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Hollywood Improv

Wait to Buy Tickets for the Hollywood Improv

by Brendon Mulvihill on September 11, 2009 in Stand-Up

I’m headed out to a “Special Event” at the Hollywood Improv tonight to see Rob Riggle. The Improv puts this designation on shows with no guestlist, comps, discounts, etc. I have actually been told that even as someone who is trying to cover live comedy and get more people out to the shows, can’t get [...]

Industry Showcase: Next Round Entertainment

by Brendon Mulvihill on April 27, 2009 in Stand-Up

Last week, I went to an “industry showcase” at the Hollywood Improv put on by Next Round Entertainment, which is a company that manages comedians. An industry showcase is when the management company invites producers, network execs, agents, etc. to a live comedy show, to showcase the comedians they represent. I’m not “industry” so I [...]

Unbilled Comedians: Why?

by Brendon Mulvihill on April 10, 2009 in Stand-Up

Famous comedians often “pop-in” to comedy clubs to do short sets when they are either working on new material or preparing for a big show. This is one of the great aspects of going to see live comedy. At any point, the greats like Chris Rock, Robin Williams, Dave Chappelle, Sarah Silverman, or Jim Gaffigan [...]

Doug Benson and His Secret Guests

by Brendon Mulvihill on April 9, 2009 in Stand-Up

The Hollywood Improv is keeping a tight wrap on who the “suprise” guests are at Doug Benson’s shows this weekend.  I asked the PR person for the Improv and she wouldn’t tell me.  I asked Doug on Twitter and he just said it’s 2 L.A. heavyweights.  So I tried folks…maybe they consider me “media” and [...]

Sickler at The Filthy Or Show

by Brendon Mulvihill on March 25, 2009 in Stand-Up

I’m headed to Mike Dunphy’s “The Filthy Or” Show on Thursday night at the Hollywood Improv to see Ryan Sickler bust his funny ass on stage. This show is picking up steam on the L.A. comedy scene, so I’m excited to see what’s happening. The name of the show is awkward but…the line-up is good. [...]