Photo Recap: D(e)AD Premiere
Before it was released in theaters, we had a blast hosting the premiere of the film D(e)ad, written by and starring Isabella Roland.
Before it was released in theaters, we had a blast hosting the premiere of D(e)ad.
Written by and starring Isabella Roland (Dropout.tv, Sex Lives Of College Girls); and directed by and starring Isabella’s MOM, Claudia Lonow (CREATOR/SHOWRUNNER of How to Live With Your Parents for the Rest of Your Life, Accidentally on Purpose, Good Girls Don’t and Rude Awakening); and also starring the rest of their family.
Photos by: Jill Petracek | @JillPetracek
Photo Recap: Ultimate Improv with Jack Quaid
Dan Black brought together an all-star crew for The Ultimate Improv Show with guest monologist Jack Quaid.
Dan Black brought together an all-star crew for The Ultimate Improv Show, and the title proved true. Paul Scheer, Andrew Dismukes, Lennon Parham, and Carl Tart joined Black on stage for a night of fearless, hilarious improv that kept the crowd roaring. The evening’s special twist came from guest monologist Jack Quaid, who delivered spontaneous stories sparked by audience suggestions. Wanna see want you missed? Watch is now on Dynasty.TV
Photos by: Jill Petracek | @JillPetracek
Photo Recap: Mamma Mia — Pop Punk Edition
What happens when you take ABBA’s greatest hits, throw out the wedding-in-Greece storyline, and hand the script over to brilliant comedy writers? You get MAMMA MIA! BUT DIFFERENT—an all-new, completely reimagined jukebox musical featuring Broadway talent, original characters, and wildly inventive plots set to the same iconic ABBA soundtrack (plus some deep cuts).
This month’s installment, Love After Midnight: A Pop Punk Romantasy Clusterfuck, was written by Zach Reino and Jess McKenna (Off-Book Podcast) and powered by the full-throttle sounds of live pop punk band Jacob the Horse.
The stage lit up with unforgettable performances from Kimia Behpoornia, Gabe Gibbs, Angela Giarratana, Sydney Heller, Mary Lou, Julianne Lang, Dan Leahy, Chris Renfro, Rashawn Scott, Calvin Seabrooks, and Emily Skeggs. Under the direction of Patrick McDonald and musical direction by Angela Giarratana, the show mashed up rom-com chaos, fantasy worlds, and thrashing punk energy—proving once again that ABBA is the perfect soundtrack for literally anything.
Photos by: Jill Petracek | @JillPetracek
Photo Recap: What If We Get It Right?
Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s climate change variety show with special guest Jason Sudeikis!
On this unforgettable evening, we celebrated the release of marine biologist and policy expert Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s book, What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures. Joined by friends and contributors from across the fields of culture and science, the event highlighted this captivating anthology that imagines possible climate futures. What If We Get It Right? offered an unflinching look at the challenges we face while exploring the opportunities we still have to create meaningful change, featuring interviews with experts, crystal-clear data, transformative poetry, and stunning visual art. Dr. Johnson guided us through the problems, solutions, and possibilities with the help of visionary thinkers. The evening included engaging conversations, along with performances of music, poetry, and comedy by her talented collaborators—all united by a shared commitment to building a better climate future. Special guest Jason Sudeikis and more joined the celebration!
Photos by Elisa Ferrari & Kristen Grant
Photo Recap: Padma Puts On A Comedy Show
After years of bringing her favorite comedians together in Brooklyn and raising upwards of $150,000 for charity, Padma Lakshmi took the show out west to Dynasty Typewriter with proceeds benefiting the National Network of Abortion Funds! For one night only, Padma presented a curated group of up-and-comers and comedy legends including: Maz Jobrani, Beth Stelling, Pat Regan, Chelsea Handler, Aparna Nancherla, Chris Fleming, Sam Taggart, Jamie Loftus, Langston Kerman, Atsuko Okatsuka, and Craig Robinson!
Photos by: Jill Petracek
Photo Recap: Dynasty Tonight! 10.21.24
KATE BERLANT (KATE), REGGIE WATTS (Comedy Bang! Bang!), BRENT WEINBACH (Dress Up Gang), STEPH TOLEV (Steph Infection), with music by THE DYNASTIES and…a surprise Wedding!
Dynasty Tonight! is a semi-weekly live show with performances from incredible stand-up comics and musical variety acts! We handpicked every performer to bring only the best artists (and humans!) to you. A celebrated Dynasty entertainment tradition, now over 300 years old. Dynasty founders, JAMIE FLAM and VANESSA RAGLAND, carry on the centuries-old legacy of their forebearers, Orl & Halcyon Dynasty, who started the mission of creating enchanting experiences for humans. While the location evolved (from a bat-infested cave on a secret island to a historic theater in the heart of Los Angeles), the essence never changed: Dynasty Tonight! was a joyous celebration of the human experience, expression, connection, and yes—out-of-this-world popcorn.
This edition’s special guests included:
REGGIE WATTS (Comedy Bang! Bang!), KATE BERLANT (KATE), BRENT WEINBACH (Dress Up Gang), STEPH TOLEV (Steph Infection), with music by THE DYNASTIES and…a surprise Wedding!
Photos by Monique Hernandez
Photo Recap: Blood On The Clocktower
Blood on the Clocktower: Live! turned the world’s greatest social deduction board game into a chaotic comedy show. Jon Gracey hosted and the night featured players: Demi Adejuyigbe, Elaine Carroll, Chris Grace, Sam Reich, and Becca Scott!
Photos by Andrew Max Levy | @JustOffTheSix
Photo Recap: Great The Kamino Kaper
On August 10th, 2024, The Great Kamino Kaper: A Staged Reading of Attack of the Clones was presented at Dynasty Typewriter by The George Lucas Talk Show & Star Wars Minute Podcast. The live staged reading featured an all-star cast, including Eric Bauza, Vivien Lyra Blair, Jeremy Carter, Matt Gourley, Seth Green, JoJo Ginn, Jess McKenna, Haley Joel Osment, Mark McConville, Jess McKenna, Vic Michaelis, Bobby Moynihan, Laraine Newman, Daniel Logan, Hal Lublin, Nina West, Corin Wells, and Debra Wilson, bringing Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones to life. With live musical accompaniment by Chrysanthe Tan and hosting by Patrick Cotnoir, Pete the Retailer, and Alex Robinson, the show was strong with the Force from beginning to end.
Photos by Andrew Max Levy | @JustOffTheSix
Photo Recap: Barbies
On July 30th at Dynasty Typewriter, BARBIES lit up the night with an unforgettable comedy show, produced by Brittany Everett, that featured some of the best female-identifying stand-up comics in the game. Created to celebrate women and their voices, the show also highlighted a specially selected male comic— the “Ken” of the evening! The crowd was treated to a surprise drop-in by Kathy Griffin, adding to the lineup of Rosie O’Donnell, Aparna Nancherla, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Billie Lee, Robby Hoffman, Lynn Maleh, and Ron Funches. A night packed with laughter and positive-pink energy!
Photo Recap: The Ultimate Improv Show w/ Raven-Symoné
On July 12th, at Dynasty Typewriter, Dan Black and an all-star cast of improvisers delivered the funniest, most ultimate improv show of all time! (Yes, ultimate-est is a word!) The night was filled with impromptu stories from our celebrity guest monologist, Raven-Symoné, who spun tales from audience suggestions that inspired side-splitting improvised scenes and featured the incredible talents of Nicole Byer, Sasheer Zamata, Anthony King, Dan Black, and more. It was truly a night to remember!
Photos: Cassius Pettite
