Toronto

JFL42 Review: Dave Merheje Draws on Canadian Roots for an Energetic Set

Royal Theatre, Toronto ON, September 27

PUBLISHED Sep 28, 2019

Now a New York City hotshot with a supporting role on Hulu's critically acclaimed Ramy, Canadian comic Dave Merheje hasn't forgotten his ro...

Like It or Not, Louis C.K. Is Coming to Toronto

PUBLISHED Sep 27, 2019

Disgraced comedian Louis C.K. has been trying to mount a comeback after admitting to sexual misconduct. Now, his dubious comeback tour is t...

JFL42 Review: Andy Kindler's Alternative Show, Feat. Courtney Gilmour, Jon Dore and Seán Cullen

Second City, Toronto ON, September 26

PUBLISHED Sep 27, 2019

Andy Kindler's "Alternative Show" proved to be a heartwarming mess yet again Thursday night at Second City. After doing a few minutes of sc...

Adam Christie Wins SiriusXM Top Comic at JFL42

Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto ON, September 26

PUBLISHED Sep 27, 2019

The energy in the room at the annual SiriusXM Top Comic competition was infectious, as some of Canada's best rising comics vied for a $25,0...

JFL42 Review: Nate Bargatze Is in Command of His Comedic Voice

Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto ON, September 26

PUBLISHED Sep 27, 2019

Comics experience the world on two planes at once: taking in the same sights and sounds as the rest of us, they're constantly filtering the...

JFL42 Review: Jon Dore Is a Master of Discomfort

Royal Theatre, Toronto ON, September 25

PUBLISHED Sep 26, 2019

"It's been a pleasure for me to open for me," Jon Dore said after the first five minutes of his set, as he literally opened for himself at...

JFL42 Review: The El-Salomons Offer Heartwarming Shared Comedy

Comedy Bar, Toronto ON, September 25

PUBLISHED Sep 26, 2019

Married comedy duo Eman El-Husseini and Jess Salomon (better known as "The El-Salomons") found love in a comedy club and are dead set on he...

JFL42 Review: Michelle Wolf Dazzles with a Viscerally Funny New Hour

Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto ON, September 24

PUBLISHED Sep 26, 2019

At the risk of sounding a bit reductive, Michelle Wolf is really funny. Admittedly, this isn't the most profound insight, but I make this p...