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The Story of Cracking-Up the Capital
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THANK YOU!
It’s been a most incredible weekend! 2,100 of us “jammed into the NAC” on Saturday night to enjoy a wonderful night of hilarity.
Our most heartfelt thanks goes out to everyone who has made this event a success. Our volunteers worked tirelessly for months to put together the show you saw on Saturday night. Our incredible line up of comics – Joey Elias, Trent McClellan,Debra DiGiovanni, and Derek Edwards – kept us in stitches and made the show an amazing success. Our emcee Patrick McKenna was generous and hilarious from beginning to end. Our host Lucy van Oldenbarneveld was charming and funny – even though we didn’t let her do her 40 minute comedy routine. Rick Mercer showed his support from afar and for that we are so grateful. And of course, our generous sponsors without whom this event would not have been possible.
But mostly, thanks to all of you who came out to the show to support The Royal. We are still crunching the final numbers but we know that this event has been an amazing success thanks to you!
See you next year!
Show Day Special – 50% off!
The big day has arrived! Here we are, the last weekend of Winterlude. It may be a little warm for ice sculptures, but things are gonna be cool inside the National Arts Centre tonight, baby!
The comics are busy today getting ready to entertain you..I heard AquaFit and manicures are on the agenda for Joey, Trent and Derek. Debra should be arriving any time to assist with their preparation efforts. 
If you are heading downtown to take in the sights today, and you haven’t yet got your tickets to Cracking-Up the Capital, then be sure to stop by one of the Winterlude info booths. They are handing out coupons for 50% off some of our remaining orchestra level seats! It’s an amazing deal but you have to hurry, we are nearly sold out!
See you at the show!
Cracking-Up the Capital Has a Smart Phone App!
We are so 21st century!
After many (well, 2) super secret meetings with our friends at FaveQuest, we are excited to announce that we’re no dummies! That’s right, Cracking-Up the Capital for Mental Health has (drum roll please) a smart phone app!
Now available for FREE on iPhone and coming very soon for Android, our app is THE PLACE to get all the info about the show this Saturday, February 18th. We’ve got bios on all the comics, plus some great videos to get you warmed up for Saturday night’s action.
But wait, there’s more!
We want YOU to get in on the action at the show. Check out the “Funny Cam”, where you can upload your own funny pics right to Facebook and Twitter, or email them to your friends!
But wait, there’s more!
We want your help selecting who is going to be in the line-up for 2013′s Cracking-Up the Capital show! Check out the “Help Select Our 2013 Comics” link and let us know your suggestions for next year!
Click here to get to our download page.
Happy apping!
Amazing Student Special – 50% off Tickets!
We know if you’re a student, chances are you LOVE comedy. We also know that if you’re a student, you are always in the mood for a bargain.
Well do we have a deal for you!
Starting today, we have a group of tickets available just for students at an amazing 50% off! That’s gonna be around $20 per ticket, to see four of Canada’s top comics at the NAC on Saturday February 18th.
Our featured comics this year are Derek Edwards, Joey Elias, Debra DiGiovanni and Trent McClellan. Our host is the hysterical Patrick McKenna (you know, that dude from the Red Green show).
To get the discount, just go to Ticketmaster and use the promo code student50 to get your discount!
And don’t forget to tell all your friends too!
Treat Your Sweetie: Giovanni’s $99 Dinner and Comedy Special
If we didn’t see it with our own eyes, we wouldn’t believe it was true. Our friends at Giovanni’s Ristorante in the heart of Little Italy, have put together this AMAZING deal for Valentine’s Day.
For ONLY $99, you get two tickets to Cracking-Up the Capital AND a $100 gift certificate to Giovanni’s. One of our featured comics, Debra DiGiovanni has the scoop here……
There are a limited number of specials available so head down to Giovanni’s today to get yours, they are available at the front desk. Yum yum and ha ha ha!
Patrick McKenna wants YOU to come to Cracking-Up The Capital!
Get your tickets today, they are going fast!
The Funny Bits from the Funny Bits
Back in December, Cracking-Up the Capital host Patrick McKenna flew into town and spent a rainy day with us at The Royal, taping a hilarious promo for the show.
In the spirit of all that’s good and funny, we put together an outtakes reel. Now, you should know, that Patrick really is a one-take wonder. The thing is, all of his one-takes are hilarious! They were too funny NOT to show you.
Enjoy – and look for the promo to start airing on CBC Ottawa January 30th!
Oh, and by the way – there are still tickets available for the show, and if you’re planning to attend Winterlude this year (we are an official event, dontcha know), then you can get your tickets in the Winterlude Zone (the Amphitheatre of the NAC), today and get 33% off!!! Hurry!
Mucho thanks to our production crew for their help in putting this promo together – Jason Leroux for his mad videography skillz, Tom Leroux for his on location assistance and whiz bang editing prowess, Susan Murphy for her uncanny ability to make lots of phone calls and get people to do stuff, Kevin Crawley for magnificently de-shinifying our talent, and Rick Currie for writing real good.
Holy BeaverTails, it’s Joey Elias!
I don’t think there’s anyone more excited about Cracking-Up The Capital than Joey Elias. It’s an official Winterlude event, dontcha know! Have a listen to this special message from Joey. Who wants a BeaverTail?
Get your tickets here – they are going fast!
Tickets Now On Sale!
Just in time for the holidays, tickets are now on sale for Cracking-Up the Capital for Mental Health, February 18th at the National Arts Centre.
You do not want to miss this star-studded show! Canada’s top comics join host Patrick McKenna for a night of hilarity in support of The Royal, and the amazing work they do for mental health in our community.
You can purchase your tickets in person at the National Arts Centre Box Office, or online via Ticketmaster.
Get your tickets today – we will sell out fast!