
Tonight at the Improv ft. Howie Mandel, Melissa Villasenor, Craig Robinson, Ron Funches, Brian Monarch, Greg Wilson and More TBD!
Thu, 5 Mar, 7:30 PM PST
Doors open
7:00 PM PST
Hollywood Improv (The Main Room)
8162 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90046
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+

Stand-up
Tonight at the Improv
Tonight at the Improv
Stand-up
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Comedy
Howie Mandel
Howie Mandel
Comedy

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.

Stand-up
Ron Funches
Ron Funches
Stand-up
Ron Funches is a national treasure. He is an accomplished stand-up comedian, actor and writer. Ron has had many memorable television roles including THE GOLDBERGS, BLACKISH, NEW GIRL, TRANSPARENT, SINGLE DRUINK FEMALE, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, POWERLESS and UNDATEABLE. You can currently catch him on LOOT on Apple TV+. Look for Ron on season 4 of TRAITORS streaming on PEACOCK.
Ron has also co-starred in many feature films such as GET HARD alongside Will Ferrell, LEXI, NOELLE, 6 UNDERGROUND and 80 FOR BRADY .
Ron has a love of animated television and film and has leant his voice to many projects including DreamWorks’ TROLLS, Pixar’s INSIDE OUT 2, Nickelodeon’s ROCK PAPER SCISSORS, IVAN THE GREAT, HARLEY QUINN, BOB’S BURGERS, ADVENTURE TIME, FINAL SPACE, THE GREAT NORTH and many more.
His personal appearances include CONAN, THE TONIGHT SHOW, HOLLYWOOD SQUARES, MATCH GAME, TO TELL THE TRUTH, CHOPPED, CUPCAKE WARS, CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD, CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE, CELEBRITY WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE, NAILED IT, HOLLYWOOD SQUARES and ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A CELEBRITY.
Funches is a great writer who has written for THE ERIC ANDRE SHOW, KROLL SHOW and several television pilots.
Ron also does a lot of philanthropic work; He volunteers regularly for SCHOOL ON WHEELS and HILARITY FOR CHARITY and he designed sneakers for PUMA/FOOTLOCKER where proceeds go to NEXT FOR AUTISM.

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
Greg Wilson
Greg Wilson
Comedy
Greg Romero Wilson recently starred in the FOX sitcom "Ghosted" opposite Craig Robinson and Adam Scott. Greg's done stand-up on Showtime, FOUR episodes of "Comics Unleashed" and "Comedy.TV". And you know those TV shows where comedians bag on various TV and Youtube clips? Greg's been on almost all of them! 3 seasons of "World's Dumbest Criminals" on TruTV, 2 seasons on VH1’s "The Greatest" and random clip shows for MTV, E!, TLC and a bunch of others he can’t even remember. He’s also guest-starred on dozens of TV shows like "Modern Family", "Law & Order", "Hawaii Five-O" and "Bones".
Greg hosts his own podcast, "Fantasy Football HARSH REALITY" and is also the co-host of the wildly popular podcast "MMA Roasted". Greg is terrible at social media, but he’s on there! Just search "Greg Romero Wilson". He also has, believe it or not, a website: www.GregRomeroWilson.com.
"What can I say about The Greg Wilson that can describe how hysterically funny he is? He reminded me of John Belushi!" - Nikki Artale, The Las Vegas Informer
"The Greg is a freakin' genius. His improvisational skills are absolutely deadly and I believe he will be a huge star." - David Blaustein, ABC News Radio
"The Greg Wilson is funnier than just about any comic out there today. He might possibly be the wildest comic ever (and that includes Sam Kinison)!" - Greg Gutfeld, FOX News
"He’s a master of improvisation, a Jedi in facial contortions and class act who’s one step away from imminent stardom." - Ryan McCormick, L.I. Entertainment News
"Off-the-cuff, off-the-wall comedy!" – LA.com