Music, puppetry, magic, drag…

if it’s funny, it’s for us!

A man playing guitar stands while three people sit on the floor in front, watching attentively. The room has a spooky theme with Halloween decorations and a projection screen that reads "Hosted by Trader." One person holds a maraca, and another has a
Four colorful sock puppets with googly eyes, two with red sparkly material and two with black and white stripes, positioned above a dark backdrop.
Person wearing a reflective disco ball costume and a red hat, standing in front of a screen with text "Hosted by Trader Gator."
A person in a large metallic crown and ornate robe whispers to another person wearing a plaid shirt and denim overalls.
A man in a wizard hat and casual clothes poses on stage with arms wide, while another person wears a large, exaggerated mask and cloak. A projection in the background displays text "Variety Halloween" with spooky illustrations of ghosts and pumpkins.
Group of musicians performing at a Mardi Gras event, one wearing a purple blazer and beads.
Two people in humorous costumes; one with a long beard and guitar, and the other in a wig and glasses, posing together on stage.
A man in a suit and tie energetically posing on stage with a playful expression. Behind him is a festive backdrop with holiday decorations.
Person in theatrical costume with yellow jacket, green tall hat and pants, and a polka-dot bow tie. Thick mustache drawn on face, performing on stage.
Two men on stage, one in a green graduation cap and gown, the other in a blue suit holding a framed diploma. Background with colorful educational-themed graphics.

“Comedy should make you feel good.”

-Carol Burnett

Group of people in colorful costumes with instruments and props, posed on a stage under streamers at a venue labeled "Variety Ville".

Austin Walker’s Varietyville is a monthly live show at the LA Connection Comedy Theatre that pays homage to the timeless spectacle of variety shows and vaudeville, serving as a playground for Tinseltown’s funniest and most peculiar performers.

Drawing inspiration from classic variety show legends like Dean Martin, Carol Burnett, and the Muppets, Varietyville blends scripted storytelling with improvisational blunders, guided by the antics of Founder and Mayor of Varietyville, Austin Laine Walker. Each show features characters from The Varietyvillians, the foot-stomping tunes of The Varietyville Pickers, and side-splitting local talent.

Each Varietyville is a new chapter in the story of our town, and you, the audience, are our citizens. With new and recurring characters, episodic sketches, and sequel storylines, we hope you feel at home at every show!

“This is what joy looks and sounds like.”

“There’s sketch, puppets, magic, musical performances, stand up comedy, improv…aliens have shown up before! It’s in the name, and it genuinely lives up to the concept of variety.”

“Expect the unexpected!”

“It’s amazing! Love the singing! Love the jokes!”

“Scrappy and full of heart!” 

“I like that with very new act, you don’t know what’s coming. You see a lot of stuff. That’s what variety is…you come to see the unexpected.”

Become a Citizen of Varietyville!

Join our contact list to receive info about upcoming shows, ticket discounts, and more!