The Washington Roast

The Washington Roast brings its celebrated, no-holds-barred political comedy roast battle to the DC Improv on July 30, 2026. This hit show has been running for over five years, offering an irreverent, bipartisan take on Washington politics. Hosted by Tim Kardashian—dubbed DC’s roast master by Timeout—the evening features top local comedians portraying real-life political figures from across the aisle, including Trump, Kamala Harris, AOC, MTG, Bernie Sanders, and Joe Biden. The comedians engage in savage, politically incorrect roast battles where no one is safe and every side is skewered. The show is interactive: an unfiltered town hall segment and live audience voting determine which comedians get “re-elected” or “politically canceled.” The Washington Roast has been featured on NPR, FOX, CBS, PBS, NBC, and Prime Video. Proceeds benefit Hilarity for Charity, the non-profit founded by Seth Rogen and his wife that supports Alzheimer’s research, care grants, and prevention.

When: Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Showtimes: One performance at 7:30 PM.

Tickets: All-in price (including service charges) is $26.50 for general admission and $39 for reserved seating. Tickets are sold exclusively through dcimprov.com; third-party tickets are not accepted.

Lineup: Featuring comedians Dee Ahmed, Laura Arago, Bria Beddoe, Todd Fleming, Elizabeth Booker Houston, Tim Kardashian, Ashley Pontius, Vito Prime, Rashee Raj, Rose Vineshank, and Jon Yeager.

Run time: Not specified in the available information.

Ages: Age restrictions not provided; typical DC Improv shows may have age policies—contact the venue for details.

Venue: DC Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036. Phone: 202.296.7008. Email: support@dcimprov.com.

Note: This is a main room show described as a political comedy roast battle. The show’s creator and host, Tim Kardashian, describes it as a tonic for the city, creating a rare nonpartisan space for laughter.