The Ice House (Pasadena, CA)
The Ice House Comedy Club, Pasadena's famed comedy club, presents some of the best stand-up comics in the business. You've seen them on "The Tonight Show," "The Late Show with David Letterman" and Comedy Central. Now you can see them in person, live on stage. Check the complete listing for more details.
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Great show!
Brought a couple of friends I and the wife hadn't seen for a few years and we all had a blast!
LOVED jimmy dore!!!
My favorite was Tony.....(forgot his last name) and Michael Loftus was decent too. Overall fun nite!
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Past performers at the Ice House include Steve Martin, Tim Allen, Jerry Seinfeld, Rosie O'Donnell and Lily Tomlin...just to name a few. These days, the comedians you see on stage are making names for themselves on Comedy Central, HBO, the David Letterman Show, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Plus, surprise appearances by stars like Arsenio Hall are not uncommo
Fri. Nov. 20, 2009, 8:30 & 10:30pm: Al Madrigal
Jury Award Winner for Best Stand-Up Comedian at the 2004 HBO Aspen Comedy Festival, Al Madrigal is a comic to watch. Called "dynamic" by the New York Times, Al has turned a flair for storytelling into a career as one of the nation’s fasting rising stand-up comedians. His unique, spontaneous, and fast paced lyrical style has already landed him several starring roles in network television shows and earned him numerous appearances on Comedy Central (including his own Comedy Central Presents special), Reel Comedy, Cheech Marin and Friends Live from South Beach , and an animated bit on the show Shorties Watching Shorties. Al has also appeared as a regular sketch performer on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Other standup credits include; Jimmy Kimmel Live, Chelsea Lately, Latino Laugh Festival: The Show on SiTv, and Comedy Minutos on HBO Latino. Recently, Al starred as "Jesus" alongside Jeffrey Tambor and Raquel Welch in the CBS show Welcome to The Captain. Currently he is one of the stars of the show Gary Unmarried, which won a People’s Choice Award this year.
Sun. Nov. 22, 2009, 7:00pm: Hypnotist Mark Sweet
With his blend of hypnosis and comedy, certified hypnotherapist Mark Sweet pulls seemingly ordinary people from the audience and makes them capable of doing extraordinary things by tapping into the subconscious mind. He has been seen on Access Hollywood, The Today Show and CNN and has been featured in The New York Times.
Fri. Nov. 27, 2009, 8:30 & 10:30pm and Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, 7:00pm: Michael Loftus
Michael Loftus' career as a comic and actor started in Columbus, Ohio, where he founded the comedy troupe called Midwest Comedy Tool & Die. After sharpening his craft, he decided to head out west to pursue stand-up. Once in Los Angeles, he began writing and performing for the Acme Comedy Theater and soon after, his career took off. Michael’s television appearances include Comedy Central's Premium Blend and Star Search and he was a writer for ABC’s hit series The George Lopez Show. In addition to his own comedy album, he has appeared alongside Kevin Pollak on the Warner Bros. comedy album, Executive Privilege, and on The Best Of Bob & Tom CD. His latest comedy album, You’ve Changed is on sale now. He is a regular performer at clubs across the country, delivering his high energy, off-the-cuff comedy to sell-out crowds. Watch as one man battles his political cynicism with the world while simultaneously juggling the red-state/blue state politics within his own extended family.
Thu. Dec. 3, 8:00pm: Ron Pearson
Ron Pearson is a comedian, an actor and a world record juggler that the Hollywood Reporter called “a comic ball of fire.” Pearson can hold the audience’s attention through hours of hilarious entertainment, mind-boggling talents and a light-hearted look on life. Ron’s television roles include Malcolm & Eddie, The Drew Carey Show, Two Guys and a Girl, The George Lopez Show and recurring on That 70’s Show. As a comedian, Ron has made numerous late night appearances on The Late Late Show, The Dennis Miller Show and Comedy Central. He also found time to do years of hosting television shows on The Family Channel and The Discovery Channel.
