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RICE – Asian Comedy Showcase returns September 29 at Rivoli!

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EVERY SHOW HAS SOLD OUT! DON’T WAIT!!!
Leonard Chan (Just for Laughs, Winnipeg Comedy Festival) stars in RICE – Asian Comedy Showcase at the historic Rivoli.

Hosted by Vong Show (MTV, Logo Network, Comedy Cares). Special guest performances from an all-star lineup of Canada’s finest Asian comedians.

GLENN SUMI (NOW MAGAZINE STAGE CRITIC):
“…RICE was a phenomenal show. Diverse, inclusive, tightly run and – most important – very, very funny. In the words of goddess Sandra Oh, it truly is an honour to be Asian.”

TICKETS $20 ONLINE
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What Up! What Up! Toronto Pride Month Edition Was Super Fabulous!

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What Up! What Up! Toronto Standup Stand Up Comedy Comedian Rivoli Vong Show Elvira Kurt Ted Morris Martha Chaves Brandon Ash-Mohammed Robert Watson Paul Hutcheson Christophe Davidson Ron Josol

What Up! What Up! Toronto Pride Month edition was spectacular fun! Featuring a stellar lineup starring Elvira Kurt, Martha Chaves, Ted Morris, Brandon Ash-Mohammed, Robert Watson, Ron Josol, Christophe Davidson and Paul Hutcheson.

BRANDON ASH-MOHAMMED, CHRISTOPHE DAVIDSON, COMEDIAN, COMEDY, ELVIRA KURT, GAY, LGBT, LGBTQ, MARTHA CHAVES, PAUL HUTCHESON, PRIDE, QUEER, RIVOLI, ROBERT WATSON, RON JOSOL, STAND UP, STANDUP, TED MORRIS, VONG SHOW

First time using our new backdrop. The last backdrop was made of vinyl and was super wrinkly and way too shiny, which kinda ruined the video and photos. I’m so excited by this new backdrop; it had no wrinkles at all and was a great exture for photos.

BRANDON ASH-MOHAMMED, CHRISTOPHE DAVIDSON, COMEDIAN, COMEDY, ELVIRA KURT, GAY, LGBT, LGBTQ, MARTHA CHAVES, PAUL HUTCHESON, PRIDE, QUEER, RIVOLI, ROBERT WATSON, RON JOSOL, STAND UP, STANDUP, TED MORRIS, VONG SHOW

Calm before the storm. All our tables are set up and ready to go before the show starts. Doors opening soon!

BRANDON ASH-MOHAMMED, CHRISTOPHE DAVIDSON, COMEDIAN, COMEDY, ELVIRA KURT, GAY, LGBT, LGBTQ, MARTHA CHAVES, PAUL HUTCHESON, PRIDE, QUEER, RIVOLI, ROBERT WATSON, RON JOSOL, STAND UP, STANDUP, TED MORRIS, VONG SHOW
BRANDON ASH-MOHAMMED, CHRISTOPHE DAVIDSON, COMEDIAN, COMEDY, ELVIRA KURT, GAY, LGBT, LGBTQ, MARTHA CHAVES, PAUL HUTCHESON, PRIDE, QUEER, RIVOLI, ROBERT WATSON, RON JOSOL, STAND UP, STANDUP, TED MORRIS, VONG SHOW

Love the view from the stage on to the audience. Rivoli is definitely one of the best venues in the entire city. Super fortunate to get to work with such an amazing venue and everyone who works there including Serge and JP.

BRANDON ASH-MOHAMMED, CHRISTOPHE DAVIDSON, COMEDIAN, COMEDY, ELVIRA KURT, GAY, LGBT, LGBTQ, MARTHA CHAVES, PAUL HUTCHESON, PRIDE, QUEER, RIVOLI, ROBERT WATSON, RON JOSOL, STAND UP, STANDUP, TED MORRIS, VONG SHOW

Ted Morris kicked off the show with an amazing set!

BRANDON ASH-MOHAMMED, CHRISTOPHE DAVIDSON, COMEDIAN, COMEDY, ELVIRA KURT, GAY, LGBT, LGBTQ, MARTHA CHAVES, PAUL HUTCHESON, PRIDE, QUEER, RIVOLI, ROBERT WATSON, RON JOSOL, STAND UP, STANDUP, TED MORRIS, VONG SHOW

Christophe Davidson performed a spellbinding set centred about mental illness in preparation for his performance at Just For Laughs in Montreal, Quebec!

