Howie Mandel Gala – July 25, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier

Just for Laughs presents

Howie Mandel

Mandel is one of the most recognisable names in show business. From Deal or No Deal to Bobby’s World to American’s Got Talent to St. Elsewhere, Mandel has been everywhere. His career has spanned decades as well as mediums, with notable success on stage, on the small screen, and on the big screen. Mandel received an Emmy nomination for “Outstanding Host For A Reality or Reality-Competition Program” for Deal or No Deal and a Daytime Emmy nomination for “Outstanding Game Show Host” for the syndicated version of the same show. Even behind the camera, Mandel rules the roost as executive producer of many shows with his production company Alevy . Mandel’s lineup includes Pete Holmes, Reggie Watts, Barry & Stuart, Marina Franklin, and Fortune Feimster.

The show starts at 9:45 pm

Hosted By:

Howie Mandel

Howie Mandel has remained a constant force in show business for over 30 years. Howie started his career on a dare in Toronto in 1979 and then one night during a trip to Los Angeles he was at the legendary Comedy Store on amateur night and Howie was coaxed by his friends to get up and try his luck. As fate would have it, there was a producer in the crowd who immediately hired him to appear on the comedy game-show Make Me Laugh. His appearance on the show led to talk show appearances, a stint as Diana Ross’ opening act and eventually to the television series St. Elsewhere, where Howie spent six seasons as “Dr. Wayne Fiscus” on the award-winning NBC drama.

He also serves as one of the judges on NBC’s summer hit talent competition series America’s Got Talent alongside Heidi Klum, Mel B and Howard Stern.

Howie’s versatile career has encompassed virtually all aspects of the entertainment spectrum, including television, film and stage.  Howie also continues to perform as many as 200 concerts a year throughout the US and Canada.

Featuring:

Pete Holmes

He’s on TV: Pete has appeared on numerous TV shows such as Conan, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as well as his own late night variety program on TBS, The Pete Holmes Show.
He’s got many talents: Pete also draws cartoons for The New Yorker
He’s weird: Pete has a podcast called “You Made It Weird” where he gets other comedians to share their ‘secret weirdness’ on-air.

Reggie Watts

He does improv: Reggie Watts is an internationally renowned vocal artist/ beatboxer/ musician/ comedian whose performances are 100% improvised.
He’s a fan favorite: He is currently the bandleader on CBS’s Late Late Show with James Corden.
He’s critically acclaimed: LA Weekly crowned him ”the most wildly inventive new talent of the past five years” while New York Magazine hailed Reggie as “Spectacularly original,” and the LA Times praised Reggie is “a superstar.”

Barry & Stuart

They are the UK’s hottest comedy magician duo: this pair has been delighting and offending audiences on BBC One and Channel 4 for years now, in addition to racking up over 40 million views on You Tube.
They push the line: Barry and Stuart are known for their boundary-pushing comedic magic,  exhibited by their stint hosting the wildly popular comedy series ‘Dirty Tricks’. In addition Barry and Stuart shook up the U.K. once again, creating a series in which they created large-scale hoaxes for National Geographic’s ‘The Happenings’

Marina Franklin

She’s EVERYWHERE: Marina is emerging as one of the hottest comedians in the comedy scene today with such notable appearances as Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show and Inside Amy Schumer, FX’s Louie, TV Land’s The Jim Gaffigan Show, Craig Ferguson’s Late Late Show and Showtime’s Women Who Kill
She’s handpicked by the best: Marina was one of a handful of comics selected by Wanda Sykes and The OWN Network for Oprah’s Herlarious special, and Louis CK recently named Marina to his Top 7 Comedians to Watch List.

Fortune Feimster

Lady of the night: writes for and appears as a roundtable regular on E!’s late night talk show Chelsea Lately
She’s experienced: performed in front of 15,000 people as a part of Dave Chappelle and Flight of the Conchord’s Oddball Fest
Secret passion: scrapbooking (shhhh! it’s a secret)

For tickets and information: www.hahaha.com   514-845-2322

Just For Laughs

The 33^rd edition of the Just For Laughs Festival promises to be the most star-studded lineup ever with TV and cinema’s biggest comedy names, top touring comedians, cult-favourites and up-and-comers all converging on Montreal this summer. Galas, street performers, theatrical productions and stand-up shows in indoor venues and in the streets. Guaranteed to keep audiences in stitches.

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