Morty's Comedy Joint

A:   We are located at 3625 East 96th Street, about a half-mile east of Keystone Avenue (next to Eddie Merlot's) in Indianapolis, Indiana 46240. Keystone Avenue is readily accessible from I-465. Click Find Morty's for driving directions.

A:   Morty's features nine shows each week. Our standard line-up is as follows:

Tuesday – One Show @ 8:00 pm

Tuesday features the Reno Hype show, a combination of stand-up comedy, poetry readings and other entertainment hosted by Indy's own Reno-Hype. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Seating begins at 7:30 pm. See our Calendar for more information.

Wednesday – One Show @ 8:00 pm

Wednesday features a 90 minute show featuring three professional touring comedians. Ladies receive a discount in admission. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Seating begins at 7:30 pm. See our Calendar for more information on the line-up of comedians.

Thursday – One Show @ 6:00 pm

Thursday features the increasingly popular "Thursday Night LIVE!" program. This show is smoke-free. Enjoy a live jazz performance from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and the buckle up for a 90 minute standup comedy show by three professional touring comedians. Not to be missed. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Seating begins at 6:00 pm. See our Calendar for more information on Thursday Night LIVE! performers.

Friday – Two Shows @ 7:30 pm and 10:15 pm

There are two 90 minute shows available on Friday night, each featuring three professional touring comedians. The early show is smoke-free. Also, a special dinner menu is available from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Seating begins at 6:00 pm and 9:45 pm. See our Calendar and Dinner Show Packages page for more information.

Saturday – Two Shows @ 7:30 pm and 10:15 pm

There are two 90 minute shows available on Saturday night, each featuring three professional touring comedians. The early show is smoke-free. Also, a special dinner menu is available from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Seating begins at 6:00 pm and 9:45 pm. See our Calendar and Dinner Show Packages page for more information.

Sunday – One Show @ 7:30 pm

Sunday features a 90 minute show featuring three professional touring comedians. This show is smoke-free. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Seating begins at 7:00 pm. See our Calendar for more information on the line-up of comedians.

Special engagements and additional shows may be added. Stay in the loop! Sign up as a Morty's VIP and get advance notice of shows, coupons and other goodies!

A:   You must be 18 or older with a valid ID for admittance into the club.

A:   Yes. We strongly recommend that you arrive at least 30 minutes before showtime. Seating is limited and is available on a first come, first serve basis. Our shows frequently sell out and reservations are held only until 20 minutes before showtime. The only way to ensure seating is with an advance ticket purchase, which holds your seat right up to our showtime. If we have guests in need of seating at that time, your reservation will be cancelled.

A:   There is a cover charge for most performances at the club. It varies from show to show. See our Calendar for more information.

A:   Yes. We accept American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Traveler's Checks and cash. Personal checks are not accepted.

A:   Yes. There is a two drink minimum order per person IN THE SHOWROOM for each show at Morty's. Drinks do not need to be alcoholic, but certainly can be, and our larger 23 ounce "Morty's Signature" drinks (A- List Margarita, Morty's Madness, Strong Island or Wicked Waterfall.) qualify for the two-drink minimum. See our Menu for more information.

A:   Yes. Morty's has a wonderful selection of appetizers and desserts which are available in the bar and in the showroom during performances. In addition, on Friday and Saturday nights from 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Morty's offers a special dinner menu. See our Menu for details.

A:   Of course.

Large groups are welcome, but reservations are strongly recommended. Additionally, large groups should arrive at least 45 minutes before show time to ensure group seating. Our shows frequently sell out and reservations are held only until 20 minutes before showtime. The only way to ensure seating is with an advance ticket purchase, which holds your seat right up to our showtime. If we have guests in need of seating at that time, your reservation will be cancelled.

Private Parties are our specialty. Morty's provides a number of party packages to fit just about any budget. Each package offers you the opportunity to select from dozens of combinations of hors d'oeuvres, entrees, side dishes, and desserts to compliment full or partial access to Morty's bar and, of course, an unabridged private performance by a regular line-up of professional touring comedians. Choose from one of those packages, or customize your own function with the help of one of Morty's Party Planners. See our Private Party page for details.

A:   Casual but presentable.

A:   Yes. The Thursday Night LIVE! Show on Thursday (6:00 pm) The first show on Friday (7:30 pm) and the first show on Saturday (7:30 pm) and the Sunday (7:30 pm) show are all smoke-free. Smoking is permitted during other shows, but Morty's utilizes an advanced smoke filtration system to make the bar and showroom as comfortable as possible for guests.

A:   Morty's is especially selective in booking its performers to ensure a standard of professionalism that exceeds industry standards. However, many of the comedians who perform at Morty's include some degree of adult material in their acts. Morty's recognizes that this material does not appeal to everyone, and thus employs a rating system to alert guests to the expected content of each comedian's material, as follows:

• PG Act contains very little offensive material. As we like to say, you can bring your grandma
• PG-18 Act contains some adult material and includes some foul language
• R Acts contains explicit material and may be offensive to the faint-of-heart

The rating is contained in the biographies of each comedian appearing at Morty's. See our Calendar for comedian biographies.

A:   Each comedian invites a different degree of audience participation, and Morty's generally encourages exchanges with performers in such circumstances. However, uninvited "heckling" or any other effort to interfere with a performance which may be disruptive to other guests is not permitted.

A:   Ample free parking is available at Morty's.

A:   Professional touring comedians seeking to be booked for a performance at the club should contact our booking department. See our Booking page for more details.

A:   Visit our Calendar page for information on upcoming shows and special events. Sign up as a Morty's VIP and get advance notice of shows, coupons and other goodies!