Queer Roast for the Straight Host ft. Andrew Stier, Joel Kim Booster, Adam Conover, Antonio Rosello and more TBA

Thu Oct 29 2026

9:30 PM (Doors 9:00 PM)

Hollywood Improv (The Lab)

8162 Melrose Avenue Hollywood, CA 90046

Hollywood Improv (The Lab)

8162 Melrose Avenue Hollywood, CA 90046

$16.47

Ages 21+

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Queer Roast Comedy delivers a one-of-a-kind experience every time, and was just featured in the LA Times! LGBTQ+ comedians are redefining roasts as an art form in West Hollywood - Los Angeles Times

Step into the arena of laughter, dares, and unforgettable third-degree burns! In this live comedy format queer comics take the stage to roast straight comics, and no punchline is off-limits! Between sets, the straight comics face outrageous challenges and/or dares, and one fearless audience volunteer gets thrust into the hot seat 🔥

Hosted by the mischievous Andrew Stier, this show is sharp, hilarious, and unapologetically queer. Come for the roasts. Stay for the dares. Leave with sore cheeks (from laughing ofc...get your mind out of the gutter).



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.

  • Andrew Stier

    Comedy

    Andrew Clayton Stier is a comedian, writer, and producer based in Los Angeles, recently profiled in the LA Times for his show Queer Roast for the Straight Hosts. He has a PhD in computer engineering and has written for the internationally touring Tech Roast Show (Vice, TechCrunch). He can be seen as a recurring cast member on Cut (The Button, Lineup) and guest comedy panelist on Jubilee. His original comedy content has earned millions of views across platforms, including a viral TikTok sketch featured on Betches (1.7M views). His podcast Rainbow Room explores queer representation in media with guests including Ryan O'Connell (Special) and Darren Stein (G.B.F.).

     

    Follow him @AndrewClaytonStier on Instagram and Threads and @AndrewStierOnFire on TikTok.

  • Joel Kim Booster

    Stand-up

    Joel Kim Booster is a Chicago-bred Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He is best known for writing and starring in Searchlight Pictures’ FIRE ISLAND which, following its June 2022 release, went on to land him two Emmy nominations along with a “Best First Screenplay” nom at the Independent Spirit Awards. The multi-hyphenate has also been seen starring opposite Maya Rudolph in the Apple TV+ comedy series LOOT, which recently premiered its third season. He recently lent his voice to Sony Pictures Animation’s K-POP: Demon HUNTERS, one of the biggest animated hits of the year, further showcasing his versatility as a performer His first hour-long comedy special, JOEL KIM BOOSTER: PSYCHOSEXUAL, exploring his experiences and observations as a gay Asian American male with commentary on identity, sexuality, cultural expectations, and more, debuted on Netflix in 2022. The special was nominated for a Critics Choice Award and named one of the best comedy specials of 2022 by Variety. He also appears in Freeform’s "Chrissy & Dave Dine Out,” which follows Chrissy Teigen and David Chang, who, along with Joel, cracked the restaurant scene wide open in Los Angeles. Joel can also be seen in a guest star role in the latest season of INDUSTRY (HBO) and will be in the SCRUBS reboot for ABC premiering in 2026! Joel also is the host for the Smartless podcast Bad Dates, where he invites his friends to share their most iconic dating fiascos.

  • Adam Conover

    Stand-up

    Adam Conover is a standup comic, podcaster, and television host (Adam Ruins Everything, Netflix's The G Word) who has been blowing audiences minds at clubs and theatres across America for over a decade. His new hour of standup gets more personal than he's ever been before, covering not just politics but sex, masculinity, and what it's like to suddenly be dating again in your 40s.

    Back on the market and back on the road. Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything, Netflix's The G Word, Stand Up Special Unmedicated) returns to clubs and theaters across the country with a new hour of stand up and a new perspective on life, dating, and politics for 2025.

  • Antonio Rosello

    Comedy

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• Ticket prices and fees are “market-priced” and may fluctuate.

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• Valid photo ID and the credit card used for purchase are required to pick up tickets.

• No smoking or vaping.

• We reserve the right to deny/refuse entry to or remove parties who are deemed a distraction to other guests.
• We reserve the right to search personal items and may prohibit various items into the venue(s).

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Queer Roast for the Straight Host ft. Andrew Stier, Joel Kim Booster, Adam Conover, Antonio Rosello and more TBA

Thu Oct 29 2026 9:30 PM

(Doors 9:00 PM)

Hollywood Improv (The Lab) Hollywood CA

$16.47 Ages 21+

Queer Roast Comedy delivers a one-of-a-kind experience every time, and was just featured in the LA Times! LGBTQ+ comedians are redefining roasts as an art form in West Hollywood - Los Angeles Times

Step into the arena of laughter, dares, and unforgettable third-degree burns! In this live comedy format queer comics take the stage to roast straight comics, and no punchline is off-limits! Between sets, the straight comics face outrageous challenges and/or dares, and one fearless audience volunteer gets thrust into the hot seat 🔥

Hosted by the mischievous Andrew Stier, this show is sharp, hilarious, and unapologetically queer. Come for the roasts. Stay for the dares. Leave with sore cheeks (from laughing ofc...get your mind out of the gutter).



