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.

A definitive sanctuary for those who value precision and aesthetic discipline The Four Seasons…read moreCentre is, in my opinion, the only venue in Toronto that truly understands the importance of acoustic clarity and visual minimalism. I attended a performance of a contemporary production last night, and the technical execution was flawless. The transparency of the R. Fraser Elliott Hall's glass facade creates a beautiful transition from the chaos of University Avenue to the structured elegance of the stage. The seating is ergonomically sound, and the sightlines are curated for maximum immersion. It's an environment that demands focus and rewards it with pure, unadulterated form. For the discerning observer, this is the pinnacle of cultural experience in the city.

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.

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 !

I am STILL cockeyed after this fabulously hilariously entertaining performance. Best, like I did,…read morenot knowing what this was all about then you are head-over-heals with laughter and enjoyment. So, I didn't take any photos or they would stand out for all the regular or irregular pics I have in my gallery and I don't want anything to drain my gallery... OR my wife wondering WTF am I turning into? I am straight into the bright light and with the horse blinkers or blinders... I am straight... Just love life and this is life... forget anything and live the moment. Thank you

I wanted to save something special for my 100th review and what's more special than a live…read moreperformance with two nekkid guys on stage handling their meat canes for 50 minutes (in a theater that doesn't have sticky floors)? Thanks to Kat F. and the generosity of the Yelp Weekly sponsors, I was among the lucky handful of Yelpers who got free tix to see "Puppetry of the Penis: The Ancient Art of Genital Origami" at Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre. But before the main event, we had to endure 40-some-odd minutes of yet another tired-ass female comedienne's routine. This time, Shelley "cock and chocolate are all I want for Christmas" Marshall was serving up a big platter of mediocrity. If a raunchy version of the Cathy comics is funny to you, then you might've liked her. Personally, Marshall's brand of humor has me groaning in pain more than laughing in hysterics. She was in her element, though, as she had the almost-entirely menopausal audience in stitches. After a long intermission, the evening's stars took center stage. I was under the impression that the performers are Australian so I was a little bit disappointed when the puppeteers, Christopher Cannon and Rich Binning, turned out to be American. An Aussie accent would've made this so much funnier. They're also much younger (and cuter) than the original performers so I felt a bit like a perv staring at their peckers throughout the show. Apparently, they're in their early 20s but they look like the fresh-faced high-school kids who might shovel your snow this winter. The title of the act is also a bit misleading; Cannon and Binning do not use puppets. They stand before you completely buck naked and their only "props" are their respective schlongs which they manipulate into various poses. Some music, sound effects, and canned comedic banter intersperses each dick trick and the shapes they create run the gamut. Some are no-brainers: The Pelican, Yoda, A Man-gina; others were a "stretch": The Eiffel Tower, The Windsurfer; and still others had me scratching my head, wondering, "How in the hell...?": The Wristwatch, The Baby Bird, and their pièce de resistance, The Hamburger. Not knowing how close I'd be to the stage, I brought my binoculars. But I really didn't need them as we were about six rows back. In addition, the funky junk is displayed on a projection screen magnified large enough so you can see every hair, goose bump, and wrinkle. Kind of gross but these features really came in handy when representing KFC extra crispy chicken. Like I said, the audience was mostly older women and judging from their reactions (and rather immense proportions), I'd put the majority of them in the cock-and-chocolate camp. They were hooting and hollering, practically in tears. One woman was doubled over in so much laughter, she looked like she was going to tumble out of her balcony box seat and go splat on the floor. Overall, I'm glad the ticket was free because I wouldn't pay $50 for a performance like this. A few of the PotP moves would be sure to amuse as neat parlor tricks but an entire show devoted to them? Meh. Once you get over the shock value, the penis puppetry quickly devolves from phallic Cirque du Soleil into Cirque du So Lame. P.S. Yelp is asking, "Good for kids?" I'm going to vote yes, just cuz.

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.

I started taking classes with Habeeba in June 2013 after training in Egyptian belly dance for more…read morethan 3 years. Habeeba is extremely technique oriented and is touching base on topics I have never encountered before. With only one class a week I'm improving immensely and it's obvious I have so much to learn from her. I see what she has achieved for the dancers in her troupe and that's proof enough for me that I'm taking classes at a quality dance school. The studio itself is a great atmosphere and everyone is friendly. I highly recommend this studio for anyone whether they have never taken classes or have been for years.

A small perfect Egyptian belly dance school…read more After a few years of classes at one school, I branched out to classes and workshops around town. Two classes at Habeeba's and my technique had leap-frogged! I was amazed. Moves I thought I couldn't do, styles I thought I didn't like ... kaboom ... Habeeba changed my mind. Habeeba is a truly gifted instructor - really watches her students and is extraordinarily aware of what everyone in the room is doing - very proactive re preventing injury. Habeeba is particularly gifted in developing choreos to work with her individual students' strengths. I had always admired her troupe's shows at the CNE. Now I know why they are so good. The studio itself is a wonderfully warm space, with a variety of other classes offered, TTC accessible. Super love this place and the classes offered.

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.

This space is great. What they did to it creates an awesome intimacy. Really enjoyed their launch…read moreparty!

Dragonfly Bellydance is new, founded in 2010, and has fast become my favourite destination for…read morebelly dance in Toronto. They've got the details right: a good website (skeds, bios, PayPal); introductory and community-building events, workshops and performance opportunities; frequent promotions to facilitate trying something new; and a clean, bright studio (just above Guu sake bar on Bloor, steps away from Bathurst subway station). Most importantly, it's a welcoming atmosphere. They accommodate drop-in classes at any level on almost every day of the week. I take sessions (approx 8 weeks long), which are a great value. The session "curriculum" is always clear and delivered by the very best teachers who really care to see their students reach their dance goals and laugh a lot during class. Sometimes we drill isolations or learn the basics of Saidi or focus on the building strong, elegant arm movements, or dance to a few rock songs. (While the basics are sound, there's a lot of fusion too.) Whether you're an experienced dancer looking for new inspiration and excellent instruction or an absolute beginner looking for a comfortable and fun creative exercise experience, Dragonfly bellydance studio has what you need.

I've been going to this school for about a year now and I absolutely love it ! I've come such a…read morelong way with my dancing skills. The instructors are so wonderful kind and patient. I always feel at home when I an there. It's my little escape into a magical environment where I can not only learn new things every time but truly enjoy dancing ! Dragonfly Belly Dance School is "AMAZING" Jacquie Ribeiro

This entertainment is highly recommended! It is great for groups small or big. We had the pleasure…read moreof having Elysium Entertainment at my company Christmas party and it was well received. They included some guests of the audience in their murder mystery which made it interactive, interesting and highly entertaining to see co-workers let loose. Thank you for a wonderful time!

From the owner: Elysium Entertainment is your one-stop shop for comedy entertainment. Whether you are looking for…read morean improv, murder mystery, comedy variety show, stand up comic or more, we've got them!