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Comedy Clubs in East Lansing, Michigan

Located directly east of the city of Lansing is East Lansing, Michigan, a popular destination due to its claim to fame as the home of Michigan State University. With such a high-profile university within its boundaries, the city has a vibrant and active nightlife. From shopping and restaurants, to bars and karaoke, there is no shortage of nighttime activities to keep residents occupied and entertained. For those looking to share laughs, East Lansing and the surrounding area is also home to several comedy clubs and venues.

  1. Connxtions Comedy Club

    • Located in Lansing, Michigan, the Connxtions Comedy Club offers premiere stand-up comedy routines for the East Lansing area. Upcoming comedians performing in 2010 include Steve Hofstetter, who appears on Sirius Satellite Radio; Bill Bushart, a headlining, Midwestern comedian; and Brad Brake, who has been featured on Comedy Central. Typically, two shows are planned on Friday and Saturday nights, with single shows on Thursdays. During the winter months Wednesday shows are added. The club, which has a 2-drink minimum, also hosts special events and offers group rates.

      The venue has a sister location in Toledo, Ohio.

      Connxtions Comedy Club
      2900 North East Street
      Lansing, MI 48906
      517-374-4242
      connxtionscomedyclub.com‎

    Riverwalk Theatre

    • The Riverwalk Theatre, also located in Lansing, Michigan, is a non-profit-run, community-based theater that offers a bevy of comedic shows at its downtown performance space. For example, upcoming comedic performances include a showing of "Good Night Desdemona," a send-up focusing on Shakespearean drama; "The Cemetery Club," a comedy about three Jewish widows; and "Enchanted April," a romantic comedy that takes place in early twentieth-century London. The facility recently underwent a conversion in 2009, transforming the venue into a multi-stage theater. Theater-goers can also save up to 32 percent by purchasing season tickets.

      Riverwalk Theatre
      228 Museum Drive
      Lansing, MI 48933-1913
      517-482-5700
      riverwalktheatre.com

    Williamston Theatre

    • The Williamston Theatre, located just west of East Lansing, offers a mix of comedic shows at its performance space. For instance, the theater offers performances such as "Five Course Love," a play billed as a "screwball, musical comedy," which runs through the summer season. Past comedic shows have included "It Came from Mars," an award-winning comedic look at science fiction, and "Fully Committed," billed as a "non-stop comedy" about dining in New York City. The professional theater also hosts acting and drama classes, and offers season voucher booklets.

      Williamston Theatre
      122 South Putnam Street
      Williamston, MI 48895-1336
      517-655-7469
      williamstontheatre.org

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