The best comedians in Michigan will showcase their talent for an opportunity of a lifetime – to hang out with NBC's "Saturday Night Live" cast member Kenan Thompson, attend a live taping of "SNL," a booked performance at a premier comedy club in New York City, airfare, hotel and other great prizes. Thompson has once again partnered up with Simply C360 for his "Road to NYC" comedy competition, which starts at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak on April 23. This innovative comedy competition for emerging comedians is designed to provide up and coming comics with a platform to present their talents. Stand-up comedy performers include: Jeff Horste, Shanie D, Martez Jackson, Darius Bennett, Martini Harris, Horace Sanders, Clifton (Clipperman) Dehaven, Kevin McPeek, Tonya Murray, Mike Green, Gemini, Bill Hill, Lena Green, Kevin Kellar, Mary Ann Demoss and Josh Adams. Tickets for this special 18 and over event hosted by comedian Mike Bonner are $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. at 310 S. Troy Street in Royal Oak. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 248-542-9900 or visit http://www.roadtonyc.eventbrite.com. Visit Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle online for a list of scheduled performances.
