Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre has affordable, comedy shows seven nights a week in NYC and LA. Watch the best improv, sketch and standup in the country. Our original comedy video productions have garnered the national spotlight. We also run the first nationally accredited improv and sketch comedy school in the country. For information on our courses, visit the Training Center.

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UCB Theatre LA UCB Theatre NY UCB East UCBcomedy.com
5919 Franklin Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 908-8702
307 W. 26th St.
New York, NY 10001
(212) 366-9176
153 East 3rd St.
New York, NY 10009
(212) 366-9231
Tonight's Schedule
Mon May 20, 2013
Tonight's Schedule
Mon May 20, 2013
Tonight's Schedule
Mon May 20, 2013
Today's Highlight
  • 5:30pm $5 Spank Carmen & Nicky Are Happy & So Should You! :)  / Grind Time

    See two brand new sketch or solo shows birthed right before your eyes. These shows have never been performed on the UCBTLA stage before.

  • 7:00pm $5 The Smokes Free to UCBTLA students w/ID

    These seasoned performers are committed to pushing the envelope of improvisation, trying different Harolds and Longforms. At least that's what they say over drinks.

    This performance is sold out. There will be a stand-by line for this show.
  • 8:00pm $5 Harold Night Cooper/John Velvet
    Free to UCBTLA students w/ID

    See long form improv from LA's top improv ensembles. The Harold is a 30 minute improv structure pioneered by Del Close.

    This performance is sold out. There will be a stand-by line for this show.
  • 9:30pm $5 Harold Night The Ruckus/Kid Grift
    Free to UCBTLA students w/ID

    See long form improv from LA's top improv ensembles. The Harold is a 30 minute improv structure pioneered by Del Close.

    This performance is sold out. There will be a stand-by line for this show.
  • 11:00pm $5 Huebel and Scheer present Crash Test Zack Pearlman, Sean Patton, Rove McManus

    Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer of Human Giant get together with some friends for a totally experimental show.

  • 6:30pm $5 New Team Maude

    See tomorrow's hottest comedy writers today! Current students enrolled in Advanced Study classes at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre Training Center have assembled their best and funniest material to present this all-new sketch comedy show.

  • 8:00pm $5 MAUDE NIGHT Supereasy / Onassis

    Come see sketch comedy from some of UCBT's best sketch writers and performers.  Maude Night is your chance to see what the funniest, smartest people in New York are creating for the stage.

  • 9:30pm $5 MAUDE NIGHT The Prom / Dinner

    Come see sketch comedy from some of UCBT's best sketch writers and performers.  Maude Night is your chance to see what the funniest, smartest people in New York are creating for the stage.

  • 11:00pm Free WHIPLASH

    New York City's hottest alternative stand-up comics come together for this weekly showcase hosted by Leo Allen.

  • 6:30pm Free Happy Hour Story Hour - Stortelling Open Mic

    A free weekly open mic storytelling show hosted by Julia Wiedeman.  You put your name in the hat to win a chance to tell a story or to win a drink.  Julia might wear a wig, but there is no theme, just your stories and drinks!  It's "Happy Hour Story Hour"

    This performance does not accept reservations.
  • 8:00pm $5 Comedy Central Corporate Retreat w/Dan Soder, Broad City, Conner O’Malley, Joe Pera, Nick Vatterott & Dave Hill

    Comedy Central Corporate Retreat

  • 9:30pm $5 Improv Nerds

    America's favorite Improv Nerds Brandon, Chelsea, Phil and Steve host and perform in this weekly celebration of making stuff up. Every show features guests ranging from your favorite UCB performers to some of the NYC improv scene's newest rising stars. Wh

  • 10:30pm Free The Improv Nerds Jam!

    A jam for improv nerds.

    This performance does not accept reservations.