If your last recollection of a comedy club is from the movie “The Nutty Professor,” maybe it’s time to visit some comedy clubs around the city and enjoy a good laugh with a live audience, not at home with a recorded soundtrack. Indianapolis offers a great deal of options to tickle your funnybone.
Crackers Comedy Club
6281 N. College Ave. &
247 S. Meridian St.
Crackers Comedy Club has been voted Indy’s No. 1 place to see live comedy by visitors, and has two locations where local and touring comedians perform. Reservations are first come, first served and large groups must have all tickets purchased before entering the showroom to be seated together.
Crackers’ upcoming special event will feature David Alan Grier, April 9-11.
Downtown show times: Wednesday, Thursday (ladies free) and Friday at 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday 7:45 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Broad Ripple Show times: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 7:45 p.m. and 10 p.m.
For additional information call (317) 631-3536/ (317) 255-4211 or visit Crackerscomedy.com.
ComedySportz
721 Massachusetts Ave.
ComedySportz is the city’s only professional improv comedy club for all ages. Groups of performers make up scenes, create songs, or play games on the spot based on audience suggestions. ComedySportz improv matches are every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, an additional show will begin at 10 p.m.
Tickets for adults are $16 and parties of 20 or more are encouraged to call for a special $14 group rate.
For additional information, call the box office at (317) 951-8499 or visit Indycomedysportz.com.
Morty’s Comedy Joint
3625 E. 96 St.
Morty’s Comedy Joint features live stand-up comedy from up-and-coming comedians. Open-mic nights are open for individuals to showcase their talents. Attendees must be 18 and older to attend. A full bar with drinks and food is also available.
Morty’s will feature comedian Ms. Pat March 26.
Ladies Night is on Thursday beginning at 7:15 p.m. and military personnel get free admission on Friday at 9:30 p.m. College Night is Friday at 9:30p.m. and admission is $5 with a college ID.
For additional information, call (317) 848-5500 or visit Mortyscomedy.com.
Mind Tripping Show
120 W. Market St.
The Mind Tripping show, performed in the heart of downtown at the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites, is comedy with a psychological twist. As the longest running live theatre show in Indianapolis, this interactive show gets the audience involved as mind reading, influence, and perception steal the show.
Customers should keep in mind there are no food or beverages served during the show, but they are welcomed to bring their own beverage. Children under 13 are not permitted.
Front row seats are $30, general admission is $25, senior citizens are $20.
For additional information on show times, contact Mind Tripping Show at (317) 691-6399 or visit Mindtrippingshow.com.
