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Multi-Region Arts Festival ARTS ALIVE! QUÉBEC Continues- Huntingdon, Aug. 18 & 19
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2017
Arts Alive! Quebec (AAQ) is at the halfway mark with successful events held in Knowlton, Quebec City and Hudson during June and July. This year's Huntingdon events again showcase the artistic and cultural richness of this beautiful region.  Enjoy an irresistible program of dance, music, theatre, visual arts and workshops at Grove Hall, a new performing arts centre in an historic reclaimed church sitting on a lovely riverside campus, on Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19.
Kevin Hart, Jim Carey, Ali Wong, Trevor Noah Headline JUST FOR LAUGHS
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2017
The Just For Laughs Festival, presented by Videotron in association with Loto-Quebec, successfully upped the ante on hilarity with more artists and TV tapings than ever before, popping the cork over an astounding 42 sold-out shows. With a flood of television tapings, social media coverage, and international press, JFL experienced more worldwide exposure than ever before! JFL's name is synonymous with comedy. You can't turn your head without catching stand-up captured at the festival; major players include Netflix, HBO, The Comedy Network, CBC, Showtime, The CW, CNN, Hulu, CBS, Comedy Central, LOL, TruTV and countless other media outlets from across the globe.
Just For Laughs ComedyPRO Announces 2017 Pitch Competition Winners
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2017
Two animated series caught the attention of the judges at the 2017 Just For Laughs pitch competition, this year composed of two separate programs - the CBC Comedy Originals Pitch Program and Stand Up 'N Pitch. In all, four projects were selected as part of this year's competition.
Laverne Cox Stands Up for Trans Rights at Just for Laughs
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2017
This weekend's shining moment at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal was at the Laverne Cox Gala. The actress and activist kicked off the event by channeling her best Beyonce, strutting and dancing to 'Crazy in Love' with a split that received a roar of an applause from the audience. 
Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart, Mike Birbiglia, and More Take the Stage at JUST FOR LAUGHS
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2017
It was a big day for the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal, now with its 35th annual event in full swing. 
Just For Laughs ComedyPRO 2017 to Put the Funny Front and Centre
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2017
Just For Laughs ComedyPRO, the leading event of the comedy industry, has expanded its programming for 2017 with the addition of more high profile cast and industry panels that put the business of funny front and centre. Now in its tenth year, Just For Laughs ComedyPRO is the de facto event for the industry, bringing together top talent and executives for four days of networking and deal-making.
BWW Review: WHAT'S IN A NAME? at The Segal Centre Of Performing Arts
by Maggie Owen - July 21, 2017
What's in a Name? at the Segal Centre of Performing Arts is a summer delight! Verbal sparring, hilarious banter and touching moments will have you captivated! You do not want to miss this highly entertaining play!
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS to Take Audiences on Classic Adventure at HVT
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2017
Hudson Village Theatre's (HVT's) third production of the summer, playing August 9 to 27, is Around the World in 80 Days, based on Jules Verne's acclaimed 1873 classic adventure.
Jay Baruchel and Jeremy Garelick To Helm JFL/Thruline TELEVISION STAGED READINGS at Just For Laughs ComedyPRO
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2017
Actor/writer/director Jay Baruchel (Goon, Goon: Last of the Enforcers, Man Seeking Woman) and writer/director Jeremy Garelick (The Wedding Ringer, The Break-Up) return to Just For Laughs ComedyPRO for a third year of JFL/Thruline Television Staged Readings. The duo will each helm an all-star cast of actors and comedians in a staged read through of one American and one Canadian script. The event takes place Thursday, July 27th at the Hyatt Regency Montreal during Just For Laughs ComedyPRO, the leading industry event of the comedy business. 
Juste Pour Rire Extends the Magic with 10 Additional Shows!
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2017
Due to popular demand, Reveurs Definitifs will add 10 shows starting next week as part of Festival Juste pour rire presented by Videotron in collaboration with Loto-Quebec. Tickets to matinee shows at 4:00pm on July 15, 20, 21 & 22 and evening shows at 8:00pm from July 17 to 22 at Theatre St-Denis are on sale now at hahaha.com
Just For Laughs ComedyPRO 2017 to Put the Funny Front and Centre
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2017
Just For Laughs ComedyPRO, the leading event of the comedy industry, has expanded its programming for 2017 with the addition of more high profile cast and industry panels that put the business of funny front and centre. Now in its tenth year, Just For Laughs ComedyPRO is the de facto event for the industry, bringing together top talent and executives for four days of networking and deal-making.
