Sat Apr 18 2026

9:30 PM (Doors 9:00 PM)

Hollywood Improv (The Main Room)

8162 Melrose Avenue Hollywood, CA 90046

Hollywood Improv (The Main Room)

8162 Melrose Avenue Hollywood, CA 90046

$29.34

Ages 21+

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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. 

Tonight at the Improv ft. Jeff Ross, Amir K, Zainab Johnson, Owen Smith, John Hastings

  • Jeff Ross

    Stand-up

    Jeff Ross is a writer, actor and comedian known worldwide as The Roastmaster General. Currently, he is
    touring his one-man musical play “Take a Banana For the Ride,” which he calls “a cathartic, comedic
    experience” about love, loss, and human resilience. Jeff recently partnered with sports legend Tom
    Brady to produce “GROAT (The Greatest Roast of All Time)," which will stream live on Netflix May 5,
    2024. He has also spearheaded the wildly popular celebrity roasts of Justin Bieber, Alec Baldwin, Bruce
    Willis, James Franco, Charlie Sheen, William Shatner, Flava Flav, Donald Trump, and many others.

    Jeff’s television projects include producing and starring in “Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle," which has
    become an international phenomenon. He produced and co-starred with Dave Attell in their Netflix
    series “Bumping Mics," directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Andrew Jarecki. Ross also produced and
    starred in “Historical Roasts” for Netflix, a series which skewers some of the most important figures in
    history including Abraham Lincoln, Anne Frank, Freddy Mercury, Muhammed Ali, Martin Luther King,
    and Cleopatra.

    Jeff’s acting credits include a pivotal role in Amazon’s “Ricky Stanicky," directed by Peter Farrelley and
    starring John Cena, Zac Efron and William H. Macy. Other recent acting credits include a series arc on
    Amazon’s “Sneaky Pete,” the dark drama “Kingdom” now on Netflix, and the feature film “The Wedding
    Ringer” alongside Josh Gad and Kevin Hart.

    Jeff’s voiceover work includes Disney’s “The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse” and the series regular
    role of 'Hook Foot' on Disney’s “Tangled” television series. Jeff has also voiced character roles in “Mr.
    Peabody and Sherman,” “Future Worm,” “Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero,” “The Simpsons,” and “Family
    Guy.”

    Jeff has used his stand-up comedy specials to shine a light on social issues he cares about - now
    streaming on Paramount Plus are “Jeff Ross Roasts Criminals” (filmed in a maximum security jail in
    Texas), “Jeff Ross Roasts Cops” (centering around Black Lives Matter and the Boston Police Department),
    and “Jeff Ross Roasts The Border” (filmed on both sides of the Mexican border fence in the Rio Grande
    Valley).

    Jeff constantly supports and fundraises for causes he cares about such as The U.S.O., Meals On Wheels
    America, Planned Parenthood, The Scleroderma Research Foundation, the EB Research Partnership,
    Stand Up For Heroes, American Friends Of The Hebrew University, Comedy Gives Back, and others.

  • Amir K

    Stand-up

    Amir K is a critically acclaimed comedian, actor, and writer based in Los Angeles. With over a decade of performing worldwide and on television, he has established himself as a standout comedic voice. His dynamic performance style blends storytelling, improvisation, and character work with a magnetic charm to deliver a truly one-of-a-kind live comedy experience.

    Fresh off an arena world tour with the hilarious Theo Von, Amir continues to solidify his place among comedy’s elite. His credits include MADtv, Comedy Central, HBO, NBC, CBS, and MTV.


    Social Media 

    Instagram - @AMIRCOMEDY

    TikTok - @AMIRCOMEDYOFFICIAL 

    TWITTER -  @AMIRCOMEDY 

    Facebook - facebook.com/AMIRCOMEDY

     

  • 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.

  • Owen Smith

    Comedy

    OWEN SMITH has performed Stand-up on Conan and Colbert.  He’s a regular at the Comedy Store Hollywood and Comedy Cellar in New York.  According to Joe Rogan he is amongst the top comics in the world and “should be more famous than he is.”  Owen returns to Just For Laughs for the first time since he debuted as a New Face in 2002.

