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!
It was a great show...as usual! I loved the free-style/ad lib of Mark Curry's performance...
My son and I had a family night out and had a great time!!! He is 22 and I am 50. The jokes were funny to both of us! Steve McGrew is absolutly hilarious!!!
The show was great, the customer service and prices not so much.
Had a great time; good service; good entertainment.
Good show, the first 3 comedians were o.k. but the headliner was hilarious!
I had a blast!
My husband and I rarely get to go out and spend time together. We really enjoyed the headliner of the night and overall had a really good night out. Thank You
All the comics were very funny (there was a total of 8 opening comics and the headliner).
It was so much fun. We had a girls night out and even became part of the show. It was so convenient and we never had to wait in line.
The comedians were great, we enjoyed ourselves. The drinks are a bit pricey and they don't let you in to get seated unless your entire party is with you at the door.
We arrived early at 7:30 for the 8:30 show, and ended up buying an additional drink each while waiting. The drinks were small and not very good and expensive. The show was very funny, everything we expected, but they were serving food throughout the show which was distracting. The ladies room has only one stall!!
There were 14 of us at the Ice House for this event. All 3 comedians were hysterically funny! I was extremely stoked when I found out that John Fox was performing. I haven't seen him in 13 yrs & he was in rare form. We were laughing from beginning to end.
Warning: Drink prices have gone up!
The show was excellent, but the service was incredibly slow and drinks were awful
This was the second time I went to the Ice House this summer and both times the headliner canceled and was replaced last minute by someone I had never heard of. Hopefully your comedian shows up so you will not be disappointed. I bought tickets for someone billed as clean, family comedy and the replacement was very foul-mouthed and heartily made fun of his wife so it was the opposite of what I was expecting. There were three comdians plus an emcee in the line up for the night. They are arranged in order from least famous or experienced to most, and given time accordingly. Both times I liked unbilled beginners better than the veterans. The Ice House is definitely a fun club to try, but it is a gamble as to what you'll actually get.
The comedy was great, but there is a 2 drink minimum and the drink and food prices are a little high.
Bret Ernst is a little nutty but in the most awesome and funniest ways!!! And he didn't have to pick on the audience to be funny...we were a little skeptical about being seated right up next to the steps of the stage. After the show, my fiance and I couldn't stop trying to figure out if all of the stuff he talked about was true...his materials are so out there that it'd be hard to make up.
Everyone else in the line-up was so-so. W/ the exception of Bret Ernst, we have seen them all at one time or another before. The Ice House never disappoints.
IT WAS OK. MY HUSBAND ENJOYED IT. I DID NOT LIKE THE COMEDIANS
Had a great time. Comedians were funny, street parking was convenient, waitress were nice. Price was reasonable.
This was a great show! The drinks are reasonable if you get a beer and one mixed drink or wine and all 3 comedians were funny...
very good
As always you can expect that a night at the Ice House is time well spent. The line up was awesome!
We were fortunate, as every comedian was terrific. A fun time was had by all.
The best 1.5 spent for a long time. I did not stop laughing for the entire time.
LOVED IT!! Bret Ernst is the BEST COMIC, can't wait to see him again and again. Will go back anytime to see him.
great!
Had a great time!
This is a great place to bring a date, boyfriend or a bunch of friends and all the comedians are pretty funny not just the headliner although he was great! I don't like the 2 drink minimum but you can get an inexpensive bottle of wine for two.
So much fun! There is a 2 drink min. so be ready! But the drinks are good... food is good... comedy FANTASTIC!
Mark Pitta is hilarious! It was a great show and we had good seats!
The Ice House waitress staff is very pushy about enforcing the 2 drink minimum. Order two drinks the second you sit down. If you don't, they will hassle you every 2 minutes about the drink requirement and you won't be able to enjoy the show.
The overpriced drinks we bought from the bar didn't count toward the drink requirement.
The club is an older club, seats a smaller venue than I expected. However, the show was pretty good, the first comic was horrible, but the other four made it up. My girlfriend and I were in tears from the other three comedians. The two drink minimum wasn't bad, and the drinks were not bad at all. There was easy parking for $4.50 across the street from the Ice House. And Old Town Pasadena was about a mile and a half down the street. We had a good evening and for a great price. We paid about $40 for 4 drinks (tip included) plus the tickets from Goldstar.
