The show was funny, with talented comedian actors. There is strong camaraderie among them and the behind the scenes support crew. The theater is well air conditioned, with comfortable seats, a friendly ticket office employee, and clean bathrooms. I saw an afternoon show for $12. The only downside is scarce parking. Many thanks to the Yelper's tip to park 2 blocks south of Melrose, with signs only for street cleaning days. Finding a spot at night would be more challenging unless you luck out. read more

So happy I found this sketch comedy venue in LA. Get the VIP experience for a few dollars more to get the choice of seats before the door opens. The comedy group was fantastic. Check out this history of the organization to see how many comedians you know have come through here. We were from out of town and a surprise for my wife. She loved it and we have a new place to visit the next time we visit LA. Well worth the $$ and the time. Highly recommend!! read more

The Groundlings - Here to see the show. - Performing Arts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great sketch comedy by amazing talent in wonderful LA. This is an intimate sketch comedy theatre experience accompanied by a masterful band. Nothing is off limits and laughter is served up aplenty ! This theatre has sprouted many SNL and comedy careers and offers a variety of presentations throughout the year. Well worth the $35 ticket. Arrive early for best seats as they are general admission. read more

The Groundlings - Groundlings theatre stage pre performance. - Performing Arts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went on a Saturday night for my first Groundlings experience! I was so pleasantly surprised when I saw a live band to play in the beginning as well as touches of musicals from the actors. Overall a great experience and there were some hilarious moments that made my stomach hurt from laughing so I'd say it was definitely worth it. read more

The theater is a nice place to come watch comedy with friends. The show had its opening night when we went which was quite apparent. The improvisational work was the highlight, and we were hoping for more improv rather than sketches (which ended up being the majority), but we did not realize what we signed up for apparently. Still a great experience to have with friends. Made me feel like I was truly in LA. read more

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My husband took me to a show as a birthday gift. He bought VIP tickets, so we were seated first. But the theater is so small that I would not pay extra to be seated first again. There are no bad seats. The staff was friendly and show was extremely funny. read more

Came and saw The Groundlings while in LA in Feb. They are so funny and talented, as always!

Such an amazing LA activity! We went and saw the Wednesday "crazy Joe show" and it was so unique and fun. Incredibly high energy improv that is non stop! I've never seen anything like it. If you're visiting town or are a local, stopping by groundlings to see a show is a LA bucket list item! Such a rich history of talent with amazing shows. You gotta go! read more

The Groundlings - Theater main stage - Performing Arts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I live right around the corner from The Groundlings and it took some time for me to go there. I did move around COVID time so there was that but after they reopened it took an out of town visitor to get me to buy tickets for their Friday night show. I thought the Groundlings show would be an improv show, figuring their notoriety for it. However, it was a scripted show and for a moment I was disappointed, but only for a moment. The sketches were varied and all funny and the cast were all great. There was one sketch in particular though, it was a like a mini one man show which was as memorable as it was hilarious. I don't want to spoil it in case they decide to run the show again but rest assured it will leave an impression. read more

The Groundlings - Performing Arts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came in for an improv show with a group of five. They seat everyone at one time, so the small lobby does become a bit crowded before the show. While even the seats for late-comers are good, I would would recommend coming early to get the best seats. We found Adopt-A-Groundling to be overall a very funny show, but perhaps two or three of the sketches fell flat for me. Certainly worth going at the low ticket price. read more

This was bloody brilliant. What an incredible show, I couldn't recommend more. I also want to acknowledge the kindness of the director / staff, who gave up his seat when my boyfriend and I arrived late after getting lost. He stood through the whole performance so my boyfriend and I could enjoy it. Thank you guys. read more

Jumping off from an online Groundlings event, I can't wait for this improv comedy to adapt to the pandemic world. This landmark destination has been delivering improv for decades, and have coloured up my many late night here for comedy show with friends. This legendary club has launched many comedians like Conan and Lisa Kudrow, and its longlasting curriculum seems to draw a certain traditional type of humour. Compared to other comedy clubs, the crew here here seem a few steps away from a more diverse cast that represent all slices of LA. The convenient location among shopping and dining make for the perfect evening activity with friends, and even as a tailgate kickoff before a night out on Melrose. Be sure to get there early to wait for great seat with friends! read more

The Groundlings - Performing Arts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Always a good time and well worth the price of a ticket. Have never had a bad experience here and always leave smiling!

