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Dan Laxer

Dan Laxer

Dan Laxer writes and hosts the CJAD Trivia Show, is a budding stand-up comedian, and a fitness trainer. He lives with his actress wife, their 2 kids, and a cat. Dan is Citeeze's entertainment writer.

Recent Blog Entries by Dan Laxer

I, Claudia: In the Eyes of a Young Teenager

A one-woman show at Centaur

By: Dan Laxer

Feb 7, 2012, 17:11

Ars Poetica

A celebration of the Canadian literary tradition

By: Dan Laxer

Jan 19, 2012, 11:53

Kirsten Rasmussen

The 15th Wildside Festival

Cutting edge theatre during winter

By: Dan Laxer

Jan 5, 2012, 16:35

Christmas Carol at Rialto

A unique version of Dickens' classic

By: Dan Laxer

Dec 8, 2011, 15:17

Eman

Kosher Jokes for the Halaladays

At the Gesù Theatre just before Christmas Eve

By: Dan Laxer

Dec 1, 2011, 16:00

The Colours of India

The Colours of India

India through Suzanne Held’s eyes

By: Dan Laxer

Nov 24, 2011, 16:30

Ana

Opening the door to an intercultural dialogue

By: Dan Laxer

Nov 17, 2011, 16:50

Toys 2 Is Opening Next Week

Upcoming new exhibit at the McCord Museum

By: Dan Laxer

Nov 11, 2011, 14:13

The Play’s The Thing

A real-life drama comes to life in comedy

By: Dan Laxer

Oct 31, 2011, 10:34

David Acer

Nite of the Living Stand-Ups: Crazy Comedy...

A fun-filled show that will be frighteningly funny

By: Dan Laxer

Oct 24, 2011, 15:25

Into the Woods

Where to Spend your Drama Dollar over The...

The Wild Party, Into the Woods & True Nature

By: Dan Laxer

Oct 14, 2011, 11:29

The Little Prince

The Little Prince

A play that comes with its challenges

By: Dan Laxer

Oct 6, 2011, 16:03

Debra DiGiovanni

Debra DiGiovanni & The Wheel Club

A Montreal secret hideaway & a single awkward female comedian...

By: Dan Laxer

Sep 30, 2011, 10:14

Art Spiegelman

Art Spiegelman at the SBC Gallery

A fundraiser featuring comic book icon Art Spiegelman

By: Dan Laxer

Sep 21, 2011, 12:26

Alan Strang

Raw Equus

A boy who did unspeakable things to horses

By: Dan Laxer

Sep 8, 2011, 16:07

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

A hilarious musical comedy in Montreal

By: Dan Laxer

Sep 1, 2011, 8:46

The Lion King

The Lion King

The longest-running show on Broadway plays in Montreal!

By: Dan Laxer

Aug 25, 2011, 8:00

The Daily Miracle

Infinitheatre's Upcoming Season

Encouraging playwrights to free the dramaturge inside of them

By: Dan Laxer

Aug 18, 2011, 11:00

Globe theatre production

Titus Andronicus: A Tragedy of Political...

A gruesome & bloody Shakespearean play

By: Dan Laxer

Aug 11, 2011, 9:30

Ari Shaffir

Beatboxer Beardyman & Ari Shaffir

"The soul is the seat of all the sounds"

By: Dan Laxer

Jul 27, 2011, 15:17

Jimmy Carr

Jimmy Carr, Danny Bhoy & The Pajama Men

3 genuine comedians on stage at Just for Laughs

By: Dan Laxer

Jul 22, 2011, 9:17

Kunal Nayyar

Kunal Nayyar

A Tribute to Nerds: Just for Laughs

By: Dan Laxer

Jul 13, 2011, 11:39

Maz Jobrani

Ethnicity Blent with Humour at Just for...

Counter stereotypes through humour with Maz Jobrani

By: Dan Laxer

Jul 8, 2011, 9:39

Romeo and Juliet in 2010

Macbeth in the Park

Repercussion takes Shakespeare back to basics

By: Dan Laxer

Jun 28, 2011, 10:31

3 Must See Fringe Shows

Only got a few days left to Fringe!

