EXCLUSIVE:Netflixon Thursday morning unveiledImprov: 60 and Still Standing, acomedyspecial celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Improv comedy clubs, which will premiere globally on the streamer November 7th.
For six decades, The Improv has stood as a trailblazer in the realm of live comedy, serving as one of the primary platforms for both up-and-coming and veteran comedians.
In honor of its anniversary, 10 globally acclaimed comedians will light up the stage in Hollywood for a special evening at The Improv, alongside never-before-seen archival footage from todays household names.
(L-R) Comedians Jo Koy, Craig Robinson, Fortune Feimster, Whitney Cummings, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Kevin Nealon, Jeff Dunham, Deon Cole, Bert Kreischer and Mark Normand at The ImprovTroy Conrad
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The comics dropping in for short sets include Anjelah Johnson-Reyes,Bert Kreischer, Craig Robinson, Deon Cole, Fortune Feimster, Jeff Dunham, Kevin Nealon, Mark Normand,Jo Koy, and Whitney Cummings.
Among those featured in rare archival footage, who arrived at The Improv as young newcomers, per Improv CEO Robert Hartmann, and emerged as major stars, are Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld, Sarah Silverman, Ray Romano, David Spade, Dave Attell, Wanda Sykes, Margaret Cho, and the lateNorm Macdonald.
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Originating in the 60s as a single venue in Hells Kitchen before franchising in the 70s, The Improv was acquired by Levity Live in early 2018 and can currently be found in 23 locations across the country, including Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, Denver, Miami and Washington, D.C.
Noted Hartmann, After 60 years, the Improv stages nationwide continue to be a key launch pad for an incredibly diverse range of artists to speak their truth.
Directing60 and Still Standingwas Jeff Tomsic, the Emmy nominee known for helming the specials of everyone from Kreischer and Macdonald to Big Jay Oakerson and Kountry Wayne.
Robert Hartmann, Judi Marmel, Stu Schreiberg, and John Bravakis exec produced, with Zoe Friedman and Johnny Milord serving as co-executive producers.
Most recently releasing comedy specials from the likes of Shane Gillis, Kountry Wayne, Luenell, Michelle Wolf, and Beth Stelling, Netflix counts amongst its titles coming upHeather McMahan: Son I Never Had(October 17),Pete Holmes: I Am Not for Everyone(October 24), andRalph Barbosa: Cowabunga(October 31).
