Bats n' vehicles chasing other vehicles!
This Week at Dynasty! HALLOWEEN NIGHT! EDI PATTERSON! JAY JURDEN! HARI KONDABOLU! MYQ KAPLAN! ILIZA! STEPH TOLEV! COURTNEY MICHELLE! MORE!
Dear Dynasty Darlings,
We're gonna CUT TO THE CHASE this week as we've got two really magical events coming up that we just gotta tell you about! But first! Did you know that "cutting to the chase" came from early Hollywood silent films where the filmmakers would cut from some boring-ass character development scene to a more exciting scene with a 🚗 CAR CHASE 🚓 (or maybe another type of chase? couldn’t possibly research any deeper) in order to liven things up? We never knew that! All these years! Did you know that? In either case, you're so cool!! (Did this diversion into the origin of the phrase "cutting to the chase" completely invalidate our attempt to… cut to the chase? Probably! IRONY! Ha!)
Ok, 🚗 THE CHASE! 🚓:
THIS Friday is Halloween night and YOU are invited to get all dressed up and join us as Dynasty Typewriter transforms into the mythical Guano Guano Club - a tropical, spooky, batshit cabaret where ghosts, creatures, Dynasty legends, and YOU come to play again! FYI, WE ARE BUILDING A BIG, FANCY SET FOR THIS! It will be a night of comedy, music, ritual, revelry, and release ON THIS BIG, FANCY SET, featuring:
A Variety Show with stand-up, music, dancers, puppets, games, prizes, and more!
A Séance to commune with The Spirits of The Stage (or whatever else shows up!)
Dynasty’s Classic Costume Contest + Talent Showcase!
A Fish Coffin Ceremony of Release!
Incredible photo opportunities!
Bring your friends and loved ones and come dressed to impress! (costumes! masks! suits! dresses! sweats! whatever makes you feel comfortable and/or alive!) This isn’t just a show, it’s a full-blown ceremony of enchantment, weirdness, and joy. So yeah, dress for THAT.
It will all be hosted by JAMIE FLAM & VANESSA RAGLAND (US!) with a spoooooky tropicalia house band led by the enchanting ELIANA ATHAYDE and featuring performances from BRENT WEINBACH, TONY SAM, BECKY POOLE, MICHAEL SERWICH, RASPUTIN’S MARIONETTES, DADDY LONGLEGS, VIA L'ONCE + More Mystical Guests to Be Summoned!
Doors: 9:00 PM | Show: 10:00 PM | Ages: 18+
Tickets: $35 Early Bird / $40 GA
(Prices rise soon — get yours now!)
🚕 THE CHASE PART 2! 🏎️
On Saturday, November 8th, Dynasty was asked to participate in an exciting event at LA's very enchanting Union Station. AND WE SAID YES! We will be joining Metro Art, Zócalo Public Square, and Grand Performances for “Late Night Train of Thought,” a free evening celebrating the vibrant arts scene that connects Angelenos across music, comedy, poetry, and conversation. The night will feature a roundtable conversation about art (with our very own Vanessa at the table!), spoken word performance interludes from Da Poetry Lounge, a musical set by Open Mike Eagle, and we will be curating an improv set with some of our Dynasty Darlings including Lauren Lapkus, Colton Dunn, Sasheer Zamata, Eugene Cordero, Ify Nwadiwe, and Gil Ozeri! There will be sweets from Little Tokyo’s iconic Fugetsu-Do Confectionery (while supplies last) and bites available for purchase from the Kogi BBQ food truck. The event is FREE and open to the public and you can RSVP here! More info below!
🐎 See you Friday night!! 🛵
VanJam
THIS WEEK’S SHOWS!
MONDAY 27/10 at 7:30PM Sold Out! Livestream Available!
Playgirl w/ Edi Patterson
Join Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones, Knives Out) for Playgirl, a completely improvised one-woman play. In this fearless performance, Patterson invents every character on the spot, weaving them into a full theatrical story that’s as unpredictable as it is hilarious. A master of character work and improv, she delivers a one-of-a-kind show that can never be repeated.
TUESDAY 10/28 at 7:30PM
Smosh Presents: We’re All Gonna Die
From the creators of Dread comes We’re All Gonna Die, set in the cursed town of Maw Meadows. In Episode 5, All Spirals Bind, improvisers face grudges, secrets, and spiraling allegiances. Terrifying and hilarious, it’s live horror-comedy at its best.
WEDNESDAY 10/29 at 7:30PM
Join us for an evening with Jay Jurden, the New York–based comedian, writer, and actor named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch. With TV credits from Fallon to Colbert and a #1 comedy album, Jay brings wit and charm.
THURSDAY 10/30 at 7:30PM
Lovett or Leave It: Live in LA
Lovett or Leave It is the live podcast and variety show breaking down the week’s politics and pop culture with sketches, games, and sharp analysis. Hosted by Jon Lovett, this edition features Iliza, and Steph Tolev.
