Best Improv Comedy In The Cleveland Area
For any long-time residents of Cleveland, you are well aware that there is plenty to laugh about when living on "The North Coast." From our sports teams, politicians, weather and roads, there is plenty of material to go around. Cleveland and the surrounding Northeast Ohio area are fortunate to have five outstanding places to go to get your funny bone tickled. Grab some friends and head out for an evening of laughter.
The Cleveland Improv (Credit, Mark Horning)
Cleveland Improv
1148 Main Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 696-4677
www.clevelandimprov.com
The Cleveland Improv began 25 years ago in the Powerhouse and is the oldest comedy club in Cleveland. Three years ago it moved to its current location next to Shooters. The club is a blue collar establishment with a full dinner menu and bar that welcomes the diverse clientele that is Cleveland. The club is open Wednesdays through Sundays and is continuously sold out due to the fact that it draws its comedy talent from two national sources, Funnybone and Improv. Upcoming acts in September include Earthquake: September 19-21, and Tommy Davidson: September 25-28.
Hilarities (Credit, Mark Horning)
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre
2035 E. 4th St.
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 736-4242
www.pickwickandfrolic.com
Located in the center of downtown Cleveland across the alley from "The House of Blues," Hilarities offers top comedy acts, lunch and dinner, full bar and special dinner shows such as Las Vegas Review and Murder Mystery Dinner (for dates and times go to the website). The club is open seven days a week and comedy shows are Wednesdays through Sundays. Next on stage will be Sarah Colonna (September 18-21, 2014).
Something Dada at The Beck Center for the Arts (Credit, Mark Horning)
Beck Center for the Arts
Something Dada
17801 Detroit Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 696-4242
www.facebook.com/SomethingDada
Something Dada was founded in 1994 and currently brings its warped brand of Improv humor to the Studio Theatre located in the Beck Center for the Arts complex. The cast consists of regulars: Russ Stich, Britta Will, Sam Allard, Mike Herzog, Matthew Dolan, Patrick Gladish, Jon Knight, Maria Livers and Aaron Patterson. The 2014-2015 season has performances scheduled throughout the upcoming months. Check the schedule on the website to find one to attend.
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The Laughter League
78th Street Studios
1305 W. 78th St.
Cleveland, OH 44102
www.laughterleague.com
The Laughter League is made up of Leslie Andrews, Keith Covey, Joe Ciamacco, Patrick Ciamacco, Billy Depetro, Perren Hedderson, Noah Hrbek, Seth Hrbek, Joe Kenderes, Chuck Klein and Luke Scattergood. The troupe was started in February of 2005 by five high school classmates (the Ciamacco brothers, Jim Dove, Joe Kenderes and Chuck Klein). Over the years, they have added new members until they reached their present 11-member total. Named "Best Act by Scene Magazine Writers," the company is known for its "Cleveland Browns Les Misérables Parody," "Balloon Guy" and "Behind the FBI," among many others. The upcoming show "Goes Back to School" will be performed on September 19, 20, 26 and 27, 2014 and "Enchantment under the Sea" will be on stage on November 14 and 15, 2014.
Reddstone Restaurant and Pub
Blazer Ramon Comedy
1261 W. 76th St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44107
(216) 651-6969
www.reddstonecleveland.com
Reddstone is located in the heart of Cleveland's emerging Detroit Shoreway and Battery Park community. The club features live music, DJs, stand-up comedy, as well as a full menu and bar. Every Tuesday at 9 p.m., Ramon Rivas II hosts open mic for fresh local comedians hoping to break into the business. Comedians can register to perform by e-mailing chucklefckpod@gmail.com. The show consists of local talent with special guests dropping by to perform from time to time. Every Saturday there is a $6 to $10 cover charge (half of what the regular clubs charge) where professional comics from across the country come to perform. The show starts at 10:30 p.m. "Blazer Ramon" began in Lakewood at Beladubby in 2006 before its move to Reddstone in 2011. For people on a budget, this is a way to get some cheap laughs.
Mark Horning is a freelance writer covering all things Cleveland. His work can be found on Examiner.com.
