Description:
These landmark theaters first opened their doors in 1913, and today they vie with the Royal Alex and the Princess of Wales Theatre for major shows and attention. Recent productions have included Avenue Q.
Both the Elgin and the Winter Garden have been restored to their original gilded glory. They are the only double-decker theaters in Toronto. The downstairs Elgin is larger, seating 1,500 and featuring a lavish domed ceiling and gilded decoration on the boxes and proscenium. Hand-painted frescoes adorn the striking interior of the 1,000-seat Winter Garden. Suspended from its ceiling and lit with lanterns are more than 5,000 branches of beech leaves, which have been preserved, painted, and fireproofed. Both theaters offer everything from Broadway musicals and dramas to concerts and opera performances.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 416 314 290/ 416 875555 (Tickets)
- fax: +1 416 314 3583
- send email
Address:
- 189 Yonge St
- (at Queen Street)
- Toronto, ON M5B 1M4
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DowntownHours:
- Box Office: 11a-6p Mon-Sat
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