    OWEN created an underground buzz in the comedy world when he shot his hour special “Good Luck Everybody” entirely on ten iPhones then retuned them the next day and got all his money back.

    A storyteller at heart his personal brand of comedy is comprised of unique angles on fatherhood, marriage, race and his obsession with NPR programming.

    Owen is also a sought after writer. His writing credits include: ABC’s Black•ish, Survivor’s Remorse (Starz), The Arsenio Hall Show, The ESPY’s (on ESPN with Drake and ABC with Joel McHale), The Guy’s Choice Awards, Whitney(NBC), Deon Cole’s Black Box (TBS), Are We There Yet (TBS), and Everybody Hates Chris.

  • John Hastings

    Comedy

    Over the last fourteen years John Hastings has appeared at every major comedy festival in the world including Edinburgh (2012-2019), Melbourne and Just for Laughs Montreal. He has told jokes on BBC Radio 4, BBC 1, BBC 3, Comedy Central, CTV Australian Comedy Channel, and CBC The Comedy Network.  He is also the COCA Comedian of the Year, a Martin Sims Award Nominee, an Amused Moose Comedy Award winner, and was briefly a viral sensation after Dennis Rodman heckled him in Los Angeles. He was most recently spotted on America's Got Talent.

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limit 4 per person
General Admission
Seating is general admission and assigned as first-come, first-served.
GA Ticket for 1 | Admits 1
$29.34 ($25.00 + $4.34 fees)

Delivery Method

Will Call
FREE Hold at venue box office.

Terms & Conditions

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.

By purchasing tickets to this event, you are authorizing this charge and agreeing to our terms and conditions herein.


• ALL SALES ARE FINAL, unless event is cancelled.

• Comics and set times are subject to change.

• No refunds, transfers, or exchanges. Ticket resales are not permitted.

• Tickets prices and fees are “market-priced” and may fluctuate.

• Mandatory two-item minimum purchase per person in the showroom.

• No photography, videography, filming, or recording during the show.

• Valid photo ID and credit card used for purchase are required to pick up tickets.

• No smoking or vaping.

• We reserve the right to deny/refuse entry to or remove parties who are deemed a distraction to other guests.

• We reserve the right to search personal items and may prohibit various items into the venue(s).

• We strongly recommend that you stay up to date on current vaccinations and stay home if you are feeling sick or unwell.

• We strongly recommend the use of masks indoors to align with the current Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC’s) most recent guidance.

• All policies are subject to change based on evolving health guidance.

• All venues and Owner’s Representatives are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged property.


Upon entry to our venue(s), (i) you hereby irrevocably grant the venue owner (Levity Live, LLC), and its parent(s), affiliates, subsidiaries, licensees, successors and assigns (collectively, “Owner”) the right to photograph, record, film, and otherwise capture your image, voice and likeness (collectively, “Footage”) and to own, license, assign and/or use the Footage (and/or any portion thereof) in perpetuity, throughout the world in any and all media including, without limitation, in connection with any productions, programming, advertising, and promotion, subject to Owner’s sole discretion.


Our venues set out best practices in line with CDC and OSHA requirements, but every guest is strongly urged to follow the most recent guidelines applicable in the community for their own protection. Given well-established public health information about the indoor risks related to COVID-19, you are responsible for your own participation and protection in our venues.


You hereby acknowledge and are fully aware that a risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any indoor space where other people are present. This waiver, release, and other representations set forth herein are in consideration of your entry and/or attendance of any live event performance. Therefore, without limitation, you hereby acknowledge/understand, that even with safety measures implemented within our venue(s) you could contract COVID-19 which may result in a serious medical condition requiring medical treatment in a hospital or death. You and your heirs, successors, and assigns, agree to indemnify and waive any and all COVID-19 related claims and potential claims against Levity Live LLC, the Owner, and any of officers, agents, employees, and other representatives of Owner from any and all Damages resulting from your contraction of COVID-19.


