Madeleine Connors is a stand-up comedian and writer living in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in places like The New York Times, Bookforum, and Vanity Fair.
Madeleine Connors
Articles
Slouching Towards Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist
Madeleine Connors finds Gen Zers serving looks (and tennis balls) at the “Challengers” look-alike contest.
I Like the Coldness
Madeleine Connors interviews Lili Anolik about her new book, “Didion & Babitz.”
A Softer, Gentler Plate
Madeleine Connors consumes 780 meatballs (sentimental) at the Garibaldina Pasta Platter in Highland Park.
Sunday Scaries
On the Lord’s Day, Madeleine Connors hits up Jumbo’s Clown Room and finds that there is no God, only Topaz the dancer.
You Can Scream All You Want
Madeleine Connors joins the little weirdos watching their best American girl Mitski at the Hollywood Bowl.
Players with No Game
Madeleine Connors moves through the ranks while brushing off hopeful check-mates at the LA Chess Club Singles Arena in the Fashion District.
Are You Okay, My Love?
In Los Ageless, the winter may never come, but Madeleine Connors will keep runnin’ to the Greek Theatre to witness St. Vincent’s glam.
The Elephant on the Dance Floor
Everybody’s got something to hide except Madeleine Connors and her monkey (at Roaring Nights at the L.A. Zoo).
All Tied Up
Madeleine Connors steps into the blockchain to watch the Sparks almost crush the Mystics at Crypto.com Arena.
What Ever Happened to Reasonably Priced Red Vines?
Madeleine Connors can’t believe her Bette Davis eyes at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery’s “Baby Jane” screening.
Who Gives a Fuck About a Ska Revival?
On a vampire weeknight, only the Hollywood Sign was above Madeleine Connors at the Bowl as she swooned over Ezra Koenig and friends.
Million Dollar Babyface
Madeleine Connors finds herself in a headlock of glorious spectacle at the Sukeban all-female pro-wrestling championship in L.A.
Paint the Town Red, in Flames
Madeleine Connors investigates the Ed Ruscha exhibition at LACMA, which is not currently on fire.
Simpler Times
Meet me at the coastal indie sleaze–themed comedy show/birthday warehouse party in Downtown Los Angeles?
Reporting Live from Hell
Madeleine Connors shells out for fascism cosplay and finds that sometimes the games are best left on screen.
Love Me Once, Love Me Twice
Madeleine Connors attends a Jenny Lewis concert at the Hollywood Palladium and finds her just as lovable the second time around.
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