Al Lubel
@allubel
Mentally Al, The Late Show
Larchmont Village · Los Angeles · Since 2022
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A look at the show
The Story
Why we do this
Dan's grandfather passed away from loneliness. To honor him, Dan and Kim started this show to get people hanging out again, even on a weeknight.
In the spirit of real connection, we wear name tags, do ice breakers instead of crowd work, and build community throughout the year. It's the kind of room your friends keep telling you about.
We started in a backyard. We're still that show, just with a few more chairs, a rotating cast of working comics, and a mailing list that sells the room out before anyone advertises a thing.
Name tags
Yes, you're wearing one. It works.
Ice breakers
Instead of crowd work. You'll meet someone.
Suggested donation
Tickets are cheap on purpose. Proceeds to charity.
Home by 10
Weeknight show. You'll thank us tomorrow.
A few of the names who've passed through
Past Comics
Zavior Phillips
@zaviorphillips
Bad Monkey, Rooster, Inside Job
Brittany Ross
@iambrittanyross
Mythic Quest, 2 Broke Girls, Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Chad Kroeger
@chadgoesdeep
Chad & JT Go Deep
Scott Rogowsky
@scottrogowsky
HQ Trivia (The Quiz Daddy)
Jessie Johnson
@jessiejetski
Regular at The Comedy Store
Danny Jolles
@dannyjolles
Hacks, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Jeremy Scippio
@jeremycomedy
Comics Unleashed, All I've Got & Then Some
Past lineups have included comics off Conan, Netflix, and Comedy Central.
Where we've taken it
Past Shows
We started in a backyard with twenty folding chairs. Since then we've kept that show going monthly, and stretched the format a few times when the moment called for it.
The home base
The Backyard
Monthly, by the string lights, picnic chairs in the grass. Where the whole thing started and where it still happens.
Larchmont Blvd
300+ on the Boulevard
We took the show to Larchmont Blvd for a one-night block party with over 300 neighbors in the crowd.
Read the press →Fringe-style
Roaming Stages Night
An Edinburgh Fringe-inspired evening with multiple stages around the property. Audiences moved between sets, picking their own night.
Read the press →What people say
“SNL in a backyard.”— How someone once described it
Where the money goes
100% to charity
All proceeds from our shows go to Hilarity for Charity, an Alzheimer's charity run by Seth Rogen and his family. Every dollar gets passed through.
Comedy was always supposed to bring people together. We just made sure the money does, too.
Hilarity for Charity
Our charity partnerProducers
Who's behind it
Questions, answered
FAQ
A monthly show built to get people hanging out again. We showcase professional comedians across stand-up, character, improv, and musical comedy, keep ticket prices low, and put the emphasis on human connection.
Yep. Same show, same backyard, new name. We're now the Larchmont Comedy Series (formerly Backyard Comedy Series), named for the neighborhood the show is built around. Getting neighbors in this corner of LA out of their houses is the whole point.
Dan Lerman's grandfather passed away from loneliness. To honor him, Dan started this show to get people hanging out again, even on a weeknight. In the spirit of real connection, we wear name tags, do ice breakers instead of crowd work, and build community throughout the year.
Shows are monthly. Dates go out on the mailing list and are posted here. The series is currently in Larchmont Village, Los Angeles. If you're interested in starting your own show, reach out.
Tickets are sold online via the link on this site. Grab one here →
All proceeds go to Hilarity for Charity, an Alzheimer's charity run by Seth Rogen and his family.
Yes. DM us on Instagram at @larchmontcomedyseries.
All of our shows are 18+. No one underage will be allowed in.
Upcoming
The deets on our next show
- Next show
- Back to School Show · Thursday, September 24
- Doors / Show
- 7:30pm doors / 8pm show / 9:30pm finish
- Where
- Larchmont Village, Los Angeles. Address sent to ticket holders.
- Seating
- Picnic-style. Bring chairs and blankets.
- Tickets
- All proceeds to Hilarity for Charity.
- Cadence
- Monthly. Dates announced to the mailing list first.
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