Comedy: Groundlings make merry with holiday show

Humor and holidays collide with an evening of good tidings, sketches and improvs thanks to a merry little bunch of Groundlings. Director Jim Rash (“Community”) is joined by a cast of screen and stage talents including Jillian Bell (“Workaholics”), Andrew Friedman (“The Big C”), Ryan Gaul (“2 Broke Girls”), Charlotte Newhouse (“Fanboy”), Steve Little (“Eastbound & Down”), Lisa Schurga (“Leverage”) and Alex Staggs (“Modern Family”). Expect plenty of holiday chaos and cheer. Groundlings Theatre, 7307 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. 8 p.m. Fri., 10 p.m. Sat. Through Dec. 17. $20. (323) 934-4747. groundlings.com