The last two comics were hysterical. I especially enjoyed Orny Adams. I would definitely see him again. Our waitress Andrea was wonderful and made sure our drinks came in a timely manner. We had great seats right next to the stage. The drinks were good, just enough alcohol. I highly recommend this venue. We went on a Thursday so it was not overly crowded. The only drawback ladies is there is only one stall in the ladies room.
I had a nice time.
Been to the ice house many of times... though good times as always, this particular headliner was alright. not hilarious.
Goldstar value and ease was great. No problems getting in.
Will definitely use again.
Show was great!!!
Just make sure to have the ticket person indicate you have goldstar tickets not COMPs. They seat you according to 3 colors and I did not get a color card because the ran out and ending up handing me a COMP card so I would have been sat in the last group if I had not mentioned this to the hostess.
fantastic
Not a dull moment the entire show. I laughed for an hour and a half.
I really enjoyed the show. The comedians were very funny a few times I even had tears coming out from laughing so hard. The 1st comedian really sucked, he was not funny at all but all the rest were very funny. I had read others comments about the Ice House before attending and I noticed alot of complaints about the drinks not being good. My date & I have no complaints about the drinks, ours were actually very good. I will definitely go back to the Ice House the price was well worth it. Thank you. :)
THE SEATS RESERVED WERE GREAT.
fantastic
Comedians were fantastic!
I especially loved Jonas Garvin. He's an interesting mix of hotness and vulgarity, perfect for a Friday evening show.
Check it out.
We had a great time on Sunday night. Ace is a great up-and-coming comedian...seems to be cutting his chops well. He had ecxellent timing and rapport with the audience (and he had a great voice).
Ron Pearson was high energy and lots of fun. Props and juggling usually don't work with a stand-up act, but he made it hilarious and exciting. He is a seasoned professional and really relaxed with his audience.
The venue is really easily reached, with convenient parking and a great, courteous staff. We're definitely going again soon.
Thanks for the great evening, Ice House!
Very good show.
Everyone was hilarious.
The seats were too closed together, thye packed us in like sardines.
The show was very entertaining and all the comedians had their different style which made it better since it wasn't repetative.
They were super nice at the ice house with seating arrangements! I had a large group and didn't RSVP so there was no guarantee but because we got there at 8PM for an 8:30 show (thanks to Goldstars recommendation) they were able to accommodate us. The only thing I found a little odd was the fact that even though I technically bought a ticket - at the will call they gave us Comp tickets, so it was like a free ride but I already paid, isn't it ironic?
Tina Kim was hilarioussssss. I'm still telling her jokes...Exxxotic
great atmosphere and hilarious comedians! i'm definitely going back!
I haven't laughed so hard. Two thumbs up!!!
Nice club. Everyone who worked there was very nice. Good service.
I LOOVED this event! Parking was easy. The Ice House was easy to find. and there doesn't look to be a bad seat in the house. Pasadena is a great place to spend the day, and top off a day with a comedy show. Orny Adams and Mark Eddie were both so funny and warm and talented, they both knocked it out of the park. I was grinning from ear to ear the whole show. Great, historic venue, well organized with friendly staff.
Absolutely fantastic!
I thought some of the material used was a little raunchy , but that is just my taste. The menu pricecs were a bit high for what you got. The best seats were already reserved so you take what you get.
it was ok. they need to get rid of the hocus pocus guy. we are not there to see hocus pocus - c'mon its a comedy club.
Ice House was great - just buy your tickets ahead of time and make sure you get there early. They do sell out. They have a special set-up for birthdays - call before you buy tickets though.
ALL of the comics were great and we laughed until our faces and sides hurt!
We had a blast! We were laughing so hard our faces hurt! The warm-up comedians were just as funny as the headliner!
All of the comedians were GREAT... very enjoyable!
We had a really good time and laughed so hard our stomachs hurt....and the food wasn't half bad either.
I always like the Ice House. Check in and getting our tickets went incredibly easy and the show was great!
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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.