BRANDON ASH-MOHAMMED, CHRISTOPHE DAVIDSON, COMEDIAN, COMEDY, ELVIRA KURT, GAY, LGBT, LGBTQ, MARTHA CHAVES, PAUL HUTCHESON, PRIDE, QUEER, RIVOLI, ROBERT WATSON, RON JOSOL, STAND UP, STANDUP, TED MORRIS, VONG SHOW
BRANDON ASH-MOHAMMED, CHRISTOPHE DAVIDSON, COMEDIAN, COMEDY, ELVIRA KURT, GAY, LGBT, LGBTQ, MARTHA CHAVES, PAUL HUTCHESON, PRIDE, QUEER, RIVOLI, ROBERT WATSON, RON JOSOL, STAND UP, STANDUP, TED MORRIS, VONG SHOW

Brandon Ash-Mohhammed was his usual effervescent self on stage.

BRANDON ASH-MOHAMMED, CHRISTOPHE DAVIDSON, COMEDIAN, COMEDY, ELVIRA KURT, GAY, LGBT, LGBTQ, MARTHA CHAVES, PAUL HUTCHESON, PRIDE, QUEER, RIVOLI, ROBERT WATSON, RON JOSOL, STAND UP, STANDUP, TED MORRIS, VONG SHOW

Martha Chaves was as dynamic as ever!

BRANDON ASH-MOHAMMED, CHRISTOPHE DAVIDSON, COMEDIAN, COMEDY, ELVIRA KURT, GAY, LGBT, LGBTQ, MARTHA CHAVES, PAUL HUTCHESON, PRIDE, QUEER, RIVOLI, ROBERT WATSON, RON JOSOL, STAND UP, STANDUP, TED MORRIS, VONG SHOW

First time I got to share the stage with Paul Hutcheson in years! So happy to see him and again. He always makes me laugh so hard!

BRANDON ASH-MOHAMMED, CHRISTOPHE DAVIDSON, COMEDIAN, COMEDY, ELVIRA KURT, GAY, LGBT, LGBTQ, MARTHA CHAVES, PAUL HUTCHESON, PRIDE, QUEER, RIVOLI, ROBERT WATSON, RON JOSOL, STAND UP, STANDUP, TED MORRIS, VONG SHOW

Ron Josol was in town from Los Angeles. Such a treat to have him on What Up! What Up! Toronto. Truly one of the great comedians in North America. One of my heroes when I first started comedy.

BRANDON ASH-MOHAMMED, CHRISTOPHE DAVIDSON, COMEDIAN, COMEDY, ELVIRA KURT, GAY, LGBT, LGBTQ, MARTHA CHAVES, PAUL HUTCHESON, PRIDE, QUEER, RIVOLI, ROBERT WATSON, RON JOSOL, STAND UP, STANDUP, TED MORRIS, VONG SHOW
BRANDON ASH-MOHAMMED, CHRISTOPHE DAVIDSON, COMEDIAN, COMEDY, ELVIRA KURT, GAY, LGBT, LGBTQ, MARTHA CHAVES, PAUL HUTCHESON, PRIDE, QUEER, RIVOLI, ROBERT WATSON, RON JOSOL, STAND UP, STANDUP, TED MORRIS, VONG SHOW

Robert Watson lit up the stage with his comedy, his high-heeled boots, and his electric impersonation of Cher!

BRANDON ASH-MOHAMMED, CHRISTOPHE DAVIDSON, COMEDIAN, COMEDY, ELVIRA KURT, GAY, LGBT, LGBTQ, MARTHA CHAVES, PAUL HUTCHESON, PRIDE, QUEER, RIVOLI, ROBERT WATSON, RON JOSOL, STAND UP, STANDUP, TED MORRIS, VONG SHOW
BRANDON ASH-MOHAMMED, CHRISTOPHE DAVIDSON, COMEDIAN, COMEDY, ELVIRA KURT, GAY, LGBT, LGBTQ, MARTHA CHAVES, PAUL HUTCHESON, PRIDE, QUEER, RIVOLI, ROBERT WATSON, RON JOSOL, STAND UP, STANDUP, TED MORRIS, VONG SHOW
BRANDON ASH-MOHAMMED, CHRISTOPHE DAVIDSON, COMEDIAN, COMEDY, ELVIRA KURT, GAY, LGBT, LGBTQ, MARTHA CHAVES, PAUL HUTCHESON, PRIDE, QUEER, RIVOLI, ROBERT WATSON, RON JOSOL, STAND UP, STANDUP, TED MORRIS, VONG SHOW

Elvira Kurt showed all of us how it’s done. Such a professional!

