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Tonight at the Improv ft. Craig Robinson, Esther Povitsky, Charles Fleischer, Kira Soltanovich, Brian Monarch, Hunter Hill and VERY Special Guests
Thu, 9 Jul, 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+
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
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
Charles Fleischer
Charles Fleischer
Comedy
Charles Fleischer is an American actor, stand-up comedian, writer, and musician, best known as the iconic voice of Roger Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), as well as Benny the Cab and other characters in the film.
Born in Washington, D.C., Fleischer began performing stand-up comedy in the early 1970s, developing a highly energetic, surreal style that quickly made him a standout on the comedy club circuit. He got his early break in television with appearances on shows such as Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In and later became a regular presence on the stand-up scene in Los Angeles, including early days at The Comedy Store.
In addition to his legendary voice work, Fleischer has appeared in numerous films and television projects including A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), Back to the Future Part II (1989), Dick Tracy (1990), Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), The Polar Express (2004), Zodiac (2007), and Rango (2011). He has also made appearances on The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, and other major late-night programs.
Known for his inventive mind and offbeat comedic style, Fleischer often blends comedy, music, and philosophical ideas into his performances, making him a unique and enduring figure in American entertainment
Stand-up
Kira Soltanovich
Kira Soltanovich
Stand-up
Kira Soltanovich is best known as the voice of the photo booth on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. A one time bit turned into almost 9 years as a correspondent on the show. She was a regular on both seasons of Punchline on FOX and look for Kira as the surly sidekick to host Donald Faison on the Netflix game show, Winsanity! Kira has a half hour special on Showtime called Here Comes Trouble and an hour special on Amazon called You Did This To Me.
You’ve seen her on Comedy Central’s Lights Out with David Spade and on TruTV’s How To Be A Grownup.
Currently, Kira is back working with her old boss, Jay Leno, on the reboot of the old game show You Bet Your Life on FOX. And don’t forget to check out her talk show in a sauna (where she beats fellow comedians with Russian branches) called Let’s Get Sweat! on her website www.kiracomedy.com
Stand-up
Hunter Hill
Hunter Hill
Stand-up
Hunter Hill is a comic from Los Angeles. He is currently featuring on Iliza Shlesinger’s international Elder Millenial tour. Hunter has performed at Riot LA, JashFest, Charleston Comedy Festival, and JFL Montreal. Performing in some iconic theaters including Carnegie, The Pantages, The Tabernacle, and many others. Prior to that, Hunter hosted the Super Secret Comedy Show at The Lyric in Hollywood. Hunter brings comedy to storytelling and speaks to a broad audience. He is a perfect blend of Mike Birbiglia & Jim Gaffigan.
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