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CMW 2013: What We’ve Seen So Far

Our roundup of the best—and in one case, the absolute worst—of CMW so far.

By Torontoist • Photo by Corbin SmithMar. 22nd, 4:30 pm

Peter n’ Chris and the Tale of Two Cities

The award-winning comedy duo is performing in one more show Wednesday night after a successful run at the 2013 Sketch Comedy Festival.

By Laura Godfrey • Photo by Corbin SmithMar. 19th, 4:15 pm

CMW 2013 Best Bets: Tuesday

Stock up on 5-Hour Energy and plot the best route between venues, because Canadian Music Week is underway.

By Chris Dart Mar. 19th, 3:30 pm

Locals Dominate the 2013 Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival

Toronto troupes swept the awards at this year's Sketchfest.

By Chris Dart Mar. 19th, 1:30 pm

Sketchfest Kicks Off 11 Hilarious Days

The eighth edition of the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival features more big names, more troupes, and more venues.

By Chris Dart Mar. 7th, 12:00 pm

The Meme-ing of Life is an Epic Win

Second City's new mainstage show offers a little something for everyone.

By Chris Dart Mar. 6th, 11:45 am

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Comedian Kirsten Rasmussen Goes Solo

New to Toronto's comedy scene, Rasmussen is getting ready to show off her signature solo act.

By Chris Dart • Photo by Corbin SmithFeb. 20th, 3:00 pm

The Sketchersons Are Bigger, and Maybe Better

A local sketch comedy troupe, already known for being large, has just added seven new members.

By Chris Dart • Photo by Corbin SmithJan. 29th, 10:30 am

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At Write Club Toronto, a War of Words

Writers get scrappy for charity.

By Chris Dart Jan. 15th, 9:00 am

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Historicist: The King of Deadpan

The inimitable comedian Ned Sparks.

By Kevin Plummer Jan. 12th, 12:00 pm

Paul Bates on Mayors, Musicals, and Blowing Houses Up

The actor who plays the mayor in Theatre Passe Muraille's Rob Ford Holiday Spectacular! opens up about the demands of the role.

By Steve Fisher Dec. 18th, 3:45 pm

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2012 Hero: Alice Moran

Nominated for: speaking up when she didn't need to.

By Steve Fisher • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 14th, 8:45 am

Rob Ford Gets His Own Christmas Special

National Theatre of the World wants audiences to "share and delight in how ridiculous it’s been to have him as our mayor."

By Chris Dart Dec. 11th, 11:00 am

Hard Liquor and Porn Festival Sexes Up the Projection Booth

Darryl's Hard Liquor and Porn Film Festival features no actual porn, but has a little bit of everything else.

By Chris Dart Nov. 16th, 10:00 am

Fifty Shades of Red(-Faced Laughter)

Alice Moran, co-star and co-writer of Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody, talks about her work on the comedic musical, women's rights, and other things.

By Steve Fisher Nov. 14th, 4:15 pm

Pat Thornton, Comedy’s Marathon Man, Prepares for Another 24 Hours

A local comic gets ready for his fourth annual 24-hour comedy marathon, to benefit the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

By Chris Dart • Photo by Corbin SmithNov. 14th, 1:00 pm

Just for Laughs Tour Hits Massey Hall

Canadian comedy mainstay Debra DiGiovanni and SNL alum Jim Breuer are among the acts on this year's JFL tour.

By Chris Dart Nov. 8th, 9:00 am

Young Comics Get Encouragement and Cash at Second City

Regina transplant Christi Olson wins this year's Tim Sims Award.

By Chris Dart Oct. 30th, 11:30 am

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