He's a musician! He's an inventor! He's a nut! Al Simmons is a wizard of astounding gadgets
and preposterous props who creates a one-man cast of thousands
while singing from his hilarious collection of catchy tunes.
Al is a creative genius who has become one of the most popular
and talked about performers across North America.
In addition to performing his family concert, Al also performs a "clean" comedy show for adults and is an outstanding emcee for corporate events and festivals.
Al's specialty shows are available on the video page and include:
- Inventive Musical Comedy
- An Evening in Vaudeville
- Sounds Crazy - The Science
- Al's Family Show
Concerts
Baltimore, Chicago, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Ft. Worth, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Montreal, New York, Pittsburgh, Quebec, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Singapore, Halifax, Hong Kong, St. Louis, Toronto, Walt Disney World, West Palm Beach
International Children's Festivals
The Bahamas, Bermuda, Calgary, Dallas, Hong Kong, Ottawa, Palm Springs, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Richmond, San Diego, Seattle, Vancouver
Folk Festivals
Calgary, Dawson City, Edmonton, Mariposa, New York - Bear Mountain, New York - Hudson River Revival, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg
Exhibitions
Calgary Stampede, CNE -Toronto, PNE -Vancouver, Red River Ex. -Winnipeg, Klondike Days -Edmonton
Television
A-Channel, CBC, CTV, Disney, Discovery, Family Channel, Global, Nickelodeon, Sesame Street, YTV
Worlds Fairs
Australia, Japan, New Orleans, Vancouver
Comedy Festivals
Montreal - Just For Laughs, Seattle, Vancouver, Whitehorse
Symphonies
Calgary, Edmonton, Oklahoma, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Winnipeg
Awards
Juno Award - Canadian equivalent of a Grammy, two Juno nominations, three Parents' Choice Awards, Cable Ace nomination, Short Listed for McNally-Robinson Book of the Year
Press Quotes
Visit Al's website for more Press
Al Simmons is an emcee that I have come to greatly admire for his courage; he dives into the experience and embraces it. I am slack jawed at his joyous open vulnerable goofiness. He just emanates gentleness." "… a masterpiece of festival emceeing.
CBC Radio, Peter Brown
"A lightning bolt of lunacy..." - Toronto Star
"Simmons' delivery is dead on!" - Los Angeles Times
"You'll be consumed by laughter." - Variety
"A tour-de-force of ingenious, charming silliness." - Globe and Mail
"The best family entertainment ever to hit the Stampede." - Calgary Sun
"For those in search of the truly zany, the undisputed king is Al Simmons." - Macleans Magazine
Presenter Comments
The music is great, and your charm and whimsy top everything I have ever seen! You are an original.
Ruth Hannigan, Managing Director, Festival Theatre Arts, Toronto
"It was great having you here – you did an amazing
job emceeing our opening ceremonies! You truly made an impact
in our community!"
- Jocelyn Schick, Director, Ceremonies & Special Events, Northern B.C. Winter Games 2007
“It was an absolute delight and a pleasure to present
Al to our audiences. As always, the audiences loved his show
and the crew was so happy to work with him. He is a true professional.”
- Kate Newby, Calgary International Children's Festival
"It was a great show and we have received lots of positive
feedback. We will not wait so many years to have you back!"
- Marcus Handman, Executive Director, Victoria Symphony Orchestra
"The show was excellent. Al was thoroughly professional
and the kids loved him. It was well attended by our standards,
with almost 900 tickets sold and more than a 1,000 in the
house (I think having the kids choir helped!). Kudos to Al.
We will have him back in a couple of years..."
- Marcus Handman, Victoria Symphony Society
"I am looking forward to working with you again. You
are one of the very few performers that has made me laugh
uncontrollably."
- Alan Titley, Production Manager, Centre for the Arts, Brock University
"...thanks for coming north again... you were terrific.
The best I know of."
- Lee Selleck (Yellowknife Folk on the Rocks Festival)
We had a great time with Al as usual. His hosting was incredible. Al's shows had the kids, parents and teachers totally blown away as always. That show never gets stale for me."
Gord Osland, Okanagan International Children's Festival
"You were absolutely fabulous. Great way to end the
season."
- Norbert Kondracki, Orillia Opera House
“I have never been to a showcase that had a better
MC (than Al Simmons) or ran as on time as this one did. Not
to mention the caliber of the performers! Sorry I didn't get
the chance to meet you, but am glad we spent the evening at
the LTA showcase.”
- Deborah Ching, Aspen Meadows House Concerts"
Al, you were a sensation for us for our Sunday Family Series."
- Dianne Dawood, Theatreworks, Florida Theatre, Jacksonville Florida
"Oh Al, you're just the best. We’ve never had
anything as classy and wonderful and truthful as you."
- Leslie Silverman Manitoba Theatre for Young People, Winnipeg, Manitoba
"Thanks again for your wonderful performance here in
Kent at West Fenwick Park. The audience was thrilled! You
have helped to make our summer concert series a success! I
hope to work with you again in the future."
- Shawn Bayer, City of Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services
"The Al Simmons show was wonderful! It was suggested
that Al become an annual tradition on the Outdoor Stage! Thank
you for all your help!"
- Jan Cherlet. Winnipeg Beach MB
"He is a true professional from set up to take down.
His act is brilliant. I guffawed and hooted from start to
finish, as did everyone else in the audience. I believe him
to be a true comic genius and would welcome him back here
anytime he is available."
- Richard Blaquiere Woodstock N.B. FunStage Kids' Theatre Committee
"The show was excellent. Al was thoroughly professional
and the kids loved him. It was well attended by our standards,
with almost 900 tickets sold and more than a 1,000 in the
house (I think having the kids choir helped!). Kudos to Al.
We will have him back in a couple of years."
- Marcus Handman, Victoria Symphony
