Upright Citizens Brigade

UCB are back in NYC, new theater opening this fall

After three years with no presence in the city where it was founded, improv comedy institution Upright Citizens Brigade will open a new theater on 14th St…

Kids in the Hall, Mr Show, The State & more playing S.F. Sketchfest benefit livestream

“Festpocalypse“ will also feature Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Patton Oswalt, Paget Brewster, Ron Funches, Eddie Izzard, Weird “Al” Yankovic, Paul F Tompkins, Jane Lynch, Doug Benson, Kumail Nanjiani, Christopher Guest, Jon Hamm, Fred Armisen, and much more.

former UCB employees launch The Squirrel Comedy Theatre in NYC

Launched by ex UCB employees, The Squirrel “is a non-profit theater that aims to be New York’s premier destination for sketch and improv comedy, with world-class live shows and classes from a diverse group of the city’s best and brightest performers and writers.“

UCB closes Hell's Kitchen theater and training center

”Even in a normal, robust economy, we have barely been able to pay the high rents in New York City for the Hell’s Kitchen Theater and the Training Center. Given the indefinite shutdown of all theaters and schools in both Los Angeles and New York City and the anticipated slow and uncertain return to normal when restrictions are lifted, we cannot afford to continue on in our New York City leases.” – UCB

New York Comic Con begins (Travis McElroy, Will Butler, DMC, Jean Grae, Steve Aoki & more included)

We rounded up the NYCC music-related happenings. The very popular comic convention also covers the worlds of genre television, movies, gaming, anime, and comedy.

Paul Scheer & Jason Mantzoukas talk 'How Did This Get Made?' (which is at BAM this week), music & more in BV interview

Paul and Jason talk about “How Did This Get Made,” their podcast which tapes live at BAM this week, plus the UCB’s Del Close Marathon, Kanye West, other music they’re listening to, and more.

UCB's Del Close Marathon is moving to L.A. in 2019

“After 20 years of hosting the Del Close Marathon in NYC and with much thought and consideration, we felt it was time to pass the torch to our left coast partners, UCBTLA, and let the chaos run rampant on Franklin Avenue and Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles.”

Upright Citizens Brigade bring ASSSSCAT to Carnegie Hall to kick off 2018 Del Close Marathon

ASSSSCAT features the original UCB4: Amy Poehler, Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh. The 2018 Del Close Marathon happens June 28 – July 1 in NYC.

Upright Citizens Brigade sued by Aaron Glaser for gender discrimination

Aaron Glaser followed through on his plan to sue Upright Citizens Brigade after he was banned from his monthly show following multiple accusations of sexual assault, harassment, and rape.

comedian repeatedly accused of rape wants to sue UCB for gender discrimination

Comedian Aaron Glaser says he wants to sue UCB for gender discrimination, after dropping his $38 million defamation lawsuit against fellow comedian Jasmine Pierce for “falsely and intentionally“ accusing him of rape. Meanwhile, more accusations against him have come out.
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