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Where to Watch Comedy in Springfield
For a dose of the best medicine, these local laugh spots have everything you need for your next night out. Enjoy local and traveling comedians, standup and improv.
By Haley Phillips
Jan 2024
Blue Room Comedy Club
420 W. College St., Springfield, 417-228-8403
Springfield’s only adult comedy club offers local favorites and famous talent. Open mic nights start at 7 p.m. on Sundays.
Springfield Improv
1300 W. Poplar St., Springfield, 417-840-3932
If you can’t find something you like at Springfield Improv, you’re not looking hard enough. Scripted comedy and improv are just a taste of what’s on offer.
The Historic Gillioz Theatre
325 Park Central East, Springfield, 417-863-9491
The historic Gillioz Theatre in downtown Springfield, Missouri was originally built in 1926 and restored in 2006. The venue frequently hosts live music, shows, movie screenings and stand-up comedy.
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
525 S. John Q Hammons Pkwy, Springfield, 417-836-7678
Located on the campus of Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri, Juanita K. Hammons frequently hosts a variety of shows including stand-up comedy, live music, touring Broadway musicals and more. You can also catch live shows at MSU's Great Southern Bank Arena.