660-4540
www.thevirgil.com
If you haven't heard of Jamie Lee, get familiar. This comedian, author and podcast host has made her mark on everything she touches from MTV's "Girl Code" to her latest turn as the love interest of Pete Holmes on HBO's "Crashing." 2018 is certainly shaping up to be Lee's breakout year and The Virgil is the ideal venue to catch her in her element.
Orpheum Theatre
842 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014
(877) 677-4386
www.laorphpheum.com
What would you do if you discovered that your father was the author of a tawdry novel? Well, if you're Jamie Morton, who actually found himself in that uncomfortable situation, you start a podcast with your friends and share excerpts of the book with the entire world. If you've ever wanted to hear the work of Morton's father Rocky Flintstone (that's his pen name, for the record) read live, here's your chance.
Largo
366 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 855-3050
www.largo-la.com
If you missed catching Dylan Moran on his "Off the Hook" tour, don't fret. The acclaimed Irish writer/actor/comedy genius (as any fan of "Black Books" can attest) will be returning to Largo for five shows featuring brand new material that will showcase Moran's brilliant wit.
Saban Theatre
8440 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90211
(888) 645-5006
wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com
John Cleese was a founding member of Monty Python's Flying Circus. That's more than reason enough to catch this comedy icon in the flesh. As an added bonus, Cleese will be screening the comedy masterwork that is "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." Even better, he'll be taking questions from the audience after the film so come prepared.
Orpheum Theatre
842 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014
(877) 677-4386
www.laorphpheum.com
Canada has offered its fair share of comedy anti-heroes and the fellas that make up the Trailer Park Boys have certainly kept that freak flag flying. Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles will be making their way down from Nova Scotia to downtown Los Angeles for what their billing as "A F&@ked Evening with the Trailer Park Boys." Rest assured, the show will most certainly live up to its name.
Article by David Klein.