Hey Fans of The Comedy Igloo:

As you know, we haven’t had a Comedy Igloo show in awhile. Here’s why:

For the past year-and-a-half, I’ve been performing and writing with a fantastic political satire group called Shoot the Messenger on our show, Wake Up World. The show stars and was created by Lizz Winstead (she co-created The Daily Show) and the concept is that it’s America’s worst morning program on America’s worst news network. We’ve had some great guests on the show, including Michael Stipe, Sarah Silverman, Roseanne, Susie Essman, Jerry Stiller, Anne Meara, Ed Begley, Jr., and Rachel Maddow. You can find out more about it at: www.shootthemessengernyc.com.

Most recently, we wrote and shot a pilot episode and took the show to Los Angeles for sold-out shows. I’m not allowed to say very much, but I can tell you that the response from the industry has been overwhelmingly good. As in, beyond anyone’s wildest expectations. Keep your fingers crossed!

It’s been a total blast, a lot of hard work, and it’s left a little less time for Jacques and his (p)leather pants (trust me… he’s furious… and that’s just not a pretty sight…).

Until the next Igloo, check out my new YouTube channel. Plus, keep an eye out for my killer new website, www.kevinjanus.com, which is coming soon!

That’s the scoop from Igloo HQ. Thanks for all of your continued support!

Kevin

Great news! The Comedy Igloo will be back at Comix for a very special Canada Day Comedy Igloo Celebration on Thursday, June 26 at 8pm! We’re so excited, our toques are ready to explode! And we have an incredible lineup of comics for you. So, Canadian friends, book your flights. New Yorkers, prepare the Meatpacking district – the Igloo is back and, this time, we won’t be so polite!

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The Comedy Igloo

Comix
353 West 14th Street (just east of Ninth Ave)
Subway A, C, E, or L to 14th St.
(212) 524-2500
Admission: $15 USD/$14.83 CDN
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Trying to find the perfect place to celebrate Canada Day? Did you forget to call Canada and wish her a happy birthday last year? Look no further. This year, Canada is coming to you!

Canadian comedian Kevin Janus hosts a very special Canada Day Comedy Igloo Celebration with a lineup of the city’s hottest comics, including:

* Tom Shillue (“Late Night with Conan O’Brien”; “Comedy Central Presents: Tom Shillue”; “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”);

*Andres du Bouchet (writer, Fox’s “Talk Show with Spike Feresten”; writer, VH1’s “Best Week Ever”);

* Joe DeVito (semifinalist, “Last Comic Standing”; “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson”; Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham”; Montreal’s “Just for Laughs”); and

* Ophira Eisenberg (Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” and “Fresh Faces of Comedy”; VH1’s “Best Week Ever”; and she’s Canadian!!!) [fn1][fn2]

TimeOut New York has lauded the show as a “Critic’s Pick” and “Don’t Miss”. The Comedians magazine has called the show “one of the best stand-up programs in town.” And Billy Red Lyons from Maple Leaf Wrestling says: “Don’tchya dare miss it!”

Why celebrate Canada Day anywhere else?

[fn1] As always, in an attempt to comply with the Canadian content rules of the Canadian government, all audience members must be prepared to rise up, RISE UP with the Parachute Club! Please govern yourself accordingly.

[fn2] In the meantime, check out a clip of some of Jacques’s insanity from our last Canada Day show at Comix!

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On an uncharacteristically cold and terribly rainy night in May, you fought through the weather and enjoyed a great lineup of comics. We had a blast. Thank you, on behalf of:

* Tom Shillue (”Late Night with Conan O’Brien”; “Comedy Central Presents: Tom Shillue”; “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”);
* Leo Allen (writer, “Saturday Night Live”; “Comedy Central Presents: Slovin and Allen”; “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”; writer/producer, “A Night of Too Many Stars”; co-wrote/co-exec-produced, Comedy Central’s “Important Things with Demetri Martin”);
* Liam McEneaney (Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend”; VH1’s “Best Week Ever”; writer, Comedy Central’s “Friday Night with Greg Giraldo”);
* Ophira Eisenberg (Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” and “Fresh Faces of Comedy”; VH1’s “Best Week Ever”; and she’s Canadian!!!);
* Robert Keller (finalist, The Second City’s Next Comedy Legend; and he’s Canadian!!!);
* Jacques Fournier/Kevin Janus (”Reach for Da Star Quebec”); and
* Kevin Janus/Kevin Janus.