FRIDAY 10/31 at 7:30PM
A magical Halloween variety show and party with some of your favorite performers! Come in your costume for music, dancers, and so much more! Including: A seance! A fish coffin ceremony of release! A classic Dynasty costume contest/talent showcase. Plus games, prizes, and lots of other fun surprises! Hosted by Jamie Flam and Vanessa Ragland (VANJAM) and featuring Brent Weinbach, Tony Sam, Becky Poole, Michael Serwich, Rasputin’s Marionettes, Daddy Longlegs and Via L’Once, with music by Eliana Athayde.
SUNDAY 11/02 at 4PM
Myq Kaplan
Comedian and word wizard Myq Kaplan brings his brilliantly fast, funny brain to Dynasty! Seen on The Tonight Show, Conan, Letterman, and more, Myq’s latest special Live From The Universe is streaming on Dry Bar, and his album A.K.A. debuted at #1. He also hosts the podcasts The Faucet and Broccoli and Ice Cream. With special guest comedian, artist, and cosmic thinker Ramin Nazer.
SUNDAY 11/02 at 7:30PM
Hari Kondabolu
Called “one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up today” by The New York Times, Hari’s known for sharp, hilarious takes on culture and identity. His specials Warn Your Relatives (Netflix) and Vacation Baby (Hulu) earned widespread acclaim, and you’ve seen him on Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Snack vs. Chef, and more. Don’t miss this night with a true comedy powerhouse.
SUNDAY 11/03 at 7:30PM
Courtney Michelle Presents GIRLWIND
A live comedy show about the whirlwind of girlhood. This hilarious multimedia performance follows Courtney in the all-too-familiar plights and wonders of growing up girl. Full of millennial nostalgia but relatable for any generation old enough to hear F-bombs. Starring an electric cast led by Courtney Michelle.
Photo Recap: A Dynastyland Halloween Party
On Halloween night 2022, Dynasty Typewriter transformed into a century-old haunt brimming with eerie delight.
On Halloween night 2022, Dynasty Typewriter transformed into a century-old haunt brimming with eerie delight. Guests danced on the legendary stage, snacked on popcorn while “firk’ing or treating,” and tested their luck in parlor games—all to the tune of our “living dead” house band. The evening’s highlights included a spirited costume contest, three active Ouija zones for communing with the beyond, and a conga line that summoned more laughter than ghosts. Between “boo-verages,” mystical surprises, and a rumored secret séance, it was the Halloween party people were dying to get into—metaphorically, of course.
Photos by: Jill Petracek | @JillPetracek
Photo Recap: Edi Patterson
Actor/improviser/writer Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones, Vice Principals, Knives Out) presents her wild-ass show, Playgirl.
Actor/improviser/writer Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones, Vice Principals, Knives Out) presents her wild-ass show, Playgirl- a completely improvised play based on audience suggestions where she plays all of the characters.
Photos: Andrew Max Levy | @justoffthesix
He didn’t know what killed his cattle.
This Week at Dynasty! EDI PATTERSON! REGGIE WATTS! MUPPETS IN NEW YORK! ASTROLOGERS AND MEDIUMS IN LA! IMPROV! MUSICALS!
Darlings,
Clocktober is tick tick ticking away, and Halloween is drawing niiiigh! Nigh we say! (“Neigh!” a gorgeous black stallion screeches in the distance, trying to back us up by joining in the “nigh” vibes but his vocal chords don’t really support the long “I” sound so it seems like he’s dissenting. But he’s not. He’s UNDERSCORING. It’s a little raspy and not like perfect, but it’s adorable in its imperfection. This beautiful stallion just wants to be part of something. And now… he is. It’s HOT. 🔥 #horsethrobstrong)
ANYHOO! We’re very excited for Halloween because… 🍬 CANDY! 🍭 (All the dentists reading are like, “CHA-CHING!” Sorry. That’s out-dated dental humor. We KNOW 👊 dentists have integrity and wish only the best for our teeth 🙏.
🔥 #dentiststrong) But the more pertinent reason we’re excited for Halloween is that we are having a BIG OL’ DYNASTY event and YOU’RE invited. 🦇 Dead From Dynasty 🦇brought to you by the ancient n’ batshit Guano Guano Club. Halloween night at Dynasty is going to have it all! Specifically: Music, comedy, marionettes, ghosts, seance, costume contest, ceremony, surprises, and maybe… CANDY!!! (All the dentists are like, “please be responsible with your teeth! Avoid gummy candies and floss with coco flosswhich is just objectively, the best floss. You will get over the texture! Actually, you come to long for the texture.” 🔥 #dentiststrong) 😝
*DEAD FROM DYNASTY Tickets will go fast, so get yours ASAP!*
Meanwhile, the stage is full of treats regardless of the holiday season. Why, this week alone we have a sold-out Playgirl by EDI PATTERSON tonight (Livestream still available!), madness from the 30 Minute Musical folks, mystical mediumship with JESS PERLMAN on Wednesday and so much more, including one of our FAVORITE astrologers (and fellow Scorpio 👊 🦂) EVAN NATHANIEL GRIM coming this weekend!) And MORE! Which you can read about if ya’d just scroll down. Won’t ya scroll down, daddy? Won’t ya? Come awwwwn, Daddy! It’ll be fun! (This is intended to be read in a sad southern accent, with the energy a young girl pleading her grief stricken Pa [his beloved cattle recently died] to get off the farm just for one night. After all, The Banjo Man is comin’ to town, and it only happens but once every 7 fortnights!)
