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The Stardome comedy club in Hoover, Alabama, sold to Helium Comedy Clubs, ending Bruce Ayers' 42-year ownership.
The Stardome comedy club in Hoover, Alabama, has been sold to Philadelphia-based Helium Comedy Clubs, marking the end of Bruce Ayers' 42-year tenure as owner.
Ayers, who founded the venue in 1984, announced his retirement on January 13, 2026, citing the club’s legacy of nurturing comedians like Steve Harvey and Sinbad.
The venue, which survived a 1993 fire and relocated multiple times, will continue operations under new ownership with scheduled 2026 performances.
Ayers emphasized the club’s family-driven roots and expressed hope the new owners preserve its community-focused spirit.
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El club de comedia Stardome en Hoover, Alabama, fue vendido a Helium Comedy Clubs, poniendo fin a los 42 años de propiedad de Bruce Ayers.