A mere 5.33 miles from Akron, which is about a 9-minute drive, is Cuyahoga Falls, where the Funny Stop Comedy Club is located. The club features different comedians, offers contests for amateur comedians and is typically open Tuesday through Saturday evenings. The club also provides a dinner menu with casual fare, such as nachos, hamburgers, egg rolls and chicken fingers. Prices are quite reasonable, with most items well under $10. Ticket prices vary by the night of the week and for special events.
Funny Stop Comedy Club
1757 State Road
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
(330) 923-4700
funnystop.com
Voted the "Best Place to Laugh Out Loud" by "Northern Ohio LIVE Magazine," Pickwick and Frolick offers a 185-seat restaurant and the 4th Street Theatre, where you'll be entertained by various comedy acts, which rotate and change frequently. The restaurant and comedy club is located in nearby Cleveland. There's a special for guests who choose to have both dinner and see the show; they receive preferred seating for the general admission rate in 4th Street Theatre.
Pickwick and Frolic
2035 East 4th Street
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 241-7425
pickwickandfrolic.com
The Cleveland Improv is located at the Powerhouse on the West Bank of the Flats. The Powerhouse, which used to be a power station, has retail stores and restaurants as well. Also near the Powerhouse is the Nautica Pavilion, which has a concert stage.
The Cleveland Improv does offer preferred seating for those who have dinner reservations. Those who have reservations for prior to the show--and plan to arrive about an hour early--will get the best seats. Guests are seated in the order the reservations were made, so plan for your trip early to get the best seats. Menu items during the show include pizza, burgers, sandwiches, appetizers and desserts. Prior to the show, enjoy dishes like meat loaf, chicken and steak.
Cleveland Improv Comedy Club and Restaurant
Nautica Entertainment Complex
1231 Main Avenue
Cleveland OH 44113
(216) 696-4677
clevelandimprov.com