✨MINDBENDING NOTE:✨ This is the SAME farm that homes the beautiful black stallion referenced above, who hasn’t been ridden in far too long…) Your welcome for the 🔥🐴escape we’ve provided here. Now THAT's The Dynasty Difference!™
Come to our Halloween event, k?! Here’s the vibe:
Come awwwn, Daddy!
VanJam
THIS WEEK AT DYNASTY
MONDAY 20/10 at 7:30PM Sold Out! Livestream Available!
Playgirl w/ Edi Patterson
Join Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones, Knives Out) for Playgirl, a completely improvised one-woman play. In this fearless performance, Patterson invents every character on the spot, weaving them into a full theatrical story that’s as unpredictable as it is hilarious. A master of character work and improv, she delivers a one-of-a-kind show that can never be repeated.
TUESDAY 21/10 at 7:30PM
30MM’s Back To The Future Live + Livestreamed!
The hit musical comedy show gets 30 Minute Musicals takes your favorite films and transforms them into fully improvised musicals. In this special edition, the cast reimagines the Back To The Future Trilogy. Fast, funny, and full of surprises, it’s movie magic like you’ve never seen before— all set to music.
WEDNESDAY 22/10 at 7:30PM Live + Livestreamed!
To The Hollow w/Jess Perlman
As the veil thins for All Hallows’ Eve, Jess Perlman invites you to The Hollow—a one-night ritual of music, improv, and contact with the other side. The evening opens with a mystery musical invocation before Jess channels live messages from beyond, followed by a coven of improvisers transforming the revelations into comedy. With Ruha Taslimi, Oscar Montoya, Lyndsey Frank, Nina Concepcion, Nnamdi Ngwe, Corin Wells, Kimia Behpoornia, and more, this spellbinding night blends laughter, spirit, and seasonal magic.
THURSDAY 23/10 at 7:30PM
Lovett or Leave It: Live in LA
Lovett or Leave It is a live variety show and podcast that breaks down the week’s politics and pop culture news with sketches, games, jokes that literally never miss, and everyone’s favorite: nuanced analysis. Join Jon Lovett and an all-star lineup of comedians, journalists, and other amazing guests — including Allison Tolman, Alex Wagner, & Michael Shannon!
FRIDAY 24/10 at 4PM Livestream Only
The Muppets Take Scripthattan
The Muppet Script returns with The Muppets Take Scripthattan, streaming live from The Bell House in Brooklyn. This staged reading of the Broadway-bound tale marked Frank Oz’s solo directorial debut, with music by Jeff Moss and Ralph Burns, and celebrates the magic that begins on the page before it hits the screen. Produced and directed by Matt Wilkie, the performance raises funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, supporting life-saving care and resources nationwide.
FRIDAY 24/10 at 7:30PM
The Ultimate Improv Show Live + Livestreamed!
Join Dan Black and an all-star cast for a night of top-tier improv inspired by stories from a celebrity guest monologist. Fueled by audience suggestions and sheer comedic chaos, this unscripted and unhinged show delivers big laughs and unforgettable moments every time. Featuring: Monologist : Reggie Watts with Neil Casey, Nicole Byer, Dan Black, Paul Welsh, Jon Gabrus, and Angela Giarratana.
SATURDAY 25/10 at 7:30PM
Astrology Time w/ Evan Nathaniel Grim
Step into the stars with renowned astrologer Evan Nathaniel Grim for an afternoon of cosmic insight and connection during the most spiritually potent time of year, Halloween. Evan will bring his signature style—known for its clarity, depth, and striking accuracy—to the stage, interpreting the birth chart and destiny of audience participants.
SUNDAY 26/10 at 3:00PM
Tales from the Crypt: Theater of Mystery
Captured Aural Phantasy Theater brings vintage Tales from the Cryptstories to life in a retro Halloween stage show. Experience live readings of classic 1950s comics alongside projected art, eerie music, a touch of magic, and haunting songs from their ethereal chanteuse.
SUNDAY 26/10 at 7:30PM
Clean Plate Club Live + Livestreamed!
Get ready for a night of delectable improv and culinary chaos with Bobby Moynihan and friends. Clean Plate Club serves up unscripted comedy alongside live cooking on stage from Chris Ying (Dinner Time Live). It’s a feast of laughter, food, and surprises that proves comedy is best enjoyed with a side of flavor. With Special Guests: Vic Michaelis, Rich Sommer, Tim Baltz, Lily Sullivan, and Eugene Cordero.
MONDAY 27/10 at 7:30PM
Playgirl with Edi Patterson Livestream + Livestreamed!
Join Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones, Knives Out) for Playgirl, a completely improvised one-woman play. In this fearless performance, Patterson invents every character on the spot, weaving them into a full theatrical story that’s as unpredictable as it is hilarious. A master of character work and improv, she delivers a one-of-a-kind show that can never be repeated.
