I have seen a number of musicals and shows at the Princess of Wales Theatres over the years…read more Specifically, I was a regular theatre attendee over a decade ago. I couldn't tell you why I stopped going. It took Hamilton, the musical, to get me back into the swing of things. I have been a fan of this production for a while. I have listened to the album version many times. I have also seen the Disney+ version of the musical. Princess of Wales Theatre, named after Princess Diana, had a ticket sale through the Mirvish site. I secured a ticket on a Friday in mid-July. It was heavily discounted and I ended up sitting in the third row, almost dead centre. Parking has changed over the years in the theatre district. I managed to find parking in a small lot a block north of this theatre. I was pleased. I had no problem filing in to this theatre. There was no security check. You basically show your ticket on your phone and a staffer will direct you to the proper entrance. I was seated in the orchestra section. I had the nicest usher direct me. I also got a program from her. The two women ultimately seated next to me were kind to stand up and let me get past them in the row to get to my seat. The musical was excellent. The only concern was one of the cast members being replaced after the first intermission. I hope that he was okay, but his backup did a fantastic job. I used the washroom before and after the show. There was no wait before the show. There was a bit of a wait after, though. There were many stalls, but the volume of folks needing to use them was more the issue. The women's washroom was in impeccable shape. The sink area was fun. It was like a waterfall. It was pretty. It may seem a bit unusual to folks who want a more practical hot and cold set of faucets. I wouldn't know whether the men's had a similar waterfall sink. I got a souvenir after the show. I don't have many shot glasses, so I got a Hamilton-branded one. I paid with a credit card. The woman at the counter was helpful and friendly. She wrapped my little glass shot glass in paper and then placed it in a small plastic bag. I thanked her and happily left the theatre. When you step out of the theatre and look down at the sidewalk, you'll see Canada's Walk of Fame. It was cool seeing inductees, from Monty Hall, to Wayne Gretzky. It was great returning to this theatre again and taking in a musical. I hope to do it again soon, but not over a decade later. (328)

theatre is old and run down small too needs an upgrade…read more horrible customer service ordered tea and the water was barely lukewarm unfriendly women working behind the counter older black women.

I went to see Lucy Darling on her 6pm Friday show. The show was fun…read more The interiors were gorgeous. Seating was pretty spacious (especially, the balcony-mezzanine area). There are tons of stairs and escalators with concession stands on different floors (not sure if you can refill empty water bottles). The staff was friendly and welling to assist you.

What an absolutely stunning venue! I went to see comedian/magician Lucy darling and had a marvelous…read moretime! The interior was absolutely gorgeous. Coat check $2 and drinks $12 were cheaper than the Mirvish or Ticketmaster owned venues which I appreciated. It is owned by the Ontario Heritage Trust rather than one of the billionaires of the world. It is a piece of Toronto history and you must absolutely go at least once to see this incredible piece of architecture.

Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts is Toronto's main home for opera and ballet, which…read moreopened in 2006 and was designed specifically for world‑class acoustics, making it the first purpose‑built opera house of its kind in Canada. It offers seating for just over 2,000 people. Inside, the space feels open and elegant, with easy access from Osgoode Station and an underground parking garage. It hosts performances by the Canadian Opera Company and The National Ballet of Canada, along with special events throughout the year. The performances are well-organized and staff are friendly and helpful.

If I could, I wanted to give negative score because I'm hugely disappointed and actually very angry…read moreabout the Four Seasons Centre (FSC)'s cancellation of 6 Shen Yun shows recently. I was inside FSC on March 29, when it cancelled the first Shen Yun show, citing an bomb threat that Toronto Police shortly confirmed on site as a hoax. Then after I changed my tickets to April 5 show, I was again informed by the presenter that FSC unilaterally cancel all 5 remaining shows citing new threats which again police deemed as "unfounded" threat according to CP24 and other media. Here I need to tell you some background. I'm a big fan of Shen Yun Performing Arts and has been enjoying the show every year when it comes to Toronto. I know that Shen Yun has been a target by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) because the show portraits a China before Communism and the artists practice a persecuted spiritual discipline called Falun Gong! One of the most used tactics that the CCP attempts to stop Shen Yun from being seen is to send FAKE bomb threats to the show presenters or theatres. There have been about 200 such incidents globally according to Shen Yun's website. But not a single time had a Shen Yun show been cancelled until the one I went to see at the FSC. It's really nonsense and unprofessional. Further more, you know what? The same day when FSC cancelled Shen Yun shows, our Canadian minister led a business delegate arriving in Beijing ready to strengthening financial ties with China. Among the delegate was FSC owner Canada Opera Company (COC)'s sponsor BMO. COC general director, the person who gave the directive of cancellation of Shen Yun, has a long-time relationship with the Chinese government. The vice-chair of the COC board serves at a Canadian company that has four decades of deep relationship with China and was praised by the Chinese leader. As a Chinese Canadian immigrated from China, it's clear to me that these are not just coincident. That's why I'm deeply concerned that a hostile foreign government, the CCP, can suffocate our artistic freedom so easily with ZERO cost yet our Canadian institutions gave up our principles so easily!

