Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase

Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase is one of Ann Arbor’s most unique entertainment establishments. Originally the Mainstreet Comedy Showcase, in January 2001 the club got new owners, a new name, a new logo and showroom renovations.

Opening in 1984 above the Heidelberg Restaurant as the Mainstreet Comedy Showcase, the intention was to provide live comedy shows featuring the best of the rising young stars in the comedy business. In 1987 the Mainstreet Comedy Showcase moved to our current location on Liberty, below Seva Restaurant. Our intentions to provide the best in rising talent are proven, as you may recognize some of the big stars that have performed on our stage, such as Tim Allen, Drew Carey, Rosie O’Donnell, Chris Titus, Ellen DeGeneres, Soupy Sales, Paula Poundstone, Elayne Boosler, Rita Rudner and Father Guido Sarducci, to name a few. In addition to the highly recognizable talent we bring in, we have also continued through the years to bring what we feel are the next "big stars" to our stage. Our labors to bring in the best talent results in the quality of show that prompted Rolling Stone magazine to call us "one of the best clubs between the coasts".