LA Connection Comedy Theatre

Burbank, United States

4.5

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20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 818-710-1320
Website:
www.laconnectioncomedy.com
Address:
3435 West Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA, 91505
Burbank
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.7 miBob Hope Airport
1.9 miNorth Hollywood
1.9 miNorth Hollywood Bus Station (Orange Line)
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Music
Live
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
No
Happy Hour
No
Best Nights
Fri, Sat, Sun
Coat Check
No
Smoking
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating
No
Has TV
No

Today

Today 9:00 am – 10:30 pm
Open now
Local time (Burbank) 11:39 Monday, 23 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 9:00 am – 10:30 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 10:30 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 10:30 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 10:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 am
Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 am
Sunday 1:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Description

History

Established in 1977.

Since 1977 the LAC has been dishing out hilarious live improv comedy shows for all ages. Also known for live movie dubbing of old movies and the cult hit TV series «Mad Movies with the L.A. Connection» that aired for 7 years. Voted «Best Improv Group» 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 by Myfoxla​.com. Famous alumni include Will Ferrell, Matthew Perry, Hank Azaria, Chris Kattan and Shannon Elizabeth. Nominated by Nickelodeon as «Best Kids Theatre Group» and «Best Kids Party Place» 2010. LAC produces 600 unique improv and comedy events every year and shows are geared fo all ages. LAC has 200 performers ranging from ages 5 years to 80 years old. Young kids 5 – 15 perform weekly Sundays at 3:30pm, teens perform weekly Saturdays at 5:30pm and adults perform every weekend ranging from rookies, JV“s, new all-​stars to veteran all-​stars. Our longest running hit improv show, «2001 an Improv Odyssey» boasts our most experienced award winning cast. LAC can create great shows tailored to your event or party!

Meet the Business Owner

Kent S.

Business Owner

Kent Skov founded the LAC in 1977. Skov was a member of the Committee in San Francisco where he worked with Del Close. Skov has worked with Second City founder Paul Sills and academy award directors Marty Pasetta, Lou Horvitz and Don Mischner. Skov is a member of the DGA, WGA and SAG/​Aftra. He worked on many late night variety shows including Dolly Parton, Rick Dees and Alan Thicke. Skov was the mastermind behind the cult hit dubbing series Mad Movies that ran for 7 years on Nick at Night, MTV and syndication. A Mad Movies book hit shelves in 2014. Skov was nominated for a CableAce award for «Best Comedy Special» on A&E network. Skov has had deals with Dick Clark, Syfy, Fox, Disney, Universal, ABC, NBC, A&E and MGM to name a few. Currently Skov has 3 series in development with MPPTV producers of Ghost Stories on A&E. Skov is offering a 4 week introductory class in improv with a show and some students may be asked to join the performance groups. Skov trained Will Ferrell & Matthew Perry.

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20 reviews of LA Connection Comedy Theatre

