Just For Laughs

Michael Kosta's 'Straight White Male' Show at Just for Laughs Offers That Perspective

Just for Laughs, Montreal QC, July 25

PUBLISHED Jul 26, 2019

Michael Kosta is dead charming, and can make you feel conflicted. He easily conjures a feeling of familiarity, because he's reminiscent of...

Esther Povitsky's Low-Key Charms Don't Overwhelm Just for Laughs

Just for Laughs, Montreal QC, July 25

PUBLISHED Jul 26, 2019

"My standup is more just get to know me and not really laugh hard," L.A.-based comedian Esther Povistky told a relatively quiet room — a se...

New Faces at Just for Laughs Is a Welcome Talent Showcase

Just for Laughs, Montreal QC, July 24

PUBLISHED Jul 25, 2019

New Faces is one of the most popular showcases at the Just For Laughs comedy festival every year, and for good reason — the artists are gre...

Aisha Brown Makes Canadian Comedy History at Just for Laughs

Just for Laughs, Montreal QC, July 23

PUBLISHED Jul 24, 2019

On July 23, Aisha Brown became the first black Canadian comedian to tape a Crave standup comedy special.   Donning a sash and a celebratory...

Good Dad Kurt Braunohler Also Shows Comedy Chops at Just for Laughs

Just for Laughs, Montreal QC, July 23

PUBLISHED Jul 24, 2019

Kurt Braunohler aspires to be a good dad. He's a pretty new dad — his daughter is now five — and how could you not dedicate material to par...

Lucas Bros Double Down on Hardships at Just for Laughs

Just for Laughs, Montreal QC, July 23

PUBLISHED Jul 24, 2019

Life's a bitch and then you die. At least that's what identical twins-slash-comedy duo the Lucas Bros, Keith and Kenny, who have been throu...

Ronny Chieng Brings His 'Daily Show' Politics to Just for Laughs

Just for Laughs, Montreal QC, July 23

PUBLISHED Jul 24, 2019

Modern times happen fast. Very recently, you couldn't find a JFL set that didn't include a lot of Donald Trump shit. That's to be expected...

Comedian Ronny Chieng Goes from 'The Daily Show' to Laying Down the Law for Just for Laughs

PUBLISHED Jul 23, 2019

Comedian Ronny Chieng is walking outside, and the hustle and bustle of New York City is coming through loud and clear over the phone.   Ori...