Abby Elizabeth S for Curtains Up
A preview…
The Just For Laughs Festival goes big this year and kicks off its 34th edition with a big ol Sausage party!
No, Seriously. JFL is hosting a special screening of Sausage Party. Seth Rogan’s new CG not so kid friendly film before it even hits theatres on Aug.12th. Not only will lucky Montrealers be able to see the R-rated animated movie (the first of its kind) they will also get the the chance to meet/see Rogan in person because he will be hosting the event. The screening takes place July 30th at 8:30pm at IMPERIAL. We suggest you eat beforehand…
Aziz Ansari and his Master of None cast are in town and getting their real talk on…
The Netflix original show created by Ansari and writer Alan Yang (Parks and Recreation) are hosting a panel at The Hyatt Regency Grand Salon on July 30th at 4:00pm. Those of you who are familiar with the show will understand just how important it is to grab a seat while you still can. The comedy delves into everything from immigrants,the elderly and the dynamics of racial profiling within the entertainment industry to the best eats in NYC, bad dates and technology impaired parents.
Nathan Lane returns!
You can catch this award winning actor at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier Place-Des-Arts on July 28th 7pm
The show presented by Air Canada and entitled : The Nathan Lane Showstopper gala.
Russell Peters is back this year too! He’ll be hosting his very own gala dated for July 30th at 9:45pm at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier Place-Des-Arts
Midnight Surprise hosted by none other than NBA sensation Blake Griffin ( no joke.) He’ll be hosting the five night mystery lineup show taking place July 26th-30th.
This year is absolutely insane. With over 90 plus performers/artists already announced, the amount of talent is impressive and shows are selling out fast. The festival passes vary in price depending on how many shows you plan to see.
Special mentions
The Ethnic Show
The Nasty Show
Julia Louis-Dreyfus star of the hit HBO show VEEP will be in town alongwith VEEP castmates.
Howie Mandel
You tube stars Grace Helbig and Mamrie Hart
Eugene Mirman
P.K Subban
Carrie Fisher
Sarah Silverman
Lewis Black
Jimmy Carr
Iliza Shlesinger
Mike Ward
Tom Green
Janeane Garofalo
Emo Philips
And much,much more. CurtainsUp promises to keep you updated on all the JFK info, findings, shows,tickets and everything in between.
Sometimes life, work,school, family, jobs or lack of get in the way of our happiness. One cure for despondency is laughter, so spend the extra few bucks buy tickets to a JFL show and laugh until your stomach hurts, your eyes water and it becomes difficult to breathe. It’s fun pain!
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