Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

Top choice in Hollywood


Founded in New York by Saturday Night Live alums Amy Poehler and Ian Roberts along with Matt Besser and Matt Walsh, this sketch-comedy group cloned itself in Hollywood in 2005. With numerous nightly shows spanning anything from stand-up comedy to improv and sketch, it's arguably the best comedy hub in town. Valet parking costs $7.

There's a second location southeast at 5419 W Sunset Blvd, near Thai Town and off Western Ave.


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