If any portion of these terms and conditions are found to be unenforceable, the remaining portion will remain in full force and effect. If we fail to enforce any of these Terms, it will not be considered a waiver of any of our rights.


For more info:Terms

Tonight at the Improv ft. Jeff Ross, Amir K, Zainab Johnson, Owen Smith, John Hastings

Sat Apr 18 2026 9:30 PM

(Doors 9:00 PM)

Hollywood Improv (The Main Room) Hollywood CA

$29.34 Ages 21+

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. 

Jeff Ross is a writer, actor and comedian known worldwide as The Roastmaster General. Currently, he is
touring his one-man musical play “Take a Banana For the Ride,” which he calls “a cathartic, comedic
experience” about love, loss, and human resilience. Jeff recently partnered with sports legend Tom
Brady to produce “GROAT (The Greatest Roast of All Time)," which will stream live on Netflix May 5,
2024. He has also spearheaded the wildly popular celebrity roasts of Justin Bieber, Alec Baldwin, Bruce
Willis, James Franco, Charlie Sheen, William Shatner, Flava Flav, Donald Trump, and many others.

Jeff’s television projects include producing and starring in “Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle," which has
become an international phenomenon. He produced and co-starred with Dave Attell in their Netflix
series “Bumping Mics," directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Andrew Jarecki. Ross also produced and
starred in “Historical Roasts” for Netflix, a series which skewers some of the most important figures in
history including Abraham Lincoln, Anne Frank, Freddy Mercury, Muhammed Ali, Martin Luther King,
and Cleopatra.

Jeff’s acting credits include a pivotal role in Amazon’s “Ricky Stanicky," directed by Peter Farrelley and
starring John Cena, Zac Efron and William H. Macy. Other recent acting credits include a series arc on
Amazon’s “Sneaky Pete,” the dark drama “Kingdom” now on Netflix, and the feature film “The Wedding
Ringer” alongside Josh Gad and Kevin Hart.

Jeff’s voiceover work includes Disney’s “The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse” and the series regular
role of 'Hook Foot' on Disney’s “Tangled” television series. Jeff has also voiced character roles in “Mr.
Peabody and Sherman,” “Future Worm,” “Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero,” “The Simpsons,” and “Family
Guy.”

Jeff has used his stand-up comedy specials to shine a light on social issues he cares about - now
streaming on Paramount Plus are “Jeff Ross Roasts Criminals” (filmed in a maximum security jail in
Texas), “Jeff Ross Roasts Cops” (centering around Black Lives Matter and the Boston Police Department),
and “Jeff Ross Roasts The Border” (filmed on both sides of the Mexican border fence in the Rio Grande
Valley).

Jeff constantly supports and fundraises for causes he cares about such as The U.S.O., Meals On Wheels
America, Planned Parenthood, The Scleroderma Research Foundation, the EB Research Partnership,
Stand Up For Heroes, American Friends Of The Hebrew University, Comedy Gives Back, and others.

Amir K is a critically acclaimed comedian, actor, and writer based in Los Angeles. With over a decade of performing worldwide and on television, he has established himself as a standout comedic voice. His dynamic performance style blends storytelling, improvisation, and character work with a magnetic charm to deliver a truly one-of-a-kind live comedy experience.

Fresh off an arena world tour with the hilarious Theo Von, Amir continues to solidify his place among comedy’s elite. His credits include MADtv, Comedy Central, HBO, NBC, CBS, and MTV.


Social Media 

Instagram - @AMIRCOMEDY

TikTok - @AMIRCOMEDYOFFICIAL 

TWITTER -  @AMIRCOMEDY 

Facebook - facebook.com/AMIRCOMEDY

 

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.

OWEN SMITH has performed Stand-up on Conan and Colbert.  He’s a regular at the Comedy Store Hollywood and Comedy Cellar in New York.  According to Joe Rogan he is amongst the top comics in the world and “should be more famous than he is.”  Owen returns to Just For Laughs for the first time since he debuted as a New Face in 2002.

