Stand-Up Showcase
The Stand-Up Showcase returns to the DC Improv’s Lounge for a three-night run from Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26, 2026. This showcase presents five outstanding stand-up comedians drawn from the DC, Maryland, Virginia, and beyond scenes, performing on one of the country’s most famous stages. The evening features a variety of comedic styles, from sharp crowd work and multicultural perspectives to laid-back observational humor, polished southern storytelling, and quirky absurdist bits. The showcase is produced by the DC Improv and is expected to last approximately 90 minutes.
All-in Price: $26.50 per person, which includes all service charges.
When: Friday, July 24 at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM; Saturday, July 25 at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM; Sunday, July 26 at 7:00 PM.
Tickets: Available exclusively through dcimprov.com; third-party tickets are not accepted.
Lineup: Benny Nwokeabia, Amber Hendrix, Tyler Horvath, Apple Brown Betty, and Matty Litwack.
Lineup Details: Benny Nwokeabia, born in Washington DC to Nigerian and Ethiopian parents and raised in Geneva, Switzerland, brings a multilingual, multicultural perspective and has performed at the Netflix Is a Joke Festival. Amber Hendrix, based in Richmond, Virginia, is a comedian and producer who has contributed to Reductress and The Hard Times and opened for Dave Attell and others. Tyler Horvath, a New York City comedian, is known for his laid-back observational style and has amassed over 25 million views on social media; he was a featured performer at the 2022 Flyover Comedy Festival. Apple Brown Betty, hailing from Richmond, VA, uses a polished southern style to tackle taboo topics and was selected as a Rising Star of Comedy by Bob Sumner. Matty Litwack, a former physics PhD student turned comedian, has written for the Washington Post and performed at festivals including Limestone, Laughing Skull, and San Francisco Sketchfest; he was a finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival.
Run Time: Approximately 90 minutes.
Venue: DC Improv Lounge, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036.
Age Requirement: Not specified in the available information; contact the venue for details.
Note: Only purchase tickets through dcimprov.com to avoid fraudulent sales. The DC Improv does not accept third-party tickets.