Photo Recap: The Scripted Muppet Caper
This spring, The Muppet Script returned to Dynasty Typewriter with The Scripted Muppet Caper!
When most people think of the Muppets, they think of the colorful characters made out of fleece and foam. But as with every movie, it all starts on the written page. Before returning to the big screen, the Muppets returned to the writers’ room. Muppets head writer Jerry Juhl was joined this time by Tom Pratchett, Jack Rose, and Jay Tarses to take the gang overseas to jolly old England, in Jim Henson’s directorial debut. With music by Joe Raposo, The Great Muppet Caper is a true delight — a fizzy, self-aware romp that captures everything we love about Henson’s world.
This spring, The Muppet Script returned to Dynasty Typewriter with The Scripted Muppet Caper! Some returning favorites, some new faces, and, of course, the same old jokes — all performed live for a packed house and a worldwide livestream audience.
The evening featured an incredible cast including Marc Evan Jackson as Kermit the Frog, Nina West as Miss Piggy, Paul Scheer as Fozzie Bear, Bobby Moynihan as Gonzo, Mark Gagliardi as Statler, Hal Lublin as Waldorf, Janet Varney as Janice, Dana Wickens as Animal, Scott Passarella as Dr. Teeth, Brett Morris as Floyd Pepper, Taylor Plenn as Zoot, Ross Bryant as Scooter, Jiavani as Rowlf, Jordan Myrick as Sam Eagle, Katie Marovitch as Beaker, Nina Concepción as Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Ruha Taslimi as Lew Zealand, Oscar Montoya as Beauregard, Anna Garcia as Sweetums and The Swedish Chef, and Lucas Ross as Louis Kazzager. Special appearances included James Willems, Elyse Willems, Veronica Fernandez, London Villamayor, and Mallery Jenna Robinson, rounding out a cast that perfectly captured the Muppets’ chaotic charm.
Music was performed by Brett Morris, Micah O’Konis, Scott Passarella, Taylor Plenn, Lucas Ross, Marnina Schon, and Dana Wickens, with narration by Anna Rajo and Abigail Remaley, musical direction by Scott Passarella, and production and direction by Matt Wilkie.
The performance also served as a fundraiser for The TransLatin@ Coalition, a Los Angeles-based organization founded in 2009 by Transgender, Gender Expansive, and Intersex (TGI) immigrant women. The Coalition continues to serve and empower TGI Latin@ immigrants through advocacy, community building, and direct support — a mission that beautifully reflects the inclusive, joyful spirit of the Muppets themselves.
Photos: Andrew Max Levy | @justoffthesix
An E-Vortex of The Infinite, Comets, Gators, and Bats
This Week at Dynasty! HALLOWEEN SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT! Maria Bamford! Marc Maron! Lally Katz! Melissa Stephens! Izzy Roland! Chad Goes Deep! Haunted Drag!
Dear Dynasty Darlings,
🕰️ CLOCKTOBER 🕰️ (our fun Dynasty style send-up on the spelling and spirit of the month of October) is nearing its' half way point. In clock terms, this would be like the noon of the month. So basically, it's lunch time 🍿. But for the month. And in a few days it will be afternoon snack time 🍿. But for the month. And a few days after that, it will be supper time 🍿. But for the month. (Yes, we are a supper people.) And then, on the 31st, it will be like the midnight snack time🍿. But for the month. And just like that, we now know what an absolute thrill it must have been to be Bill Haley (or one of His Comets ☄️), in a constant state of "Rock[ing] Around The Clock!" 😊
When we opened the theater almost 8 years ago we had a ceremony to manifest the organic dropping of a Bill Haley (and His Comets ☄️) song reference into one of our newsletters. It took longer than we’d hoped but by gosh it just happened! It's always such a blessing when The Universe ✨ pulses it's light through your hands and into your keyboard and into Mailchimp and into the inboxes of thousands of people who now get to "Shake, Rattle, and Roll" with The Infinite ✨. Omg it happened again!! Safe to say that this is going to be a pretty sweet-ass week. But for the month. 😊
We'll use the rest of this god blessed missive to make an **OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!**: DEAD FROM DYNASTY! Our first Halloween event at Dynasty since 2022 will be happening on Halloween night! On the evening of October 31st, we'll be hosting a magical variety show with some of your favorite performers, with music and variety, and so much more! There will be a seance, a fish coffin ceremony of release, and a classic Dynasty costume contest/talent showcase. It will all take place in the mythical Guano Guano Club, a tropical and spooky batshit cabaret for animals and creatures and ghosts of Dynasty past. It's going to be a show and a party and we think, honestly, the best way to spend your Halloween. **Tickets will go fast, so get yours ASAP!** We can't wait for this enchanting, weird, and joyous ceremony and celebration and hope to see you there, all dressed up! And who knows, maybe the ghost of the great Bill Haley (and/or one of His Comets☄️) will make an appearance. 😊
See You Later, Alligator (OMG!!! ☄️✨🐊),
VanJam
THIS WEEK’S SHOWS
TUESDAY 10/14 at 7:30PM
Lally Katz: Sourdough (Live Special Taping)
Writer and performer Lally Katz presents Sourdough, a hilarious solo show about obsession, compulsion, and bread starter. From childhood spirits to suburban motherhood, Katz weaves wild stories with heart, humor, and chaos. Filmed live, this special captures her singular voice.