Hooray! What a super-fun show! Stellar comics and a packed, rocking house! Thanks again to you, our incredible audience on behalf of:

* Lizz Winstead (co-creator and former head writer, “The Daily Show”; co-creator, “Air America Radio”; “Shoot the Messenger”)
* Rob Paravonian (Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend”; YouTube hit “The Pachebel Rant”; currently opening for George Carlin);
* Jesse Joyce (Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham”);
* Benari Poulten (”Shoot the Messenger”);
* Cardinale Giovanni Boscaiola/Kevin Janus (State of the Vatican City/Stato della Citta del Vaticano);
* Jacques Fournier/Kevin Janus (”Reach for da Star Quebec”); and
* Kevin Janus/Kevin Janus.

We’re speechless. Our “159 Days to Canada Day” extravaganza at Comix was unbelievable. The place was rocking as more people jammed the house than even our Canada Day show! TimeOut New York made the show a “Don’t Miss”! And what an incredible lineup of comics! Thanks to you guys, our wonderful Comedy Igloo audience, on behalf of:

* Judah Friedlander (NBC’s “30 Rock”; “The Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno”; “The Late Late Show w/ Craig Kilborn”; film credits include “Meet the Parents” and “American Splendor”);
* Jim Gaffigan (”Late Show with David Letterman”; “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”);
* Christian Finnegan (headlined Comedy Central’s “Two for Flinching College Tour”; VH1’s “Best Week Ever”; “Comedy Central Presents: Christian Finnegan”; “Chappelle’s Show”);
* Andres du Bouchet (writer, Fox’s “Talk Show with Spike Feresten”);
* Rachel Feinstein (Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” and “Samurai Love God”);
Craig Baldo(”Late Night with Conan O’Brien”; Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend”; and Montreal’s “Just for Laughs Festival”);
* Jacques Fournier/Kevin Janus (”Reach for Da Star Quebec”);
* Corey Hart/Kevin Janus (Montreal, PQ); and
* Kevin Janus/Kevin Janus.

Thank you for braving the freezing rain to come out and be such a fun audience for our last show of 2007! We had a blast. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year on behalf of all of our performers:

* Eric Kirchberger (HBO Comedy; Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend”);
* Giulia Rozzi (“Stripped Stories”; “Mortified”; The Huffington Post”);
* Josh Comers (Comedy Central’s “Laugh Riots”; “Jokes That Won’t Matter Tomorrow”);
* Hayes Hargove (”Beyond the Pale”);
* Cardinale Giovanni Boscaiola/Kevin Janus (State of the Vatican City/Stato della Citta del Vaticano);
* Jacques Fournier/Kevin Janus (”Reach for Da Star Quebec”); and
* Kevin Janus/Kevin Janus.

What?! You weren’t there?! Well, it was a really fun show. And then… Kevin finished up his star turn in the comedic one-act “The Canary” as part of The Bad Plays Festival. And then… Kelly and Kevin headed off to vacation to celebrate their one-year wedding anniversary! Awwww, shucks… Yay, September!

Thanks for being such a raucous crowd. Jacques sends his humblest regards and so do our amazing comics:

* Baron Vaughn (2006 HBO US Comedy Arts Festival; VH1’s “Best Week Ever”);
* Rachel Feinstein (Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” and “Samurai Love God”);
* Sean Crespo (Drink at Work; National Lampoon; Cracked; Jest);
* Keith Farnan (BBC’s “One Night Stand”; Irish TV’s “Liffey Laughs”; Edinburgh Festival);
* Jacques Fournier/Kevin Janus (”Reach for da Star Quebec”);
* Doctor Decibel/Kevin Janus (”Keep-Your-Mouth-Shut-i-tussin”); and
* Kevin Janus/Kevin Janus.

