Arts, Culture and Entertainment in Montreal
Do thrillers need to be sombre and serious to be entertaining? Can a story of danger and madness be a frolic, too? The 39 Steps is a madcap, action-packed, and hilarious spin on the classic 30’s spy thriller. The show uses deliciously over-the-top clichés of the film noir genre. It’s a spoof that never fails […]
What unites a community? Is it the shared values, the institutions, or social activities? Does it depend on how much the people are willing to share and welcome the slightest change? The Hockey Sweater: a Musical is a wonderful, charming, family story for all ages. It goes beyond the nostalgia for a bygone era and […]
Is the theatre a world within a world? Can the audience find themselves so enveloped in this experience that the outside world is happily forgotten or is it a secret trap? Where is the line between fantasy and reality? Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera is a spectacular gothic powerhouse that brings the […]
Every generation has its phase of rebellion, of setting itself apart from the elders and challenging the status quo. Can the new generation learn from the past revolutions? Can they relate to the dreams and needs of their predecessors? Hair, celebrating its 50th anniversary at Mainline Theatre, is an exuberant show vibrant with youthful abandon […]
Strangers in the Night was the the best event of 2017! Turning Fairview Pointe-Claire’s parking lot into a gourmet gala extravaganza, fund raiser, social event, and rock concert by the legendary STYX left everyone not wanting it to end and there were comments such as “Can’t wait for next year.” or “Let’s do it again.” […]
This was Howie Mandel’s third year in a row hosting a gala. Howie had jokes about married life and getting older such as poor eyesight, finding a grey pubic hair which wasn’t his, or farting but then you crap yourself. He did some of his famous impersonations such as Gizmo. Howie himself decided to […]
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 […]
Ron : Jessica, so nice to have you coming back. I saw you last year at the Ethnic show. In fact I reviewed the show and you thanked me I believe through your Twitter account. Jessica : You know what? I do remember that and yes I thanked you on my Twitter. Thank you so […]