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Tonight at the Improv ft. Arsenio Hall, Esther Povitsky, Jason Mewes, Dan Mintz, Brian Monarch, Leah Knauer and very special guests!
Thu, 3 Apr, 7:30 PM PDT
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7:00 PM PDT
Hollywood Improv (The Main Room)
8162 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90046
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Age Limit
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Comedy
Arsenio Hall
Arsenio Hall
Comedy
Arsenio Hall became a household name with the success of his Emmy Award-winning late-night talk show “The Arsenio Hall Show”. The versatile actor, comedian and producer first became involved in the arts at “The Cleveland Playhouse” and continued to hone his craft through his Kent State University years.
In 1979, Hall moved from Ohio to Chicago, Illinois where he tried his hand at stand-up comedy and was discovered by Jazz singer Nancy Wilson. In the following few years Arsenio toured, opening for twenty major headliners including Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner and Stevie Wonder. Hall attempted to diversify his career by making numerous appearances on television shows such as “Solid Gold” and “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” and doing his first film cameo in “Amazon Women on the Moon,”. In 1987, Hall was asked to replace Joan Rivers on the Fox Network series “The Late Show.” On the strength of his work as interim host, he was signed to a film and television deal with Paramount Pictures, which subsequently led to the opportunity to co-write and co-star in the hit comedy “Coming to America.”
On January 3, 1989, “The Arsenio Hall Show” made its debut. Virtually overnight, Arsenio changed the face of late-night television by captivating young viewers across the country. During his successful five-year run as Executive Producer, Arsenio provided a forum for cutting edge comedy, politics and the television debut of pop superstars.
Arsenio was featured as the comical “Carl Cristall” in Exodus Films’ animated feature “Igor,” and was featured in the HBO Sports Documentary “Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals." In 2013, Hall returned to late-night television as executive producer and host of the CBS Television Distribution/Tribune Broadcasting nationally syndicated "The Arsenio Hall Show," which aired on stations around the country during the 2013 - 2014 season. He also appeared in a cameo role in Adam Sandler’s ‘90s set Netflix comedy film “Sandy Wexler.” In 2017, Arsenio was featured Monday mornings as co-host of the popular nationally syndicated radio program “The Tom Joyner Morning Show” and also appeared on the ABC comedy "The Mayor." He recently enjoyed a triumphant return to his first love of stand-up comedy performing at venues across the country and released his current Netflix stand-up special “Smart & Classy” which can be streamed in various countries across the world.
Most recently, Arsenio brought back his talk show for a 4-night run during the Netflix is a Joke festival in Los Angeles. He can be seen reprising his role as Semmi and other surprise characters in Amazon Prime’s Coming 2 America now streaming.

Stand-up
Jason Mewes
Jason Mewes
Stand-up
Cinema icon Jason Mewes is best known as the potty-mouthed vocal half of Jay and Silent Bob, the on- screen comedic duo who first appeared in Kevin Smith’s seminal 1994 indie film Clerks. Mewes would reprise the character five more times on the big screen from 1995 to 2006, becoming a sort of James Bond of mid-90’s low budget film—a fast talking, foul-mouthed, over-sexed but ultimately harmless and likable guy. Bugs Bunny with a boner.
But it’s in the insanely popular award-winning podcast Jay & Silent Bob Get Old where Mewes truly shines. For nearly seven years, in what’s been described as “Lake Wobegon days with anal jokes”, Jason has told the story of his tumultuous life on stage every week.

Stand-up
Esther Povitsky
Esther Povitsky
Stand-up
A fixture of the LA comedy scene, Esther can be seen on Hulu’s 2nd season of DOLLFACE, starring alongside Kat Dennings and Shay Mitchell. Esther also co-created, co-stared and executive produced the Freeform show, ALONE TOGETHER, which premiered in January 2018.
In 2017, Esther was named one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” and performed at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, returning to the showcase that helped to launch her career as a New Face in 2013. Her first comedy special, HOT FOR MY NAME, premiered Summer 2020 on Comedy Central.
She’s had recurring roles on CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND, LOVE, and DIFFICULT PEOPLE. Additionally, she guest stared in BROOKLYN 99, WORKAHOLICS, KEY & PEELE and LADY DYNAMITE. Esther hosted the Above Average/Tru TV series COCKTALES WITH LITTLE ESTHER, a sex positive talk show for women, and has a beauty and health centric podcast, GLOWING UP, with Caroline Goldfarb, where the two go on a journey to find their inner glowly goddess. She also currently co-hosts the podcast TRASH TUESDAY with Khalyla Kuhn and Annie Lederman.

Comedy
Dan Mintz
Dan Mintz
Comedy

Stand-up
Brian Monarch
Brian Monarch
Stand-up
Brian Monarch has been seen on Comedy Central, Fox and Hulu... He's been heating up the LA comedy scene for years. He plays all of the biggest stages in Hollywood and has worked with such greats as Bill Burr, Joe Rogan, Dave Chappelle, Dane Cook, and Iliza Shlesinger, to name a few. You can catch him on any given night at your favorite comedy clubs around town. His uncensored views are always something to behold... Don't miss him live! Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @BrianMonarch

Other Arts & Theater
Leah Knauer
Leah Knauer
Other Arts & Theater
Leah Knauer is a multi-talented comedic and musical force to be reckoned with. An extremely gifted improviser, actress, and singer, Leah's performances are a captivating blend of sass, wit, and musical charm that leave audiences in stitches.
Leah's impressive resumé includes collaborations with some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Wayne Brady, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Mary J. Blige, Jimmy Kimmel, Meghan Trainor, Travis Kelce, and Jack Black. She has been in films such as JAY AND SILENT BOB REBOOT, PINK SKIES AHEAD, and DOGNAPPED: HOUND FOR THE HOLIDAYS. As for TV, you've seen her on Comedy Central's CORPORATE and NOT SAFE WITH NIKKI GLASER. Leah has been a guest several times on the ADAM CAROLLA SHOW.
Leah has proven herself to be a versatile performer capable of entertaining audiences on every medium. Leah is the Gemini co-host of the popular spiritual-comedy "BASIC WITCHES" podcast, which was recorded in the haunted basement of The World Famous Comedy Store in Hollywood.
Leah's work extends beyond the stage and screen, as she has been featured in videos and articles in various media outlets such as Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Buzzfeed, CollegeHumor, Clevver, Adam Carolla Show, and Refinery 29. Leah wrote, produced, and performed THE C-WORD: CONSENT, a comedic sexual consent awareness show that currently tours colleges all across the country. She was also a writer for Fullscreen, DirecTV's comedy sports late-night talk show FAIR GAME WITH BROCK EVERETT, and was a Talent & Monologue Intern at CONAN. She has been a consultant on and helped develop over 100+ game shows and comedy shows for network television.
Leah is an outspoken advocate for issues close to her heart, including mental health, sex & body positivity, healing from addiction, and female empowerment. In her free time, she paints funky neon art (and sells it!), writes music, volunteers at Young Storytellers, and even has three of her own holographic oracle decks! (One of which, the Deck of Hearts, is already SOLD OUT!)
With her extensive training in improv at Groundlings, UCB, iO West, Second City Chicago, and Westside Comedy, Leah is a master of her craft. Leah was accepted into the Groundlings Writer's Lab. She has performed at renowned comedy festivals such as SF SketchFest, Del Close Marathon in NYC, Red Rocks Comedy Festival in Utah, Las Vegas Comedy Festival, and more. She often goes viral on TikTok for her celebrity impressions.
Leah's personal mission in life is to add sparkle, sass, and laughs wherever she can. // Come to a show, buy her art, and follow her on Instagram!