Comedian Danny Jolles Ponders Aliens in Hilarious Stand-Up Show 3/10, at Sierra Madre Playhouse

Presented by Sierra Madre Playhouse

Actor/comedian Danny Jolles (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Ted, Hacks) brings his hilarious new one-(hu)man show, “Danny Jolles vs. The Alien,” to Sierra Madre Playhouse for one night only, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 8:00 PM. 

Finding himself in an otherworldly situation, Jolles knows that if the government is keeping aliens from us, it's with good reason. The solo stand-up show, blending observational comedy and absurdist humor, ponders what makes humanity worth saving? 

Jolles is an LA-based multi-hyphenate comedian best known for playing the role of 'George' in the CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend from creator Rachel Bloom. Additional credits include spots on Ramy (Hulu), Corporate (Comedy Central), Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun (Netflix), and Ted (Peacock). In the performing space, in 2021 Jolles released his debut stand-up special titled Danny Jolles: Six Parts, which was recognized as one of the Best Comedy Specials of 2021 by The New York Times, Paste Magazine’s Top 10, and Interrobang’s Top 11. In 2022 Jolles released You Choose: An Interactive Comedy Special, an interactive stand-up special titled that garnered rave reviews from Forbes, Vulture, and The New York Times.

Jolles, who has done a live comedy show almost every night of his adult life, has appeared in the Laughing Skull Festival and San Francisco Sketchfest, among numerous other engagements. As a sketch comedian, Jolles’ sketch groups Chess Club Comedy and Sasquatch Sketch have garnered millions of views online. His sketches have been featured on Tosh.0, MTV, and Funny or Die. Paste Magazine proclaims, “He’s genuinely just a likeable, funny dude.”

“Danny Jolles vs. The Alien” is presented by Sierra Madre Playhouse in partnership with Petty Victories.

For tickets ($20) and information, please call 626.355.4318 or visit www.sierramadreplayhouse.org. Sierra Madre Playhouse is located at 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA 91024.

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Sierra Madre Playhouse, a vibrant Southern California cultural hub with a rich history spanning a century, energizes audiences and the community with distinctive theatrical productions and captivating live performances. 

 

Hailed as a “jewel” (Pasadena Weekly) and “a landmark theater” (ABC7 Los Angeles), it has garnered tremendous accolades for its varied repertoire and thought-provoking education and outreach programs curated with social impact in mind. The Los Angeles Times proclaims, “This is theater from the heart.” As one of San Gabriel Valley’s only performing arts center presenting a broad spectrum of performance genres, including theater, music, dance, film, comedy, and family-friendly productions featuring eminent local and national professional artists, the treasured artistic beacon draws audiences from across the Southland. 

 

The intimate 99-seat Sierra Madre Playhouse offers an up-close and personal connection to performances that resonate deeply, earning multiple Ovation Awards, NAACP Awards, and LA Times Critics' Choice honors. In 2023, Rep. Judy Chu named the Sierra Madre Playhouse as a leading ‘Nonprofit of the Year’ in the San Gabriel Valley. The playhouse was given the honor during the 2023 Congressional Leadership of the Year Awards, which recognizes the leadership and volunteerism in the cities making up California’s 28th Congressional District. It is nestled into a historic building on the inviting Main Street of Sierra Madre, a charming village in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. 

 

Retaining its distinctive movie theater façade and instantly recognizable marquee, the structure has undergone numerous transformations since opening in 1910, from furniture emporium to silent movie theatre to the artistic institution that now stands as a vibrant embodiment of the region’s rich cultural legacy. The Sierra Madre Playhouse fosters creativity that aspires to bridge divides and spark dialogue, all while celebrating the rich tapestry of the American experience and the enduring pursuit of shared understanding.