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Tonight at the Improv ft. Demetri Martin, Craig Robinson, Melissa Villasenor, Adam Ray, Brian Monarch, Kim McVicar and very special guests
Tue, 26 Aug, 7:30 PM PDT
Doors open
7:00 PM PDT
Hollywood Improv (The Main Room)
8162 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90046
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Description
This show will be a phone-free experience. Use of cellphones, smart watches, smart accessories, cameras and recording devices will not be permitted in the performance space.
Upon arrival at the venue, all phones and smart watches will be secured in Yondr cases that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their phones at all times, and can access their phones throughout the show at designated Phone Use Areas in the venue. All phones will be re-secured in Yondr cases before returning to the performance space.
Anyone seen using a cellphone during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free viewing experience.
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.
Event Information
Age Limit
21+

Comedy
Demetri Martin
Demetri Martin
Comedy
Demetri Martin rose to relative obscurity when he started doing stand-up comedy in New York City at the end of the 20th Century. Later he became a writer at Late Night with Conan O’Brien and then a regular performer on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. In 2003 Demetri won the Perrier Award at the International Fringe Festival for his first one-man show If I. He released a comedy album called These Are Jokes and then created and starred in his own television series called Important Things with Demetri Martin. His first stand-up comedy special Demetri Martin. Person is considered by many to be his longest and only hour-long stand-up comedy special. Martin has appeared in movies as an actor most recently in Steven Soderbergh’s Contagion and most lengthily in Ang Lee’s Taking Woodstock. His first book This Is a Book by Demetri Martin is a New York Times Bestseller. Demetri has brown hair and he is allergic to peanuts. You can find him at www.demetrimartin.com at www.facebook.com/demetrimartin on Twitter @demetrimartin and in various places in the actual physical world.

Stand-up
Craig Robinson
Craig Robinson
Stand-up
Beginning as a stand-up comedian, Robinson first made his mark in the comedy circuit at the 1998 Montreal “Just For Laughs” Festival. Now headlining venues and festivals across the country, he does both solo acts as well as full-band sets with his band “The Nasty Delicious.” Before deciding to pursue his comedy career full time, Robinson was a K-8 teacher in the Chicago Public School System. He earned his undergraduate degree from Illinois State University and his Masters of Education from St. Xavier University. It was while Craig was studying education in Chicago that he also discovered his love of acting and comedy when he joined the famed Second City Theatre. Craig is best known for his portrayal of Daryl Philban in NBC’s “The Office” but has also starred in such movies as KNOCKED UP, THIS IS THE END, HOT TUB TIME MACHINE, HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2, MORRIS FROM AMERICA, TRAGEDY GIRLS, DOLEMITE IS MY NAME! with Eddie Murphy, TIMMY FAILURE, and MONA LISA AND THE BOOD MOON with Kate Hudson. Craig also starred in his very own sitcom, MR. ROBINSON on NBC, as well as GHOSTED on FOX.

Stand-up
Melissa Villasenor
Melissa Villasenor
Stand-up
Melissa Villasenor broke barriers by becoming the first-ever Latina cast member of Saturday Night Live. A comedic impressions expert, she got her start as a semifinalist on America’s Got Talent. Some of Melissa’s most memorable SNL impressions include Owen Wilson, Lady Gaga, and Dolly Parton.
An accomplished voice actor, she has voiced characters on several television shows including Nickelodeon’s OK K.O.! and Rock, Paper, Scissors, and in films Toy Story 4 and Wreck It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. Melissa was a guest on Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, and can be seen in Barry, Crashing, and Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, to name a few.
Her multihyphenate talents range even further. Melissa hosted the 2021 Independent Spirit Awards, published a self-help journal ‘Whoops, I’m Awesome,’ recorded two music albums, had a Netflix special, and creates fine art.
Some of Melissa’s acknowledgements include Forbes 30 Under 30, Rolling Stone’s 50 Funniest People Right Now, and CNN’s Women in Comedy.

Comedy
Adam Ray
Adam Ray
Comedy
Adam Ray is a seasoned comedian and actor hailing from Seattle, renowned for his versatile performances across television, film, and digital platforms. His extensive acting credits include roles in critically acclaimed shows and movies such as Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Barbie Movie, MadTV, Hacks, Pam & Tommy, and The Heat, among many others.
In addition to his prolific work in traditional media, Adam has made significant strides in the digital space and live performances. He has a combined 2.7M+ followers across social media and his appearances on popular podcasts like Kill Tony, Bad Friends, and Two Bears, One Cave have garnered millions of views, with some episodes ranking among the most watched in the shows' histories. Adam is also the host of his own podcast, About Last Night Podcast, which features the comedian and actor interviewing some of the biggest celebrities in comedy, sports, and entertainment.
Adam's talent for impressions and character work shines through his portrayals of iconic figures like Joe Biden, Dr. Phil, and original characters such as Bruce Robbins, Elaine, Jeremy, and Tony Caruso. These performances have not only captivated audiences but also contributed to the rapid growth of his YouTube and social channels, where his content continues to reach an ever-expanding audience.
One of Adam's standout achievements was his July 16th, 2024, performance on Kill Tony episode #672, which not only captivated viewers but also shattered records, amassing over 15 million views within the first week. On the episode Adam Ray appears as Joe Biden and Shane Gillis appears as Donald Trump. This episode has since become the most popular in the show's history. Following the episode release, Adam Ray was inducted into the Kill Tony Hall of Fame live at Madison Square Garden. He was the first non-regular in the Kill Tony Hall of Fame. This achievement is a follow up to Adam Ray being awarded as the 2023 Kill Tony Guest of the Year.
Riding the wave of his success, Adam took his show, Dr. Phil LIVE! on the road with a national theater tour including 50 different shows. The tour offered fans an electrifying mix of stand-up, crowd interactions, celebrity guests, surprise characters, and unforgettable moments. The final Dr. Phil LIVE! show will occur in Los Angeles at The Wiltern on December 16, 2025.
Adam Ray brought his Dr. Phil parody to Netflix on November 19, 2024, with the release of Adam Ray is Dr. Phil UNLEASHED. The special features comedian Adam Ray coming face to face with Dr. Phil himself. His recent stand-up comedy special, Like and Subscribe, has received over a million views and further solidified his status as a must-watch performer.
As Adam continues to tour across the country and internationally, he remains one of the most dynamic and entertaining figures in comedy today, consistently delivering performances that leave audiences eagerly anticipating what's next. In 2026, Adam kicks off the WHO IS ME Tour, performing stand-up comedy in theaters across North America. For additional dates and info, go to: adamraycomedy.com

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

Comedy
Kim McVicar
Kim McVicar
Comedy
Kim McVicar is a comedian and former professional dancer (emphasis on former) from Canada. She has two standup specials “Kim McVicar: Please Notice Me” and “Kim McVicar: Tap Dancing On My Mother’s Grave” can be seen on Amazon Prime, iTunes, YouTube, and many more streaming services - and has been streamed over 10 million times. You can hear her regularly on SirusXM (She’s So Funny, RawDog), Spotify and more. Follow her on TikTok @Kim.McVicar