Meet the Owner

Johnny reflects back on his time with The Lakers, The Sparks, and The Lazers with much fondness but admits that his heart has always pulled him in a different direction. And that direction…has always been comedy. 

You will know this to be true if you ever find yourself in his office. As you walk through the frosted glass doors, your eyes will land on a multitude of framed and autographed photos on the wall.

Johnny has always said that comedy was special to his father and a dream that he was unable to fulfill in this lifetime. So, it was only natural for Johnny to take that dream and make it into a reality. The Ice House Pasadena has been a historic entertainment venue since 1960 and in 2019, Bob Fisher handed over the keys to Johnny.

Since 2019, the world has quite literally gone to hell but that doesn’t mean that Johnny’s excitement and passion for this comedy club has ever waned. As COVID-19 shut down business after business, Johnny took this as an opportunity to launch The Ice House into a whirlwind of amazing renovations.

“As a huge fan of comedy, I am honored and will respect the talented comedy performers and their fans. I will provide the best, most exciting venue at The Ice House for those to entertain and hone their craft.”

leading The Sparks and Lazers to star-studded championship victories. Everything Johnny has ever touched has turned to gold. And now he has his sights set on The famous Charlie Chaplin, The Three Stooges, Lenny Bruce, Jerry Seinfeld, Joan Rivers, George Lopez, Rosie O’Donnell and dozens more have been lovingly displayed in all their comedic glory. comedy. The famous Charlie Chaplin, The Three Stooges, Lenny Bruce, Jerry Seinfeld, Joan Rivers, George Lopez, Rosie O’donnell and dozens more have been lovingly displayed in all their comedic glory. 

Johnny has always said that comedy was special to his father and a dream he was unable to fulfill in this lifetime. So, it was only natural to take that dream and make it into a reality. The Ice House Pasadena has been a history entertainment venue since 1960 and in 2019, Bob Fisher handed over the keys to Johnny. 

Since 2019, the world has quite literally gone to hell but that doesn’t mean that Johnny’s excitement and passion for this comedy club has ever wanted. As Covid-19 shut down business after business, Johnny took this as an opportunity to launch the Ice House into a whirlwind of amazing renovations. 

Currently, The Ice House is set to re-open in the Spring of 2022 with a spectacular line up of comics and a block party to celebrate the city of Pasadena and the businesses that we all know and love.

“As a huge fan of comedy, I am honored and will respect the talented comedy performers and their fans. I will provide the best, most exciting venue at The Ice House for those to entertain and hone their craft.” 

Contact: johnnyb@theicehouse.com