Buffalo ComedySportz performs the kind of comedy that was showcased on the former ABC show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" The improv comedians don't have any scripts or memorized jokes. Instead, two teams of comedians play one another by performing scenes and skits from audience suggestions. The ComedySportz company has homes in 20 cities throughout the country and the United Kingdom. Most shows are geared for the family and all ages. "IMF shows," held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, are 18 and older. Buffalo ComedySportz also holds classes that teach the craft of improv and standup comedy.
Buffalo ComedySportz
4476 Main St.
Amherst, NY 14226
(716) 393-8669
buffalocsz.com
The Comedy Club brings touring comedians to the Rochester area such as veteran Dom Irrera and Jim Norton of the "The Opie & Anthony Show" on satellite radio. The club also has comedy showcases that feature the area's fledgling comics, improv and sketch shows and comedy magic performances. While shows are geared toward the 21-and-older crowd, people 17 to 20 can attend with a parent. Performances are held Thursday to Saturday. The Comedy Club serves drinks and food, including burgers, salads and appetizers.
The Comedy Club
2235 Empire Blvd
Webster, NY
(585) 671-9080
thecomedyclub.us
The Village Idiots hold improv shows ranging from teams playing one another to performers putting on a play based off the audience's suggestions. Some shows are appropriate for 13 and older. Anyone can become an "idiot" by attending classes. They teach three skill levels. If you attend a minimum of two rehearsals a month, you have a chance of performing on stage. Future comedians can also take classes without having to perform in front of an audience.
Village Idiots
274 N. Goodman, #D106
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 797-9086
improvvip.com