Wednesday, April 10, 2024 – 7:30 pm LA – FRANKLIN Original, comedic, one-act plays from a rotating cast of beloved UCB performers! Legitimate Goddamn Theatre is a showcase of short comedic plays, a night of UCB’s funniest stars sinking their teeth into monologues, original one acts, and even the occasional re-imaging of the Bard. You can…
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 – 7:30 pm LA – FRANKLIN A pop star riding her dark backstory into fame, and very gay sketch show from two very loud, very gay performers. Sex Money God: Imagine if Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” was about an up-and-coming pop-star, and instead of riding a steam boat down a river,…
Saturday, May 25, 2024 – 7:00 pm LA – FRANKLIN Veteran comedy TV writers take the audience’s suggestion of a show title, and, on the spot, develop a pilot for a brand new show. In UCB’s Pilot Season, veteran comedy TV writers take the audience’s suggestion of a show title, and, on the spot, develop a…
Saturday, May 4, 2024 – 8:30 pm LA – FRANKLIN CUUUULOGATO is the Spanglish version of UCB’s signature improv show that’s played to critical acclaim. What is ASSSSCAT? It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special guest monologist. After getting a suggestion from the audience, our…
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 – 7:30 pm LA – FRANKLIN A woman seeks help from an A.I. therapist at a facility, and a joyfully unhinged comedy about mixed-race Chinese identity. Useless Woman: Maame-Yaa Aforo plays title character, a disillusioned woman seeking help from an A.I. Therapist to figure out how she got broken. Was it her…
Sunday, April 28, 2024 – 5:30 pm LA – FRANKLIN Come and JAM Sundays @ UCB Franklin 5:30-6:30! Students of all levels are welcome! It’s free and a great way to get on stage and get reps! An inclusive improv jam for UCB students, performers, and fans! Anna Rajo, Joe Fahey, and PJ McCormick will host…
Friday, May 3, 2024 – 7:00 pm LA – FRANKLIN Magic to Do is a fully improvised musical show. Magic to Do takes a suggestion from the audience and turns it into Musical Magic! Cast: Tara Copeland, Chris Grace, Ashley Ward, Ross Bryant, John Hartman, Rashawn Scott With Aaron Wilson on keys — Tickets are $15…
Sunday, April 28, 2024 – 7:00 pm LA – FRANKLIN Big Grande hops onto the UCB stage for a live improv show that will leave you laughing (hopefully), and them sweating (definitely). Big Grande has been bringing their brand of rapid, honest, and wild live shows to sold out crowds around the country, hell, the continent,…
Friday, April 5, 2024 – 10:00 pm LA – FRANKLIN A variety show from the originally NY-based fan favorite Gadget! Experience the wonder and weirdness of The Gadget Hour, the L.A. revival of a long-running improv sensation from New York. A squad of UCB all-stars who played to their dedicated fan base of rowdy, packed houses…
Friday, April 26, 2024 – 8:30 pm LA – FRANKLIN Improv comedy featuring the all-BIPOC team Benetton and the longstanding and iconic Bangarang! Benetton is your favorite group of BIPOC improvisers conveniently consolidated into one yummy half-hour of comedy. EASY! Gone are the days of searching high and low for a show filled with inclusive voices…