Let's visit Neverland…read more Ed Mirvish Theatre is a historic downtown venue that continues to put on many of the popular productions that are in the city. We caught several broadway shows at this vast venue, including Peter Pan. We were impressed by the aerial lifts, dynamic backdrop and the swift Tinker Bell glow. The modern special effects of the show are a neat contrast to the 1920s architectural styles and decor of the historic building. The theatre has been kept in pristine condition, and the seats are comfortable. The foyer can hold a packed crowd during intermission, and features a grand staircase & concessions. Note the current theatre name is CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre but be careful not to mix this up with Mirvish's other CAA Theatre that is 20 minutes walk north. Glad we made it ahead of showtime in spite of this!

Came here to see Moulin Rouge!!…read more Acoustics were great and the seats we had (see photo) allowed us to comfortably see the whole stage. The entrance from Yonge Street feels grand and welcoming! Would recommend coming here to see a show !

On Friday August 14, 2020, my girls & I went to Leng Keng to have a girls night!…read more Prior to our reservation: I stubbled upon this place while being on Instagram 'Toronto' stories and I saw a video story of this place, it was breath taking! Watching it, it reminded me of Shanghai and their clubs with all the lights, and electric music. Immediately I was excited! So I called them and made a reservation on Monday for Friday for 5 people. I got in contact with Alex, the manager, he set us up for Friday and answered any question I had. As this place is very new, there weren't many images or a website set up when I found them, and I was still unsure if they were open due to COVID. But they are open! I informed my girls of this place, they were thrilled and our group quickly turned from 5 to 7. Luckily, I called Leng Keng back asking if I could increase the size of my party & they were able to accommodate me! During our reservation: Coming to the place, the exterior isn't the most attractive setting. But as we looked past it, inside was just like the video that I had seen. It took me back to the time I was out with my expat friends in Shanghai club hopping. Covid protocols: Since we're still in a pandemic, Leng Keng had great protocols emplaced. As we showed our IDs to security, we signed in with our name and phone numbers. Once inside, there were masks & hand sanitizer available at the door. The tables were well distanced and people would stay within their allocated booths. The atmosphere of Leng Keng is extremely beautiful, nothing like I've ever seen in other Toronto bars/lounges/clubs. The lights are constantly moving & changing colours very beautifully as electric music plays in the background. We were greeted by very nice servers that showed us to our table. Once seated, we were able to take in the place more, & my friends were truly impressed by the place. For food we ordered Calamari and French Fries to share. For drinks we ordered Cosmos, Rum & Coke, Margaritas & a couple shots of Vodka. Everything tasted well, besides the Calamari that was slightly too fishy, the Margaritas didn't come with limes or salt on the rim of the cup. Other than that, this place was magnificent & we do believe Leng Keng has great potential in being the next trending spot in Toronto. We will be back soon! Thank you!

Im so glad this bar is still open during covid. They have very nice atmosphere, great music!! The…read morelychee mojito is the best!! Love the chickeck cartilages! Best place to hangout with friends get drunk. They even have fresh oysters!!

Eventually a show/play will be of interest... I enjoy the…read morecommunity vibe, smaller theatre Of course, I want to support and continue to see local arts 'thrive' Great location on Bloor W

I went there for the first time to see Christopher Durang's Beyond Therapy (a ton of fun, btw)…read more. Excellent location, easy cheap parking nearby. The facilities are actually really good for such a cosy space. We were a full house, but it didnt feel claustrophobic despite being in the basement. The only downside was that once in a while you could hear the subway train.

I took introduction to acting and with Janelle Hanna as the instructor. Don't waste your money. The…read moreclass needed a better instructor or at the very least some instruction. The instructor Jenelle Hanna lacked self awareness and quite honest seemed to be quite narcissistic. She lacked proper timing and needed instruction herself. It was difficult to take the little instruction there was from someone who hadn't worked in quite some time or had any acting accomplishments. There was no mental plasticity from this instructor attempting to teach students who had no acting experience. It would have been nice to have been taught by someone with experience in acting. Do better Hart House! Stop hiring out of work actors.

I've been here a few times and each experience has always been fantastic! This is a smaller theatre…read moreand all of the seats are really good. I'm pretty sure you would have a fantastic view of the stage from any seat in this auditorium. The shows are out on by students and they do a fantastic job. It is very professional and done really well. They sell drinks and I cannot recall if they sell food. Would I recommend this theatre? Absolutely!

This theatre is so lovely. The staff were extremely kind and organized. The theatre itself was…read morereally intimate, and the seating was comfortable. I was blown away by the show that we saw. I will definitely be going back again.