Hudson Announces ARTS ALIVE! QUEBEC 7/20-23
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2017
Besides being an appealing tourist town, Hudson Quebec has a rich artistic history, from the flamboyant actress, Phoebe Nobbs Hyde, whose ancestral home is now the site of the Greenwood Centre for Living History, to the Hudson Village Theatre, the Hudson Film Society, the Hudson Players Club and more. One of Canada's first Fair Trade towns, things to see and do abound year round in this charming enclave, but especially in the summer months for the English-language Arts Network's Arts Alive! Quebec (AAQ). Programming details follow.
Quebec Band Final State Highlights Arts Alive! Quebec Festival This July
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2017
Quebec City's Morrin Centre holds its Arts Alive! Quebec (AAQ) festival on Canada's birthday weekend, July 2nd & 3rd.
UNITED WE STAND, Screenwriting Workshops and More Set for Arts & Culture Fest in Knowlton
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2017
Since the inception of Arts Alive! Quebec (AAQ) in 2015, Knowlton's participation has grown in leaps and bounds. This year Knowlton has pulled out all the stops to create a festival of cultural performances and activities that stretches from June 25 until July 8, 2017!
Dazzle Your Senses at Juste Pour Rire's Reveurs Definitifs
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2017
Festival Juste pour rire, presented by Videotron in collaboration with Loto-Quebec, is pleased to present Reveurs Definitifs from June 29 to July 15* at Theatre St-Denis II.
Repercussions Theatre Presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING this Summer
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2017
From July 13 to August 15 inclusive, Repercussions Theatre presents Much Ado About Nothing for its annual family-friendly Shakespeare-in-the-Park (SITP) tour.
Segal Centre Worldwide Sensation LE PRENOM Gets Montreal Adaptation at the Segal Centre
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2017
???????The Segal Centre is proud to present the hit comedy What's in a Name? by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patelliere adapted from the French by Michael Mackenzie. This wild comedy about a scandalous baby name is presented as part of the official program of Montreal's 375th anniversary celebrations, July 9 through July 30.
BWW Review: Montreal Fringe Festival
by Marilla Steuter-Martin - June 19, 2017
The 27th edition of the St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival has come to a close. This year's festival featured a bevy of poignant, entertaining and raucous shows.
BWW Review: Lyric Theatre Singers Present HELLO BROADWAY! at the D.B. Clarke Theatre
by Maggie Owen - June 16, 2017
The Lycric Theatre Singers captivated audiences with their opening night, spring show Hello Broadway! at the D.B. Clarke Theatre in Montreal, QC
In the Wings Promotions presents HAIR - 50th Anniversary Production 8/30-9/9
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2017
In the Wings Promotions (ITW) is proud to announce the remount of their critically acclaimed production of HAIR - The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical. Directed and choreographed by META winner Nadia Verrucci with Music Direction by META nominee Ian Baird, this production, back by popular demand, celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the original production of HAIR. HAIR features book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado with music by Montreal born Galt MacDermot. HAIR runs August 30 - September 9, 2017 at the MainLine Theatre in Montreal.
English Language Arts Network Sets Dates for 3rd ARTS ALIVE! QUEBEC Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2017
For the third consecutive year, the English Language Arts Network (ELAN), hosts Arts Alive! Quebec, a province-wide cultural festival featuring Quebec artists in six different regions, with performances and activities for the whole family from June through September.
HYENA SUBPOENA by Cat Kidd: Six Wild Animal Tales Set to Soundscapes
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2017
Hyena Subpoena is a masterwork by one of Canada's most unique and accomplished creators for the page and stage. 
BWW Review: IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU at The Segal Centre for Performing Arts, Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre
by Maggie Owen - June 10, 2017
The Segal Centre for Performing Arts, Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre presents It Shoulda Been You.
A Conversation with Cathy Burns of the Lyric Theatre Singers
by Noelle Hannibal - June 09, 2017
Cathy Burns was born and raised in Dorval, a suburb just outside Montreal, the fifth of seven children. She attended John XXIII High School in Dorval, which was known for it's excellent Drama Department. All of her siblings went through the John VIII Drama Department and excelled, most receiving special recognition, 'a Burns tradition.'
SHREK THE MUSICAL Wraps Up WISTA'S 10th Anniversary Season 6/9-17, 2017
by Noelle Hannibal - June 07, 2017
Three-time META Award nominee WISTA will be presenting their ninth full book musical production, Shrek the Musical. Sponsored by FedNav, this production will run for 6 performances on June 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 PM, as well as June 10 and 17 at 1:30 PM, 2017 at the Louise Chalmers Theatre, John Rennie High School, 501 boulevard St. Jean, Pointe-Claire, QC.

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