Arts, Culture and Entertainment in Montreal
Elon Gold’s show is called Pro-Semite and boy is it ever. The bulk of the first round of jokes evolved around the word, Shlep. He said how he should have called the show Elon Gold Sold Out. Saying if a Jew sees something that says sold out they can get tickets through Jewish connections […]
Orny Adams show is called More Than Loud and it fits perfectly. He is like watching a rock star on stage. He expresses what’s going on better than most (if any) other comedian out there. The night began in full rock star mode (almost) with Led Zeppelin’s Good Times not blasting loudly, but just […]
How well do we know our friends- really know them? Do we just take them for granted? Or can we trust them with our secrets? What’s In A Name? is an uproarious, razor-sharp dramedy that slickly swings from nastiness to hilarity. There are plot twists that are truly unexpected and jaw-dropping. The performances are electric […]
Here are my choice Montreal arts and culture highlights for July and August 2017: CLASSICAL MUSIC & OPERA This summer the OSM will continue Montreal’s 375th anniversary party when it joins forces with the Orchestre Métropolitain and the McGill Symphony Orchestra to present the free outdoor concert Montréal Symphonique on August 19. Presented at the foot of […]
Canada’s greatest repertoire cinema hosted a double feature kick off to this year’s Montreal Jazzfest. The main film was Chasing Trane a documentary on legendary jazz saxophonist, John Coltrane. The film is directed by John Scheinfeld, best known for his documentary the People vs John Lennon. The first film of the night was, Oscar, about […]
When life does not turn out the way it was expected, when faced with disappointment, heart-ache, and depression, what can be done? Curl up in a ball? Challenge one-self? Try to find the ludicrousness and humour in the situation? Or a mix of all three? 0 Days Without Crying is a one-woman comedy that tackles […]
When great artists unite, will it be chaos or triumph? Can talent set aside ego for the greater good of art? Million Dollar Quartet is an exciting, fun, and passionate story based on the 1956 recording session featuring Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley. It is a trip to a time […]
Can religion bring a community together or tear it apart? Is the literal meaning of the word more important than the sense of hope it can foster? The Broadway musical, The Book of Mormon is fantastic and insanely funny! It is a wildly politically incorrect story on misunderstandings, blind faith, and friendships. It is also […]
In love, do we see what we want to see? Or do we accept the person as they are? Do we still want them, regardless? Closer is raw, bare as the emotions that are exposed, with no frills. It suits the show as the piece is full of the big messy expectations and desires that […]