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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Interview Magazine names Katie Dippold amongst "13 Faces of 2013"
Interview Magazine caught up with Katie Dippold while she was getting prepared for a flight—"I always want to come back to a perfectly clean apartment, so that part I get pretty OCD about," she explained—and discussed her FBI disqualification, her worst sketches, and what's so great about Bridesmaids. Read More
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Forbes honors Aziz Ansari & Kate McKinnon on 30 under 30 listing
The young disruptors, innovators and entrepreneurs on our annual listing of the 30 under 30 are impatient to change the world. In each of 15 categories, ranging from energy to Hollywood, Forbes editors and reporters worked with panels of expert judges to choose the field’s brightest stars under the age of 30. Read More
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Rene Gube featured in San Diego Magazine
Getting famous, one joke at a time. Read More
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Comedy Central sets premiere dates for Anthony Jeselnik & Nick Kroll shows
Comedy Central just slated a huge batch of new and returning shows for midseason 2013. Here's info on the new shows and when you can see them: Read More
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"Ass Backwards" and "Hell Baby" to premiere at Sundance 2013
The 2013 Sundance Film Festival is in the midst of unveiling its lineups. Read More
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Amy Poehler lands cover of Vanity Fair
In Vanity Fair’s first-ever comedy issue, writer, director, and producer Judd Apatow convened his most talented friends and idols to contribute, write, and pose for a 19-page Mark Seliger portfolio—as well as act incredibly dignified and businesslike in costume for three different covers. Read More
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CBS developing comedy from Evan Susser & Van Robichaux
Deadline reports CBS has put in development How To Grow Up, from scribes Evan Susser and Van Robichaux. Read More
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Bob Odenkirk developing sketch show with The Birthday Boys
Chicago Sun-Times breaks the news Bob Odenkirk is developing a new sketch show with The Birthday Boys for IFC. Read More
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Harris Wittels to write new ABC comedy
‘The Office’s Brian Baumgartner To Star In ABC Comedy From Greg Daniels & Harris Wittels Read More
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Elle interviews Abby Elliott
Abby Elliott on Her New Movie, A Role On 'How I Met Your Mother,' and Leaving 'SNL' Read More
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Ali Fedotowsky tries her hand at improv for LXTV
The Upright Citizens Brigade is at the forefront of improv in the United States. If you have comedy in your blood, you can come and learn the craft of improv for some of comedy's leading talents. Ali tries to keep a straight face and try her hand at thinking on the spot! Read More
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Matt Besser interview with Serial Optimist
When done properly, improv is an astounding art form. When done poorly, well, don’t ask. I think you could safely say Matt Besser has tamed the improv “beast”. Read More
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LA Weekly names Shitty Jobs "Best Sunday Night Improv"
You can't do much better than paying five bucks for a hilarious, celebrity-packed live show in a 92-seat theater. Read More
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LA Weekly names Last Day of School / Convoy "Best Improv Show"
For $5 at 11 p.m. on Thursdays you can see two of the most seasoned and reliably hilarious improv teams in town. Read More
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Hear Matt Besser and Ian Roberts Discuss The UCB Theatre on Ask The UCB
On this special bonus episode of Matt Besser's improv4humans podcast from Earwolf, Besser and Ian Roberts discuss the history, philosophy, and economics of the UCB Theatre. Read More
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UCBTLA 2013 Maude Teams
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome the Maude class of 2013! Read More
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The 2017 Tony Awardz Reviewed By Edge New York
Just as award-show season kicks in, a mock Tony Award ceremony resists the easy knocks (well, most of them) to send up theatre’s hallowed night: "The 2017 Tony Awardz, A Musical Parody." Read More
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Stuff You Should Know, Written By UCBT's Caitlin Bitzegaio, To Premiere On Science Channel
Congratulations to UCBTNY's Caitlin Bitzegaio, who worked as a writer for the upcoming series "Stuff You Should Know, based on the popular podcast. Watch the show on Science Channel starting this month! Read More
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UCBTLA Maude Team Actor Auditions 2013
The UCB Theatre Los Angeles is excited to announce Maude Team Performer Auditions! Read More
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Forbes Names Kate McKinnon and Aziz Ansari in Their Hollywood 30 Under 30
Over the past decade Saturday Night Live has gone from being a boy's club to a launching pad for great female comedians. Read More

