MONTREAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 41

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.

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.

This weekend's shining moment at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal was at the Laverne Cox Gala.

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, 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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 mor

Quebec City's Morrin Centre holds its Arts Alive! Quebec (AAQ) festival on Canada's birthday weekend, July 2nd & 3rd.

Since the inception of Arts Alive! Quebec (AAQ) in 2015, Knowlton's participation has grown in leaps and bounds.

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.

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.

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The 27th edition of the St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival has come to a close.

The Lycric Theatre Singers captivated audiences with their opening night, spring show Hello Broadway! at the D.

In the Wings Promotions (ITW) is proud to announce the remount of their critically acclaimed production of HAIR - The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical.

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 is a masterwork by one of Canada's most unique and accomplished creators for the page and stage.

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts, Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre presents It Shoulda Been You.

Cathy Burns was born and raised in Dorval, a suburb just outside Montreal, the fifth of seven children.

Three-time META Award nominee WISTA will be presenting their ninth full book musical production, Shrek the Musical.

Comic, heartbreaking and provocative, The Guest sees an ancient battleground erupt into a fresh clash of generations and genders, ideas and identities.