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LA's Best Comedians at the World-Famous Hollywood Improv

(8162 Melrose Avenue West Hollywood, CA 90046)
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The world-famous Hollywood Improv presents the finest in stand-up comedy seven nights a week. See top national headliners, the nation's best up-and-coming performers, and more, taking the stage in front of the club's iconic brick wall. The Improv also features frequent surprise drop-ins by TV and film's biggest comedy stars. This historic venue has been at the same spot on Melrose Avenue since 1975, rocketed to national fame in the '80s with the long-running A&E show An Evening at the Improv, and is still going strong with the latest in live comedy entertainment. Please see the full event description for a current listing of shows and performers.

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8162 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90046
323-651-2583
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Rickinp51
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Wear some thing low cut... if you're a girl ; )
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Rickinp51
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Da pasta was good!
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Rickinp51
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Valet or street parking available.
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Rickinp51
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Not much else around the club.
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Aaryan Ramzan
Servings of appetizers are pretty big. No need to order main entree.
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Wear something casual-dressy, but no dress code is enforced.
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MEK
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4.0
attended Jun 19 2009

This review has two parts:
1) Performance: The comedy line-up was good; all solid performers with a little bit of something for everyone. The headliner did not disappoint.

2) Venue: If you're on a budget this is NOT the place to go. Beware that they have a two item minimum once you're in the theatre area, so even though the tickets are $10 or $14 dollars, you pay at least another $20 once you're inside the theatre. I understand they need to survive as a business but it was a little over the top (ex. if you order a drink at the bar, it doesn't count towards your two item minimum in the theatre).

Bottom line, the comedy acts ranged from B- to A. If you don't mind a pricey venue, you'll have a great time.

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913755510605_0_alb
72 events
45 reviews
5.0
attended Feb 19 2009

this is my second time there, and loved it again! I'll keep coming back!

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5 reviews
5.0
attended Jan 19 2009

The comedians were incredibly funny. I would certainly go again.

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More Information About Comedy at the Hollywood Improv

Website

http://www.hollywoodimprov.com

Description

June 13, 2013 at 8:00pm: r/Standup
This showcase features Steve Hofstetter (Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson), Carlos Alazraqui (Reno 911), Adam Hunter and more.

June 18, 2013 at 8:00pm: Kyle Dunnigan and Friends
Kyle Dunnigan is a standup comedian and actor, best known for his role as Craig aka The Truckee River Killer in the hit Comedy Central series Reno 911! As a standup, he has had his own half hour special on Comedy Central and he has been featured on several shows including NBC’s Late Night With Conan O’Brien, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live and CBS’s The Late Late Show.

June 15, 2013 at 10:00pm: Flyover Comedy With Chelsea Peretti
Flyover comedy brings you the very best comedic talent from in and around the Midwest.  Each month, we feature and highlight a specific state from the heartland of America, giving out special deals and/or prizes from restaurants that brings that great Midwestern mentality to Los Angeles! Kansas City BBQ, Chicago Deep Dish, and Minnesota Nice all rolled into one amazing night of Comedy!

June 22, 2013 at 8:00pm: Kevin Farley and Friends
Come and enjoy an evening of stories with your host Kevin Farley and friends. The show will consist of standup routines mixed in with crazy stories told by the funniest people in Hollywood. So grab a drink, leave your kids at home and settle in for some naughty bedtime stories.

Recurring Shows:

Mo' Betta Mondays
Monday night will never be boring again with Mo' Betta Mondays at the Hollywood Improv. Here, the hottest urban comedians from around the U.S. stop in for a night that'll leave you laughing so hard, you won't be able to resist returning next week!  Host DeRay Davis' credits include Barbershop, Semi-Pro, BET's Comic View, and skits on Kanye West's albums The College Dropout and Late Registration.

Comedy Juice
See one of the most famous comedy shows in the country every week in Hollywood! This always-popular night features the best comedians in the country, with amazing lineups of comics you know from TV. Sirius Satellite Radio called it "The best standup show in the country!" and it has been featured in US Weekly and CNN Headline News.

Refried Fridays
Producer and host Richard Villa never fails to entertain. In addition to his own brand of heavy hitting comedy, he brings out the best up and coming talent such as Bret Ernst, Owen Benjamin, Steve Trevino, and Chris Porter, as well as some of the best veteran comics. Past performers on Refried Fridays include Jeff Garcia, Carlos Mencia, Gabriel Iglesias, Joe Rogan, and Ron White to name a few.