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Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Finally I don’t have to go all the way to Hollywood to enjoy great improvisational comedy. Second time I go in two weeks and I love it. Top level, fun, intelligent and experienced actors. enjoy it
Place rating: 4
Los Angeles, CA
This is the comfort food of improv comedy. The theater is unimposing and even a bit drab, the staff mellow, the obligatory self-​celebratory posters ancient and hidden in shadow. I’m pretty sure their web site was the third or fourth ever created. We’ve been to two shows and the room was never more than half full, on a Friday night. We could make a reservation by leaving one person’s first name, no advanced purchase required.
Despite the modest trappings, the talent is top-​notch, and the performances on par with anything I’ve seen at Groundlings, UCB, and other high end improv places around the country. The performers had the kind of boundless energy, instincts for cooperation, and quick mental reflexes that create a great improv show. They seemed to be genuinely having fun, and (as sometimes happens in Hollywood) didn’t give you the sense that they’d rather be elsewhere.
We’ve only been to one particular timeslot, so you mileage may vary if you see other acts than we did. But at $ 10 for «stay as long as you want» it’s a great deal, and a welcome contrast to the overcrowded /​self-​important /​good-​luck-​finding-​parking vibe of Hollywood.
Place rating: 5
Glendale, CA
Well worth the entry fee. These actors did a great job keeping up the energy in the room and entertaining me through two shows. I would have stayed for more, but food was calling my name.
I’ll come back again for a later showing or when I’ve got snacks with me.
Place rating: 5
Burbank, CA
This theater is close to my heart because I took my first year of improv classes here. The atmosphere is cozy and perfect for improv comedy.
The improv classes are a great value because you can perform up to once or twice a week even when you’re just starting out. All of the other improv schools in LA are pretty restrictive with their stage time. Kent, the owner, also provides students multiple opportunities to perform at the main stage at the Comedy Store, which is the experience of a lifetime. The only thing I don’t like about the classes is that there is a lot of turnover with students, so it is hard to find a group that you click with enough to have a successful show every time.
Seeing a show here is also a blast. I appreciate comedy clubs that don’t force a drink and food minimum or exorbitant ticket fees. The BYOB nature makes for a fun night of comedy. I wish they marketed this place a little bit better so that the house was always as packed as it deserves to be. And yes, parking on Ventura is always a bitch but you come to expect that in the area.
Overall this is a true LA landmark. I definitely hope it is around for years to come, so I can enroll my kids in their children’s improv classes.
Place rating: 4
Thousand Oaks, CA
It was great! Really funny and kept your attention the whole time. I really enjoyed the show that I stayed for the second one. Great night!
Place rating: 4
Palm Springs, CA
I came on a Saturday night for the 9pm show. It wasn’t very crowded. I felt bad because there weren’t very many outgoing people in the audience during the show I went to, which made it hard because the show relies a lot on audience participation.
It was still funny in spite of that though! But bring your outgoing friends who like to be on stage or shout things out with you.
Place rating: 5
Norwalk, CA
I went here last saturday for the 8pm and 9pm show and oh boy was the show so funny! It’s a small, cute little theatre with great seats. I definitely recommend this place as a date spot.
PROS:
Actors are very interactive with the audience
Can bring in drinks and snacks
Can stay for other showings if seats are available
Good vibes all around
Humor is adult-​friendly
CONS:
Come early to look for parking! Luckily, I was able to find meter parking, but that was luck.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Awesome show. This was my second time going. Some of the cast recognized our party and gave us free passes for a future show. Small and intimate, perfect setting to be vocal and be involved.
A plus that you can bring your own alcoholic drinks!
A must do event.
Will attend again next month.
Place rating: 4
Westlake Village, CA
We took the kids to the 5:30 Teen show and loved it! Small theater so ALL good seats, the show ran just over an hour which is the perfect time for our gang’s attention span, they offered chances for the audience to join in but NEVER pressured so my shy ones felt comfortable. I give our emcee/​host Kent Skov a standing ovation for his wit and charm, and a tremendous ability to direct and corral the show AND the audience — BRAVO Kent! A big round of applause to all the performers, they blended talent and humor with having fun so we got to laugh a lot. NOTE TO PARENTS: they have no concession so they allow you to bring something in if you want — friendly and saves $!
Thank you LA Connection, we will be back!
Place rating: 4
San Fernando Valley, CA