I visited the Secret Stories art event happening right now on until Jan 3rd. Saturday and Sunday…read morethere are some vendors but we went during the week to avoid the crowds. SUCH A NEAT EVENT! We loved every minute of it. They have QR codes you can scan to hear the music to accompany the art (so bring your phone). The only room for improvement would be to put the QR codes to the left of the art pieces so you can listen to it while you're passing by the art connected with the music). The artist did such a beautiful job! So many details and it was so neat to see places you have passed a million times made of paper. The kaleidoscopes were very pretty and a fun touch. I highly suggest checking this very covid friendly event out.

I celebrated my birthday at Famous PEOPLE Players Theatre with my mom and teenage son, and…read morehonestly, it was one of the most memorable nights we've had in a long time as a family. I had seen the show many years ago as a teen on a school trip, before they had their own venue. Like a good wine--or anything special that ages with care and purpose--it has only gotten better with time. The cross-city rush hour drive was absolutely worth it once we arrived. The venue, located in a strip mall/industrial park, had plenty of free parking. We stepped into a one-story, open, airy, and accessible building that immediately felt welcoming. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth, professionalism, and a genuine sense of joy that set the tone for the evening. We were escorted to our table in a dining area that felt both spacious and intimate. Everything was clean, well-organized, and thoughtfully arranged. The tables were dressed with cloth napkins, tablecloths, and seat covers, giving it a relaxed yet elegant feel. I especially loved the photos of celebrities who've been involved with the company, tastefully displayed around the room. The service throughout the night was excellent. Every staff member we interacted with was kind, attentive, and clearly passionate about what they do. They struck the perfect balance, friendly and warm without being overbearing. We truly felt like more than just guests. We felt part of something meaningful. The evening unfolded in three acts. Act 1: Dinner. The meal far exceeded our expectations. Each course--from the appetizer to the main--was fresh, flavourful, and beautifully plated. I'm not usually a fan of salad, but I really enjoyed the one served. Even my son, who's not easily impressed when it comes to food, not only cleaned his plate, he raved about the meal. Act 2: The Show. Before the performance, the cast encouraged us to sing and dance in our seats, and we did not hold back. Twist and Shout was a high-energy, creative, feel-good experience. The puppetry, lighting, and choreography were brilliantly done, and you could feel the joy radiating from the stage. Watching my son fully engaged made it all the more special. Act 3: Coffee and Dessert. The desserts were decadent--two types of chocolate delights. My son and I went halvesies on both, a perfect sweet ending to the evening. What really sets this place apart is its purpose. You're not just seeing a show; you're supporting something meaningful--an inclusive and empowering space that celebrates ability in a truly unique and beautiful way. Equity, inclusion, and diversity are not just buzzwords here. They're lived values, visible both on stage and behind the scenes in a way that feels authentic and inspiring. If you're looking for something uplifting, meaningful, and different from the usual night out, this is it. It's rare to find something that resonates across generations, but this did. It would be a fantastic option for schools looking to offer students a fun and impactful experience, and it would also make a memorable, purpose-driven setting for a corporate event. Whether you're going with family, colleagues, or students, this place is a gem. The experience itself felt like incredible value for the money.

Everything was superb. My 70th with all my family of all ages!. I highly recommend taking your…read morefamily for an awesome night out. The dinner and show worth every penny. The inner action with the theatre folks was amazing and they actually serve us dinner too! Great value and for a good cause. Thanks for making my 70th a great success Paul.

Soulpepper Theatre Company has AMAZING productions. I have seen so many gems here, including Kim's…read moreConvenience (twice), Glass Menagerie, Bad Parents, Streetcar Named Desire, and most recently English. English is an excellent play!!! Laughed and cried. Stories of Iranian students learning English in Iran. Range of characters and back stories. Beautiful telling of the power of words, the complexity of #language, the things we lose in translation, racialized perception and internalized racism... Oh so many lived experiences displayed in full here. Highly recommend everyone watched it while it's here until March 5! The theatre has a few auditoriums that are smaller, which provide an intimate setting for their productions. Often after shows, the cast and crew will mingle with audience in the lobby. The lobby area has seating, and a cafe. Note that no coat check is available here. So keep your bag and jackets small and light!

Located in the Distillery District, this small but mighty theatre is a great spot to catch an…read moreinteresting show! There is a small cafe at the entrance so you can get some coffee, drinks (alcoholic and non) and some food items- nibbles such as cookies, or something more substantial like sandwiches. The theatre spaces (I believe there are 3 rooms) are large enough to make you feel you are in a theatre, but intimate enough that you don't feel lost in a crowd. Pretty much every seat is great for viewing. I ended up sitting in the very last row and I had a great view of the stage and the entire show. If you are a taller person, I would recommend getting the aisle seat so you can stretch out your legs. All the staff are professional and super friendly. The shows are interesting, the acoustics are great! I'll definitely look into more shows happening here!