Funny stuff ! I love comedy and the groundlings does not disappoint. Great improv show and making me wish I lived in LA proper again. Go Dodgers! read more

I've been to the groundlings a couple of times and seen a couple different sketch nights and one improv night. The sketch nights are really good and funny, but the improv show I saw last night was by far my favorite. The actors are so so creative in how they choose to take the prompts. What I've often noticed with inexperienced improv groups is that they seem to be somewhat competitive striving for the most attention and laughs from the audience. This did not have that at all! The actors knew exactly how to work well together. read more

Very funny improv and sketch comedy shows here. Stadium seating so all seats have a good view. There's no parking lot, but there is street parking on Melrose. read more

Always a blast and never the same. It's great to watch future and current stars of film and television live. read more

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Great shows really funny cast small theater all seats are great no food or water permitted. If you arrive late they won't let you in and if you are not early you probably won't sit with your group. read more

Funniest show I've seen live ! Cant wait to go again abc take friends. This was a sketch show with a bit of improv. Brilliant!

Came here for Cookin' with GAS for the first time due to one of the performers posting on his social media the day off. Boy was I happy I got myself a ticket! The performances were excellent all around and I had so many belly laughs. I really liked the venue too and during intermission they sold snacks and drinks. Parking was easy to find on Melrose. read more

The Groundlings - Great Improv show - Performing Arts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love the cozy ambiance and intimate setting. Came to see my friend Lory Tatoulian perform just before Christmas. My only critique is that they can be a little bit more descriptive and explanatory in what happens when you arrive, wait in line, etc. Bit confusing for people to wait in the cold. read more

In town from AZ with my High Schooler who is an aspiring Actor. The Crazy Uncle Joe Show was amazing! Belly laughs & lightening fast quick wit! Loved every part of it! I wanted to stay for the next show however you know how Moms can wear out their kids!? . Can't wait to go back! We did not have to show our Vax cards, however the audience is still required to wear a mask & thankfully the Actors do not. read more

They give your PAID tickets to others if you are minutes late. Are you kidding me. I have done improv classes at multiple schools and Groundlings has no respect for the audience. Good luck with that attitude in this industry. read more

I saw the show last Friday, and enjoying it more than I had expected...funny, clever, fast-paced. And if you go, keep an eye on Jay in the group...really great potential. Have fun! read more

My husband, teenager and I went to a Saturday night show and we were all so impressed! The level of talent here is very high. At one point, all three of us were laughing so hard, we were crying. We went to Second City in Chicago last year and the Groundlings performers were better than that show! Well done!! read more

LOL, literally! So I've had the chance to see two Groundlings shows on two separate visits to LA. While the first experience was my all time favorite, both shows were great! Great sketch comedy, fantastic improv, and stellar live music-- CHECK! It's like a mini SNL and as many greats got their start here, that's not surprising at all. Two trips ago I decided that going to Groundlings whenever I'm in LA will happen every, single time! Mark my words. read more

The Groundlings - The girls and The Groundlings! - Performing Arts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This review is for the Late Show on Friday nights at 10pm. I've been to plenty of Improv/ Sketch shows, but this one topped them all. It reminded me of an SNL sketch. There were about 5-7 mini sketches and some of the actors played multiple characters for different sketches, but this was legit. They had costume changes and wig/ wardrobe changes. There was a band playing in between each set and it was just hilarious. The show was about and hour and half long and there was a 10/15 minute intermission. They also sold crafty. The level of acting was beyond what I expected. It was so good and had me laughing!! I can't wait to catch another show here! Great for a date night or girls night out! read more

The Groundlings - Performing Arts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I haven't been here in over 30 years and my husband had never been here. I'm sorry it's taken so long to return. Tonights Show was was fantastic. Have no idea why tonight's show was titled Attorneys at Law. Cancelling the gym membership, Alexa, the threesome, picking the announcer, truck driver school, were my favorites. It was fun to do something besides a movie. We found free parking down the street. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because of the lack of guidance to help everyone find a seat. It's a small theater and people just stopped on the stairs leading up to the last rows of seats. I guess they believe if they just stand and block the stairs groups of empty seats will appear for them. I don't understand why seats can't be assigned when tickets are reserved and purchased. Until then, come early to be one of the first to enter especially if you come in a group. read more

The show speaks for itself! But after accidently purchasing my ticket for the wrong date, the team at the groundlings was very helpful in accommodating a transfer of my ticket to the correct date since it was a couple days before the show. The customer service at this place is amazing. For that alone I decided to donate to the establishment and suggest you do the same! 10/10 read more

Unfortunately they are practicing outdated policies. Requiring vaccine cards to get in the theater. Our vax cards are from March 2021, so completely unnecessary and irrelevant to show to enter a show in August 2022. They also have Covid mask police to be sure that everyone wears masks throughout the show. Other than this silliness....The sketch comedy and improv on a Friday night was a lot of fun. read more

Love the Groundlings!! A must go if you are in LA. The artists are always so talented no matter what show you attend.

