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What’s So Funny? Your Guide to Live Comedy in Michigan

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Tim Allen, Dave Coulier, Kristen Bell, Madonna, Keegan-Michael Key, James Earl Jones…what do all of these actors have in common? They were all either born or raised in Michigan! From movie stars to musicians and so much more, the entertainment world is full of Michiganders. And for those of us still living in the Mitten State , we get to see the incredible acts of tomorrow, today, by being surrounded with a thriving live comedy scene.

Live Comedy in Michigan

Whenever my friends would talk about the live comedy scene, I always thought of Aziz Ansari or Dave Chappell specials on Netflix. I didn’t think of live comedy as something we could engage with in-person, until the questions started rattling around in my mind… How many famous comedians have performed in Michigan? How many live comedy clubs are nearby? And how many Michiganders, like me, have never been to a live comedy show?

The First Comedy Club in Michigan

The answer to all of them is likely “several,” and after a little research I decided to visit  Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle in Royal Oak, the first live comedy club opened in Michigan. I caught the Late Night show with Mike Bonner, which is a monthly show on the last Friday. The Late Show has a relatively simple format with a variety of comedians, each with their own flavor, and a comedian host that keeps the show running on track and provides a couple laughs between acts.

The crowd included people of all ages and backgrounds, some regulars and some newbies, some celebrating birthdays, some anniversaries and some just looking for a good laugh. That’s the beautiful thing about local comedy: there is something for everyone!

Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle was opened in 1979 by, no surprise here, a comedian named Mark Ridley. In a phone conversation, Mark explained that live comedy didn’t always have a space in our state. At the time when he opened his club, he said there were only 10 live comedy clubs in the United States, most of which were on the East Coast or West Coast. Mark realized the need for opportunities for local comedians to get on the mic and decided to open his club to help them out.

When I asked Mark if the comedy acts he books have changed over time, he said “What’s hot and what’s not doesn’t change much in the comedy world. To quote Jerry Seinfeld, ‘What’s funny is funny,’ and I just go with that.”

More Comedy Places to Check Out

Live comedy is not just a Metro Detroit thing — there are comedy clubs all over Michigan! Here are five more live comedy venues to check out in our state:

• Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase (Ann Arbor)
• Holly Hotel Comedy Club (Holly)
• Dr. Grin’s Comedy Club at the B.O.B. (Grand Rapids)
• Back Alley Comedy Club (Muskegon)
• The Comedy Zone (Charlotte)

And if you are an aspiring comedian yourself, you will want to consider attending the “ Failing Your Way to Success ” seminar, hosted by Dave Coulier from Full House on July 9th at the Comedy Castle in Royal Oak. At this seminar, Dave will sit down with budding comedians and talk them through how he made it big, as well as answer any and all questions. The event is $25 to attend. You can learn more on the Comedy Castle website .

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Comedy Shows in Detroit

Explore the latest lineup of renowned and emerging comedians gracing the stages across Detroit, MI. Discover an array of comedy shows that Detroit has to offer this season with a bustling schedule of stand-up performances, improv acts, and comedic tours. Detroit is a hotspot for comedy enthusiasts. Secure your opportunity to experience the most sought-after stand-up comedians and improvisational talents. Some popular venues in the city include Detroit House of Comedy , Cathedral Theatre at the Masonic Temple , Fox Theatre , and more. Choose prime seating and purchase your comedy show tickets at unbeatable prices. Don’t let the chance to witness the brilliance of comedy in Detroit slip away.

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• Stevie Nicks @ Van Andel Arena on Tue Sep 24, 2024
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Sierra Hull

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Fri Sep 20, 2024

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Nate Jackson

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Randall King

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Venue: The Stache at The Intersection

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For King and Country

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Jervis Campbell

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Grand Rapids Symphony: Marcelo Lehninger - For The Love of Violin

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Marc E. Bassy & Skizzy Mars

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The Airborne Toxic Event

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Featuring: Pretoria

Sun Sep 29, 2024

Asking Alexandria

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Galactic Empire

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Mon Sep 30, 2024

Featuring: Gong

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Featuring: Yo-Yo Ma

Featuring: Saosin

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David Cross Band

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Sarah Shook and The Disarmers

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Gene Loves Jezebel

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Iridescence

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Actor and comedian Mike Epps will bring the laughs to Detroit once again with the “No Remorse Comedy Tour” with two shows at the Fox Theatre on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Epps will bring down the house with help from special guest, Dominique for an unforgettable night of comedy. Comerica Bank is the exclusive presenting partner of the Fox Theatre.

Epps is generating an extraordinary amount of buzz among his peers for being not only one of the funniest comic actors in town, but also for his burgeoning dramatic talent. Epps is currently starring in the Netflix comedy series The Upshaws with Wanda Sykes. His recent film credits include The House Next Door , sequel to the 2016 film Meet The Blacks , the Amazon feature Troup Zero with Viola Davis, Allison Janney, and Jim Gaffigan, in addition to the Netflix comedy Dolemite Is My Name with Eddie Murphy. Epps is currently working on a new one-hour comedy special, a follow up to his 2019 Netflix special Mike Epps: Only One Mike . Up next, Epps will be starring in Last Friday , and portraying comedy legend, Richard Pryor, in Adam McKay’s untitled L.A. Lakers drama series for HBO.

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Mike Epps is generating an extraordinary amount of buzz among his peers for being not only one of the funniest comic actors in town, but also for his burgeoning dramatic talent. In spring 2018 Harper Collins published Epps’s autobiography called Unsuccessful Thug , written by Mike about his life and childhood; growing up in poverty and how comedy saved his life. He recently starred in the Amazon feature Troup Zero alongside Viola Davis, Allison Janney, and Jim Gaffigan, in addition to the Netflix comedy Dolemite Is My Name with Eddie Murphy. Mike can next be seen in the upcoming comedies The Trap and The House Next Door . Since 2000, Epps steadily climbed his way up the stand-up comedy ranks when he was recognized by a national audience in 1995 for appearing on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam (which, years later, he would go on to host). Feature films includes Next Friday , Friday after Next , All About the Benjamins , The Hangover , Girls Trip , Faster , Hancock , Lottery Ticket , Next Day Air , Roll Bounce , The Fighting Temptations , the Resident Evil franchise, Bait , How High , Dr. Dolittle 2 , Talk to Me , Bessie , Repentance , Nina , Guess Who? and Jumping the Broom .

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From headlining comedy clubs, to showing-out on television, Dominique is the new face of funny in America. She’s created laughs on stages across the world, including NBC’s Last Comic Standing , HBO’s Def Comedy Jam , Comedy Central’s Chappelle’s Show , OWN’s Herlarious and the hit television series Black Jesus , now airing on Adult Swim. As a Washington D.C. native, Dominique honed her skills unprofessionally as a postal worker at the infamous Brentwood Postal facility. She eventually pursued her comedic dreams full-time, moving to New York City, performing alongside comics like Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle. During a chance encounter at a small comedy club with SNL star Tracy Morgan, Dominique was selected as his opening act for his Caroline’s on Broadway show. Since then, Dominique has wowed audiences from London to LA, and all points between. Facebook: @DominiqueComedi

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