Television Academy Foundation Announces New Board Members
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2023
The Television Academy Foundation has named four new members to its board of directors: Scott Evans, entertainment journalist, television personality and host of Access Hollywood; Alix Jaffe, executive vice president, television, at Village Roadshow Entertainment Group; Paula Williams Madison, and more.
Project Angel Food LEAD WITH LOVE Telethon Raises Over $1.1 Million
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2021
The program opened with a surprise greeting from Ringo Starr and from that point on, donations poured in by phone, online, and text…and they're still coming in. They sent out a call for love, and Los Angeles answered with donations big and small. People calling in were not only giving $5, $10, $100, they were telling stories to volunteers about the son they lost to AIDS, or their own cancer battle, or their friend who has survived because of Project Angel Food.
New Sketch Comedy Album WALL AND COUCH from Shortweird Radio to Launch
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2020
Toronto-based comedian Marcel St. Pierre is known primarily as an improvisor, but one of his first loves is sketch comedy. Back in 2003, he put together a dream team of some of the Toronto's best in a series of weekend writing and recording sessions in a north end studio.
Rachelle Elie is Back in Toronto With RAG BAG CABARET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2020
Comedian and award winning clown Rachelle Elie is back in Toronto hosting another fabulous event - It's time for a Cabaret my friends! Come enjoy a night of naughtiness, effervescence & titillating fun! Naughty door prizes from Chocolaterie & Good For her.
Ring In The New Year With Air Farce New Year's Eve On CBC
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2018
AIR FARCE, one of the most acclaimed homegrown comedy troupes, is turning 45. The Farce will be celebrating this landmark anniversary skewering the biggest news stories, events, people, and pop culture phenomena of the year with its longstanding year-end ritual AIR FARCE NEW YEAR'S EVE, premiering Monday, December 31 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC, with an encore broadcast later the same evening at 12:10 a.m. (12:40 NT).
Celebrate Valentine's Day with the RAG BAG Cabaret 2/10 in Toronto!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2018
Hello lovely Rag Baggers! The Valentine's Day RAG BAG is fast approaching and we are thrilled to announce our stellar line- up. Bodacious BURLESQUE Goddess Zyra Lee Vanity, Mighty Mistress of MAGIC Rosemary Reid, Humorous TAP Stylings of Christel Bartelse, Sultry SONGSTRESS Cheryl White, BOYLESQUE Adonis Babe El Toro & Surprise Guests!
AIR FARCE NEW YEAR'S EVE to Celebrate 25th Anniversary Broadcast
by Julie Musbach - Dec 21, 2017
A comedy staple for Canadians looking for homegrown laughs, AIR FARCE is one of the most popular and enduring comedy troupes in the country skewering the biggest news stories, events, people, and pop culture phenomena of the year.This year, the Farce's long-standing New Year's Eve tradition celebrates 25 years on television. AIR FARCE NEW YEAR'S EVE premieres Sunday, December 31 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC with an encore broadcast later the same night at 12:05 a.m. (12:35 NT).
AIR FARCE CANADA 150 Premieres 7/1 on CBC
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2017
Making Canadians laugh for over four decades, AIR FARCE pulls out all the stops for the country's 150th birthday, capturing the patriotic spirit of the sesquicentennial celebrations in 60 funny, fast-paced minutes. For its first-ever summer special, and for the first time in AIR FARCE history, the whole country will come together to watch at the exact same time - no delays and no time shifting. AIR FARCE CANADA 150 premieres Saturday, July 1, 2017, at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT on CBC with an encore broadcast on Monday, July 3 at 8:00 PM (8:30 PM NT).
Dave Bidini, Alex Lifeson, Gavin Crawford Set for HELLO! THUNDER BAY at TOsketchfest
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 19, 2016
The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival (TOsketchfest) is proud to present an evening of comedy and music with HELLO! THUNDER BAY! on Monday, March 7 at the Randolph Theatre, plus over 70 sketch comedy troupes at the 2016 Festival. The 11th Anniversary TOsketchfest will present the best sketch comedy in North America March 3-13, 2016.
Ross Petty to Present PETER PAN IN WONDERLAND, Begin. Today
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 27, 2015
Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning, and then a quick turn into the Elgin Theatre is where Ross Petty Productions' PETER PAN in WONDERLAND, The 20th Anniversary Family Musical PANto-monium will call home from November 27, 2015 to January 3, 2016.
Ross Petty to Present PETER PAN IN WONDERLAND, Begin. 11/27
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 23, 2015
Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning, and then a quick turn into the Elgin Theatre is where Ross Petty Productions' PETER PAN in WONDERLAND, The 20th Anniversary Family Musical PANto-monium will call home from November 27, 2015 to January 3, 2016.
BWW Reviews: IDAHO LAUGH FEST, The Name Says It All
by Teresa Rodrick - Jan 27, 2014
What do you think of when you hear Idaho? Boise, maybe? Potatoes? well, now you can add comedy to that list. Idaho now has it's very own annual Laugh Fest. Megan Bryant took it upon herself to create and do the arrangements for the First Annual IDAHO LAUGH FEST, with the help of a few local comedians. They should all be commended for putting together such a GREAT comedy filled event.