Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
The Upright Citizens Brigade is home for all things comedy. With shows seven nights a week, UCB has become the home for alternative comedy. Whether it’s improv comedy, sketch comedy, stand-up, or just plain weird shit, UCB has you covered!
The Upright Citizens Brigade also teaches comedy classes specializing in Improv, Sketch Comedy, TV Writing, Characters, and more! Led by some of the best comedic talents working in entertainment, UCB’s unique curriculum gives students the tools they need to take their career to the next level.
The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre was founded by Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh in 1999 in New York City and has since expanded to Los Angeles. The UCB Theatre offers comedy in the form of improv, stand-up, and sketch comedy every night of the week.
Address:5919 Franklin Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Shows At This Venue
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Tag It W/ The Sklar Brothers
May 6th, 2026 9:30PM
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Randy and Jason Sklar began as one zygote and later guest starred in many TV shows including an Emmy Award winning...
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Tag It W/ The Sklar Brothers
May 6th, 2026 9:30PM
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Late Bloomers: With Ava Bunn
May 8th, 2026 7:00PM
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AVA BUNN is an actress and comedian who was recently named one of JFL’s 2025 New Faces.
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Late Bloomers: With Ava Bunn
May 8th, 2026 7:00PM
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Kerry Coddett: Mudhole
May 6th, 2026 7:00PM
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Produced by Emmy Award winner Lena Waithe.
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Kerry Coddett: Mudhole
May 6th, 2026 7:00PM
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The Punch-up Open Mic With Beth Stelling
May 4th, 2026 7:00PM
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A good-natured stand-up open mic where Beth Stelling punches your jokes up (when possible)
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The Punch-up Open Mic With Beth Stelling
May 4th, 2026 7:00PM
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F*CK This Month X Holy SH!T Improv
May 4th, 2026 9:30PM
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F*CK THIS MONTH is a popular LA-based improv comedy show that aims to cure your misery by turning your bad month into improv comedy.
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F*CK This Month X Holy SH!T Improv
May 4th, 2026 9:30PM
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Four After Five
May 5th, 2026 7:00PM
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A high octane variety show featuring live sketch, digital shorts and improv from the brilliant minds of Echo Kellum, Leonard Robinson, Tru Valentino and Julian Gant.
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Four After Five
May 5th, 2026 7:00PM
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Sarah Keyworth
May 8th, 2026 9:30PM
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Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Melbourne International Comedy Festival winner & acclaimed social media star Sarah...
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Sarah Keyworth
May 8th, 2026 9:30PM
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Andrew Knox as the Emotional Alpha
May 7th, 2026 9:30PM
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Emotional Alpha is a solo show with one tiny, super-accomplishable goal - to fix all straight men. FOREVER.
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Andrew Knox as the Emotional Alpha
May 7th, 2026 9:30PM
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Spilling Your Seed W/ Chloe Troast
May 9th, 2026 9:30PM
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The hit YouTube show is coming to the Netflix is a Joke Festival! Join Chloe Troast as she uncovers the ancestral roots of her surprise special guests
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Spilling Your Seed W/ Chloe Troast
May 9th, 2026 9:30PM
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Mohanad Elshieky
May 5th, 2026 9:30PM
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Mohanad Elshieky is a New York based, Libyan born comedian who made his national TV debut on Conan...
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Mohanad Elshieky
May 5th, 2026 9:30PM
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Asssscat
May 9th, 2026 7:00PM
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ASSSSCAT—UCB’s signature improv juggernaut—is a live improv comedy show in Los Angeles at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.
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Asssscat
May 9th, 2026 7:00PM
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The Midnight Rumble
May 8th, 2026 12:00AM
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The Midnight Rumble is a no-holds-barred, wrestling-themed comedy extravaganza.
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The Midnight Rumble
May 8th, 2026 12:00AM
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Doug Loves Movies
May 7th, 2026 7:00PM
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Doug Benson has hosted the weekly comedy podcast Doug Loves Movies since 2006...
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Doug Loves Movies
May 7th, 2026 7:00PM
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