Each show, longtime UCB improviser Terry Withers tackles a completely made up on the spot mystery with his sidekick Noah Forman. The audience picks how many bodies there are, offers up some props to be used and writes a cryptic note—it's up to Withers, his partner and his estranged family to figure out the rest.
Running since 1999, Upright Citizens Brigade's Del Close Marathon has become a staple of the best things to do in the summer, bringing together the cream of the country’s improv comics for 72 straight hours of spontaneous comedy shows. Below, you’ll find our picks of the shows you absolutely can’t miss, featuring comics such as Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson of Broad City.
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