Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle

Up NEXT at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle

2012-05-03T11:36:00.000-07:00

Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle

310 S Troy St.

Royal Oak, MI 48067

(248) 542-9900

http://comedycastle.com/

Comedians, How To Be A Comedian, The Comedy Club, Comedian Shows, Stand Up Comedy

This weekend at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle...

2012-03-26T10:48:00.000-07:00

GARY VALENTINE

March 29-31
Also Appearing: Michael McDaniel
Ticket Price: Thursday $15, Friday/Saturday $20
Special engagement. No coupons or discounts.
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Gary Valentine, who became a series regular in THE KING OF QUEENS in 2001, got his start in the world of standup comedy. For 13 years, he traveled the country refining his comedic routine by performing at comedy clubs and festivals. After headlining at the Montreal Comedy Festival, he moved to Los Angeles, where he appeared on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG KILBORN on CBS, and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Valentine's television credits also include starring in his own half-hour comedy special on "Comedy Central Presents" and co-hosting FX's "The X Show." Valentine was also recently seen in the film "Stuck on You." Gary has also appeared on "Chelsea Lately", and "Comics Unleashed". Gary's standup is absolutely hilarious!

Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle

310 S Troy St.

Royal Oak, MI 48067

(248) 542-9900

http://comedycastle.com/

Comedians, How To Be A Comedian, The Comedy Club, Comedian Shows, Stand Up Comedy

Mark Ridley with Kathleen Madigan and Lewis Black

2012-03-24T09:02:00.003-07:00

Comedians, How To Be A Comedian, The Comedy Club, Comedian Shows, Stand Up Comedy

Comedy Class Sign Up

2012-03-21T06:35:00.002-07:00

The next class begins March 24th with teacher Bill Bushart, the Metro Times' Best Comedian! Whether you think you're funny or not, we have the workshop for you!

The six-week series typically meet each Saturday from 10:30am - 12:30pm. The fee is $175 for the series.

The classes are fun, motivating and focused on writing and performing stand-up comedy. A graduating class ceromony will also be scheduled.

Call (248) 542-9900 for further information, or to reserve your spot today!

Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle

310 South Troy

Royal Oak, MI 48067

(248) 542-9900

http://comedycastle.com/

About Us

2012-03-20T18:28:00.000-07:00

We aim to be the best entertainment club in metro Detroit. Our audience comprises young professionals, blue-collar workers and upper middle-class individuals - in other words, anyone looking for an enjoyable, funny and affordable night out.

Our goal to is make our audience laugh, forget its worries and find comfort and camaraderie in the hysterical predicaments of American life. We provide excellent service in a welcoming environment, and we consistently showcase the best comedic talent available.

Mark Ridley opened the Comedy Castle in January 1979. Tim Allen and Dave Coulier got their start on open mic in February of that year; Mike Binder was the club's very first headliner. Over the years, just about every comedian to make it big - including Jerry Seinfeld, Paul Reiser, Rosie O'Donnell, Jay Leno, Gary Shandling, Jon Stewart, Dennis Miller, Jim Carrey, Lewis Black, Drew Carey, Kevin James and Ellen DeGeneres, among many others - played the Comedy Castle on their way to stardom.

Today Mark still hand-picks the club's talent, combing the entire country and Canada for the very best talent available. On any given night, audiences might see Bob Saget on stage or Ron White in the audience.

The Comedy Castle adheres to a three-tier comedian format, which Mark created and is now the standard industry-wide. The format features up-and-coming comedic talent, seasoned local talent and a comic headliner who is nationally recognized with substantial media exposure and a large fan following. Finally, the Comedy Castle remains one of just a few clubs in the country that maintains an open mic night. Join us on Wednesdays at 8pm to see if the next big comic talent starts their career under the famous stage lights of the Comedy Castle!

Tom Papa

2012-03-20T08:08:00.000-07:00

Tom Papa
As a veteran stand-up comedian, Papa has recorded two stand-up specials on Comedy Central and Rob Zombie directed his next special, "Tom Papa Live in New York City". A familiar face to late night television, Papa has made numerous appearances on the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "Late Show with David Letterman." He additionally had a voiceover role in the DreamWorks animated feature "Bee Movie" and also was a writer on the project. Among his other big screen credits are the films "Analyze That" opposite Robert DeNiro, and "Comedian." On television Tom was personally chosen by Jerry Seinfeld to serve as host of NBC's "The Marriage Ref" had a recurring role opposite Julia Louis-Dreyfus on the CBS series, "The New Adventures of Old Christine" and his own show "Come to Papa".
March 23-24
Ticket Price: Friday/Saturday $30
Special engagement. No coupons or discounts.
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Showtimes:
Friday: 8:00pm and 10:30pm
Saturday 8:00pm and 10:30pm
Also: Ron Ferguson
MC: Keith Ruff