WEDNESDAY 10/15 at 7:30PM
Melissa Stephens: Sparkles (Live Special Taping)
Comedian, writer, and director Melissa Stephens presents Sparkles, an unfiltered look at every terrible job she’s ever quit. With sharp, self-deprecating humor, she reflects on the absurd grind of millennial survival. This live taping captures her biting wit and honesty.
THURSDAY 10/16 at 7:30PM
Lovett or Leave It: Live in LA
Lovett or Leave It is the live podcast and variety show breaking down the week’s politics and pop culture with sketches, games, and sharp analysis. Hosted by Jon Lovett, this edition features Maria Bamford, Teri Hatcher, and more.
FRIDAY 10/17 at 7:30PM
Legendary comedian and podcaster Marc Maron comes to Dynasty with his sharp, unflinching stand-up. His latest HBO special, Panicked, premiered in August 2025, following From Bleak to Dark and End Times Fun. A fearless voice, Maron brings insight and laughs.
FRIDAY 10/17 at 10:00PM
Chill Towards Enlightenment w/ Chad Goes Deep
Chad Goes Deep delivers Chill Towards Enlightenment, a one-man seminar introducing his stoke-filled “Chill Method.” Blending comedy and self-help, Chad shows how to reclaim joy, balance, and life itself. A hilarious, enlightening night with laughs, wisdom, and radical positivity.
SATURDAY 10/18 at 7:00PM
Filmmaker and comedian Isabella Roland (D(e)ad, Dropout) loves watching stuff—especially the same stuff…a million times. Join Izzy and her funny friends to talk about your comfort watches: from Real Housewives to Twister to... that one Vine that you watch over and over and over again. With special guests Jenson Titus, Angela Giarratana, Vic Michaelis, Danielle Perez and more! Produced by Laser Webber.
SATURDAY 10/18 at 10:00PM
The Eighth Eye, Presented by Bat Cave Burlesque
Bat Cave Burlesque presents The Eighth Eye, a glam Halloween spooktacular hosted by Via L’Once and Daddy Longlegs. With dark burlesque, sideshow acts, and haunting elegance, the troupe—featuring Ginger Valentine, Angie Alaska, Mylique E. Fawcett, Miss Marquez, and more—summons unforgettable thrills.
SUNDAY 10/19 at 7:30PM
Hollywood Is Dead: A Haunted Drag Cabaret
Jonnie Reinhart rises from beyond the grave for Hollywood Is Dead, a spooky cabaret of glamour and ghouls. Accompanied by Benny Lipson, Jonnie delivers pop hits, jazz standards, and Halloween favorites. In Hollywood, true stars never die—especially on Halloween.
MONDAY 10/20 at 7:30PM
Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones, Knives Out) improvises a full play entirely on her own in Playgirl. Every character is created in the moment as Patterson spins an unpredictable theatrical story. A fearless, one-of-a-kind night of comedy and invention.
CLOCKTOBER chimes for youuuuuu
This Week at Dynasty! MARC MARON! JON GABRUS! BAD DRAG! ACTION BOYZ! MAGIC! SPOOKSHOW!
Well hello there, Dynasty Darlings!
Move over, The TikTok, there’s a NEW timepiece-themed sensation hitting the scene, and this one isn’t even at ALL brainwashing you. 😏 (Unless we succeed. 😈) Welcome dear friends to Dynasty Typewriter’s month of, CLOCKTOBER! A month whose gears are always churning, whose hands are always moving, and whose cuckoo is un-containable, screeching in delight at all the odd hours. And around here… ALL the hours are odd hours. (Note: Possible to have tech person insert an SFX here? Like a haunting laugh w/ ticking clock sound behind it and some chimes and pipe organ and a freaaaaky bird sound followed by an eerie silence?)
<<🔈Haunting laugh w/ ticking clock 🕰️ sound behind it and some chimes 🔔 and pipe organ 🎹 and a freaaaaky bird sound 🐦🔈>>
<EERIE SILENCE>
(Thanks, tech person.)
That’s tight, we’re 6 days into a NEW month and honey, we’re ready to flarpin’ summon some ✨NEW VIBES ✨. Did the end of September sort of like, almost destroy anyone else? No? Just us? 💅
Well, to be fair, it only ALMOST destroyed us and now we write you from atop the smoldering ash of destruction, left as mere embers warming our aaaaample buttcheeks. (#bodyneutrality.) And hawny these buttcheeks are about to swing like the pendulum of Esther Pendulum-Dynasty’s Grandmother clock as we sliiiiiide right into spooky season.