BRANDON ASH-MOHAMMED, CHRISTOPHE DAVIDSON, COMEDIAN, COMEDY, ELVIRA KURT, GAY, LGBT, LGBTQ, MARTHA CHAVES, PAUL HUTCHESON, PRIDE, QUEER, RIVOLI, ROBERT WATSON, RON JOSOL, STAND UP, STANDUP, TED MORRIS, VONG SHOW
BRANDON ASH-MOHAMMED, CHRISTOPHE DAVIDSON, COMEDIAN, COMEDY, ELVIRA KURT, GAY, LGBT, LGBTQ, MARTHA CHAVES, PAUL HUTCHESON, PRIDE, QUEER, RIVOLI, ROBERT WATSON, RON JOSOL, STAND UP, STANDUP, TED MORRIS, VONG SHOW
BRANDON ASH-MOHAMMED, CHRISTOPHE DAVIDSON, COMEDIAN, COMEDY, ELVIRA KURT, GAY, LGBT, LGBTQ, MARTHA CHAVES, PAUL HUTCHESON, PRIDE, QUEER, RIVOLI, ROBERT WATSON, RON JOSOL, STAND UP, STANDUP, TED MORRIS, VONG SHOW

My favourite part of the whole show, the cast photo! Oh the memories!

RICE – An Asian Comedy Showcase

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RICE Asian Comedy Showcase Vong Show Cassie Cao Leonard Chan Rivoli Toronto Standup Stand Up Comedy Comedian Ontario Canada Jennifer Hsiung Joe Vu Jeff Tseng Ronald Hae

Excited to announce RICE – An Asian Comedy Showcase, celebrating Asian Heritage Month with an all-star cast of Canada’s finest Asian comedians performing at the historic Rivoli. Tickets available now!

Starring Vong Show and Cassie Cao. Hosted by Leonard Chan.

Special performances by Joe Vu, Jennifer Hsiung, Ronald Hae, Jeff Tseng.

RICE Asian Comedy Showcase Vong Show Cassie Cao Leonard Chan Rivoli Toronto Standup Stand Up Comedy Comedian Ontario Canada Jennifer Hsiung Joe Vu Jeff Tseng Ronald Hae
RICE Asian Comedy Showcase Vong Show Cassie Cao Leonard Chan Rivoli Toronto Standup Stand Up Comedy Comedian Ontario Canada Jennifer Hsiung Joe Vu Jeff Tseng Ronald Hae
RICE Asian Comedy Showcase Vong Show Cassie Cao Leonard Chan Rivoli Toronto Standup Stand Up Comedy Comedian Ontario Canada Jennifer Hsiung Joe Vu Jeff Tseng Ronald Hae
RICE Asian Comedy Showcase Vong Show Cassie Cao Leonard Chan Rivoli Toronto Standup Stand Up Comedy Comedian Ontario Canada Jennifer Hsiung Joe Vu Jeff Tseng Ronald Hae

Up and Comers 7 presented by Queer and Present Danger was Amazing!

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QAPD Queer and Present Danger Chanty Marostica Elvira Kurt Melanie Dahling Aba Amuquandoh Amar Singh Brad Graham Dustin George Hovey Nunes Agduk Honey Bennett Kelly Sanchuk Kez Vicario-Robinson Robin Valerie LGBT LGBTQ Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Rainbow Pride
What an honour to be on the part of the amazing lineup at Up and Comers 7 presented by Queer and Present Danger. The event was hosted by Chanty Marostica and anchored by Melissa Darling and Canadian comedy legend, Elvira Kurt.

