Bruce Ayers, owner of the Comedy Club Stardome in Hoover, Alabama, retiring after 42 years
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Key Points:
- Bruce Ayers, founder and owner of The Comedy Club Stardome in Hoover, announced his retirement after about 42 years in business, with the venue sold to Helium Comedy Clubs, a Philadelphia-based company.
- Ayers expressed deep gratitude for the family and staff who helped build the club and hoped the new owners would honor the legacy of laughter and world-class entertainment established since 1984.
- The Comedy Club Stardome, originally founded in 1983 in Homewood and relocated to Hoover in 1993 after a devastating fire, has hosted numerous famous comedians including Sinbad, Steve Harvey, Chris Rock, and Jeff Foxworthy.
- Ayers has been a pivotal figure in Birmingham’s comedy scene, helping launch the careers of many comedians