Best theatrical experience I've ever had in West Hollywood. Viva Sunday. Every performer should be on SNL! read more

Brought my son for his 26th birthday to a previous show and it was very funny it was the sleepover Preview. Loved everything except when they chose people out of the audience and that is some thing my son and I both did not like at all. It was way too raunchy from the people in the audience. The skits were very funny and very entertaining read more

Great cast, performing great live improv, in a cozy theater... what's not too love? I'm pretty certain this can also be classified as a gym because my core is always tighter when I leave-- the laughter is nonstop read more

Fun shows. There are many success stories from this place, as shown on the walls of their lobby through picture frames. Many that are or were on Saturday Night Live. I'll be honest. Shows are a hit-or-miss. There are some shows I enjoy much more than others. But then again, I've only been here twice. Fortunately, regardless of how the show is, I definitely appreciate the crowd flow of this place, both before the beginning and after the end of the show. Online tickets are easy to purchase, and the only things we need to worry about is getting there on time and finding parking. I'm not as familiar with the specific line-ups or types of shows they feature, but I bet it's worth researching a little bit before choosing which show to attend. In the grand scheme, it can be a bit of a crapshoot, and there's no sure way to predict a good or bad show. They'll all certainly do the best they can regardless of the night. FYI: - No alcohol, if you've been wondering. I figure if they haven't started to offer any after having been open for decades, we can't expect anything to change. - The theater is fairly small and holds maybe about 100 or so seats. - There is a live band, so if you're sensitive to loud sounds, just brace yourself. I personally love the live band and loud noises, but that's just me. - This isn't an opera, so don't be afraid to participate. I highly suggest outrageous ideas for scenes when the audience is prompted. read more

This is the best entertainment you can get for $16 a seat! This is a small theater that packs a big punch. There is a cast of about ten people who rotates doing improv scenes. Suggestions come from the audience so be ready to participate. They used two of my ideas! The show was hysterical and we all got some great laughs in. No wonder these actors and actresses launch successful careers. My pet peeve about this place is that there are only two bathrooms. The building is old and it could really use a bit of a remodel but that seems common with venues like this. It didn't ruin the experience, but it was just vexing. Give this place a shot for a quintessential LA experience. read more

Been here a few times now, and I've had great experiences every visit. If you can snag a Groupon, go for it, but even if you can't, the ticket is worth the price! The show is fun, intimate, and well-produced. It's the perfect thing for a Friday night, or a midweek date. Parking can be a pain, but if you give yourself ample time to arrive and scour the area for a spot in the residential areas, you can usually find a place within a short walk from Groundlings. What I think makes this show great is their combination of well written sketches and fun improv moments. They mix it up, I think its about 75% sketch and 25% improv. It's enough to whet your appetite for improv performances, but still have go-to sketches that are sure to land. The feel here is like SNL junior. It's no surprise that many SNL alumni began at Groundlings, including current player Mikey Day. There's a band that plays between scenes, and they keep the energy up, playing a mix of classic and contemporary jams. read more

One word: hilarious! This is the place where comedians like Melissa McCartney and Kristen Wiig have come from. The comics were sharp and there was rarely an unfunny joke or skit. The host was very engaging and all of the skits came from suggestions from the audience. In terms of the content, it was far reaching. I'd say definitely not for kids but it wasn't over the top. The swearing was kept to a minimum and nothing overly sexual. All in all an amazing show! read more

I've been coming here since 1998 and this place never disappoints. If you like to laugh to a point your belly hurts, this is your place. You get two hours of laughing and on some nights you will cry it's so funny. I say some nights because it's never the same. Make sure you get there early with LA traffic and all. There isn't a bad seat but if you don't care for live music, sit further up. The band is live and plays throughout. Can't be late - ever. They won't let you in so don't be surprised if that is your thing. Enjoy the show! read more

I checked out The Groundlings recently for the mid-week Crazy Uncle Show. After being let into the theater several minutes before 8PM, the seating was first come first served. It's a small enough venue that everyone has a great view of the stage. The cast of 6 solicited ideas from the audience, starting with "name something that two people could be working on together" and from there, they were off, creating conversations with each other and weaving in multiple storylines, which appeared effortless. That was impressive! However, the show was clearly meant to be funny and we didn't find much humor there, definitely none that warranted more than a smirk or a half smile. So, for that reason, we had a 3-star experience and we left at intermission to make better use of our time at the dining venues nearby. I won't completely rule out returning to The Groundling. Perhaps the other shows are better. In any event, the good news is that it's an inexpensive activity that has the potential to be fun and funny. read more