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

The 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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The Hollywood Improv
8162 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Website
323-651-2583
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this is my second time there, and loved it again! I'll keep coming back!
Written on Feb 19 2009

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Ok, this was a bizarre and unusual night at the Improv. We stayed for both the early and late shows, but much of the hilarity was in the early show due to a massive tour group of teenagers (100+ 14-15 yr old kids) in the audience. This made for an interesting and uncomfortable experience. We got a kick out of watching the faces of the adult leaders of the group--mortified does not begin to describe it. lol

The thing is, if the Improv is going to allow kids (the min age was 14) into the early show, they need to make sure the content is appropriate for that audience. A lot of the content was NOT even close to appropriate. Seriously--WAY off. If I would have had my son with me (he is close to that age), I would have been really angry with the Improv management as these kids were exposed to topics and discussions many of the adults in the audience flinched at (I cannot describe them here because Goldstar would certainly have a cow).

Aside from all that (as I am *not* a 14 yr old kid), I had a blast. In fact, aside from the awkward atmosphere caused by the above, my girlfriend and I had a fantastic, memorable time--a 5-star experience if ever there was one. We came for dinner and the early show and decided to stay for the late show as well. We were treated like royalty by our server, John, who made sure we were super-happy with absolutely everything and made arrangements for us to have the best table in the house for BOTH shows. Seriously, John made our whole night FANTASTIC. We tipped him well, as he totally deserved it.

The shows were very good, with a few hiccups. The teenager faux-pas notwithstanding, the biggest flop of the night was Craig Robinson (Hot Tub Time Machine, The Office), who got on stage at midnight, drunk, and left at 1:00 AM barely able to stand. He made a drunken fool of himself. Otherwise we had a great time. LOTS of talent!!

The Improv either needs to adjust the 14-yr old minimum age for the early show or the content. Otherwise, this is a fantastic place--a Los Angeles institution. Dinner was even reasonably priced and not half bad. Nothing to get excited about, but a good value and decent (3/5 stars for food+value).

Go to the Improv. We had an awesome time. :o)
Written on Aug 02 2010

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great seats and I was laughing all night.
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I could not stop laughing! I dont know how long it has been since I laughed so much. I'm still smiling just thinking about some of the things that were said that night. You have to see this show.
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More Information About Comedy at the Hollywood Improv

Website

http://www.hollywoodimprov.com

Quotes & Highlights

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Description

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.