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Los Angeles Comedy Clubs Walking Tour
Guide Location: USA » Los Angeles
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 6
Tour Duration: 4 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 9.1 km
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Author: ashley
Los Angeles is an absolutely perfect place to enjoy comedy performances, as the crowd is especially warm and energetic here. Great comedians from all over the US and the world come to Los Angeles to perform and become famous. Take this self-guided tour to discover LA’s best comedy clubs.
Tour Stops and Attractions
The Comedy Store
1) The Comedy Store
The Comedy Store is a comedy club located in West Hollywood, California, at 8433 Sunset Boulevard on the Sunset Strip. It has a sister comedy club in La Jolla, San Diego, California. The Comedy Store was opened in April 1972 by comedians Sammy Shore and Rudy DeLuca. The building was formerly the home of Ciro's, a hugely popular Hollywood nightclub owned by William Wilkerson, and later a rock and roll venue, where The Byrds were discovered in 1964.
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Improv
2) Improv
Improv has staged such famous artists as Adam Sandler and Margaret Cho. This club is very famous for its surprise acts, you never know who is going to appear next on the stage. Many well-known artists have started their careers at this very comedy club.
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Groundlings
3) Groundlings
Opened in 1974, Groundlings has hosted some world famous improvisational actors such as Phil Hartman, Kristen Wiig and Paul Reubens. Visiting Groundlings is a good chance to see a rising star, who may be a huge celebrity in a short time. The entertainment at this comedy club consists mainly of improvised on-the-spot skits and sketches.
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ACME Comedy Theatre
4) ACME Comedy Theatre
Founded by M.D. Sweeney in 1989, ACME Comedy Theatre offers a variety of comedy performances. This comedy club has staged such big stars as Alex Borstein, Fred Willard, Joel McHale and Adam Carolla. Don't hesitate to stop by and get a dose of good humor and fun.
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ComedySportz
5) ComedySportz
ComedySportz is the place to find the funniest, clean comedy for people of all ages. They produce a great variety of shows, including improvised musicals and much more. If you'd like to see great comedy improvisation,don't hesitate to visit ComedySportz.
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Un-Cabaret Laboratories
6) Un-Cabaret Laboratories
Established in 1990, Un-Cabaret Laboratories is a very famous venue for conversational comedians. They were also first to introduce narrative comedy with alternative performers, such as Mike McDonald, Patton Oswalt and Jeff Garlin. Un-Cabaret Laboratories is definitely a must-visit in Los Angeles.
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