Comedians from around the country stop in on Saturday evenings to perform stand up comedy. Illinois Valley Superbowl Comedy Nights is not only a comedy club, but the venue also offers youth programs, birthday parties, a game room and league bowling.
Illinois Valley Superbowl Comedy Nights
4242 Mahoney Drive
Peru, IL 61354
815-223-5085
ivsuperbowl.com
Every summer, Engle Lane Theatre produces both comedies and musicals for live audiences. Unfortunately, in June 2010 a tornado struck the area and demolished the theatre. As a result, productions will be delayed for the rest of 2010.
Engle Lane Theatre
1012 Columbus Road
Streator, IL 61364
815-672-3584
englelane.org
Stage 212 Inc. more resembles a theatre rather than a comedy club. Founded in 1968, this community theatre has produced more than 125 major productions including one-acts, revues and traveling shows.
Stage 212 Inc.
Robert Manahan Theatre
700 First Street
LaSalle, IL 61301
815-224-3025
stage212.org
The Follies theatre resembles a 20th-century music hall and divides its productions between comedies and musicals. The Follies also offers dinner theatre packages in conjunction with the nearby Starved Rock Lodge in Starved Rock State Park and the Nodding Onion.
The Follies
122 Mill Street
Utica, IL 61373
815-667-7008
folliestheatre.com