Well, that was quite a show for a weekend in late August! Most comedy shows shut down for the summer. Not the Igloo. And we were rewarded again by having such a great audience. Thank you on behalf of our amazing comedians:

* Liam McEneaney (Comedy Central’s Premium Blend; VH1’s Best Week Ever; writer, Comedy Central’s Friday Night with Greg Giraldo; head writer, The Humor Network);
* Todd Levin (Comedy Central’s Premium Blend; 2006 HBO US Comedy Arts Festival; How to Kick People);
* Benari Poulten (host/producer, Instant Classic; member, US Army Reserve);
* Jacques Fournier/Kevin Janus (”Reach for Da Star Quebec”);
* John Ashcroft/Kevin Janus (”Rovefinger”); and
* Kevin Janus/Kevin Janus.

Wow. That’s all I can say. Wow. Our Canada Day extravaganza at Comix was unreal. Thank you, our audience, for not only packing the place, but being an outrageously raucous crowd. We had an absolute blast! And thanks to our incredible comics:

* Christian Finnegan (headlining Comedy Central’s “Two For Flinching College Tour”; VH1’s “Best Week Ever”; “Comedy Central Presents: Christian Finnegan”; The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, “Chappelle’s Show”);
* Tom Shillue (”Late Night with Conan O’Brien”; “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”; “Comedy Central Presents: Tom Shillue”);
* Leo Allen (former writer for “Saturday Night Live”; “Comedy Central Presents: Slovin and Allen”; “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”; Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend”; Comedy Central’s “Comedians of Comedy”)
* Ophira Eisenberg (Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend”; and she’s a Canadian citizen);
* Andres du Bouchet (Giant Tuesday Night);
* Jacques Fournier/Kevin Janus (”Reach for Da Star Quebec”);
* Gordie Shaffer/Kevin Janus (”The Easy Listening Funship”);
* Kevin Janus/Kevin Janus.

Also, check out what Canada’s largest paper, The Toronto Star, had to say about the show: www.thestar.com/article/228962

What a night, what a night. Two fantastic shows. By popular demand, a second show and a doubleheader of comedy insanity. We thank you, our audience, on behalf of:

* Christian Finnegan (headlining Comedy Central’s “Two For Flinching College Tour”; VH1’s “Best Week Ever”; “Comedy Central Presents: Christian Finnegan”; The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, “Chappelle’s Show”);
* Kristen Schaal (Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham”; Best Alt Comic, HBO’s 2006 Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen; Winner, 2nd annual Andy Kaufman award; Best Female Stand-up, 2006 Nightlife Award; co-host, “Hot Tub”);
* Allison Castillo (Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend,” VH1’s “Best Week Ever,” co-host “Sweet Paprika”);
* Josh Comers (Comedy Central’s “Laugh Riots”);
* Joe DeVito (Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham”; Montreal’s “Just for Laughs” Festival);
* Jesse Joyce (Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham”);
* Jacques Fournier (Rimouski, PQ);
* Corey Hart/Kevin Janus (Montreal, PQ); and
* Kevin Janus/Kevin Janus.

What a great show! Sold out far in advance, a Critic’s Pick of TimeOut New York, and one of the best and most energetic audiences we’ve ever had. Thanks on behalf of:

* Rachel Feinstein (Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend”);
* Rob Paravonian (Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend”; YouTube hit “The Pachebel Rant”);
* Amanda Melson (writer, Comedy Central’s “Stand-Up Nation with Greg Giraldo”);
* Andres du Bouchet (”Giant Tuesday Night”);
* Jacques Fournier/Kevin Janus (”Reach for Da Star Quebec”);
* Judge Wop/Kevin Janus (”The People’s Court: New Jersey”); and
* Kevin Janus/Kevin Janus.