By: Dan Laxer

Jun 15, 2011, 9:58

Crescent St

Grand Prix Weekend on Crescent

The place to be during F1 Weekend

By: Dan Laxer

Jun 9, 2011, 9:37

Grindhouse Wednesdays on a Sunday

Fringe After Dark Series

Bringing people together

By: Dan Laxer

Jun 2, 2011, 11:28

Theatre Rialto

Gilbert and Sullivan

Learn about the history of Gilbert & Sullivan

By: Dan Laxer

May 11, 2011, 14:13

Lies My Father Told Me

Lies My Father Told Me

A distinctive cast supports the new stage version at the Segal...

By: Dan Laxer

May 5, 2011, 10:12

Beethoven Lives Upstairs

A stage version at Centaur of a worldwide known Canadian...

By: Dan Laxer

Apr 28, 2011, 9:33

At the Crossroads of Montreal's Birth:...

A contemporary museum which leads us back to Montreal's founding...

By: Dan Laxer

Apr 21, 2011, 10:02

Mc Cord Museum

Happy Birthday Mr... McCord!

90 Treasures, 90 Stories, 90 Years

By: Dan Laxer

Apr 14, 2011, 10:00

Montreal Comedy Playoffs

Montreal Comedy Playoffs

Comedy for charity

By: Dan Laxer

Apr 8, 2011, 12:29

La Sagouine

La Sagouine is A One Woman Show

A collection of stories that brings Acadia to life

By: Dan Laxer

Mar 31, 2011, 10:47

Laughing to Peaces

David Pryde & Laughing to Peaces

Can a group of clowns bring some peace?

By: Dan Laxer

Mar 25, 2011, 9:23

Schwartz Deli

Schwartz’s: The Musical

Makings of a true Montreal day

By: Dan Laxer

Mar 17, 2011, 10:25

Instructions To Any Future Socialist Government Wishing to Abolish Christmas

A Jaundiced Eye on Our Economic Climate

Instructions To Any Future Socialist Government Wishing To Abolish...

By: Dan Laxer

Mar 10, 2011, 11:10

Dan Bingham

The Morning After Comedy Show March 6th

Love, the one thing that all audience members can relate to

By: Dan Laxer

Mar 3, 2011, 11:56

Greg Morton on stage

Multitasker Comedians: Greg Morton &...

Two Just for Laughs veterans in town starting tonight!

By: Dan Laxer

Feb 24, 2011, 10:27

Eric Peterson

Billy Bishop Goes to War

Encounter with Eric Peterson, Billy Bishop's lead role

By: Dan Laxer

Feb 17, 2011, 14:32

Carla Collins

Tainted Love

Love and comedy are in the air

By: Dan Laxer

Feb 11, 2011, 9:26

MöcShplat

Brush Up Your Shakespeare, You Clowns!

MöcShplat & the Black Theatre Workshop's 40th season

By: Dan Laxer

Feb 3, 2011, 12:21

Dan Laxer and James Blunt

James Blunt Plays at Place des Arts on April...

With his new album James Blunt takes his music in a whole other...

By: Dan Laxer

Jan 21, 2011, 9:50

The Lieutenant of Inishmore

Two Great Plays. Two Great Theatres. One...

Two of Martin McDonagh plays running in Montreal right now

By: Dan Laxer

Jan 14, 2011, 14:34

SALA XVIII

Sala XVIII: A Timeless and Ingenious Play

A journey between three time periods. Only 14 performances!

By: Dan Laxer

Jan 6, 2011, 10:57

Mike Birbiglia

Mike Birbiglia is a Nice Boy

One of the funniest & most successful stand-up comedians on...

By: Dan Laxer

Dec 23, 2010, 10:27

Couple dancing

The Nutcracker, Christmas' Classical...

Plunge into a Christmas tradition at Salle Wilfrid Pelletier

By: Dan Laxer

Dec 15, 2010, 12:35

Kosher Jokes for Halaladays

Kosher Jokes

Kosher Jokes for the Halaladays will soon hit the stage at Les...

