Detroit House of Comedy Announces Packed Summer of Shows- Grand Opening on June 24th

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• Detroit House of Comedy to open this summer in former City Theatre space
• Don’t sleep on this deal: a $14 one-year Sam’s Club membership with auto-renew
• One Night Stans Comedy Club, Waterford
• People & Culture
• Go Comedy! Improv Theater
• Detroit House of Comedy set to open in District Detroit this summer
• Peace Corps: University of Michigan students among largest volunteer groups in US

The club, at Woodward and Montcalm, is modeled after Laugh Boston and the Plano House of Comedy in Texas, the Ilitch organization said. No joke, the Detroit House of Comedy, an entertainment club, plans to open this summer in the District Detroit.

Detroit House of Comedy to open this summer in former City Theatre space

Detroit House of Comedy — part of a group of comedy venues across North America — made its debut last weekend with a showcase of local stand-ups. In the next few weeks the 300-seat club, located inside Hockeytown Cafe at 2301 Woodward, will host stand-up comedians Hans Kim, Detroit's own Jeff Horste and former "Saturday Night Live" player Sasheer Zamata. While stars like Ellen Degeneres, Drew Carrey, Soupy Sales, and Chris Titus have performed in this Ann Arbor hot spot, the comedy club is devoted to providing a platform to up-and-coming performers, too. Rolling Stone magazine referred to the showcase as “one of the best clubs between the coasts.” In addition to scheduled talent, Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase also hosts weekly open mic nights. Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 212 S Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor; aacomedy.com.

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Watch “Diarra From Detroit” with your phone out and the notes app open. Here’s a sample from mine — “Not the shooter in a Renaissance mask at the BDSM party? The beloved new BET Plus mystery-wrapped-in-comedy is a show that never lets up on either front. It’s a fast-paced, funny puzzle that requires your whole brain. In 2020, the Ilitch family organization said it intends to renovate six historic Detroit apartment buildings that it owns near Little Caesars Arena and rent them out as a mix of affordable and market-rate housing.

One Night Stans Comedy Club, Waterford

Across the U.S. and Canada, the team at John Tobin Presents strives to consistently produce a calendar of the top touring national stand-up comedy headliners while also developing the next crop of promising up-and-coming talent. The mission of John Tobin Presents, from the top down, is to always treat the talent and audience right. Located inside the Starter’s Bar and Grill in Detroit, Tony Roney’s Comic Vibe hosts weekly shows at 8 and 10 p.m., either at Starters or at the Joy Manor Boutique Banquet Hall in Westland. The club also hosts an annual comedy competition at the Ford Community Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. On any given night, clubgoers may see comedians who have appeared on HBO, BET, or Comedy Central. Since opening its doors in 2018, One Night Stan’s has hosted more than 100 comics and quickly become a staple in the Waterford community.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., who said at the time that the promised benefits of the arena for the community had not materialized. The 300-seat Detroit House of Comedy is expected to host multiple shows per week. According to its website, the club will be managed by co-owners John Tobin and Rick Bronson, who own and operate clubs in Massachusetts, Arizona, Vancouver, Connecticut, Minnesota, Edmonton and Texas. According to a news release from The District Detroit, the club will be a 300-seat theater located inside Hockeytown Cafe.

People & Culture

Small round tables feature a single candle and two-to-four seats. Enjoy a full bar and a snack menu if you like chips, candy bars, and fruit roll-ups. Otherwise, you might want to have dinner before or after a show.

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

The owners are John Tobin and Rick Bronson, who both own comedy clubs in other states. Tobin owns Laugh Boston and Nick's Comedy Stop in Boston and Bronson is the owner of a few House of Comedy locations in North America. According to a press release from Ilitch Companies, the Detroit House of Comedy will be patterned after Laugh Boston and the Plano House of Comedy in Texas. Modeled after Laugh Boston, Detroit House of Comedy features a cabaret set up, but with an emphasis on improving sight lines to the stage from every seat in the room. Comedy fans will still enjoy the intimacy of a 300-seat club complete with tables and servers. However, departing from the typical level-flooring throughout the room, seats are dispersed across 6 different levels, cascading downward towards the stage in an amphitheater-like design that should not disappoint.

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Performers like Bob Saget, Jim Carrey, and Kathleen Madigan have all performed at Comedy Castle. Local comedians can also come out for comedy classes and open mic nights. Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S Troy St., Royal Oak; comedycastle.com. Ilitch Holdings say the entertainment club in The District Detroit will open this summer and aims to support local comedians as well as feature regional and national headliners. Here are ten of the best comedy clubs to visit in metro Detroit this spring. Also part of Planet Ant, Ant Hall hosts shows like Ant Planet!