Tonight we’ve got a FULL-ass HARVEST MOON in Aries 🔥 And our favorite online witches and warlocks are telling us to make a list of stuff we’re done with and BURN it (in a fire-safe container.) So that’s what we’re going to do. It’s sort of like Santa but way more badass. Instead of making a list and checking it twice (🤓 NERD ALERT! 🎅 ) we’re making a list and SETTING IT ON FIRE. Join us! (Safely) What are you letting of? And if it’s this newsletter, that’s FINE and you don’t even need to tell us because as self-actualized as we almost are, we still have feelings. We made sure Santa wasn’t subscribed to this list because even though he’s a flarpin’ NERD, we don’t need to inflict harm upon him! ❤️And That’s the Dynasty Difference™?
There are so many differences we have. 🌎 Some of them visible this weekend, when we hosted so many amazing shows (TIG! GABBY BRYAN! ZACH G. popping in on DOUG LOVES MOVIES! COCO PERU!) and saw how very different each of their audiences was. All lovely, smiling, supportive people. One group however… barfed a lot! Interesting! Special thanks to the Dynasty Pit Team & Sludgy. They turned puke into… kOoK!
That’s DEFINITELY The Dynasty Difference™!
VanJam
THIS WEEK AT DYNASTY
MONDAY 10/06 at 7:30PM
The Action Boyz Present:
Bronson Tonight LIVESTREAM & LIVESTREAMED
Join Jon Gabrus, Ben Rodgers, and Ryan Stanger as the Action Boyz bring Charles Bronson to the late-night stage in Bronson Tonight!Packed with movie stars, music, and mayhem, this one-night-only talk show parody delivers the comic charisma of Bronson like a bazooka to the face. A cavalcade of freaks and punks rounds out the lineup for a wild evening at Dynasty Typewriter.
TUESDAY 10/07 at 7:30PM
Comedy club energy meets world-class illusion in Stand-Up Magic. Featuring Max Davidson (Magic Castle, Chicago Magic Lounge) and Tess Tregellas (Betches Media), the show blends sharp humor and mind-bending tricks into a fast, funny evening that proves the magic is real.
WEDNESDAY 10/08 at 7:30PM
13-Year-Old Michael Ausiello Presents:
Beverly Hills LIVESTREAM & LIVESTREAMED
In the 1980s, closeted teen Michael Ausiello wrote 517 soap opera episodes. Four decades later, actors bring them to life exactly as written—typos and all. With Michaela Watkins, Oscar Nunez, Patty Guggenheim, Rich Sommer, and more, nostalgia gets hilarious.
THURSDAY 10/09 at 7:30PM
Lovett or Leave It: Live in LA
Lovett or Leave It is the hit variety show and podcast breaking down politics and pop culture with sketches, games, and sharp analysis. Hosted by Jon Lovett, this edition features Phoebe Robinson, Danielle Schneider, and more.
FRIDAY 10/10 at 7:30PM
The Ultimate Improv Show w/ Rick Glassman
Dan Black leads an all-star cast in a night of top-tier improv inspired by a celebrity guest monologist. Fueled by audience suggestions and sheer chaos, this unscripted show delivers big laughs, wild turns, and unforgettable moments every single time.
FRIDAY 10/10 at 10:30PM
Richard Perez Presents: I Have To Do This
Richard Perez presents I Have To Do This—a full-hearted, sexually explicit exploration of partnership, vulnerability, and love. Told through pantomimed vignettes, the show invites audiences to leap and trust the net will appear. Directed by Charlie Bardey.
SATURDAY 10/11 at 4:00PM
The French Italian: Screening + Q&A LIVESTREAM & LIVESTREAMED
Director Rachel Wolther’s The French Italian follows a couple whose feud with karaoke-loving neighbors spirals into revenge, fake theater, and artistic awakening. Starring Catherine Cohen, Aristotle Athari, Chloe Cherry, Ruby McCollister, and more. Screening followed by Q&A with filmmakers and cast.
SATURDAY 10/11 at 7:30PM
Legendary comedian and podcaster Marc Maron comes to Dynasty with his sharp, unflinching stand-up. His latest HBO special, Panicked, premiered in August 2025, following From Bleak to Dark and End Times Fun. A fearless voice, Maron brings insight and laughs.
SATURDAY 10/11 at 10:30PM
The city’s crunchiest drag competition gets spooky. Hosts Basic Bitch (Mano Agapion), Ozma (Oscar Montoya), and Nicole Byer lead queens through The Snatch Game and a haunted runway. With guest judge Salina EsTitties, expect chaos, costumes, and frightful fun.
SUNDAY 10/12 at 7:00PM
Rob Zabrecky resurrects the classic American spook show for one night only. With eerie magic, campy chills, a mystery ghoul, and a screening of House on Haunted Hill in EMERGO, this haunting evening conjures thrills beyond the supernatural.
MONDAY 10/13 at 7:30PM
Netflix Is a Joke Radio Presents: Are You Still Listening?
Are You Still Listening? is a monthly stand-up showcase spotlighting hot up-and-coming comedians, presented by Netflix Is a Joke Radio. Free with RSVP, the show features fresh voices and sharp sets. Entry is first come, first served—RSVP does not guarantee.
