Arts, Culture and Entertainment in Montreal
Ron : Hello, Ryan, nice to have you coming back to Just For Laughs. Ryan : Thank you. Ron : Edgy Boundary-Pushing is the title of the new show right? Ryan : (laughing) Yeah and I hope some people see the irony in there. It comes out my act from a joke I did about […]
Elon Gold is a comedian and actor who has starred in FOX’s ‘Stacked’ and NBC’s ‘In-Laws.’ His one-hour stand up special, ‘Chosen and Taken,’ currently out on Netflix, has been getting rave reviews from fans and critics alike. He has made appearances on ‘The Tonight Show’ and had a recurring role on the hit […]
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 […]
If history is forgotten, can it come back? Can a whole story be told completely and fairly? Could it find its echo in the present day? Angélique is a powerful, searing drama that brings to light a tragic event in Montréal’s history. In 1734, Montreal witnessed a great fire and the catastrophe was blamed on […]
How important are memories if eventually they will be forgotten? Is living the moment that which brings value to life’s experience? Where is the hope when things seem hopeless? You Will Remember Me is an intense and moving drama, full of true-to- life incidents and nice comedic moments. It captures the struggles of dementia and […]
Parents make sacrifices for their children, to give them opportunities they did not have. Problems arise when the children have different ideas and the parent is not always in agreement. But does that mean the love is no longer unconditional and there is no room for forgiveness? Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out loud and heart-warming […]