Groundlings Theatre
Among the best comedy clubs in Los Angeles is Groundlings Theatre. In 1972, Gary Austin assembled a group of performers in Los Angeles who just wanted to work on their craft. Together they would improvise, and perform monologues, scenes, characters, songs, dances, and classic plays. After about a year, they started doing performances and inviting friends to come and watch. Word got out about the workshop, more people started coming, and soon a core group of performers began to showcase their material at various venues around Hollywood.
The Groundlings spent four years battling red tape, building codes, and parking restrictions before any shows would appear on that stage. During that time, The Groundlings performed their revues at a handful of theatres all over town, including The Improv, The Matrix, The Hollywood Canteen, and the White House. Finally, in April of 1979, the revitalized 99-seat theatre was finally able to open its doors to audiences. The holy hall of improvisational and character-based sketch comedy operates as a popular theater alongside its extensive program of improv classes. Kathy Griffin, Will Ferrell, Phil Hartman, and innumerable Saturday Night Live cast members have all shot to stardom from here.
- Website: https://groundlings.com/
- Address: 7307 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles
- Contact: 323-934-4747
- Yelp Rating: 4.5/5
- Price: $50
