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Imagine a world where a children's show has a cast of characters that have more psychological disorders than you do. Add the mind-numbing debauchery of the worst, most poorly animated cartoons from the 1950s, '60s and '70s. Then throw in the wry commentary you came to love from "Mystery Science Theater 3000," and what have you got? Cartoon Dump! Learn more...

The Steve Allen Theater hosts a production of David Mamet's American Buffalo. One of Mamet's first hits, it's the tense story of a team of men conspiring to steal a valuable coin collection. Learn more...

The Steve Allen Theatre presents Tomorrow!. For over four years, this late-night comedy variety show has found an enthusiastic audience. Host Ron Lynch presents a surreal assortment of comedians, musicians, variety acts and much more. Learn more...

Come down for an amazing night of obscure, naughty and lovely tunes from the 1910s, 1920s and the 1930s. Janet and her band members, The Parlor Boys will treat you to spirited and inspired renditions of Tin Pan Alley, early hot jazz, vaudeville, Yiddish novelty numbers, ragtime and other lovable, rare and rustic tunes. Learn more...

Comedy group Two-Headed Dog presents Clowntown City Limits. This show combines dark comedy and slapstick to tell the eerie story of three down-and-out clowns. Cast members include David "Gruber" Allen (Freaks and Geeks, The Naked Trucker) and Craig Anton (The Office, MADtv). Learn more...

Mary Lynn Rajskub performs her latest one-woman show at the Steve Allen Theater. She gained fame as a cast member on HBO's classic sketch series Mr. Show, and now stars as Chloe on Fox's 24. Other acting credits include Punch Drunk Love and The Larry Sanders Show. Learn more...

Featuring two of performance art's quirkiest performers: Tom Murrin (aka. Alien Comic) uses found objects as props, masks and costumes, delivering quick-changing visuals and commentary on current events. Stephen Holman, founder of L.A.'s Theatre Carnivale, will perform his new one-man show Goodbye Normal Genes - a psycho-anatomical strip show, evolutionary re-evaluation and tribute to Elton John. Learn more...

Janet Klein's Borscht Belt Babies is a weekly Vaudeville-style revue seen as it would have been performed in the early Twentieth Century. The show features host Janet's comedy numbers, Yiddish novelty tunes and Tin Pan Alley songs. Guest Vaudeville acts amount to the majority of the evening's entertainment. Learn more...

One of stand-up comedy's true innovators, Emo Philips brings his offbeat comedy and surprise guests to the Steve Allen Theatre. Philips has had his own specials on Showtime, HBO and has made countless television guest appearances around the world. Jay Leno described him as the best joke writer in America. Learn more...

Heather Woodbury is a playwright and performer who has forged a unique kind of work that combines the immediacy of performance art with the narrative structure and characterizations of a novel. The Kennedy Award-winning playwright and performer writes her novel-length plays on the stage as well as on the page. She forms her work in front of a live audience, at every stage of development and her unique work continues to acquire "best kept secret" status. Learn more...

Dirty Found magazine has been sleazing around the Midwest and East Coast with their live events and got out of the hot tub long enough to come share some of the best raunchy stuff they found with folks out west. Learn more...

The Unholy Three makes a rare live public performance to celebrate the release of their new DVD, featuring their exclusive Magic Castle mystery revue with live piano accompaniment by Brad Kay (of Janet Klein's Parlor Boys). The Unholy Three is Fitzgerald, David Lovering (The Pixies) and Rob Zabrecky (Possum Dixon). Learn more...

One night only! Robochrist Industries brings real live robotic warfare to Hollywood. This show features actual giant mobile robots destroying stuff, plus special musical guests. Learn more...

Clam Lynch, the self-acclaimed superstar motivational speaker, is bringing his seminar for success to the Steve Allen Theatre. Clam will give you a tool belt for a better life -- and ligten your wallet at the same time. We think it's all just an act. A recent LA Weekly "Comedy Pick of the Week," Clam Lynch's show has been extended through July 2005. Learn more...

Cabaret Voltaire presents a provocative discussion of a topic that affects the lives of so many, yet is almost taboo to talk about: cancer. Featuring contributions from a variety of artists who have battled the disease, Cancer: a Creativity Inquiry is a through-provoking evening of inspiration and survival. Learn more...

Clam Lynch, the self-acclaimed superstar motivational speaker, is bringing his seminar for success to the Steve Allen Theatre. Clam will give you a tool belt for a better life -- and ligten your wallet at the same time. We think it's all just an act. Learn more...

In the tradition of Spinal Tap and Tenacious D comes Deathclock, a Heavy Metal Comedy of rockin' proportions. The creator of Adult Swim's Home Movies presents this terrifying Near-Death Heavy Metal Experience. For one night only! Learn more...

Cops is a taut, gritty drama about two Chicago detectives on what they think will be a routine night. Except something goes horribly wrong and everyone's life will be changed forever. Edgy, but not without comedic touches, this play was previously a big hit in both Chicago and L.A. Actors from film, television and theater, including John C. Reilly and TV's Andy Richter will rotate in the role of 'Omelette Eater.' Learn more...

Poignant, irreverent and powerful: a modern retelling of the Last Supper with Jesus and the disciples as social revolutionaries. "Party of 13" at the Steve Allen Theatre. Learn more...