Upright Citizens Brigade presents Trump Dump

"...Comedy incubator Upright Citizens Brigade presented an evening at the Hideout with..."

March 15, 2016 Photo Gallery

Upright Citizens Brigade Presents Mike Birbiglia’s Dream

"...March 12, the Hideout Theatre hosted SX Comedy showcase Upright Citizens Brigade presents Mike Birbiglia's Dream. The writer/director/performer took..."

March 13, 2016 Photo Gallery

SXSW Comedy: An Above Average Evening with the Upright Citizens Brigade

March 16, 2015 Photo Gallery

ColdTowne: Getting Upright with the originals

Core members from cult comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade raid Austin for the first time since 2000

"...The news that Upright Citizens Brigade is headed back to town might be..."

March 7, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer Preview Broad City's Finale at SXSW

The creators of the Comedy Central series also get back to their comedy roots with Upright Citizens Brigade

"...by connecting with colleagues from their comedy alma mater, Upright Citizens Brigade. Jacobson will sit in on The 420..."

March 8, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story

This SXSW recipient of the 2004 Audience Award for Best Narrative stars The Daily Show's Rob Corddry as a professional paintball athlete looking to reclaim his former glory.

"...(many of whom are, or were, members of the Upright Citizens Brigade comedy troupe) in this unevenly amusing spoof...."

April 21, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Comedy: Your 2015 Lineup

Schumer, Harmon, Bell, and SNL lead this year's laugh-makers

"...The 2015 lineup is out and includes Amy Schumer, Upright Citizens Brigade, W. Kamau Bell, Dan Harmon, and more..."

Feb. 23, 2015 SXSW Post by Robert Faires

Treat yourself Austin to a few nights of Improv

Affordable Comedy at Your Doorstep

"...ourselves with a few nights of comedy from the Upright Citizens Brigade!..."

Nov. 18, 2013 Events Post by Sarah Sharif

Top 5 SXSW Comedy Shows

From a family of Pythons to upstanding citizens, this year's biggest laughs

"...lover is left behind with this unique, hilarious experience. Upright Citizens Brigade’s ASSSSCAT..."

March 11, 2022 Features Feature by Dina Barrish

SXSW Comedy

Really taking funny seriously

"...including some from high-octane presenters Funny or Die and Upright Citizens Brigade; afternoon performances during the week on the..."

March 9, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Upright Citizens Brigade: Group Alchemy

The Bad Dog Comedy Theater promised to bring the best in sketch comedy to Austin, and with its combination of clever intellectual comedy and slapstick nonsense, the Upright Citizens Brigade delivered on that promise in spades.

"...Upright Citizens Brigade: Group Alchemy..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Arts Review by J. C. Shakespeare

Broad City Limits

Glazer and Jacobson take their Comedy Central series on tour

"...who struck up a friendship while performing together at Upright Citizens Brigade, Broad City began as a web series..."

Nov. 19, 2014 Arts Post by Elijah Watson

Greener Grass

Something weird in suburbia (again) but this is no Blue Velvet ripoff

"...Greener Grass. The duo have been veterans of the Upright Citizens Brigade comedy troupe for almost a decade. Expanding..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Moontower Comedian Lauren Lapkus, Tube Raider

The comedian and actress digs up the good, the bad, and the cheesy of pre-Y2K television in the podcast Raised by TV

"...by Southwest Film Festival; or onstage work with the Upright Citizens Brigade (currently in UCB's beloved flagship show ASSSSCAT..."

April 20, 2018 Arts Feature by Ashley Moreno

SXSW Comedy: Briefly

"...• Upright Citizens Brigade Presents Improv4Humans, with Matt Besser and guests..."

March 11, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Film 2015 Rundown

Reviews, interviews, photo galleries, and more

"...Carpet SXSW Comedy: An Above Average Evening With the Upright Citizens Brigade The Comedians Red Carpet Furious 7 Sneak..."

March 22, 2015 SXSW Post

Not Another Rom-Com

Sean Mullin brings a light touch to heavy material in Amira & Sam

"...comic and early presence at New York City's now-famed Upright Citizens Brigade, and was even a 9/11 first responder...."

Nov. 14, 2014 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Rich Talarico

Key & Peele writer reveals how the comedy sausage is made

"...Big Gay Sketch Show) and Colton Dunn (Boom Chicago, Upright Citizens Brigade), along with Phil Jackson and Charlie Sanders..."

Aug. 29, 2014 Arts Feature by Amy Martin

'This Is Where I Belong'

How smarts and gumption took Noël Wells from Esther's to 'SNL'

"...week I got there, I started taking classes [at Upright Citizens Brigade], and fortunately that theatre is very supportive..."

April 25, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Esther's Alumna Joins 'SNL' Cast

Former Follies performer Noël Wells debuts in season premiere tonight

"...joined New Money, the house sketch team at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre Los Angeles; produced content for Cracked.com;..."

Sept. 28, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Double the Funny

With new venues and showcases, SXSW Comedy keeps giving Austin more to laugh about

"...the improv and sketch circuit, performers from the esteemed Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre's New York and Los Angeles locales..."

March 8, 2013 Arts Feature by Russ Espinoza

Mystery Team

The Mystery Team is a crime-solving trio of clueless high school seniors, brought to us by the five-person troupe called Derrick Comedy.

"...hits. (Troupe members also have day jobs with the Upright Citizens Brigade and 30 Rock, which makes for several..."

Aug. 28, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Signal

The Signal is an audacious horror film that nonetheless veers on occasion into surreal black comedy.

"...The Signal almost (but not quite) turns into an Upright Citizens Brigade sketch, as it slows down to take..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Edukators

Sticking it to the man, German-style, is the subject of this smart, kicky little gem.

"...all sounds like a Yes Men prank or an Upright Citizens Brigade sketch taken to extremes, but that’s not..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Envy

Director Barry Levinson tackles the human vice of envy in this comedy starring Ben Stiller and Jack Black.

"...striving to be zany by Black, Stiller, and former Upright Citizens Brigade member Poehler makes Death to Smoochy look..."

May 7, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bring It On

Catfights, navel-baring, a Top 40 soundtrack, sugarcoated sentiments: Cheerleaders grab center stage.

"...directing stints on HBO's Mr. Show and Comedy Central's Upright Citizens Brigade. Thankfully, the scathing black humor of those..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Fun Fun Fun Line-up

Danzig Legacy and Donald Glover join Slayer, Odd Future

"...Sees Zero Boys Paint It Black Trash Talk Youth Brigade No Bunny Davilla 666 Bane Earth Crisis Graveyard Doomriders..."

Aug. 1, 2011 Music Post

SXSW Comedy: Your 2018 Lineup

March mirth blows in with Bloom, Offerman, Gaffigan, & Cavett

"...the irascible septuagenarian Vermont senator in a confab with citizens; this South By, Adomian will also treat attendees to..."

Feb. 27, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Comedy: Your 2020 Lineup

Get ready for Buress, Davidson, National Lampoon, and more

"...SXSW Comedy without: • The Laugh Button Live!; • Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre’s ASSSSCAT, this year featuring Saul himself,..."

March 4, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

How Did How Did This Get Made? Get Made?

Paul Scheer brings his live movie podcast to Austin

"...I come from an improv background out of the Upright Citizens Brigade theatre, which was all about – and..."

June 7, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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