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THE GROUNDLINGS THEATER & SCHOOL

7307 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA, CA 90046



Preview: 'IT ENDS WITH GUINEA PIGS' at The Elysian


by Anna Jensen - April 10, 2026

“It Ends With Guinea Pigs” opens this weekend in the Elysian’s intimate 40-seat Vault space. Playwright-performer Diana Gitelman takes the audience on a path that begins with a minor parenting problem, the care and feeding of two high‑maintenance guinea pigs, and then winds its way through g...

Review: THE BOOK OF WILL at Torrance Theatre Company


by Shari Barrett - April 09, 2026

With a cast of ten actors portraying more than 26 characters, it was bold choice for the intimate theater. But thanks to Perloff’s direction and choice of actors, anyone with the slightest interest in Shakespeare will find the play and its characters captivating....

Review: DIAVOLO’s ESCAPE is a Gravity-Defying Celebration of Human Creativity


by Melissa Heckscher - April 07, 2026

DIAVOLO’s ESCAPE, running at L'Espace DIAVOLO in DTLA through June 14, isn’t really dance—and it’s not quite Cirque either. It’s a thrilling, intimate, and deeply human piece of live theater that feels impossible to replicate....

Review: GILGAMESH: THE OPERA at Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts


by Amanda Callas - April 05, 2026

This is a visionary and essential new work, a seminal and remarkable achievement of storytelling, music, and dance....

Review: DEATH OF A SALESMAN at A Noise Within


by Evan Henerson - April 05, 2026

Director Julia Rodriguez-Elliott delivers a production that pulses with quiet power and a moody score. An excellent cast renders Miller’s band of climbers, dreamers and ghosts with skill and sensitivity....

Review: SPAMALOT at Hollywood Pantages Theatre


by Amanda Callas - March 30, 2026

Outrageously silly and positively contagious in its deranged fun, Spamalot is quite possibly the best night out you will have all year. ...

Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Hudson Theatres Backstage


by Melissa Heckscher - March 30, 2026

Chalomot's debut production may not be flawless, but it marks a meaningful first for a new theater company willing to take risks, invest in artists, and bring emotionally-driven theater to smaller spaces....

Review: KIM’S CONVENIENCE at Ahmanson Theatre


by Harker Jones - March 27, 2026

While KIM'S CONVENIENCE is charming, the nutritional value may feel more like catching dinner at a 7-Eleven than a fully rounded meal....

Review: SWEET CHARITY! at The JAXX Theater Hollywood is "must see" MUSICAL THEATRE!


by Gavin Glynn - March 26, 2026

Pow Thrust! Bam!! The is the best polished musical theater production currently on the boards in LA!  Musical Theater god, James Lent, took a four piece hugely talented band with only a five piece orchestrations to sound magically like a full orchestra bringing a solid punch to every number!  Crea...

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Nocturne Theatre


by Harker Jones - March 24, 2026

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is an electrifying take on the last days of Jesus from one of the most underrated venues in Los Angeles....

Past Shows

The Crazy Uncle Joe Show
The Crazy Uncle Joe Show
Aug 31 – Dec 28, 2022

Join us LIVE as The Groundlings Players begin with three suggestions from the crowd, and then proceed to weave the stories together, traveling back and...

Cookin' With Gas
Cookin' With Gas
Sep 1 – Nov 17, 2022

For over 30 years The Groundlings Main Company, Alumni and Sunday Company have played together every Thursday night in the all-improv explosion that has become...

Viva Las Sunday
Viva Las Sunday
Sep 4 – Oct 30, 2022

The Sunday Company members write and perform a new sketch comedy show every Sunday night. Each member has completed the Core Track (improv training) and...

The Completely Different Late Show
The Completely Different Late Show
Sep 3 – Oct 29, 2022

Its fast and most definitely furious. Straight from the top, The Groundlings Main Company delivers a 80-minute sketch and improv experience that could only happen...

Captain Groundlings' All You Can Eat Krab Shack
Captain Groundlings' All You Can Eat Krab Shack
Jul 22 – Sep 16, 2022

Get ready to be served 100% fresh, hilarious sketch comedy delivered straight from the Main Company.COVID 19 SAFETY THIS EVENT REQUIRES: PROOF OF VACCINATION &...

Sister Groundling: My Comedy, My Choice
Sister Groundling: My Comedy, My Choice
Aug 16

Sister Groundings believe a person should have the right to choose. Please join us on August 16th for a special one night only fundraising improv...

Groundlings of '69
Groundlings of '69
May 13 – Jun 25, 2022

Peace, Love & Comedy. Come on down to Melrose for a groovy night of far-out, hilarious sketch comedy from the Groundlings Main company. Trip out...

Cookin' With Gas
Cookin' With Gas
Feb 17 – Apr 28, 2022

For over 30 years The Groundlings Main Company, Alumni and Sunday Company have played together every Thursday night in the all-improv explosion that has become...

The Crazy Uncle Joe Show
The Crazy Uncle Joe Show
Feb 17 – Apr 28, 2022

Join us LIVE as The Groundlings Players begin with three suggestions from the crowd, and then proceed to weave the stories together, traveling back and...

Sunday Over The Rainbow
Sunday Over The Rainbow
Feb 13 – Apr 24, 2022

The Sunday Company members write and perform a new sketch comedy show every Sunday night. Each member has completed the Core Track (improv training) and...

Groundlings of '69 (Previews)
Groundlings of '69 (Previews)
Apr 9 – Apr 23, 2022

A brand new groovy sketch show from the Groundlings Main company. Opens April 29th.COVID 19 SAFETY THIS EVENT REQUIRES: PROOF OF VACCINATION & MASKED WHILE...

Psychic Hotline
Psychic Hotline
Mar 11 – Apr 23, 2022

The Main Company conjurs up a magical, enchanting evening of hilarious, original sketch comedy. Good times are a mere phone call away.COVID 19 SAFETY THIS...

Psychic Hotline
Psychic Hotline
Feb 19 – Mar 25, 2022

The Main Company conjurs up a magical, enchanting evening of hilarious, original sketch comedy. Good times are a mere phone call away.Previews begin on February...

Lights Up
Lights Up
Feb 17 – Feb 24, 2022

Ringing in the New Year with Lights Up. The Groundlings return to our legendary stage on Melrose Avenue to perform their new hit improv show!...

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