Posts Filed Under: comedy
Comedy Bar has opened a second stage, and established comedy outfits are decamping from other local venues to fill it. We met with some of them to find out why.
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Steve Fisher
All-female improv team WDWMKR retired their troupe last week with an Irish wake-style celebration.
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Steve Fisher • Photos by Corbin Smith
Kathleen Phillips and Katie Crown make funny, funny music together, creating comedy sketches almost entirely sung acapella. Tonight, the duo perform a special holiday edition of their show.
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Steve Fisher
In today's Urban Planner: Globe columnist John Ibbitson talks politics, emPoweR throws a "bad" party for a good cause, Nightwood Theatre's Kelly Thornton explains the directing process On Stage, Laughable at Unlovable features a couple of funny guys, and Ride the Tiger plays the Drake.
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Steve Fisher
In today's Urban Planner: Steven Page and friends' gala night for the SPCA; Daniel Karasik's upcoming new play gets a reading; and comedy show Laughable at Unlovable features some real-life sexy nerd girls.
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Steve Fisher
Dancer and storyteller Meagan O'Shea's autobiographical show explores global warming and achieving inner peace. There's also laughter-powered lighting, stories of falling into a giant anthill, and embracing her really weird feet.
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Steve Fisher
Canada's Next Top Comic hails from Toronto and has a history of empathizing with stuffed animals. Meet Eric Andrews.
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Jess Davidson
In today's Urban Planner: Jenna Morrison's death inspires a rally in support of cycling safety measures; Governor General's Award–nominated playwrights read their work at Playwright's Canada fall launch; Ride the Cyclone opens, setting Toronto's Twitter theatregoers abuzz; and the She's Got a Shape Tour has a gas before hitting the road.
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Steve Fisher
Pat Thornton pulls off his third annual 24-hour jokefest for charity.
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Kelli Korducki and Steve Fisher • Photos by Corbin Smith
Rapper puns, Stamos abuse, and raising money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
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Steve Fisher
Toronto comic hopes this year's 24-hour standup marathon will be the funniest and most successful yet.
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Steve Fisher • Photos by Corbin Smith
The Canadian Comedy Awards handed out hardware last night to a host of hilarious people.
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Steve Fisher • Photos by Corbin Smith
Today in Toronto: get pumped up for the International Festival of Authors at a pep rally; stop by for a laugh on day one of the Toronto Improv Festival; listen to a lecture to find the cause you want to fight for; and check out an all-Canadian cast in the renowned Broadway play The Normal Heart.
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Laura Hewitt
They responded to a tweet Saturday evening and a few hours later, Steven Page and Darren Eedens were on stage at the Sony Centre.
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Meg Campbell
In today's UP: Those Who Can't Do... does sex ed on stage, Phillips & Crown and other funny ladies (and gents) in Canadian Comedy Award showcase, Diamonds in the (not so) rough at the Sinfonia Toronto opener, Sceneopolis promises a good night out tonight (and in the future), Sheezer DJs a night of dancing to other bands' tunes (other than Weezer's), and Braids and Yukon Gold stack their competing bills with great openers.
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Steve Fisher • Photo by Corbin Smith
The actor/writer on his hit one-man show, how he's gambling on a full mainstage run, and how the show incorporates his own personal humiliations—including his worst poetry.
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Steve Fisher • Photos by Corbin Smith
In today's Urban Planner: Trampoline Hall tackles fertility, bike laws, and bad news; Ahuri Theatre performs A Fool's Life for other theatre peeps (and you); Theatre 20 showcases Eliza Jane-Scott as Amelia; and the Snuff Box Live packs 'em in.
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Steve Fisher
In this Friday Urban Planner: Harbourfront Centre holds one reception for nine exhibit openings, Surface/Underground Theatre updates and remounts the 34-year-old Jones Boy; four different release concerts, including the Elwins' first single release from their upcoming debut LP, and 10 female comics from 35 years at Second City Toronto play a benefit for The Redwood shelter.
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Steve Fisher
In today's Urban Planner: break out a pair of heels to march to end violence against women, check out sketch comedy with a "BOOM," find out how performance art couples work together, head to the Cave to say goodbye to Digits, and drop by a very social Anti-Social art gallery.
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Kyle Bachan
In today's Urban Planner: watch a documentary about a couple who embarked on an adventure to trace the footsteps of Farley Mowat; street artist Roadsworth is launching a book featuring his work and will be on stage for a Q&A; and Ed the Sock is getting roasted—a la Charlie Sheen—as part of the Dark Comedy Festival.
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Laura Hewitt
