Comedy

A high-energy Improv Mania, hosted by the one and only Craig Shaynak.

Carl Kozlowski was a fast-rising reporter and comic who suddenly became narcoleptic. "Asleep at the Wheel" is the tale of his decade-long fight against narcolepsy and the array of utterly insane, embarrassing and dangerous experiences he had before he finally managed to stay awake again.

Ryan is desperate to show his paintings in the coolest gallery in town. The owner gives him a choice: He'll display the paintings in an upcoming show, but only if Ryan smears them with his own excrement. A comedy about art, marriage and what it means to own the moment.

Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, John Patrick Shanley's second play, is a fairy tale for the damned set in a Bronx bar with two battered, bruised, and violent, lonely souls yearning for a connection. Written by : John Patrick Shanley Starring: Alison Quinn & Tyler Brooks Directed By: Kevin Quinn

Mutineer Theatre Company returns to the Hollywood Fringe with yet another world premiere. Last year: the lost final acts of William Shakespeare. This year: an even bigger Author. GOSPEL OF A TEENAGE JESUS.

This beef ain't halal! Join Zed “Muslim Weird Al” Headscarf on a romp through Islam in America, exploring religion, family, sex and love—all in one hilarious hour of story and song. Winner: Best Solo-Performance, Capital Fringe, sold out houses at the 2010 New York International Fringe Festival.

This one-man show tells the autobiographical story of Majd Murad as he comes out to his Catholic Iraqi family. Funny and bittersweet, this show is sure to educate and inspire its audience. Tickets $15.00

Sweet Nothings: One Act Comedies+Music will enlighten you and answer many of your most pressing questions like: What is my date thinking? and Why can't I have a two minute orgasm? Directed by Scott Bloom, Written by Raegan Payne, Music by Trey Green.

Visit me in person and ask me anything you want! See how I come up with quick answers to all your burning questions in 40 languages! Hang out with me and my friends Twitter, Facebook and Yahoo. Meet Craig and his list, Tom and his space, Wiki and his pedia! Help us mock our arch nemesis, Bing!

This is not just another close up magic show! Jon Armstrong has traveled around the world with just his wit and a pack of cards. Come to this rare public performance and experience the type of magic and humor that has amazed and entertained audiences the world over!

Group, a new musical, chronicles seven strangers’ path to love and acceptance. With heartfelt wit set to an indie-rock score, Group is "a gift" (Backstage) that will "immediately win you over" (LA Times). 3 encore performances only! @Stella Adler $2 parking @Hollywood&Highland. TheMusicalGroup.com

2010 Hollywood Fringe Best in Physical Theater Award Winning troupe Four Clowns is back with their adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy of love & vengeance. “Daring & energetic, weird & wonderful.”–Huffington Post “his cast is gifted, GO!”–LA Weekly “skilled and true.”–Backstage www.fourclowns.org

Variety comedian Brian Howard starts with some props, a few tricks and a quick wit and ends up wherever the audience takes him. "In between a card trick, impressive juggling and some fire eating Brian made quick Dennis Miller-esque asides...he was legitimately funny." Joel Stein, LA Times

The hardship & hilarity of PJ Walsh’s journey - A screw-up kid enlists never expecting to go to war. After three wars, a stint as Bill Clinton’s dental technician, & a career in stand-up comedy, he discovers what matters in life as he faces mortality in the belly of a C-130 plane over Afghanistan.

One woman show by stand up comedian Laura Levites. Laura wants to have a normal relationship, even if it's with her shrink. Laura’s struggle lands her in the most bizarre situations involving emergency rooms, cults, fires and drug deals. She can only ask herself one question, How did I get here?