Mon Apr 20 2026

7:30 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)

Hollywood Improv (The Lab)

8162 Melrose Avenue Hollywood, CA 90046

Ages 21+

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DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYONE OR ANY OTHER SITE OTHER THAN IMPROV.COM 

TICKET RESALE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

TICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE HOLLYWOOD IMPROV.

EVENT INFO:


There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests. 

Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths.

No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during  performances.

All sales are final.

MISCELLANOUS:

For group sales info, e-mail our Events Manager to learn about special  menu options and reserved seating.

Additional questions may be addressed in our Frequently Asked  Questions.

For further assistance, contact Hollywood Improv.

Mark Hayes and Friends ft. Zainab Johnson, Erik Griffin, CJ Marrinan, Kev Adams, Crystal Marie, Myles Murphy and more TBA!

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  • Zainab Johnson

    Comedy

    Zainab Johnson is a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. Zainab’s comedy is based on her unique point-of-view, which was shaped growing up in Harlem as one of thirteen siblings in a black Muslim family.  After getting a degree in Education and Math and taking a job as a teacher, she quickly learned that she had a different calling. Zainab is currently a series regular on the Amazon Original hit series titled UPLOAD from Greg Daniels, she is one of the hosts for Netflix's show 100 HUMANS, and starred as Dr. Hanniel in the brilliantly written web series AVANT-GUARDIANS. She made her first late night stand up appearance on NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS, and had breakout appearances on HBO’s ALL DEF COMEDY,  NBC’s LAST COMIC STANDING, and has performed at the JFL Comedy Festival in Montreal first as a "New Face of Comedy", then as one of "Variety's Top 10 Comics to Watch", and most recently on the longest running JFL show "Just For The Culture". She is a paid regular at The Comedy Store, The Improv, and Laugh Factory  in Los Angeles as well as the Comedy Cellar in New York City. Her first hourlong special, Hijabs Off, is now available to stream on Amazon.

  • Erik Griffin

    Stand-up

    A towering force in comedy, Erik Griffin is an American actor, comedian, writer, and podcaster. He is best known for his work as the mustachioed Montez Walker on the hit Comedy Central series WORKAHOLICS as well as his series regular role in Showtime’s I’M DYING UP HERE, executive produced by Jim Carrey. He recently filmed the ABC pilot BUCKTOWN opposite Nicole Richie and the feature film MR. RUSSO written and directed by Ray Romano.

    Griffin was featured in the global Netflix film MURDER MYSTERY alongside Adam Sandler as well as THE SLEEPOVER for Netflix, Laurie Collyer’s FURLOUGH and the indie feature MAYFIELD'S GAME. Griffin can also be seen in the box office hit MIKE & DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES.

    A veteran stand-up headliner, Griffin performs in venues across the world, but most often can be seen at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles, CA. Griffin’s comedy is immortalized on his debut comedy album, TECHNICAL FOUL: VOLUME ONE, his Comedy Central special THE HALF HOUR, in addition to his two hour-long comedy specials titled THE UGLY TRUTH, and AMERIKAN WARRIOR, which are available to stream NOW on Amazon and Showtime respectively.

    He will next be seen in the Netflix feature THE SLEEPOVER as well as the independent feature films GUEST HOUSE with Mike Castle, Aimee Teegarden and Pauly Shore and MAYFIELD’S GAME. You can also catch your weekly dose of Griffin on his hit new podcast RIFFIN’ WITH GRIFFIN.

  • CJ Marrinan

    Comedy

    CJ Marrinan is a Los Angeles based comedian, actor, and creator. Named a Comic to Watch at the 2025 New York Comedy Festival, he has toured nationally as a featured act, headlined Denver’s Comedy Works, appeared in national commercials, and built millions of views online. Relatable, quick-witted, and self-deprecating, his style has been called “charming, refreshing, and genuine.” (By his mom.)
     
  • Kev Adams

    Comedy

    Kev Adams is a French comedian, actor, and producer who has starred in more than 15 films that have grossed over $300 million across Europe, while headlining six stand-up shows that sold millions of tickets, including a Netflix special now streaming worldwide. For the past two years, he has been traveling across the U.S. crafting an English-language act that bridges French and American culture with sharp, personal, high-energy comedy.
  • Crystal Marie

    Stand-up

    Crystal Marie Denha is the proud daughter of Iraqi immigrants. She recently appeared as a “prankster” on the reboot of MTV’s Punk’d with Chance the Rapper and in a new show called “We Need to Talk About America” on FUSE. Crystal just wrapped on Village Roadshow’s film THE GUTTER in LA, written by Yassir Lester, starring Susan Sarandon and Shameik Moore. Crystal has appeared on several major outlets as a sports and entertainment news reporter. known for her quick wit, refreshing approachability with Hollywood’s biggest stars. She has performed throughout the United States and internationally as a stand-up comedian and is currently working on her 1-hour special. In between filming, she features for Russell Peters and Maz Jobrani. She was also a featured artist at the 2024 Netflix is a Joke Festival.
  • Myles Murphy

    Comedy

Mark Hayes and Friends ft. Zainab Johnson, Erik Griffin, CJ Marrinan, Kev Adams, Crystal Marie, Myles Murphy and more TBA!

Mon Apr 20 2026 7:30 PM

(Doors 7:00 PM)

Hollywood Improv (The Lab) Hollywood CA

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Ages 21+

DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYONE OR ANY OTHER SITE OTHER THAN IMPROV.COM 

TICKET RESALE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

TICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE HOLLYWOOD IMPROV.

EVENT INFO:


There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests. 

Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths.

No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during  performances.

All sales are final.

MISCELLANOUS:

For group sales info, e-mail our Events Manager to learn about special  menu options and reserved seating.

Additional questions may be addressed in our Frequently Asked  Questions.

For further assistance, contact Hollywood Improv.