Phil Hanley: Spellbound

A favorite on the NYC scene, Phil Hanley started performing stand-up in Vancouver. Phil self-released his recent stand-up special "Ooh La La" on his YouTube channel. Phil has also written a memoir titled "Spellbound," in which he recounts his lifelong struggle with dyslexia and how comedy became his saving grace. Join us this spring for his DC Improv debut!

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Admission Policies

• Please note: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. Senior citizens and people with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By visiting our establishment, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions.
• There is a two-item minimum per customer. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)
• Coupons or passes for free admission cannot be used for a show listed as a "special event."

Seating Policies

• Matinees, the first show of any evening in our main showroom and all shows in our lounge showroom are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive, the more options you'll have. Please note that the size of your party can affect what options are available to you, as certain tables and areas are designated for larger parties.
• "Late shows" in the main showroom have assigned seating. Assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. Generally speaking, the earlier you buy tickets, the closer you will be to the stage.
• If tickets are designated as being at a "reserved table," your party will have a table to itself. For general admission tickets, if your party does not fill an entire table, you may be sharing a table with other patrons.

Originally from Oshawa in Ontario, Canada, Phil Hanley started performing stand-up in Vancouver. He’s a stand-up, actor, and writer who is a staple of the NYC comedy scene and a regular at the Comedy cellar. A favorite on the late night TV circuit, he has appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," "Late Night with Seth Meyers," "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," and Comedy Central’s "John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show."

Phil self-released his recent stand-up special "Ooh La La" on his YouTube channel. Phil has also written a memoir titled "Spellbound," in which he recounts his lifelong struggle with dyslexia and how comedy became his saving grace.

Phil was featured in the hit feature film "I Feel Pretty" and the Comedy Central sketch series "Inside Amy Schumer," both alongside fellow comic Amy Schumer, as well as in the film "Sundowners" alongside Tim Heidecker. His half-hour stand-up special can be seen on Comedy Central and iTunes, and his cult favorite comedy album "Please Don’t Chit Chat While I’m Pursuing My Dream" was released in 2018.