Michael Hitchcock

Video: Watch Trailer for REUNION Starring Billy Magnussen

Republic Pictures has just dropped the trailer for Reunion, the upcoming comedy starring Billy Magnussen. Lil Rel Howery, Billy Magnussen, and Jillian Bell star in a wild ride of twists and turns where a high school reunion gets cut short by murder. Trapped in a snowbound mansion, they race to uncover which one of their old classmates is the killer before they're all iced out for good. Watch the trailer now!

Photos: Kathy Griffin, Pamela Adlon, and More in CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY at the Groundlings Theatre

Back by popular demand, Broadway sensation and international smash-hit comedy “Celebrity Autobiography” returned on Monday, April 29 to The Groundlings Theatre. Chcck out photos here!

Tovah Feldshuh Joins Netflix's New Comedy Series Starring Kristen Bell

Tovah Feldshuh will play a recurring role in Netflix's Untitled Erin Foster Show. Feldshuh joins previously announced series stars Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, along with Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons, Jackie Tohn, Michael Hitchcock, Paul Ben-Victor, Sherry Cola, Shiloh Bearman, Stephanie Faracy, and Tania Raymonde.

SF SKETCHFEST Kicks Off Next Week With Eric Idle, 200+ Shows January 18 - February 4

SF Sketchfest kicks off its 21st comedy festival with legend Eric Idle at the Castro Theatre on Thursday, January 18 followed by over 200 shows taking place through February 4 in venues across San Francisco.

SF Sketchfest Unveils Lineup for 2024 Comedy Festival Featuring More Than 200 Shows

SF Sketchfest has revealed the initial lineup for the 2024 Comedy Festival in San Francisco. Tickets go on sale on November 19.

SF SKETCHFEST Comdy Festival Announces Seven Livestream Events For 20th Anniversary Festival

While the highly anticipated in-person return of SF Sketchfest brings over 200 shows to venues across the city, for the first time ever, SF Sketchfest will be making its special programming accessible to audiences around the world with livestream viewing available for select festival events.

Interview: Annie Sertich Finds A NIGHT OF FAMILY & A Creative Home At The Groundlings

Adding to their already extensive line-up of impro shows, The Groundlings will be presenting A Night of Family for one-night only December 5, 2022. This show features Main Company member Annie Sertich with three Groundlings alumni Tim Bagley, Michael Hitchcock and Mindy Sterling. I got a chance to pick Annie's creative mind, a long-time Groundling.

SF SKETCHFEST Announces Additions To 2023 Comedy Festival

After being waylaid by the pandemic for the in-person events in 2021 and 2022, SF Sketchfest, the San Francisco Comedy Festival, will celebrate its 20th Anniversary January 20 - February 5, 2023, in venues across San Francisco.

Nick Offerman to Round Out Casting for Peacock's Upcoming Comedic Thriller Series THE RESORT

Offerman joins previously announced series stars William Jackson Harper and Cristin Milioti, with Skyler Gisondo, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Nina Bloomgarden, Gabriela Cartol rounding out series leads and Ben Sinclair, Parvesh Cheena, Debby Ryan, Dylan Baker, Michael Hitchcock and Becky Ann Baker as recurring guest stars.

Cristin Milioti & More Join Peacock's Comedic Thriller THE RESORT

William Jackson Harper, Skyler Gisondo, Ben Sinclair and Parvesh Cheena have also been added to the ensemble series, along with previously announced series leads including Luis Gerardo Méndez, Nina Bloomgarden, Gabriela Cartol and recurring guest stars Debby Ryan, Dylan Baker, Michael Hitchcock and Becky Ann Baker.  

'Weird Al' Yankovic, Rachel Dratch, Jon Hamm, Jane Lynch & More to Take Part in SF Sketchfest's FESTPOCALYPSE

SF Sketchfest will present Festpocalypse, an all-star virtual variety show featuring over 100 of the biggest names in comedy, film, and television livestreaming on Saturday, January 30. Festpocalypse features all new performances and appearances from The Kids in the Hall, Bob Odenkirk & David Cross, SNL alums Cheri Oteri, Fred Armisen, and more.

Groundlings Fundraising Events With Wendi McLendon-Covey, Jordan Black, Edi Patterson, Cedric Yarbrough & More Announced

The Groundlings Theatre and School announced two upcoming online fundraising events featuring esteemed alumni and special guests in a series called a?oeImprov for Television and Film.a?? Created and moderated by Groundling Leonard Robinson (HBO's Insecure), all proceeds from these events will support The Groundlings Diversity Fund.

Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara & More to be Featured in SF Sketchfest's New LIVE FROM THE ARCHIVE Videos

SF Sketchfest announced a new series of Live from the Archive videos that will be released each Tuesday beginning on May 5, 2020. The series will feature many never-before-seen performances, tribute conversations and panel discussions from the past 19 years and will include appearances by many comedy and entertainment luminaries.

Groundlings Theatre Launches New Digital Programming Network

While The Groundlings Theatre is currently closed to performances amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, fans of the theatre can find entertainment and knowledge with the launch of The Groundlings Podcast Network. The network premieres on April 1, 2020 with an episode featuring Groundlings Alumna Lisa Kudrow(Friends, The Comeback). New episodes will follow every Wednesday and will air across all podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. 

BWW Interview: Groundlings' Deanna Oliver Ever Poised to Referee, er, Direct GROUNDLINGS BAR FIGHT

The Groundlings' latest Friday/Saturday night show GROUNDLINGS BAR FIGHT opens Valentine's February 14, 2020. Deanna Oliver, will be oh, so lovingly corralling and directing a talented troupe of eleven Groundlings as they tickle our funny bones with their fresh and funny BAR FIGHT sketches. A Groundlings alumni of 40+ years, Deanna managed to take some time out from rehearsals and teaching at The Groundlings School to answer a few of my quizzical queries.

Photo Flash: See Photos of Skylar Astin and More at The Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles

The Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles has had a busy last few days with scores of alumni and special guests participating in their recent shows!

BWW Review: THE PACK - A Monthly Dose Of Laughter Is The Best Medicine Taken With A Spoonful Of Hilarity at The Groundlings

There are four different playlets, newly written and presented by Eugene Pack, narrated by Rebecca Lane, that are 'put on their feet,' as the actors hold scripts and improvise their newly seen dialogue. This is now happening monthly. They delve into the crazy, neurotic, blundering, very relatable characters with relish, which works very nicely for that feeling where audiences and performers share all having fun together, feeding off of each others' enthusiasm. That's what you call a 'Good House.'

The Groundlings Theatre Celebrates 45th Anniversary All October Long

Los Angeles' famed Groundlings Theatre is celebrating their 45th Anniversary next month with a series of exclusive events and performances that honor the legacy of the always hilarious Groundlings. The month-long celebration kicks off on October 2 with a weekly series of panels and will also feature two incredible nights of comedy featuring iconic sketches from unforgettable characters that originated at The Groundlings.

CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND Creators Discuss Their Hopes For a Musical Adaptation

Recently, the creators of the hit television series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna, chatted with Deadline about the longstanding rumor that a musical version of the show is in the works.

Photo Flash: Star-Packed THE PACK AT THE PICO Now Playing In L.A.

The Pico will be presenting a monthly reading series of original short comedies by Emmy® nominated and Drama Desk Award winning writer Eugene Pack.