The Elysian Theater
theaterSmall live-performance venue and comedy club in Frogtown, Los Angeles, hosting stand-up shows, tapings, and theatrical productions in an intimate event space. Known locally as a place for comedy and alternative live performances.
Upcoming Events (50)
Tasting Menu Comedy (The Vault)
Three acclaimed comedians Aparna Nancherla, Lizzy Cooperman, and Brent Weinbach bring a bite-sized night of stand-up to The Elysian Theater, serving a tasting menu of their favorite bits and LA‑flavored humor.
Clown Expo Part 1: Playspace *MAIN STAGE*
A lively weekly open clown jam on The Elysian Theater's Playspace Main Stage in Los Angeles, inviting clowns and improvisers to share playful material, try new bits, and engage the crowd in a welcoming, casual setting.
Clown Expo Part 2: Clown Curious
Attend a free clowning workshop at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, led by Jet Eveleth, exploring live clown training, performance energy, and playful techniques for observers and hands-on participants alike.
Heat Wave (The Vault)
Join a high-energy stand-up night at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles as Sierra Katow and Nick Skardarasy co-host a showcase of top comedians, delivering sharp jokes, witty banter, and a crowd-driven night of unforgettable laughs.
Sam / Sriracha
Two half-hour works-in-progress by Sam Gibson and Max Charbonneau at The Elysian Theater: Frank Sriracha delivers a wild lifetime-achievement speech, while Sam debuts an evolving solo piece. An intimate, experimental LA theater night.
How To NOT Be A Mother
A storytelling-plus performance for women without kids, staged in The Elysian Theater's Skunk Room in Los Angeles. Expect witty personal narratives on motherhood, identity, and choice, delivered live with warmth and humor.
Playhouse Masterpieces
Join Neil, Paul, and a cast of master improvisers for an evening of legitimate theatre at The Elysian Theater, delivering sharp subtext, vivid storytelling, and unforgettable performances in Los Angeles.
The Ope! Hello! Show (Skunk Room)
Dive into a fast-paced hour of unscripted improv at The Elysian Theater's Skunk Room, where two powerhouse teams trade rapid-fire scenes, witty banter, and Midwestern charm for a night of unpredictable, side-splitting laughs.
Haiders Mutual Aid Comedy Show
Join Haiders Mutual Aid Comedy Show at The Elysian Theater for a night of sharp stand-up hosted by Lauren Gural, featuring Tien Tran, Hayden Johnson, Paige Gallagher, Skyler Higley, and Drew T-N. Proceeds fund community meals for unhoused neighbors via Bé Ù.
Lovers Must Die (The Vault)
Two clowns bring a darkly comic 18th-century romance to life at The Elysian Theater, as a Vicomte's pursuit of a forbidden cousin spirals into danger after weeks of indulgence—an audacious, entertaining tale of love and power in Los Angeles.
Shenanigans (Skunk Room)
Shenanigans at The Elysian Theater pits stand-up comics against Wheel of Evil-style stunts in a fearless, chaotic show inspired by Jackass and Fear Factor.
The Fetus Show (The Vault)
A surreal, irreverent comedy hour at The Elysian Theater as Jessica Farber leads an absurd exploration of birth, fate, and the baggage we inherit, weaving cosmic jokes with personal insight in a thought-provoking stage work.
Sasheer Zamata: Working It Out at The Vault
Sasheer Zamata headlines The Vault at The Elysian Theater for a sharp, intimate stand-up showcase in Los Angeles. Expect fresh material, bold storytelling, and a lively night in a cozy club-like setting.
Freakus McGeekus Awards: Improv Show
An evening of long-form, fully improvised comedy by Freakus McGeekus, a Groundlings-based improv and sketch troupe led by Ted Michaels, performing at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles; a high-energy, audience-driven showcase of quick wit and teamwork.
Best Actress Presents
A night of female clowning from your local trio Three Idiots at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, blending playful physical comedy with intimate theatrical storytelling for a memorable evening.