Photo Recap: The Ultimate Improv Show w/ Oscar Nuñez
The Ultimate Improv show featuring Nicole Byer, Neil Casey, Mary Holland, Dan Black, and Paul Welsh, with Oscar Nuñez (The Office) as the guest monologist.
Dan Black brought together an all-star lineup for The Ultimate Improv Show — a night of fast, funny, and completely unscripted comedy. Each show features a celebrity guest monologist who tells stories based on random audience suggestions, which the cast then turns into improvised scenes. This edition included Nicole Byer, Neil Casey, Mary Holland, Dan Black, and Paul Welsh, with Oscar Nuñez (The Office) as the guest monologist. The group’s quick thinking and chemistry made for a night full of big laughs and unexpected moments.
Photos: Andrew Max Levy | @justoffthesix
This Week at Dynasty: THE ONION! TIG NOTARO! BASSEM YOUSSEF! GABBY BRYAN! MAYA MURILLO! MICHELLE COLLINS! THE ACTION BOYZ! MISS COCO PERU! SETH GREEN
Well hello there Dynasty Darlings!
The end of Sweptember is fast approaching and we hope that you were positively swept off your feet these past few weeks. Traditionally the turn of phrase "swept off your feet" has a romantic context to it, and we are overjoyed for anyone in our community experiencing a version of that. But we are also overjoyed for anyone in our community who was literally swept off their feet this past week. Like a situation where you were in a room where someone was sweeping with a broom with such vigorand determination in their mission to rid of the floor of dust and debris that when they saw you in their sweeping path they were undeterred and just kept sweeping and when the bristles of the broom hit your high heels 👠 they gently lifted you off the ground. For a second that felt like a thousand, you were floating. It was unexpected and breathtaking. You returned to your feet, exhilarated. No one was hurt. Just two lonely souls in this Victorian parlor (did we mention you were in a Victorian parlor? Because this is all taking place in a Victorian parlor), one with a broom and a passion for a spotless floor (made of decorative mosaic tiling), and one who just went airborne with no warning, both looking into each others eyes, seeing all the possibilities in the universe being unveiled right before them. We'll let you fill in the lusty details from there. It’s your story after all. We’re just thankful to bear witness. Thank you for proving that being literally "swept off your feet” can also have a romantic context to it. :) ;) Keep sweepin’, honays!
In other news, JAM just got back from an epic Alaskan cruise with Mama Flam. Highlights included a magical train ride into the wilds in Skagway, seeing otters and totem poles in Ketchikan, nightly co-solving NY Times puzzles while trying every item on the dinner menu, and laughing constantly. If you got a cool mom like Vikki, we gotta recommend you book a cruise with them ASAP! Meanwhile, VAN's new dogter Cabbage🥬 is sporting a beautiful new vintage red dress and Herbert has taken on a paternal role with her, according to Oliver.
Also, there were so many amazing shows and events at Dynasty Typewriter last week and there are so many amazing shows and events are coming up at Dynasty Typewriter this coming week. We hope you go to all of them!
Sweep Dreams,
VanJam
This Week’s Shows
MONDAY 9/29 at 6PM
How I met Your Masi Premiere LIVESTREAM ACCESS ONLY
Lily Abha Cratsley & Arasha invite you to the red carpet premiere of How I Met Your Masi, launching on streaming this fall! Walk the carpet with the cast, crew, and your favorite celebrities, then catch live-streamed interviews with stars from Smosh, Never Have I Ever, Dropout, Starkid, 9-1-1, TikTok, and more. Finally, enjoy the brand-new comedy special, directed by Arpita Mukherjee and filmed live at Dynasty Typewriter, before its official public release!
TUESDAY 9/30 at 7:30PM
Maya and the Moments
Comedian, musician, and viral storyteller Maya Murillo takes the stage with songs, bilingual bits, puppets, and one unforgettable reenactment. From internet fame to messy romance, Maya and the Moments is a heartfelt, chaotic, and hilarious ride from one of comedy’s most original voices.
WEDNESDAY 10/01 at 7:30PM
Michelle Collins: Wait, Why Don’t I Know You? SOLD OUT!
Michelle Collins finally answers the question she gets after every set: “Wait, why don’t I know you?” Her new show blends off-the-cuff storytelling, lightning-fast commentary, and sharp audience interactions with songs and a slideshow of visual punchlines. The result is an unstoppable, laugh-out-loud comedy experience that proves it’s about time you get to know her.
THURSDAY 10/02 at 7:30PM
Miss Coco Peru: Fucq This Shit! SOLD OUT!
Coco is done with “two steps forward, one step back” and brings you her unapologetically titled show, FUCQ THIS SH!T! After losing her mom Helen — and her Bronx wisdom — Coco channels grief, resilience, and magic into a night of storytelling and song. Equal parts raw, funny, and cathartic, this bewitching group therapy session is her turn to talk.
THURSDAY 10/02 at 10PM
The Onion: A Historic Cinematic Night of Film at the Movies
America’s Finest News Source takes on the big screen with a double feature like no other. First, Jeffrey Epstein: Bad Pedophile—an investigative documentary that uncovers the truth others couldn’t. Then, Sex House, the infamous reality series, now reimagined for theaters. A provocative and absurd night of cinema, guaranteed to thrill cinephiles and shock seekers alike.