By: Dan Laxer

Dec 9, 2010, 13:14

Jesus Jello

Jesus Jello and Montreal Improv

One funny Christmas play, Jesus Jello, and Montreal Improv will...

By: Dan Laxer

Dec 2, 2010, 11:14

Jeff Dunham and skeleton

Jeff Dunham at Montreal's Bell Centre...

The issue with Jeff Dunham's schizophrenia...are his muppets!

By: Dan Laxer

Nov 24, 2010, 11:57

Scott Faulconbridge at Comedy Nest

Scott Faulconbridge and Mike Wilmot in Town...

Two upcoming shows from the country's best stand-up comedians

By: Dan Laxer

Nov 18, 2010, 11:22

Christmas Carol at Rialto

A Christmas Carol

At the Rialto starting December 2nd

By: Dan Laxer

Nov 12, 2010, 13:56

Hope in Chaos

Hope in Chaos

A play based on surviving 9/11

By: Dan Laxer

Nov 5, 2010, 9:19

Joey Elias

Joey Elias

At Ernie Butler's Comedy Nest November 4, 5, and 6

By: Dan Laxer

Oct 28, 2010, 11:54

Louis CK's Word in Montreal presented by Just for Laughs

A Couple of Laughs

Two of the finest comedic voices in the world are coming to town...

By: Dan Laxer

Oct 20, 2010, 9:44

Martin Larocque in Un Violon sur le toit

Fiddler on the Roof, Nov. 2nd

Denise Filiatrault's own Un Violon sur le toit brings the Jewish...

By: Dan Laxer

Oct 18, 2010, 9:57

Dan Laxer with Mia Michaels

The Rialto's Second Act

Storied Montreal theatre might be saved the fate of the Seville

By: Dan Laxer

Oct 6, 2010, 9:44

Centaur Theatre

Centaur Theatre's New Season

Vittorio Rossi's Paradise By The River runs from October 5-13th

By: Dan Laxer

Sep 29, 2010, 10:35

Randy Cole

Segal Centre Sets Stage for New Season

With plays by Arthur Miller, Morris Panych and more

By: Dan Laxer

Sep 22, 2010, 10:18

Montreal International Black Film Festival

The Montreal International Black Film...

The 6th edition promises to be the most impressive and the most...

By: Dan Laxer

Sep 17, 2010, 11:13

Kenny Robinson

Full Frontal Comedy

2 comedy acts coming to Montreal not be missed

By: Dan Laxer

Sep 9, 2010, 10:30

Lachine canal

Little Burgundy

Historic black neighbourhood is home to Montreal's most famous...

By: Dan Laxer

Aug 30, 2010, 15:24

Griffintown, University street

Griffintown

Is the gentrification of Griffintown enough to scare away the...

By: Dan Laxer

Aug 18, 2010, 10:37

Pride Week

Parade on August 15th culminates week of celebration

By: Dan Laxer

Aug 13, 2010, 13:22

Under Pressure Montreal

Under Pressure

Graffiti festival kicks off August 14th

By: Dan Laxer

Aug 9, 2010, 9:51

Burying the Past, Digging Up the Future

The transformation of a neighbourhood

By: Dan Laxer

Jul 28, 2010, 10:39

Bixi: A Great Way to Get Around And a Great...

But sometimes a bike is just a bike

By: Dan Laxer

Jul 21, 2010, 10:38

Just for Laughs

Festival is bigger and better than ever

By: Dan Laxer

Jul 15, 2010, 12:45

Kevin Smith Interview

He seems larger than life. But it's not a big head he's worried...

By: Dan Laxer

Jul 2, 2010, 9:49

Tommy Tiernan at Comedy Works

Controversial Irish comic returns to Montreal July 1-3rd

By: Dan Laxer

Jun 29, 2010, 11:05

Pamela Anderson Interview

Her thoughts on kids, Canada and her upcoming Just For Laughs gig...

By: Dan Laxer

Jun 17, 2010, 10:37