Sun. Dec. 6, 2009, 7:00pm: Tymon Shipp
Tymon Shipp has been performing stand-up for 20 years, discussing everything from the attitudes and behavior of kids today, to habits of people in their everyday life, to parenting today vs. when he was growing up. His clean, story-telling style appeals to any audience. Tymon’s achievements include winning Best Male Comedian at the 2006 Las Vegas Comedy Festival and performing in the Boston Comedy Festival. Early this year Tymon appeared on the Craig Shoemaker Radio Show. He has appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno nine times and has appeared in the CBS series That’s Life. He has also done a variety of national commercials including an NFL spot on FOX and a 9-spot campaign for Xerox. Other credits include lead roles in two films, one of which was a controversial project screened with the Black Filmmakers Association at Warner Bros. He has also appeared in several plays, among them a production of A Soldier’s Play at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre.
Thu. Dec. 10, 2009, 8:00pm: Melissa Peterman
Melissa Peterman is best known for her starring role, playing “Barbra Jean” on the hit sitcom Reba. She has also appeared on many television shows including, Surviving Surburbia, Rita Rocks, Just Shoot Me, the ABC pilot Cedric, and the Fox pilot Living with Abandon. Melissa has done voiceovers for The Pitts and American Dad. Melissa has also hosted the series CMT Comedy Stage and the special Redneck Dreams. She made her movie debut as “Hooker # 2” in the Coen Brothers Oscar winning film Fargo. Other film work includes the family comedy Recipe For Disaster and the feature comedy How High with Fred Willard, Hector Elizondo, Spalding Gray and Method Man.
Fri. Dec. 11, 2009, 8:30 & 10:30pm and Sunday, Dec. 13, 7:00pm: Mark Pitta
Mark cut his teeth in the fervent San Francisco comedy scene of the 1980s, but his career flourished in LA, where he fulfilled his dream of appearing on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and landed five subsequent appearances with Jay Leno. In addition to the Tonight Show, Pitta has appeared on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, the A-List and Dr. Katz. He hosted Totally Hidden Video for FOX and Friday Night Videos for NBC. Acting credits include Mad About You and Third Rock from the Sun. A favorite on the comedy club, college and corporate circuit, Mark achieved the comedy version of the hat trick during a show in 1997; he made a woman wet her pants, cry, and have snot come out her nose. There is no higher honor for a comic.
Thu. Dec. 17, 2009, 8:00pm: Tim O'Rourke
Hailing from Northern Ohio, Tim O'Rourke's comedy style is derived largely from his blue collar roots. His high energy, cutting edge brand of humor is refreshingly unique and finds appeal with a wide variety of audiences. Best known for his role as "Tim the Bartender" on ABC's The Drew Carey Show, Tim also writes for two of Nickelodeon’s most popular shows -- the zany SpongeBob SquarePants and The Fairly Odd Parents. He has been a featured guest on Make Me Laugh on Comedy Central, The A List, Stand-Up Spotlight on VH1 and MTV's Half Hour Comedy Hour. Recently, he’s done voice acting for FOX’s wildly popular cartoon, Family Guy.
Fri. Dec. 18, 2009, 8:30 & 10:30pm: Don McMillan
During Don McMillan’s career in the tech industry, he helped design the world’s first 32-bit microprocessor and worked as computer chip designer in the Silicon Valley. But that all changed in 1991, when Don won the 16th Annual San Francisco International Stand-Up Comedy Competition and he turned in his chips for a microphone. Don has had numerous television appearances including The Tonight Show on NBC, MTV's Half Hour Comedy Hour, and A&E's Evening at the Improv. T.V. series guest roles include Star Trek: Voyager, Babylon 5, City Guys, and Step by Step. Don is currently starring in the award winning independent feature Don: Plain & Tall.
Sun. Dec. 20, 2009, 7:00pm: Debi Gutierrez
In a world where high-fashion, botox and intense scrutiny to be the "perfect" wife, mom and woman, San Gabriel Valley resident Debi Gutierrez bursts into the limelight with a relatable sharp wit, energy and realism that makes it OK to be human again. Her unique combination of observational humor, experience and sincerity leads her audience on a hilarious journey through the ups and downs of parenting and relationships that strikes a cord of truth we can all laugh at. Debi is a regular at premiere comedy clubs in Los Angeles and around the country. She has appeared on Lifetime, Showtime, HBO, as the Ebay Girl, on Malcolm and Eddie, ABC’s Laughin’ Out Loud and much more! She was featured in the “Just for Laughs – New Faces Show” in Montreal.