ASSSSCAT
1996-present · New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA
Also known as ASSSSCAT 3000
UCB's flagship Sunday show — a monologist and a rotating cast of heavy-hitters — the longest-running improv show in American history.
Known for
- Started at KGB Bar in NYC, 1996; moved to Solo Arts, then to every UCB venue since.
- Based on the Armando format: a guest monologist tells true stories from an audience word, cast improvises from them.
- Has run weekly at UCB since 1999 (UCB NY) and 2005 (UCB LA). Called 'the world's longest-running improv show.'
- Recurring cast and regulars have included: the UCB Four, Stephen Colbert, Adam McKay, Tina Fey, Horatio Sanz, Jon Glaser, Brian Stack, Brian McCann, Miriam Tolan, Kevin Dorff, Andy Richter, Michael Delaney.
- Televised twice as specials.
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