OWEN created an underground buzz in the comedy world when he shot his hour special “Good Luck Everybody” entirely on ten iPhones then retuned them the next day and got all his money back.

A storyteller at heart his personal brand of comedy is comprised of unique angles on fatherhood, marriage, race and his obsession with NPR programming.

Owen is also a sought after writer. His writing credits include: ABC’s Black•ish, Survivor’s Remorse (Starz), The Arsenio Hall Show, The ESPY’s (on ESPN with Drake and ABC with Joel McHale), The Guy’s Choice Awards, Whitney(NBC), Deon Cole’s Black Box (TBS), Are We There Yet (TBS), and Everybody Hates Chris.

Over the last fourteen years John Hastings has appeared at every major comedy festival in the world including Edinburgh (2012-2019), Melbourne and Just for Laughs Montreal. He has told jokes on BBC Radio 4, BBC 1, BBC 3, Comedy Central, CTV Australian Comedy Channel, and CBC The Comedy Network.  He is also the COCA Comedian of the Year, a Martin Sims Award Nominee, an Amused Moose Comedy Award winner, and was briefly a viral sensation after Dennis Rodman heckled him in Los Angeles. He was most recently spotted on America's Got Talent.

Please correct the information below.

Select ticket quantity.

Select Tickets

Ages 21+
limit 4 per person
General Admission
Seating is general admission and assigned as first-come, first-served.
GA Ticket for 1 | Admits 1
$29.34 ($25.00 + $4.34 fees)

Delivery Method

Will Call

Terms & Conditions

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. By purchasing tickets to this event, you are authorizing this charge and agreeing to our terms and conditions herein.


• ALL SALES ARE FINAL, unless event is cancelled.

• Comics and set times are subject to change.

• No refunds, transfers, or exchanges. Ticket resales are not permitted.

• Tickets prices and fees are “market-priced” and may fluctuate.

• Mandatory two-item minimum purchase per person in the showroom.

• No photography, videography, filming, or recording during the show.

• Valid photo ID and credit card used for purchase are required to pick up tickets.

• No smoking or vaping.

• We reserve the right to deny/refuse entry to or remove parties who are deemed a distraction to other guests.

• We reserve the right to search personal items and may prohibit various items into the venue(s).

• We strongly recommend that you stay up to date on current vaccinations and stay home if you are feeling sick or unwell.

• We strongly recommend the use of masks indoors to align with the current Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC’s) most recent guidance.

• All policies are subject to change based on evolving health guidance.

• All venues and Owner’s Representatives are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged property.


Upon entry to our venue(s), (i) you hereby irrevocably grant the venue owner (Levity Live, LLC), and its parent(s), affiliates, subsidiaries, licensees, successors and assigns (collectively, “Owner”) the right to photograph, record, film, and otherwise capture your image, voice and likeness (collectively, “Footage”) and to own, license, assign and/or use the Footage (and/or any portion thereof) in perpetuity, throughout the world in any and all media including, without limitation, in connection with any productions, programming, advertising, and promotion, subject to Owner’s sole discretion.


Our venues set out best practices in line with CDC and OSHA requirements, but every guest is strongly urged to follow the most recent guidelines applicable in the community for their own protection. Given well-established public health information about the indoor risks related to COVID-19, you are responsible for your own participation and protection in our venues.


You hereby acknowledge and are fully aware that a risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any indoor space where other people are present. This waiver, release, and other representations set forth herein are in consideration of your entry and/or attendance of any live event performance. Therefore, without limitation, you hereby acknowledge/understand, that even with safety measures implemented within our venue(s) you could contract COVID-19 which may result in a serious medical condition requiring medical treatment in a hospital or death. You and your heirs, successors, and assigns, agree to indemnify and waive any and all COVID-19 related claims and potential claims against Levity Live LLC, the Owner, and any of officers, agents, employees, and other representatives of Owner from any and all Damages resulting from your contraction of COVID-19.


If any portion of these terms and conditions are found to be unenforceable, the remaining portion will remain in full force and effect. If we fail to enforce any of these Terms, it will not be considered a waiver of any of our rights.


For more info:Terms