Stardome Comedy Club

What Stardome Comedy Club does

Stardome Comedy Club is a privately held live entertainment venue operating in Hoover, Alabama, within the Birmingham metro area. Founded in 1983 and owned by President Bruce Ayers, the company operates a single physical location at 1818 Data Drive (Birmingham, AL 35244) and was repositioned in 2016 from a traditional comedy club into a high-tech, Las Vegas-style showroom with full-frontal stage views and on-floor dining service — a configuration the company states is unique in the Southeast.

The core product is live stand-up comedy, with programming that includes national touring headliners (e.g., Tisha Campbell, Michael Colyar, Adele Givens, Sammy Obeid), themed special events (e.g., drag brunches, karaoke nights), community programming such as Open Mic Nights and the annual Alabama's Funniest Person competition ($3,500 prize), and a secondary performance space called The Broadway Room. Ancillary revenue is generated through a mandatory two-item per-person F&B minimum in the showroom, an 18% auto-gratuity, and premium experiences such as the Private Skybox Suite and Couples Packages with food-and-beverage credits.

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer: tickets are sold exclusively through the company's website (powered by Seat Engine) and via phone box office, with the company explicitly warning customers away from third-party resellers. Customer engagement is supported by the Insiders Club free membership program for pre-sale access and promotions, plus organic social media on Facebook, X, and Instagram. The company has no disclosed funding, no institutional investors, no parent entity, and no expansion beyond the single venue.

Name

Stardome Comedy Club

Legal name

Stardome Comedy Club

Website

https://stardome.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stardome Comedy Club is a privately held, single-location live comedy venue in Hoover/Birmingham, AL, founded 1983 and renovated into a Las Vegas-style showroom. It serves 18+ audiences with touring headliners, themed events, in-showroom dining, and premium experiences like the Skybox Suite, selling tickets direct via Seat Engine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from pre-sold tickets to comedy shows and special events. Prices are displayed as all-inclusive (fees included before taxes).
2. Food and Beverage: Full dining service with showroom food and drink menus. All shows have a two-item minimum per person that can be fulfilled with food or drink from the menu. 18% auto-gratuity applied to showroom purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stardome Comedy Club operates a single physical entertainment venue in Hoover (Birmingham), Alabama, selling tickets to live stand-up comedy shows featuring national touring comedians, celebrity appearances, themed special events, and community programming. The venue combines the comedy performance with a full in-showroom food and beverage dining service under a Las Vegas-style showroom configuration with full-frontal stage views, and operates a mandatory two-item minimum purchase per guest.

Product overview

Stardome Comedy Club operates as a single-unit entertainment venue offering live stand-up comedy as its core product, featuring a main showroom and a secondary performance space called The Broadway Room. The club provides full dining service alongside performances and supports the experience with optional add-ons including Ticket Protection insurance, membership through the Insiders Club program, and premium private hire options like the Skybox Suite. The venue hosts both regularly scheduled performances by touring comedians and special events featuring notable entertainers, as well as community programs such as Open Mic Nights and the annual Alabama's Funniest Person Competition. The club was established in 1983 and is located in Hoover, Alabama, operating as a high-tech entertainment venue with Las Vegas-style showroom configuration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Live Stand-Up Comedy Shows The primary offering of Stardome Comedy Club: live stand-up comedy performances by national touring comedians and local talent in a Las Vegas-style showroom with full-frontal stage views, full in-showroom food and beverage service, and a two-item minimum purchase per guest. Targeted at adults 18+ in the Birmingham/Hoover, Alabama market and the broader U.S. Southeast region.
• Special Events Featured themed performances and celebrity appearances beyond the regular stand-up calendar, including Rickey Smiley Karaoke Class Reunion, Dolly Parton Drag Brunch, The Christi Show, and Amber Wallin. Targeted at adult comedy fans in the Birmingham/Southeast market seeking unique, one-off entertainment experiences.
• Full Dining Service Complete food and beverage service available to all showroom guests during comedy performances, with a dedicated food menu and drink menu and automatic 18% (20% for parties of 6+) gratuity. Targeted at adult ticketed guests attending shows.
• Open Mic Nights Select Wednesday-night open stage event open to new talent and seasoned comics, allowing performers to sign up and showcase approximately 3 minutes of original stand-up material. Targeted at aspiring local comedians and comedy-curious audience members.
• Alabama's Funniest Person Competition Annual multi-round stand-up competition at Stardome where aspiring Alabama comedians compete in preliminary rounds for the title of Alabama's Funniest Person and a $3,500 cash prize. Targeted at aspiring regional comedians and audiences who vote in rounds.
• The Broadway Room Secondary performance space within Stardome offering more intimate shows with separate ticket availability and door times from the main showroom. Targeted at guests seeking a smaller, more intimate comedy experience distinct from the main Las Vegas-style showroom.
• Private Skybox Suite Premium private VIP suite at Stardome accommodating up to 10 guests, with reserved tickets, a $400 food and beverage voucher, personal server, private restroom access, and all gratuity included. Targeted at small groups seeking a private premium experience (not wheelchair accessible).
• Couples Packages Curated two-person experience bundles available for select special-event performances, combining premium seats with a per-person food and beverage credit, gratuity, and Ticket Protection. Targeted at couples and date-night guests attending specific special events.

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Comedy Store: Iconic Los Angeles comedy club operating multiple showrooms with full bar service and a long-running history of hosting national headliners. Closest direct comparable in terms of legacy brand, multi-room format, and dining-plus-comedy model.
• Laugh Factory: Multi-location comedy club chain with full bar service and a strong tradition of headlining nationally recognized comedians. Comparable as a premium comedy venue with two-item minimum policies and VIP experience offerings.
• Improv Comedy Club: Established multi-city comedy club chain combining live stand-up with full food and beverage service. Direct competitor in the dinner-and-a-show format and a comparable in target customer and pricing structure.
• Helium Comedy Club: Regional comedy club chain with full dining and bar service in a purpose-built showroom. Comparable in format (premium seating, F&B minimums, national headliners) and operational structure to Stardome.
• Comedy Cellar: Legendary New York comedy venue known for its intimate showroom, national headliner pipeline, and food and beverage service. Comparable as a destination comedy venue with strong brand equity and a curated performer roster.
• Zanies Comedy Night Club: Multi-location comedy club with full bar service and dinner menu, operating in regional U.S. markets. Directly comparable in operational model, two-drink minimum, and middle-market positioning.
• Carolines on Broadway: New York-based comedy club and restaurant offering full dining alongside national headliner performances. Directly comparable in the dinner-theater-plus-comedy format and ticketed show structure.
• The Punch Line: Multi-city comedy club chain with full bar service in a showroom-style format. Comparable as a regional comedy venue operator with similar ticket-plus-F&B revenue model.
• Cap City Comedy Club: Regional U.S. comedy club featuring national touring comedians with full bar and food service. Comparable in scale, market positioning, and single-unit (or small chain) operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Live Nation Entertainment: Largest live entertainment promoter and venue operator in the world, controlling comedy and concert venue bookings. Comparable as a competitor for comedian routing decisions and a benchmark for venue economics, though operating at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/StarDome
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/stardomecomedy

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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