Comedian Randy Kagan had just finished jabbing California whilst on stage at the Hollywood Improv Friday night when he was unexpectedly tackled by an unamused audience member. "I was doing a bit about California. Then I got a little applause and then out of nowhere, literally out of nowhere, I was blindsided bum rushed." more ›

Angelo Bowers, the 26-year-old man who was killed by a drunk driver earlier this week in Hollywood, was a promising comedian who performed regularly on the local circuit. Since his death, the comedy community has been rallying to support his family, and to support Josh Adam Meyers, who was in the car with Bowers and was critically injured. more ›

Judy Tenuta will be bringing her signature comedy stylings and music to the Hollywood Improv this Saturday night at 8pm. We had the chance to speak with her as she prepared for her show. more ›

For over seven years, the Rebels of Comedy have created a warm and welcoming environment in one of America's most notoriously vicious industries. The comedy troop regularly brings Los Angele venues the biggest names and best up-and-coming talent in stand-up. more ›

Attention comics, those who think they are comics, or those whose friends said they were "comedians" - here's your chance: this TUESDAY, January 29th, NBC's Last Comic Standing is having an all-day open casting call at the Hollywood Improv on Melrose starting at 9:00AM to show off their best 2 minutes of comedy. "Comics" who qualify and are 18+ (are they gonna strip?) are asked to come back Tuesday night to perform in front of an audience and TV cameras. Guest talent scouts will be Angela Kinsey ("Angela") and Oscar Nunez ("Oscar") from "The Office". Also on hand, all day, will be show host, comedian, and comedy impresario, Bill Bellamy, who will be working the line of contenders, doing spot interviews, watching auditions, and emceeing the first night. Full audition details are available HERE more ›

The always dapper Greg Proops is at the Hollywood Improv 8:00pm on Friday; Saturday at 8:00 & 10:00pm. more ›

Neal Brennan (center) made a name for himself writing jokes alongside Dave Chappelle. With a sketch comedy show that reached legendary status in the "Chappelle's Show" and a cult classic movie, Half Baked already under his belt, Neal has transitioned into directing. Last year he directed VH-1's Totally Awesome, a hilarious Made-For-TV 80's spoof that he also co-wrote. Neal is currently working on a Will Ferrell produced comedy feature that stars Jeremy Piven. Despite... more ›

On Thursday night we checked out "True Hollywood Story" night at the Improv, where some great standups told funny, though bitter, stories about their life in this town. The nice thing about places like the Hollywood Improv is that you never know who will show up. Jim Gaffigan was added to the bill at the last second and brought the house down with bits on bacon, laziness, and religion. From time to time he pointed out that he wasn't telling any Hollywood stories, as only Gaffigan can do. more ›

Who doesn't love Best Week Ever? Tonight two of our favorite BWE peeps and several other comedians will be doing a new show called "True Hollywood Stories" at the Hollywood Improv. You got Doug Benson and Greg Fitzsimmons from VH-1’s “Best Week Ever”, Andy Kindler from “Everybody Loves Raymond”, Jen Kirkman from “Acceptable TV”, Nate Craig from Blerds.com, and we're being told "possibly" Mary Lynn Rajskub from "24". Only in LA would someone from... more ›

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Comedian Chelsea Handler is one funny chick. That's why LAist thought it was a good idea to fire a few questions at her and get her take on the perks of LA's comedy scene, the best spot in LA to have sex, and to find out what she's doing sharing the stage with a couple porn stars at tonight's debut XXX Comedy Night show at the Hollywood Improv. more ›

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If there are two things that Randy and Jason Sklar know -- it's sports and comedy. The hosts of ESPN's Cheap Seats seemed like the perfect people to size up the LA sports scene so we decided to fire a few questions at them. more ›

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