MEDIA ADVISORY - Emmy-nominated stand-up comedian Michelle Wolf to headline Michael Garron Hospital Gala: Laughter is the Best Medicine, on May 4, 2019

Will Arnett returns to emcee the event

TORONTO, March 12, 2019 /CNW/ - One of North America's leading community teaching hospitals — Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) — is once again writing the city its funniest prescription with its fourth comedy gala, Laughter is the Best Medicine, presented by BMO Financial Group, on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Beanfield Centre, Exhibition Place. Former east-ender Will Arnett will return as host, joined by Emmy-nominated Michelle Wolf as the headlining act.

WHAT:	Michael Garron Hospital Foundation Gala: Laughter is the Best Medicine in support of excellent healthcare for the East Toronto community
WHO:	Canadian comedy icon Will Arnett and Emmy-nominated White House Correspondents' Dinner headliner Michelle Wolf
WHEN:	Saturday, May 4, 2019
WHERE:	Beanfield Centre, 105 Princes' Blvd, Toronto (Automotive Building, Exhibition Place)

Michelle Wolf has quickly become one of the most influential voices in the comedy landscape with the Village Voice calling her "the voice comedy needs right now" and The Daily Beast declaring, "Michelle Wolf is the future of stand-up comedy." She recently served as the executive producer, writer, and host of the critically-acclaimed variety sketch series "The Break with Michelle Wolf" on Netflix. Previously, she made international headlines as the much buzzed-about headliner of the 2018 White House Correspondents Dinner. Wolf also earned a Primetime Emmy nomination last year for her first hour-long stand-up special "Michelle Wolf: Nice Lady" which debuted on HBO at the end of 2017.

Toronto's own comedy superstar, Will Arnett (Lego Batman; Flaked; Arrested Development) returns as the Master of Ceremonies, following his side-splitting performances hosting the previous Laughter is the Best Medicine galas, with headliners Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Jim Gaffigan.

"Laughter is the Best Medicine is Toronto's most sensational comedy event," says Gala Co-Chair, Michael Geddes. "We're thrilled to continue to attract comedy's top talent to the city. Our fourth installment of this star-packed gala will surely be an evening not to miss."

With the gala more than half sold-out in presale, over 1,000 of Toronto's top corporate and philanthropic leaders will be in stitches at the highly anticipated event, offering the rare opportunity to see comedic icons in an intimate setting. MGH gratefully welcomes back BMO Financial Group as Presenting Sponsor of the comedy gala for the fourth time.

Proceeds will support the hospital's renewal and expansion and ensure the hospital can provide excellent healthcare for the East Toronto community.

Please visit the event website at laughteristhebestmedicine.ca for full details.

About Michael Garron Hospital

Michael Garron Hospital is the heart of East Toronto, providing exceptional healthcare to one of Canada's most diverse communities, at a level of excellence rivalling anywhere else in the city.

Michael Garron Hospital Foundation raises funds and engages our community in support of our hospital. A donation to Michael Garron Hospital is an investment in the prosperity of each and every person living in East Toronto. When members of our community are healthy, they are able to reach their full potential and better contribute to their family, neighbourhood, and ultimately, Canadian society.

SOURCE Michael Garron Hospital Foundation

For further information: Meredith Ferguson, Director, Marketing and Communications, Michael Garron Hospital Foundation, Tel: [phone], Email: [e-mail]

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