The Nightmare (The Vault)
An evening of charity comedy at The Elysian Theater as The Nightmare (The Vault) delivers sharp stand-up for humanitarian causes, blending bold laughs with a purpose-driven show in a classic Los Angeles venue.
Birthday Clown
Kevin Krieger headlines an improvised clown set at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, directed by John Gilkey with JC Wright on accompaniment. A playful, accessible fundraiser for The Elysian, a nonprofit theater space that supports clowns.
Lost Angels: A John Pelech Retrospective
A one-night retrospective of John Pelech's theatrical works, presented by Cool Cuts at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles. This provocative evening spotlights his renegade, edgy performance style and his inventive blend of internet culture with live theatre.
CoPilots (The Vault)
A night of comedy readings at The Elysian Theater featuring pilots, one-acts, narrative podcasts, and feature scripts by rising writers, blending community vibes with sharp, joyful storytelling.
The Departed: The Vault
An interactive theater night at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, where attendees play a party game inspired by The Departed, blending film lore with live performance for a playful, social and entertaining evening.
Goblin: A One Gob Show
An hour-long solo comedy at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, written and performed by Dave Rispoli as John Goblikon. A witty journey about life, love, and what it means to be green, blending goblin lore with sharp humor and big heart.
Frank Sriracha: Home is Where the Stage Is
A gala performance at The Elysian Theatre as cabaret legend Frank Sriracha receives a Lifetime Achievement Award, with an open bar, celebrity meet-and-greets, and a giant fish dinner in Los Angeles.
Lesion Lady
Kylie Vincent headlines Lesion Lady at The Elysian Theater in LA for a late-night stand-up turn blending brainy medical humor with sharp storytelling, keeping the crowd laughing after hours.
The 2025 Eastie Awards (IN-PERSON & LIVESTREAM)
Join Easton Allyn at The Elysian Theater for The 2025 Eastie Awards, a live in-person and livestream ceremony celebrating 2025’s top moments with musical numbers, surprise celebrity guests, and playful categories.
Laugh Heist
Late-night stand-up variety show at The Vault inside The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles. Hosted by Frank Reed with rotating guests, it features LA’s most interesting comedians, plus clown acts and more for a chaotic, high-energy night of laughs.
Sunday Scaries (The Vault)
Three brand-new horror stories come to life by a troupe of comedians in this monthly horror‑comedy night at The Elysian Theater, delivering chilling twists, big laughs, and audience screams in one lively Los Angeles show.
Becca Blackwell: Full Service Top
An hour-long theater piece at The Elysian Theater featuring Becca Blackwell (with Madeleine George, directed by Oliver Butler) that playfully and incisively examines gender performance, perception, and what it means to resemble a straight white man.
Sam Gibson: The Vault
Sam Gibson headlines a stand-up night at The Vault, inside The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles. Expect biting wit, sharp crowd work, and fresh takes on life delivered in an intimate theatre setting.
The Trash Kings: A Brother's Bath
A head-to-head stand-up showdown at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, where comedians vie to be crowned Trash King, delivering wild, boundary-pushing bits as two judges decide who advances.
The Last Podcast on Earth
The Last Podcast on Earth is a sharp, podcast-inspired theatre experience at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, blending near-apocalyptic satire with explorations of female friendship, fame, and the absurd digital age.
HANDS! A New Play
HANDS! A New Play at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles blends theatre and live cooking: Chef Jay prepares a perfect potato bite for each audience member while cameras follow actors on and off stage, streaming behind-the-scenes drama to the screen above.
Should we spend our lives together?
An interactive relationship experiment where Chloe Badner invites an audience member to date, marry, and grow old together on stage for an hour at The Elysian Theater—engaging, intimate, and unpredictably romantic.
The Alternate's Alternate
An early-stage solo theatre piece by Nikki Hartung at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, exploring identity and being 'enough' through a whimsical Alternate’s Alternate navigating a 1969 Olympics-inspired world of synchronized swimming.
