Toronto Magazine - Premier 2008 - (Page 61) King effectively links the city’s major heritage sites, sporting venues, cultural attractions, theatres and nightclubs on one stretch of lively sidewalk. Princess of Wales The heart of the Entertainment District, this 2,000-seat privately funded theatre facility (the first such enterprise in the city in almost 100 years) features a 10,000-square-foot expressionist mural by noted contemporary artist Frank Stella. www.mirvish.com The Royal Alex Built in 1907 as the epitome of Old World theatre opulence. From the thousands of marquée lightbulbs to waistcoated ushers, polished brass railings and red velvet seats — all define this gracious 1,500-seat proscenium stage. www.mirvish.com Roy Thomson Hall Opened in 1982, Roy Thomson Hall boasts a curvilinear exterior design and sloping glass canopy that is reflective by day and transparent by night. Currently home to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. www.roythomson.com Diesel Playhouse The most interactive alternative and urban-cabaret theatre in the city. Newly renovated, with a 408-seat main theatre and 110-seat cabaret. www.dieselplayhouse.com Second City With its humble, yet hilarious beginnings, SCTV set the stage that launched John Candy and Mike Myers and is home to a new troupe of comic talent performing under the prestigious Second City banner. www.secondcity.com Rogers Centre The world’s first fully retractable roof has sheltered World Series and Grey Cup victories, as well as visits from presidents, prime ministers, the world’s loudest rockers and one Dalai Lama. www.rogerscentre.com CN Tower An architectural wonder of the world, the CN Tower stands 553.33 metres (1,815 ft.) high and offers a brilliant panorama of the city and across Lake Ontario. The new LED light display beaming from the CN Tower is as brilliant as the view. www.cntower.ca toronto | 2008 61 http://www.mirvish.com http://www.roythomson.com http://www.mirvish.com http://www.dieselplayhouse.com http://www.secondcity.com http://www.rogerscentre.com http://www.cntower.ca
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