Toronto: Theatre District: Major Downtown Theatres

Canadian Stage Co. Theatre
6 Berkeley St (416) 368-3110
Housed in a renovated turn-of-the-century factory with a cobblestone
courtyard connecting the two levels.
Productions at this venue have included David Mamet's Oleanna and Tony Kushner's Angels in America.

Canon Theatre (formerly Pantages Theatre)
244 Victoria St (416) 364-4100
Another historic theatre the Canon Theatre is a magnificent elegant  turn-of-the century style theatre. Its played host to "The Phantom of the Opera" and is currently playing "Cats".

Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre
189 Yonge St (416) 314-2901
A Designated Edwardian theatre built in the early 1900's its now a national historic site. It has received a Multi-million dollar makeover
the 1,500-seat Elgin theatre (downstairs) is truly impressive with lavish private boxes and exquisite gilt detailing.

The Winter Garden Upstairs, is also quite magical with beautiful restored original trompe l'oeil paintings of meandering vines and pastoral motifs including a hanging garden.
As well as the ambience the theatres are technically state of the art.
hit shows performed here include  "Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat" and the Who's "Tommy".

Princess of Wales Theatre
300 King St. W (416) 872-1212
Built in 1993 by theatre impresarios Ed Mirvish and his son David it was totally privately funded. They also own the Royal Alexandra Theatre Just a block away. The theatre has a contemporary feel including murals by New York Artist Frank Stella. Blockbuster productions have included "Miss Saigon".

Royal Alexandra Theatre
260 King St. W (416) 872-1212
Owned by the Mirvish family the Royal Alex is another opulent turn of the century theatre. The interior is beautifully detailed from the plush seating and private boxes to the uniformed ushers and period details. This all contributes to a "Royal" experience. The Mirvish family also own the Old Vic theatre in London.

Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe St (416) 593-4828
A new Toronto landmark with a unique curved structure of sloping reflective glass walls which at night become transparent from the lighting within. 
Its a premier concert venue with controllable acoustics. Currently home to,
The Toronto   Symphony Orchestra and the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir.
It's a popular venue for touring performers.
Roy Thomson Hall is air-conditioned and seats 2,812, with no seat being
farther than 32 metres from the stage. 

Hummingbird Centre For The Performing Arts
1 Front St. E (416) 393-7469
Formerly the O'Keefe Centre, and now owned by the city. With 3,155 seats
It's the the largest venue in the city. Home to both the Canadian
Opera Company and the National Ballet of Canada. A number of large touring shows are hosted here including the Irish dancing production Riverdance. Over the years almost every major performer has played here.

St. Lawrence Centre For The Arts
27 Front St. E (416) 366-1656
Also owned by the city, its a premier not for profit venue. Theatres include Bluma Appel Theatre
Home to the Canadian Stage Company 

The Jane Mallet Theatre
Classical concerts and recitals.