FRIDAY 10/03 at 7:30PM
Gabby Bryan Is My Best Friend SOLD OUT!
Join us for an evening with Gabby Bryan, the New York–based comedian, actress, and Emmy Award–winning producer. Fresh off her hit Billy and the Situation at the Edinburgh Fringe and Union Hall, Gabby has appeared in Life Itself (Amazon), Ruta Viva (HBO), and Ilana Glazer’s Comedy on Earth (Comedy Central). A touring headliner and beloved podcast host, she brings her sharp, playful comedy to the stage.
FRIDAY 10/03 at 10PM
Bassem Youssef, former host of the groundbreaking satire show Al Bernameg, brings brand new material to the stage in Testing Stuff. Once watched by 30 million viewers weekly, Youssef was named to Time’s Most Influential list and awarded the International Press Freedom Award. Seen on MO (Netflix), Ramy (Hulu), and Lioness (Paramount+), he now delivers his sharp, fearless comedy in this special night of experimentation.
SATURDAY 10/04 at 4PM
The Benson Movie Interruption: w/ Seth Green, Clare Grant & More!
Join Doug Benson (Super High Me, @midnight) and friends for a one-of-a-kind movie-watching experience where the audience picks the film. Bring a DVD or Blu-ray, cast your vote, and watch as Doug and his guests crack jokes live throughout the screening. With special guests Seth Green (Robot Chicken, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Clare Grant (Holliston, Star Wars: The Clone Wars), it’s guaranteed to be an unforgettable afternoon of comedy at the movies.
SATURDAY 10/04 at 7PM
Tig Notaro SOLD OUT!
Join us for an evening with Tig Notaro, the Grammy- and Emmy-nominated comedian, writer, and actor known for her deadpan storytelling and fearless honesty. Tig has released several acclaimed stand-up specials, hosts the hit advice podcast Don’t Ask Tig, and is one of the hosts of the beloved comedy podcast Handsome. A master of sharp, understated comedy, Tig brings her singular voice to the stage for one night only.
SATURDAY 10/04 at 9:30PM
Gabby Bryan Is My Best Friend
Join us for an evening with Gabby Bryan, the New York–based comedian, actress, and Emmy Award–winning producer. Fresh off her hit Billy and the Situation at the Edinburgh Fringe and Union Hall, Gabby has appeared in Life Itself (Amazon), Ruta Viva (HBO), and Ilana Glazer’s Comedy on Earth (Comedy Central). A touring headliner and beloved podcast host, she brings her sharp, playful comedy to the stage.
SUNDAY 10/05 at 7:30PM
Miss Coco Peru: Fucq This Shit! SOLD OUT!
Coco is done with “two steps forward, one step back” and brings you her unapologetically titled show, FUCQ THIS SH!T! After losing her mom Helen — and her Bronx wisdom — Coco channels grief, resilience, and magic into a night of storytelling and song. Equal parts raw, funny, and cathartic, this bewitching group therapy session is her turn to talk.
MONDAY 10/06 at 7:30PM
The Action Boyz Present: Bronson Tonight LIVESTREAM & LIVESTREAMED
Join Jon Gabrus, Ben Rodgers, and Ryan Stanger as the Action Boyz bring Charles Bronson to the late-night stage in Bronson Tonight! Packed with movie stars, music, and mayhem, this one-night-only talk show parody delivers the comic charisma of Bronson like a bazooka to the face. A cavalcade of freaks and punks rounds out the lineup for a wild evening at Dynasty Typewriter.
Photo Recap: How I Met Your Masi Live Show
Award-winning comedic duo Arasha Lalani and Lily Abha Cratsley took the Dynasty stage with How I Met Your Masi—a smart, playful, and deeply personal show that reimagines the variety format.
Award-winning comedic duo Arasha Lalani and Lily Abha Cratsley took the Dynasty stage with How I Met Your Masi—a smart, playful, and deeply personal show that reimagines the variety format.
Through a series of flashbacks, Arasha and Lily shared the story of how their friendship transformed “from icy to spicy,” blending sketch, autobiography, and a wink toward the sitcom that inspired their title. With a mix of sharp writing, on-stage chemistry, and a parade of surprising guest stars, the pair built a world that challenged familiar narratives and put South Asian sisterhood at its center.
Calling their signature style “high-brown comedy,” Arasha and Lily delivered exactly that: a night that balanced sharp satire with heartfelt storytelling. The result was both hilarious and subversive, daring the audience to rethink how Indian-American women are represented on stage and screen.
And if the laughter, gasps, and cheers were any indication—the audience was fully along for the ride.
Featuring Rizwan Manji, Katie Marovitch, Anirudh Pisharody, JT Parr, James Tolbert, Francis C. Edemobi, Achintya Pandey, Matt Barrett Miller, Suni M!, Atul Singh, Fabian Mok, & Gabriella David
Photos by: Jill Petracek | @JillPetracek
