The Groundlings’ Holiday Show

The Groundlings — that petri dish nurturing tomorrow’s comedic superstars — bring the seasonal cheer with their annual Holiday Show, one seeking to divert your attention from all the reasons you might be down this time of year, from family strife to feeling bloated like a whale on rich festive fare. Damon Jones directs; the cast includes Jillian Bell, Nat Faxon, Ryan Gaul, David Hoffman, Steve Little, Laird Macintosh, Charlotte Newhouse and Jim Rash. Groundlings Theatre, 7307 Melrose Ave., L.A. 8 p.m. Fridays, 8 and 10 p.m. Saturdays. Ends Dec. 18. $18. (323) 934-4747. https://www.groundlings.com.