Phone: 734-323-9583
Email: claudia@aacomedy.com
Address: 212 South Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor, Mi 48104
18 & Over Venue
WELCOME TO ANN ARBOR COMEDY SHOWCASE
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Andy Beningo was named Best Comedian by both Detroit Metro Times and Detroit Hour Magazine, as well as previously being named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming Comedians in the US. He has made appearances on AXS Comedy Live, CMT’s Next Big Comic, and taped a special for Dry Bar Comedy, where his special, Adorable Tough Guy, generated over 6 million views on social media. He is best known for his web series On the Road with Andy Beningo, a show that follows him as he travels across the world while he performs stand-up. His stand up special, Live at Woodside, earned him an award for “Best in Clean Comedy” at the Eternal Friends Network Christian TV Awards. Andy has been heard on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show and was a special guest on Larry the Cable Guy’s Weekly Round Up on Sirius XM Radio. His first comedy album, Quiet Coyote, plays regularly on Laugh USA.
Beningo regularly tours with Frank Caliendo in some of the top comedy clubs in the country, including Gotham Comedy Club in New York City, The Funny Bone and Improv chain, and ACME Comedy Club. Festival performances include Gilda’s Laugh Fest in Grand Rapids (where he was the warmup act for Betty White’s sold-out show at the DeVos Center), the Detroit Comedy Festival, the Traverse City Comedy Festival and the Comedy on the River Festival.
Andy Beningo is a popular stand-up comedian hailing from Detroit. With over 3,500 career performances, He has established himself as one of the most in demand comedians working today. His rare ability to find humor in subjects like growing up the middle child, his short-lived career as a teacher and our society’s obsession with technology has made him a crowd favorite in audiences worldwide. He performs in a variety of events, including corporate shows for Fortune 500 companies, church functions and on cruise ships. He has performed in all 50 states, and has entertained in Canada, Europe and in the Caribbean Islands.
Bring mom, grandpa, all your aunts and uncles, even your weird cousin. Just don’t miss this clean-humored gem here at the Comedy Showcase!
It will be a comedy cavalcade as we present the current rising stars in the Detroit Metro area and beyond. You will see a variety of comedians, from beginners trying their hand at comedy (sometimes they are the funniest) to established comics unveiling new material & comedians auditioning to perform at the Comedy Showcase.
Carmen Lynch has been featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and @midnight. She has appeared in numerous prime time shows including Life & Beth, Pause with Sam Jay, The Good Wife, Inside Amy Schumer, This Week at the Comedy Cellar, The Laugh Factory, The Guest List, Last Comic Standing, That Damn Michal Che and comedy.tv
Showcase at the Showcase! Your chance to see seven comedians with a variety of styles for just $15. Our lineup includes touring professional comedians as well as comics on the rise.
Mayce Galoni has performed on Just for Laughs, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, and MTV. He was a writer and correspondent on 3 seasons of CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes. He is a regular on The Debaters, a hit show where comedians go toe-to-toe in a battle of laughs and logic. His comedy album, Awkawarder, can be heard regularly on SiriusXM, and received a nomination for Comedy Album of the Year at both the JUNO Awards and the Canadian Comedy Awards. He was recently on a Don’t Tell Comedy taping and has an upcoming Dry Bar Comedy Special.
Andy Beningo was named Best Comedian by both Detroit Metro Times and Detroit Hour Magazine, as well as previously being named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming Comedians in the country. He has made appearances on AXS Comedy Live, CMT’s Next Big Comic, and taped a special for Dry Bar Comedy, where his special, Adorable Tough Guy, generated over 6 million views on social media.
Hosted by the incomparable Mike Geeter, this year's edition is stacked with a phenomenal lineup of comedians guaranteed to leave you in stitches. This event is a laughter-packed extravaganza spotlighting the hilarious Ann Duke, Robert Jenkins, Johanna Medranda, and Wes Ward!
Ben Creed has appeared on Comic Strip Live, Comedy Night, A&E’s Comedy on the Road, Showtime, and the Playboy Channel. He emceed the comedy concert film, Comedy’s Dirty Dozen sharing the stage with comedy big-hitters like Tim Allen, Chris Rock and Bill Hicks.
Gift Cards may be purchased in any denomination. They can be used at the box office to purchase tickets or in the showroom to purchase food or drinks The best part of all, Gift Cards never expire!!! Call the box office for more information
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase is one of Ann Arbor’s most unique entertainment establishments. Providing the best in comedy entertainment and to enhancing the shows with a courteous, friendly and efficient staff.
Fall/Winter Schedule Oct-Apr
Wednesday 4PM – 8PM
Thursday 4PM – 8PM
Friday 4PM – 8PM
Saturday 4PM – 10:30 PM
Fall/Winter Schedule Oct-Apr
Wednesday 7:15 PM
Thursday 7:15 PM
Friday 7:15 PM
Saturday 7:15 PM & 9:45 PM
6:30 PM for 7:15 PM Show
9:15 PM for Late Show
Comedy Jamm every Wednesday at 7:15pm
It will be a comedy cavalcade as we present the current rising stars in the Detroit Metro area and beyond. You will see a variety of comedians from beginners trying their hand at comedy (sometimes they are the funniest) to established comics unveiling new material & comedians auditioning to perform at the Comedy Showcase.
Anything can happen as we present this uncensored cacophony of comedy. …and a good time will be had by all!
March 27th
PERFORMERS SELECTED
(in no particular order)
Tanner Oliver
Paige Lynne
Nick Emeka
Natalie Guo
Matthew Cseresznye
Malachi Blades
Jimmy Weed Martin
Harry Moroz
Eileen Meier
Charlie Patrello
Brady Keene
Becca Roekle
ALTERNATES
Julianna Loera Wiggins
Finn St. John
How to sign up: Due to the overwhelming number of sign-ups we hold a random drawing on Friday evenings to determine who will be given time on stage. Submit your name on the sign up form for the days you are interested in performing by Friday 8pm for the following Open Mic show. Names will be drawn Saturday and posted on our website and social media by Sunday. It is the performers responsibility to see if they are on the list.
"Hands down one of the best places to perform in the country. It's how a comedy club is supposed to be! It's in a basement, it's dark and the audiences are great. The AA Showcase offers a talented variety of comedians and they are supportive of the local stand up scene."
— Bill
This comedy club was great, great drinks, great wait staff and no matter where you're seated you'll have a great view of the stage. The comics were hilarious and me and my friends had an awesome time. Kristin Keys was hilarious � if you ever get a chance to see her GO!!
— Amy
This place is balls-out amazing! I had a great time and tons of laughs! My drink was awesome. My service was awesome. The atmosphere was awesome. I will be back as long as they are open!
— Randi
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