Tonight at the Improv ft. Craig Robinson, Zainab Johnson, Mark Hayes, Crystal Marie, King Bo, Learnmore Jonasi and more TBA
Thu, 22 Oct, 9:30 PM PDT
Doors open
9:00 PM PDT
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
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
Mark Hayes
Mark Hayes
Stand-up
Mark Hayes is a comedian, actor, and writer from Cork, Ireland, who has toured all over the world, written four books, and been described as a stunning idiot. A true prancer.
Comedy
Zainab Johnson
Zainab Johnson
Comedy
Zainab Johnson is a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. Zainab’s comedy is based on her unique point-of-view, which was shaped growing up in Harlem as one of thirteen siblings in a black Muslim family. After getting a degree in Education and Math and taking a job as a teacher, she quickly learned that she had a different calling. Zainab is currently a series regular on the Amazon Original hit series titled UPLOAD from Greg Daniels, she is one of the hosts for Netflix's show 100 HUMANS, and starred as Dr. Hanniel in the brilliantly written web series AVANT-GUARDIANS. She made her first late night stand up appearance on NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS, and had breakout appearances on HBO’s ALL DEF COMEDY, NBC’s LAST COMIC STANDING, and has performed at the JFL Comedy Festival in Montreal first as a "New Face of Comedy", then as one of "Variety's Top 10 Comics to Watch", and most recently on the longest running JFL show "Just For The Culture". She is a paid regular at The Comedy Store, The Improv, and Laugh Factory in Los Angeles as well as the Comedy Cellar in New York City. Her first hourlong special, Hijabs Off, is now available to stream on Amazon.
Stand-up
Crystal Marie
Crystal Marie
Stand-up
Crystal Marie Denha is the proud daughter of Iraqi immigrants. She recently appeared as a “prankster” on the reboot of MTV’s Punk’d with Chance the Rapper and in a new show called “We Need to Talk About America” on FUSE. Crystal just wrapped on Village Roadshow’s film THE GUTTER in LA, written by Yassir Lester, starring Susan Sarandon and Shameik Moore. Crystal has appeared on several major outlets as a sports and entertainment news reporter. known for her quick wit, refreshing approachability with Hollywood’s biggest stars. She has performed throughout the United States and internationally as a stand-up comedian and is currently working on her 1-hour special. In between filming, she features for Russell Peters and Maz Jobrani. She was also a featured artist at the 2024 Netflix is a Joke Festival.
Stand-up
King Bo
King Bo
Stand-up
King Bo is a stand-up comedian known for his high-energy storytelling and wildly relatable takes on dating, friendships, and everyday life. After building a massive following through his viral comedy sketches online, Bo has quickly become a standout voice on stage, performing to sold-out crowds across the country including headline shows at venues such as The Lodge Room and City Winery. Blending sharp observations with larger-than-life personality, King Bo is quickly becoming one of the most exciting rising comedians bringing digital audiences into live stand-up.
Comedy
Learnmore Jonasi
Learnmore Jonasi
Comedy
Learnmore Jonasi is a Zimbabwean stand-up comedian and actor. He stands at over 6 feet, his comedy is brought to life by past experiences, observations and his view (from the top) which elicit rib-tickling laughs, regardless of the crowd.
He has performed with and alongside the biggest names on the African Continent and performed across 20 countries at various Theatres, Festivals, Comedy clubs, and on TV Shows. He was the winner of the 2023 Boston Comedy Festival , and the 2023 audience choice Jersey City Comedy festival.
In 2019 he won the National Arts Merit Awards as the Outstanding Comedian of the Year, the Savanna Comic Choice Awards as the Pan African Comic of the Year, and he was the People’s Choice Award winner in Steve Harvey’s Stand Up Spotlight competition. He received the golden buzzer on America's Got Talent and placed 5th in 2024.