Toronto Tourism Visitor Guide 2008 - (Page 60) Culture & recreation George F. Walker, new voice Hannah Moscovitch, Theatre Smith-Gilmour, Vancouver’s Theatre Replacement as well as 2 festivals: CrossCurrents and Performance Spring. Famous PEOPLE Players Dine & Dream Theatre 110 Sudbury St. 888-453-3385, 416-532-1137 www.famouspeopleplayers.org Canada’s Famous PEOPLE Players will change your view of theatre forever. Their unique showcase and exciting music are part of the magic. Lunch or dinner show. Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People 165 Front St. E.; 416-862-2222 www.lktyp.ca The largest not-for-profit theatre company for young audiences in Canada, LKTYP has been producing outstanding professional productions since 1966. This season includes George and Martha and i think i can. Markham Theatre For Performing Arts 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham 905-305-7469 www.markhamtheatre.ca This first-class performance centre presents award-winning professional entertainment, community and educational performing arts, in addition to the celebration of Canadian talent. Princess of Wales Theatre 300 King St. W. 800-461-3333, 416-872-1212 www.mirvish.com An award-winning and modern theatre, with every modern convenience. Located in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District, mega-musicals include Twelve Angry Men (Broadway), Nicholas Nickleby (London’s West End) and The Ha’penny Bridge (Dublin). Royal Alexandra Theatre 260 King St. W. 800-461-3333, 416-872-1212 www.mirvish.com The oldest continuously operating theatre in North America just celebrated 100 years. Now playing: the tradition continues with the North American premiere of Dirty Dancing. 60 www.torontotourism.com Second City 51 Mercer St. 800-263-4485, 416-343-0011 www.secondcity.com Offers live comedy theatre satirizing aspects of everyday life. Enjoy the show in the licensed theatre. Dinner and show packages available. Shaw Festival 10 Queen’s Parade Niagara-on-the-Lake 800-511-7429, 905-468-2172 www.shawfest.com One of the world’s finest theatre companies. Held in historic Niagara- on-the-Lake, Shaw is internationally celebrated for productions by Bernard Shaw and his contemporaries. Ten plays in 3 theatres from Apr-Oct. Sony Centre for the Performing Arts 1 Front St. E.; 416-393-7469 www.sonycentre.ca Canada’s largest performing arts venue, hosting an exciting variety of entertainment including dance, musical concerts, premiere spectacles and popular children’s shows. Soulpepper Theatre Company 55 Mill St.; 416-866-8666 www.soulpepper.ca This actor-founded repertory company, now 10 years old, offers superb interpretations of the classics of world theatre. Year-round at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in the Distillery District. Stratford Festival P.O. Box 520, Stratford 800-567-1600, 519-271-4040 www.stratfordshakespeare festival.com Located an hour and a half drive west of Toronto, Stratford is home to North America’s largest repertory theatre. Offering musicals, dramas and comedies every season, there’s a play for everyone. http://www.secondcity.com http://www.famouspeopleplayers.org http://www.shawfest.com http://www.lktyp.ca http://www.sonycentre.ca http://www.markhamtheatre.ca http://www.soulpepper.ca http://www.mirvish.com http://www.stratfordshakespearefestival.com http://www.stratfordshakespearefestival.com http://www.mirvish.com http://www.torontotourism.com
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