The LA Connection is a great place to come for some laughs and inexpensive entertainment. where else can you come to a comedy show and bring your own drinks and food? You can pay for one show, and stay as long as you like for the other shows. That is a great deal!
The comedians get the audience involved in the show and will sometimes bring them up onstage to be part of it. it wasn’t the funniest improv show I’ve ever seen, but it was definitely funny and entertaining.
You may not see it, but there is a bathroom in the theater, but you have to go backstage for it. The theater is on Ventura Boulevard, so don’t expect to find any parking on the street unless you are lucky enough to park at a meter. There is a restaurant half a block up the street, so you can also use their valet.
Place rating: 4
Los Angeles, CA
We came here on a Friday evening and we had so much fun, good laughs and the guys were pretty good. We wanna go back on a Saturday night to check out new performamces!
Place rating: 5
Sunnyvale, CA
Happened to be in the area and checked out the 9pm improv show. Normally $ 12 per person, the Unilocal deal was awesome. They also have groupon deals. Great deal for some laughs– while comedy clubs usually have a 2 item requirement on top of admission, this place allows you to bring in your own food and drinks. Once in you can stay for later shows.
The group was great! I was especially impressed with their impressions. At one point a drunk girl got on stage and they sort of just rolled with it.
Place rating: 5
Yorba Linda, CA
Definitely don’t judge a book by its cover. Despite the surroundings, the improv crew are hilarious! Went in to watch Chris Clarke perform and we ended up staying through all shows until midnight. Go early. Pay once. Watch all the shows. BYOB. Alcohol is always a plus.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Pros:
— Hilarious! Especially the always packed 9pm shows on Saturdays; reminds me a lot of Whose Line Is It Anyway which I love!
— BYOB
— Affordable tickets
— If you buy tickets to one show, you can stay for all the following shows
— Super nice staff/​comedians
Cons:
— Parking on Ventura Blvd is impossible. Arrive early so you don’t end up being the fool who walks in 15 min late and can’t find a seat…
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Me and my friends totally had a great time here on Friday! We watched the 8:00 Panda City Show and they had me in stitches! I would totally recommend seeing them :) so funny
We also stayed for the others shows which were so great !
the place is small and so is the stage so i would suggest getting there a bit early (for parking and stuff) I don’t think it usually gets packed but if it does find a seat quick!
Bring your own drinks and have a ball! I now have something to do Friday nights
Place rating: 5
Cerritos, CA
Came here and watched an improv show for the first time on a Saturday. Watched the 9pm show and you’re allowed to stay for the 10pm show. The first show featured performers who have obviously been doing this for a long time. The second show had some younger performers and they were equally good, delivering laughs more geared towards a younger crowd.
They’ve got a great thing going on here. Check them out!
Bring your own drinks and food (in a cooler if you’re real serious!) but be careful when you choose to consume anything because you don’t want to choke on it. That would be embarrassing.
Place rating: 4
Las Vegas, NV
We had a great time here! We were looking for something to do since we’re new in town & saw their two tickets for $ 10 & we were thinking «Heck Yea! No shame in being a cheap a$$!» It’s a quaint little theater with some fun people performing. We only got to see the improv shows, but we ended up staying all night. We did have to bring our own booze, but it was OK minus the fact that our clinking bottles were probably distracting to the cast. There also was a really strange guy in there in the audience who was blankly staring at us… We thought it was a strange comical addition to the show, but just turned out he was some random guy.
Only thought, put in a bar!
Place rating: 5
Cupertino, CA
Where to go for some good laughs? LA Connections of course! I didn’t know what to expect from this place in terms of aesthetics, so it took a little while to find (it’s the blue flashing sign that says LA Connection). Inside, you have maybe 60 theater style seats.
The shows are hilarious! Like other reviewers have already mentioned, these guys encourage you to bring your own food and drink. I brought guac and chips, it was awesome.
Also, buy a ticket for an earlier show, and stay for the later shows! I highly recommend doing that. You can’t go wrong with $ 10 a ticket!
Place rating: 3
Mission Hills, CA
Fun for a show. It only costs $ 10.00. You can bring your own alcohol, but they don’t serve any at all.
They have a kids show as well. Give ti a try.
Place rating: 3
WOODLAND HLS, CA
The night we went was probably an off one… as almost everyone seemed to be on stage for the first time, or close to it. It is a small theater, with the front row no more than 5 feet away from the stage, which is pretty cool. The staff were all very friendly, the place seemed clean, parking was very easy. We will probably one day, try it again. but maybe check to make sure it is a night with ‘regulars’.