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Cole Escola Joins Melissa McCarthy in Animated Holiday Musical MARGIE CLAUS
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2025

Tony Award winner Cole Escola (OH, MARY!) has joined the voice cast of the upcoming animated holiday musical comedy MARGIE CLAUS, starring Melissa McCarthy.

Groundlings School Summer Teen Improv Classes Now On Sale And Going Fast
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2025

The Groundlings School—home to comedy legends like Will Ferrell, Kristin Wiig, Maya Rudolph, and many more— has announced the launch of its summer teen improv classes that are now on sale and selling fast.

The Groundlings School Hosts 8th Annual Open House In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

The Groundlings Theatre & School has announced the 8th Annual Open House on Saturday, March 8. This beloved yearly event is the perfect opportunity for comedy lovers, aspiring performers.

The Groundlings Unveils New Logo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

The Groundlings Theatre & School has unveiled its new logo. This reimagined design reflects the iconic theater's dynamic future while honoring its rich legacy in improvisational comedy and sketch performance.

Melanie Johnson to Bring One-Woman Show NOT SPECIAL To The Groundlings Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

After a sold-out run at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, Writer & Actor Melanie Johnson is bringing her hilarious and heartfelt one-woman show to the Groundlings Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

HILDY THE BARBACK AND THE LAKE OF FIRE - Melissa McCarthy, Glenn Close & More Starring in New Scripted Podcast
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 4, 2024

Lemonada Media has announced a new scripted comedy podcast, “Hildy the Barback and the Lake of Fire,” starring award-winning actress Melissa McCarthy as Hildy. Learn more about who's in the star-studded cast and how to tune in.

Photos: Robert Downey, Jr., Sarah Paulson, and More Visit OH, MARY!
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 15, 2024

The new Broadway play Oh, Mary! has recently been visited by several celebrity guests, among them including Robert Downey, Jr., Melissa McCarthy, Sarah Paulson, Amy Adams, and more. Check out photos from backstage here!

Stand Up to Cancer Celebrates More Than $795 Million Pledged Over 15 Years of Impact
by Michael Major - Aug 21, 2023

Celebrities lending their support for this year’s fundraising special included Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel, Don Cheadle, Katie Couric, Danai Gurira, Tony Hale, Ken Jeong, Queen Latifah, Maria Menounos, Julianne Moore, Tig Notaro, Jimmy Smits, Eric Stonestreet and Justin Timberlake. In the U.S., SU2C is still gratefully accepting donations.

President Biden & FLOTUS to Appear on Stand Up 2 Cancer Televised Special
by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2023

The President and First Lady have a long relationship with SU2C. During SU2C’s 2016 fundraising telecast, President Biden—then Vice President—spoke on behalf of his son Joseph “Beau” Biden III, who passed away from brain cancer in 2015. First lady Jill Biden joined Stand Up To Cancer during game 4 of Major League Baseball’s 2022 World Series.

PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - May 9, 2023

El próximo 26 de mayo llegará a los cines el remake de acción real de LA SIRENITA, y el pasado lunes 8 de mayo la cinta tuvo su premiere mundial en Los Ángeles, a la que asistieron el equipo y reparto de la película, además de varios invitados especiales atados al legado de la misma.

HGTV Announces THE GREAT GIVEBACK With Melissa McCarthy & Jenna Perusich Premiere
by Michael Major - May 11, 2022

In the six-episode season premiering on HGTV and also available to stream on discovery+, Melissa, the multi-Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® Award-winning actress, producer, fashion designer and flea market enthusiast, and her cousin and fellow actress, Jenna, will learn the heartwarming stories of exceptional people nominated by their loved ones. Meet the contestants.

VIDEO: Netflix Shares GOD'S FAVORITE IDIOT Trailer
by Michael Major - May 6, 2022

Clark Thompson (Ben Falcone) is a mid-level tech support employee, who takes saunas with his dad, Gene (Kevin Dunn), pines after his co-worker Amily (Melissa McCarthy), and loves his cats. When he starts to glow, he begins to realize this isn’t an average day at the office and God has bigger plans for him.

GROUNDLINGS OF '69 Improv Comedy Show to Open This Month
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 2, 2022

 The Groundlings Theatre introduces a brand-new groovy sketch show from the Groundlings Main company, “Groundlings of ’69.” Previews begin on April 2nd as part of a new, two show night weekend schedule for the Theatre. Opening night is April 29th.  Directed by Lisa Schurga (Clipped) this sketch comedy show features appearances from Main Company members Josh Duvendeck (Parks and Recreation), Allison Dunbar (The Sopranos), Ryan Gaul (The Last O.G.), Patty Guggenheim (Florida Girls), Chris Kleckner, Laird Macintosh, Jessica Pohly, Emily Pendergast (VEEP), Annie Sertich (Sillicon Valley), and Greg Worswick. 

VIDEO: Melissa McCarthy & Octavia Spencer Talk THUNDER FORCE on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Sarah Leiber - Apr 2, 2021

Melissa and Octavia talk about their friendship, being neighbors, Octavia’s crazy drink concoction, Melissa’s parents coming to visit, a prank she pulled on Octavia on set of their movie Thunder Force, fighting with her husband Ben Falcone in the movie, creating their costumes, and messing with Jason Bateman.

VIDEO: Melissa McCarthy Teases Her Upcoming Role As Ursula in THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Sarah Leiber - Mar 29, 2021

SiriusXM’s Town Hall with the cast and director of Thunder Force will air on SiriusXM Stars on Wednesday, March 31 at 3:00 pm ET and will be available on the SiriusXM app.

COCKTAILS AND TALL TALES WITH INA GARTEN AND MELISSA MCCARTHY Streams March 26
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 9, 2021

The conversation culminates in a virtual dream double-date with Ina and her husband Jeffrey and Melissa and her husband, Ben Falcone, answering fan questions from Instagram.  

VIDEO: Ben Falcone Talks Groundlings on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 24, 2020

Ben Falcone reminisces about his time performing with Jimmy Fallon at the Groundlings, reveals which genres of music he got into during quarantine and talks about his new film Superintelligence.

Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone and HBO Max Launch 20 DAYS OF KINDNESS Campaign
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 10, 2020

HBO Max kicked off a “20 Days of Kindness” campaign today on behalf of their new film “Superintelligence,” from New Line Cinema.

Catch Chris Kattan and Phil LaMarr in Groundlings Virtual Improv Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2020

The Groundlings Theatre alumni Chris Kattan (Saturday Night Live) and Phil LaMarr (MADtv) will be special guests on the virtual edition of the Cookin' With GAS Show - the critically acclaimed short-form improv show.

Groundlings Present New Virtual Shows This Week!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2020

Special guests Drew Droege (Boba??s Burgers) joins The Crazy Uncle Joe Show and Nyima Funk (Key & Peele) joins first virtual Cookina?? With GAS show for this weeka??s The Groundlings Theatre online programming.