MOVED TO IRVING PLAZA: VARIETOPIA with Paul F. Tompkins

VARIETOPIA is a modern variety show, showcasing the best in contemporary comedy, music,  and other forms of live entertainment, hosted by acclaimed comedian Paul F. Tompkins.  Debuting at the Largo nightclub in 2002 under the name The Paul F. Tompkins Show, the  program ended its long and only slightly intermittent run in 2014. Now it returns to Los Angeles  in a new location, the spectacular Lodge Room in Highland Park. Guests re always a surprise  and surprises are guaranteed. 

Past guests of the show include: 

Adam Scott, Aimee Mann, Andy Richter, Ben Gibbard, Ben Schwartz, Bob Odenkirk, Busdriver, Busy Phillips, Cameron Esposito, Fiona Apple, Fred Armisen Dave Foley  Derek DelGaudio Donald Glover Eban Schletter Ed Helms 

Gillian Jacobs 

Jack Black James Adomian Jennifer Coolidge  John Hodgman Jon Cryer  

Jon Hamm 

Judy Greer 

Kaitlin Olson  

Karen Kilgariff 

Kevin McDonald Kristen Schaal 

Laraine Newman Maria Bamford Martin Starr 

Mary Lynn Rajskub Maya Rudolph Michael Sheen  

Neil Patrick Harris  Nick Kroll  

Open Mike Eagle Patton Oswalt 

Puddles 

Rhett Miller  

Robyn Hitchcock  Superego 

Ted Leo 

Tenacious D 

The Watkins Family Thomas Lennon Tim Meadows 

“Weird Al” Yankovic  Zach Galifianakis  

PAUL F. TOMPKINS is a comedian, actor, improvisor, podcaster and writer. For a full list of Mr.  Tompkins’ stage, television and film credits, ask your teacher or a policeman.