QAPD Queer and Present Danger Chanty Marostica Elvira Kurt Melanie Dahling Aba Amuquandoh Amar Singh Brad Graham Dustin George Hovey Nunes Agduk Honey Bennett Kelly Sanchuk Kez Vicario-Robinson Robin Valerie LGBT LGBTQ Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Rainbow Pride
The Rivoli in Toronto is a gorgeous venue. I arrived early to set up video cameras to capture the show, and the whole setup of the room is basically perfect for filming. There are great sight lines all around and the technical and wait staff were super helpful. The lovely Robin Valerie came early to help set up the cameras to ensure everyone got great footage.


I performed in the second half of the lineup. The crowd was so amazing and supportive, even cheering when I adjusted the stool! It’s always great when a crowd keeps their energy up all night long, especially since I was near the end of the show.

QAPD Queer and Present Danger Chanty Marostica Elvira Kurt Melanie Dahling Aba Amuquandoh Amar Singh Brad Graham Dustin George Hovey Nunes Agduk Honey Bennett Kelly Sanchuk Kez Vicario-Robinson Robin Valerie LGBT LGBTQ Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Rainbow Pride
The amazing Elvira Kurt closed the show with a remarkable set. The new generation of queer comedians all looked on in awe as Elvira commented on every single performer’s act from earlier in the night. It really meant so much to the comedians to be acknowledged by their hero.

QAPD Queer and Present Danger Chanty Marostica Elvira Kurt Melanie Dahling Aba Amuquandoh Amar Singh Brad Graham Dustin George Hovey Nunes Agduk Honey Bennett Kelly Sanchuk Kez Vicario-Robinson Robin Valerie LGBT LGBTQ Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Rainbow Pride
Not everyone was able to stay after the show to take this cast photo, but definitely happy we were able to get the rest of us in together. What an amazing end to a memorable night.

Performing at Homo Night in Canada During Pride Toronto Was a Blast

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Homo Night in Canada Pride Toronto 2018 Buddies in Bad Times Theatre B-Girlz Glam-Glam Martha Chaves Paul Hutcheson Brian Millward Ashley Moffat Ted Morris Richard Ryder Vong Show Dawn Whitwell

Back this year performing at Homo Night in Canada for the first time in five years! This annual showcase for queer performers has always been one of my favourite shows to perform at, with a number of my most memorable on-stage experiences happening at Homo Night.

The show itself always runs without a hitch thanks to the amazing production of Mark German and the hosting by the B-Girlz, absolute legends in the Toronto performance scene. The B-Girlz kicked off this year’s show with their hysterical take on current events including Trump and Kim Jong-un.

Leading up to the show I was super nervous as I was debuting brand new material never performed live before and touching on some difficult topics such as the impact of SARS on Toronto Asians and the de-classification of Asians as radicalized minorities (due to having “too much” economic wealth to be affected by systemic racism. Amazingly, the crowd was super receptive and once again I had a ton of fun performing for them.

Some of the performers such as Paul Hutcheson and Dawn Whitwell I hadn’t seen in years while others like Brian Millward and Ashley Moffat are fresh faces I had never seen perform live before. The veterans of the show, Martha Chaves and Richard Ryder, finished off the show with incredible sets that really capped an amazing night of fun.

Next year will mark the 20th anniversary of Homo Night in Canada. Fingers crossed that I’ll get tagged to perform but if not I will still be there with open arms to celebrate the amazing 20-year run of such a fabulous show.

JUNE 23 AT 8:00PM // THE CHAMBER, BUDDIES IN BAD TIMES THEATRE // $25
presented by Glam-Glam productions

Created in 2000 by The B-Girlz (Glam-Glam Productions), the annual Homo Night in Canada show has become a must see event of Pride weekend in Toronto showcasing some of North America’s best gay and lesbian comics. Well over 50 talented performers have delighted regularly sold out audiences over the past eighteen years.

Hosted by the B-Girlz with Martha Chaves, Paul Hutcheson, Brian Millward, Ashley Moffat, Ted Morris, Richard Ryder, Vong Show, and Dawn Whitwell!

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Official spokesperson for gay, super cute Asians. Sharing the Gaysian perspective on culture, sports and trending topics. Creator of RICE Asian Comedy Showcase and founder of Comedy Cares, partnering comedians and charities to raise money for worthy causes.