Comedians from all over the country and the world make their way through LA's comedy clubs on their way to fame and stardom. Here, in alphabetical order, are the clubs where the already famous, soon-to-be famous and wannabe famous comics are ready to make you laugh.
11. Laugh Factory Long Beach
Address: 151 S. Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802Phone: (562) 495-2844 ext. 1
Neighborhood: Long Beach
Cover: $25-$35, 2 drink minimum
Website: www.laughfactory.com
Buzz: A spin off of Hollywood's Laugh Factory at the Pike in Long Beach
12. M. I.'s Westside Comedy Theatre (formerly Westside Eclectic)
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Address: 1323-A 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica CA 90401
Phone: (310) 451-0850
Neighborhood: Santa Monica
Cover: $10 per set. Ticket stub from earlier show will get you into later shows on the same night free if seats are available.
Website: www.westsidecomedy.com
Buzz: BYOB to this black box comedy theatre in the alley behind the 3rd Street Promenade. Each night is usually a mix of stand-up, variety and improv.
Phone: (310) 451-0850
Neighborhood: Santa Monica
Cover: $10 per set. Ticket stub from earlier show will get you into later shows on the same night free if seats are available.
Website: www.westsidecomedy.com
Buzz: BYOB to this black box comedy theatre in the alley behind the 3rd Street Promenade. Each night is usually a mix of stand-up, variety and improv.
13. National Comedy Theatre - ComedySportz
Address: 733 Seward St. near MelrosePhone: (323) 856-4796
Neighborhood: West Hollywood
Cover: $19, $2 discount if you get your ticket an hour or more before the show
Website: www.comedysportzla.com
Buzz: Family friendly team improv comedy
14. The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Address: 5919 Franklin Ave Hollywood, CA 90028Phone: (323) 908-8702
Neighborhood: East Hollywood/Los Feliz
Cover: Free - $8
Website: www.ucbtheatre.com
Buzz: All-ages low budget improve and sketch comedy in a theatre setting. No alcohol, so no drink minimum. No food. $1 soft drinks available. Although there's no age minimum, some shows are inappropriate for children.
