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  Adam Devine

  By ERIN DEWITT | Thu, January 12, 2012

  The future generation of comedy might look a lot like Adam Devine. Still only in his early twenties, Devine produces, writes and stars in Workaholics, a Comedy Central show about three slackers that's, actually, pretty damn funny. Congrats on that... More >

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  Pablo Francisco

  By TAYLOR HAMBY | Thu, December 29, 2011

  Pablo Francisco may not be a household name, but the people in his stand-up act are. He impersonates Michael J Fox, Jerry Springer, Christopher Walken, and dozens more in spot-on spoofs. Francisco channels each voice with excellent precision but w... More >

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  California's Funniest Females

  By BRANDON FERGUSON | Thu, December 22, 2011

  Head down to the Brea Improv for a whole heap of comedy served up with a side of estrogen. We kid! But seriously, the evening features some funny-ass ladies. Jackie Fabulous is on hand to offer wry and empowering insights on cross-racial dating—an... More >

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  Ha Ha Hanukkah

  By BRANDON FERGUSON | Thu, December 08, 2011

  Is there anything funnier than a Jew poking fun at himself? Not much. In the tradition of great Adam Sandler performances, the Brea Improv brings together two wonderfully compatible things: Hanukkah and comedy. This night, comedian Lee Levine is o... More >

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  Margaret Cho

  By CHRIS ZIEGLER | Thu, December 01, 2011

  Margaret Cho just launched her newest full-length concert DVD into a world foaming at the mouth with anticipation—it’s called Cho Dependent, but clips of some of these fans suggest voluntary Cho-mittment to an inpatient facility might be more Cho-... More >

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User Reviews

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  filthpig70

  | Wed, August 19, 2009

  Great place.

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  ocweeklybestof

  | Wed, May 06, 2009

  Ever been in the front row of a comedy show? Remember sitting there, praying some guy with a mic and a cheap suit would overlook your crappy haircut or the fact you spilled your beer all over the front of your shirt again? Obviously, being the butt of a joke at a comedy show sucks. But it's hard to stay mad at someone who can humiliate you and make you laugh at the same time. So for those who are serious about comedy, look no further than the Brea Improv. In the tradition of Improv clubs nationwide, Brea manages to pull the biggest comedic giants (i.e., D.L. Hughley, Bob Saget and Jay Mohr) onto its classic comedy-club stage (the brick-wall background!). But the Improv is also home to some of the best local comedy around, including regular gut-busting shows such as "Comedy Juice" and "Slanted Eye Comedy with Edward San Juan." You can even find most of VH1's Best Week Ever cast making the rounds. Because Lord knows that cracking wise about '80s memorabilia while sitting in front of a green screen isn't going to pay ALL the bills. But the comedy isn't the only reason to choose the Brea Improv. With a full bar and a hearty selection of appetizers and entrées, there's plenty to fill up on before a good belly laugh. Just make sure to keep your food down when the comic cracks a joke about some other sucker in the front row, or you could be next.

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