The Groundlings Theatre

The Groundlings Theatre Cozy venue for an improvisation & sketch comedy troupe that launched many famous careers. We're a non-profit organization founded by Gary Austin in 1974.
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The Groundlings is an improvisation and sketch comedy theatre that has been entertaining LA audiences for over 40 years. A "Groundling" is one of the 30 company members who write and perform in the theatre's shows and teach classes at The Groundlings School. Our school has been the foremost comedy training ground in Hollywood and the springboard for countless careers.

05/26/2026

Stacey, please … just bring the radishes.🫜

Our newest Groundlings Original “Radish Board” is live now. Watch the full video on our YouTube!

Written by: Lauren Burns & Lyric Lewis
Directed by: Leonard Robinson
Featuring: Lauren Burns, Lyric Lewis, & Sam
DeSurra
DP: Nate Caywood
Original Music: Stephen Alvarez

We are soooo back this Summer with the Wayan brothers and every line will be crossed! To celebrate the release of the ne...
05/22/2026

We are soooo back this Summer with the Wayan brothers and every line will be crossed!

To celebrate the release of the new SCARY MOVIE, Paramount Pictures and The Groundlings Theatre present Cookin’ With GAS: SCARY MOVIE Edition on Thursday, 5/28.

Sit tight, things just got a lot hotter in here! We will also have giveaways for special-edition mini posters from the film and a trivia round to win Fandango codes to go watch the film in theatres.

Doors open at 7:30 PM, show starts at 8:00 PM.

Don’t miss the new starring Groundlings Alum Cheri Oteri and Heidi Gardner releasing only in theatres on June 5!

ONE NIGHT ONLY!! The incomparable Andrew Leeds joins Saturday’s show, Now That’s What I Call Groundlings Vol. 5ATTN: Chi...
05/20/2026

ONE NIGHT ONLY!! The incomparable Andrew Leeds joins Saturday’s show, Now That’s What I Call Groundlings Vol. 5

ATTN: Chit fans! Jay Renshaw joins this week’s incredible Crazy Uncle Joe cast.

🚨 CAST ANNOUNCED!! Stay tuned for special guests! 👀 On Tuesday, May 26th at 8PM, join us for an incredible special fund...
05/19/2026

🚨 CAST ANNOUNCED!! Stay tuned for special guests! 👀

On Tuesday, May 26th at 8PM, join us for an incredible special fundraiser event to benefit emergency repair costs to The Groundlings Theatre!

Don’t miss it! Get tickets now!

05/15/2026

Is someone going to tell me what happened with this slide? Find out on our YouTube ▶️

“Our Story” is a new Groundlings Original sketch written, produced, and directed by members of the Groundlings Main Company.

Starring Emily Pendergast (Common Side Effects, Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat), Matt Cook (The Comeback), Julian Gant (Call Me Kat), and Ellise Patton (Almost Friday TV, The Rookie)

Written by: Emily Pendergast & Matt Cook
Directed by: Kevin Kirkpatrick
Featuring: Matt Cook, Julian Gant, Eilise Patton, & Emily Pendergast
DP: Nate Caywood

🚨Join us for a special fundraiser event to benefit emergency repair costs to The Groundlings Theatre!On Tuesday, May 26t...
05/15/2026

🚨Join us for a special fundraiser event to benefit emergency repair costs to The Groundlings Theatre!

On Tuesday, May 26th at 8PM, join us for an incredible show featuring Groundlings, celebrated alumni, and SUPER-SECRET special guests! 🤫

Don’t miss it! Get tickets now! 🎟️

BOMBS AWAY! 💣 Join us tomorrow, May 16th @ 8PM, for a hilarious improv & standup show!! Comedians do standup, then impro...
05/15/2026

BOMBS AWAY! 💣 Join us tomorrow, May 16th @ 8PM, for a hilarious improv & standup show!! Comedians do standup, then improv using bits that bombed from the sets as inspiration.

Featuring: Devon Drew, Andrew Hobson, Daniel Acker, Brigid Boyle, Charlotte McKinney, Paul Heredia, & Sarafina Ludlow.

GET TICKETS NOW!!

ONE NIGHT ONLY! Don’t miss the first public presentation of “Little Kil” a new play written by Lauren Burns this Tuesday...
05/14/2026

ONE NIGHT ONLY! Don’t miss the first public presentation of “Little Kil” a new play written by Lauren Burns this Tuesday, May 19th!

Featuring: Lauren Burns, Matt Cook, Mitch Silpa, Drew Droege, Katie Sharer, Roxana Ortega, Leonard Robinson, David Crabb, Eilise Patton, & Larry Bates.

Directed by Lisa Schurga

GET TICKETS NOW!! 🎟️

“What happened to Dorothy Kilgallen? With a little help from her friends (Joan Crawford) and enemies (Frank Sinatra) the famed reporter and TV personality tries to solve the mystery of her own death and its connection to the assassination of the 38th president (JFK).”

Another incredible weekend of the show being hailed as “faBoluSCciouS,” “$ick,” and “pHaT”. Grab tickets to Now That’s W...
05/13/2026

Another incredible weekend of the show being hailed as “faBoluSCciouS,” “$ick,” and “pHaT”. Grab tickets to Now That’s What I Call Groundlings Vol. 5 💿 while you can!

The always hilarious, fan-favorite Black Version returns this Monday!! Get your tickets now!

For a full list of our shows, head to Groundlings.com/shows 🎟️

05/12/2026

😒 As I was saying, Bobby …. “Our Story” is live now!

“Our Story” is a new Groundlings Original sketch written, produced, and directed by members of the Groundlings Main Company.

Starring Emily Pendergast (Common Side Effects, Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat), Matt Cook (The Comeback), Julian Gant (Call Me Kat), and Eilise Patton (Almost Friday TV, The Rookie)

Written by: Emily Pendergast & Matt Cook
Directed by: Kevin Kirkpatrick
Featuring: Matt Cook, Julian Gant, Eilise Patton, & Emily Pendergast
DP: Nate Caywood

Address

7307 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90046

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 3pm - 10pm
Sunday 4pm - 7:30pm

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+13239344747

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