HANDS! A New Play (IN PERSON & LIVESTREAMED)
HANDS! is a live cooking play at The Elysian Theater, where Chef Jay must craft the perfect potato bite for each audience member while cameras follow actors on and off stage, streaming front- and back-of-house footage to the screen above.
BESITOS with Kat Toledo
An experimental comedy night at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Kat Toledo with a rotating guest cohost sourced from Craigslist, featuring LA's funniest comedians, veteran TV writers, performance artists, and musicians for a bold, unpredictable show.
Nori Is Present
Nori Reed headlines The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles with a brand-new hour of presence, delivering sharp storytelling and punchy observations in an intimate, high-energy stand-up night.
Robot Karaoke (Skunk Room)
Robot Karaoke (Skunk Room) offers a live karaoke experience where lyrics are swapped with a preset text using THE WEIRD ALGORITHM, syllable-for-syllable. Each performance yields a brand-new, never-heard-before song at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles.
Cruel Babes: Modern clown show
Live-directed by Cirque du Soleil front man John Gilkey, the modern clown ensemble Cruel Babes presents a monthly fever-dream of physical comedy and absurdist composition at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles.
CHAT (Skunk Room)
An immersive late-night theater piece at The Elysian Theater where Jenn Scott guides you through a real-life chat room, inviting you to be someone else online. A playful, thought-provoking exploration of distraction, identity, and connection.
Fucking Famous: Work-in-Progress Live Tour
Pop star Molly Sharpe previews her new album 'Fucking Famous' in a work-in-progress concert at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, offering fans an intimate, exclusive live tour stop ahead of the album release.
Playing Yourself - Class Show
An intimate, comedic solo show created by students under The Elysian’s artistic director, turning auto-mythology prompts into fresh material for a live performance at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles.
Rabble Rabble
A post-apocalyptic LA hosts Rabble Rabble, where a fearless sketch-comedy team rises from the wreckage to deliver sharp, satirical humor to a starved crowd at The Elysian Theater.
Video Dim Sum 48: Personal Performance Art (Skunk Room)
An intimate night of bite-sized performance pieces exploring the darker, playful side of YouTube, as part of Video Dim Sum 48 in The Elysian Theater's Skunk Room in Los Angeles.
Bellingham Bay (The Vault)
A witty, PowerPoint-powered storytelling comedy at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, tracing a quirky romance in a fictional Pacific Northwest town with sharp jokes, endearing characters, and a memorable soundtrack.
The Law Offices Presents: Sweeps
An absurdist theatre piece from The Law Offices of MOWS at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, reimagining 18th-century chimney sweeps as a nightmarish, dream ballet of brotherhood and dread—dark, funny, and utterly theatrical.
Emily Maverick (The Vault)
Experience a captivating live show as Emily Maverick debuts The Vault at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, weaving intimate storytelling with bold stagecraft for an unforgettable evening of contemporary theater.
Nalini Sharma at The Vault
Nalini Sharma headlines The Vault at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles. A sharp, observational stand-up set in an intimate venue, delivering quick wit, crowd work, and lively humor for an engaging LA night of comedy.
A Moment to Spare
Join Colin for a playful improv-infused comedy night at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles as he playfully rewrites his past in a game-like set, promising sharp wit, audience participation, and big laughs on a March evening.
Lobster (Skunk Room)
Lobster, a Patti Smith–inspired solo theater piece at The Elysian Theater, weaves memory and myth in an imagined Chelsea Hotel world. A surreal, rock-lit monologue that blends grit, poetry, and urban reverie in Los Angeles.
The Baby Radio Mystery Hour
Live stage spoof of Golden-Age radio mysteries at The Elysian Theater, featuring Emmy-winning Foley artistry and stars Tyler Walker and Lilliana Winkworth as detective Gaston Novis in two new Baby adventures. A playful, suspenseful night of comedy.