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.

Andrew Clayton Stier is a comedian, writer, and producer based in Los Angeles, recently profiled in the LA Times for his show Queer Roast for the Straight Hosts. He has a PhD in computer engineering and has written for the internationally touring Tech Roast Show (Vice, TechCrunch). He can be seen as a recurring cast member on Cut (The Button, Lineup) and guest comedy panelist on Jubilee. His original comedy content has earned millions of views across platforms, including a viral TikTok sketch featured on Betches (1.7M views). His podcast Rainbow Room explores queer representation in media with guests including Ryan O'Connell (Special) and Darren Stein (G.B.F.).

 

Follow him @AndrewClaytonStier on Instagram and Threads and @AndrewStierOnFire on TikTok.

Joel Kim Booster is a Chicago-bred Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He is best known for writing and starring in Searchlight Pictures’ FIRE ISLAND which, following its June 2022 release, went on to land him two Emmy nominations along with a “Best First Screenplay” nom at the Independent Spirit Awards. The multi-hyphenate has also been seen starring opposite Maya Rudolph in the Apple TV+ comedy series LOOT, which recently premiered its third season. He recently lent his voice to Sony Pictures Animation’s K-POP: Demon HUNTERS, one of the biggest animated hits of the year, further showcasing his versatility as a performer His first hour-long comedy special, JOEL KIM BOOSTER: PSYCHOSEXUAL, exploring his experiences and observations as a gay Asian American male with commentary on identity, sexuality, cultural expectations, and more, debuted on Netflix in 2022. The special was nominated for a Critics Choice Award and named one of the best comedy specials of 2022 by Variety. He also appears in Freeform’s "Chrissy & Dave Dine Out,” which follows Chrissy Teigen and David Chang, who, along with Joel, cracked the restaurant scene wide open in Los Angeles. Joel can also be seen in a guest star role in the latest season of INDUSTRY (HBO) and will be in the SCRUBS reboot for ABC premiering in 2026! Joel also is the host for the Smartless podcast Bad Dates, where he invites his friends to share their most iconic dating fiascos.

Adam Conover is a standup comic, podcaster, and television host (Adam Ruins Everything, Netflix's The G Word) who has been blowing audiences minds at clubs and theatres across America for over a decade. His new hour of standup gets more personal than he's ever been before, covering not just politics but sex, masculinity, and what it's like to suddenly be dating again in your 40s.

Back on the market and back on the road. Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything, Netflix's The G Word, Stand Up Special Unmedicated) returns to clubs and theaters across the country with a new hour of stand up and a new perspective on life, dating, and politics for 2025.

Please correct the information below.

Select ticket quantity.

Select Tickets

Ages 21+
limit 4 per person
General Admission
Host-Escorted Seating
GA Ticket for 1 | Admits 1
$16.47 ($12.50 + $3.97 fees)

Delivery Method

Will Call

Terms & Conditions

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. By purchasing tickets to this event, you are authorizing this charge and agreeing to our terms and conditions herein.



• ALL SALES ARE FINAL, unless the event is canceled.

• No refunds, transfers, or exchanges. Ticket resales are not permitted.

• Ticket prices and fees are “market-priced” and may fluctuate.

• Mandatory two-item minimum purchase per person in the showroom.

• No photography, videography, filming, or recording during the show.

• Valid photo ID and the credit card used for purchase are required to pick up tickets.

• No smoking or vaping.

• We reserve the right to deny/refuse entry to or remove parties who are deemed a distraction to other guests.
• We reserve the right to search personal items and may prohibit various items into the venue(s).

• All venues and Owner’s Representatives are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged property.



Upon entry to our venue(s), (i) you hereby irrevocably grant the venue owner (Levity Live, LLC), and its parent(s), affiliates, subsidiaries, licensees, successors, and assigns (collectively, “Owner”) the right to photograph, record, film, and otherwise capture your image, voice, and likeness (collectively, “Footage”) and to own, license, assign, and/or use the Footage (and/or any portion thereof) in perpetuity, throughout the world in any and all media including, without limitation, in connection with any productions, programming, advertising, and promotion, subject to Owner’s sole discretion.



If any portion of these terms and conditions are found to be unenforceable, the remaining portion will remain in full force and effect. If we fail to enforce any of these Terms, it will not be considered a waiver of any of our rights. For more info: Terms