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Bronson owns multiple House of Comedy venues in the U.S. and Canada. Officials say the plan is to host multiple shows a week with podcasts, improv acts and stand-up comics. The theater is open to anyone 16 and older, and pre-purchase of tickets is recommended. Audience members are required to be checked in at least 15 minutes before show time or their tickets might be resold, according to the venue's website. DETROIT – Detroit House of Comedy, the new comedy club opening in Downtown Detroit, has officially announced its first slate of shows, which will start June 24.

However, departing from the typical level-flooring throughout the room, seats are dispersed across 6 different levels, cascading downward towards the stage in an amphitheater-like design. No need to travel to Second City in Chicago because this club has been offering some of Michigan’s “finest local improvisers” for almost 15 years! The venue also showcases sketch comedy shows, including Oakland County’s longest-running improv game show. Register for the club’s Improv Academy and workshops to hone your comedic sense of timing. The club doesn’t have a minimum age but suggests anyone under 18 be accompanied by an adult.

As its name implies, the Independent Comedy Club in Hamtramck is run by comics for comics. The club is inside Ant Hall, part of Planet Ant Theatre, and has shows every Friday and Saturday. You’ll feel at home in the theater-style row seating and delight in seeing some of the “brightest up-and-coming comedians” and their contemporaries in a casual, intimate space made for laughs and entertainment. Planet Ant is a nonprofit professional arts and performance venue that trains artists in improv comedy, sketch writing, acting, burlesque, and more. The most notable alumnus of Planet Ant Theatre is comedian Keegan-Michael Key. "I’ve had a long-time affection for Detroit and a deep respect for its people," said John Tobin, a co-owner with Rick Bronson.

With a full-service bar and lounge area, visitors can pop in to catch a show or reserve the facility for private events. One Night Stan’s Comedy Club, 4761 Highland Road, Waterford; onenightstanscomedyclub.com. The Detroit House of Comedy is patterned after Laugh Boston which rose to the forefront of the Boston comedy scene in recent years and the Plano House of Comedy in Texas. In addition to Laugh Boston, Tobin owns Nick’s Comedy Shop and a production company, John Tobin Presents. Bronson owns multiple House of Comedy locations in the U.S. and Canada.

The plan is to host multiple shows per week with stand-up comics, improv acts and podcasts, with a focus on supporting new, local talent as well as booking national headliners. Since 2013, this family-owned restaurant and comedy club in Novi features indoor and outdoor dining before or after a comedy show. The club hosts live comedy shows every month and features local and national acts. Those 18 or older can attend the live comedy shows, which usually include an MC, a featured act, and a headliner, and run for about 45 minutes. On Thursday said the club is expected to host stand-up, improv and podcasts "from established local, regional and national headliners, as well as up-and-comers" and aims to support comedians from Detroit and Michigan.

You can view the club’s own Hall of Fame photograph wall featuring the comedians who have performed there over the years. TikTok and Instagram comedian Scott Seiss will be at the club in August. The menu is light on food and heavy on drinks, with traditional cocktails and mocktails. This is where comedy and history come together to create a night to remember. Detroit House of Comedy will be a 300-seat theater inside Hockeytown Cafe, where City Theatre was, and before that, Detroit's Second City space.

"We are really looking forward to providing top quality and wide-ranging entertainment for hard working Detroiters and the city’s many visitors." "Stand-up comedy and its many off shoots bring joy and laughter to people by looking at life through diverse voices with different points of view," Tobin said. Comedians are always challenging the status quo and the absurd, and we feel that people, particularly today, are really looking for that kind of entertainment." The Detroit House of Comedy opened their doors in the summer of 2022 and is located in the former City Theatre space at Hockeytown Cafe. The club is owned by Rick and Tobin Bronson, who together have a combined 60 years of experience in the comedy and entertainment industries. This 300-seat theatre will host multiple shows a week, from high-profile comedians to rookies.

Features a late-night style talk show, live comedy and music, digital shorts, and more. Patty in the USA (and other places) is a Planet Ant Home Team original comedy starring the improv duo Maggie O’Reilly and Nuverre Naami. Located inside Planet Ant, The Independent is dedicated to stand-up comedy. The club itself is run by comics, so it’s a supportive space for up-and-coming comedians to thrive. Visit the website for a full list of the club’s upcoming events, including stand-up by Sam Rager, Carl Johnson, and The (Monthly) Adam and Estar Show LIVE. The Independent Comedy Club, 2320 Caniff St., Hamtramck; planetant.com.