Posts with the tag stand-up comedy.
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Interview: Comic and actor Brandon T. Jackson launches the "Still Detroit" comedy tour
Posted by: Matthew Ardill • November 17, 2023 @ 8:12pm
Many know Brandon T. Jackson from his film career starring in Tropic Thunder, Percy Jackson, and the upcoming I'm Beginning to See the Light. But before that, he was a young stand-up comic.
Comedian Jessie Olsen grows from fan of Toronto comedy scene to hosting her own show at JFL Toronto
Posted by: Matthew Ardill • October 18, 2023 @ 10:51am
Jessie Olson is an amazing comic who's been stirring up the Toronto comedy scene over the last few years. A local comedy fan, they made the leap from the audience to the stage and there's been no looking back.
Patti Harrison at JFL Toronto
Posted by: Melanie Dahling • October 6, 2023 @ 8:03pm
Another JFL Toronto has come and gone. It's been such a treat to see so many masters at work, each showcasing their talent in their own unique way. One of the most memorable among them was Patti Harrison, with a show that sent a shock wave of mixed emotions through The Royal Theatre.
Comic Graham Kay brings his one-man show to JFL Toronto
Posted by: Andrew Lizotte • September 28, 2023 @ 10:43am
Ottawa's Graham Kay, who now calls Brooklyn home, has built up quite the comedy résumé.
Live Review: Al Val's Big, Brave Comedy Taping
Posted by: Matthew Ardill • September 19, 2023 @ 12:12pm
The first time I saw Al Val perform, she was getting roasted by a vicious panel of her peers at one of Todd Van Allen's "Write 'em Up" shows at Comedy Bar; she was being torn apart by the zippers on her pants.
Album Review: Sally Brooks - Street Bird
Posted by: Matthew Ardill • October 11, 2022 @ 7:24pm
I spent several years working on and hosting a podcast where I listened to comedy albums, so when I was asked to review Sally Brooks' upcoming album Street Bird, I was very excited.
Sally is a touring comic, writer, and podcaster. She was born in Cincinnati before moving to New York and finally settling in Atlanta.
JFL Toronto Review: Craig Ferguson
Posted by: Matthew Ardill • September 26, 2022 @ 11:02pm
Going to a Craig Ferguson show is like going on a walk with a Scottish family member. I know this because I am married to someone who is only once removed from this, and watching Craig Ferguson's set is like chatting with my wife.
JFL Toronto Interview: Stand-up comic Vir Das
Posted by: Andrew Lizotte • September 26, 2022 @ 4:30pm
If you don't know who Vir Das is by this point, that's on you, because he's very busy. Most recently, the stand-up comic released an all-crowd work special which was recorded over Zoom -- two phrases that make him a comedy daredevil. This marks his 4th special for Netflix.
JFL Toronto Reviews: Kurt Braunohler & Alex Edelman
Posted by: Showbiz Monkeys • September 24, 2022 @ 9:04am
Kurt Braunohler
Reviewed by: Matthew Ardill
After having a delightful conversation with the incredible Kurt Braunohler, I felt it was a MUST to make it to his shows (which is a lie – I had tickets to last night's 9 PM show at Comedy Bar and "Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen" well befo
JFL Toronto Review: John Mulaney - From Scratch
Posted by: Matthew Ardill • September 23, 2022 @ 6:27pm
The journey to the From Scratch Tour for John Mulaney and the city of Toronto has been a long one starting in 2018, and has had many twists and turns. He canceled four shows in Toronto for reasons from "I don't remember" to an opportunity to host Saturday Night Live (again).
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