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| Address | 189 Yonge St | ||
| Transportation | Subway: Queen | ||
| Phone | 416/872-5555 for tickets, 416/314-2901 for administration | ||
| Prices | Tickets from C$35 (£18) | ||
Frommer's Review
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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Frommer's Toronto 2010
Author: Hilary Davidson |
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