Cool venue with classical decor. Watches two shows so far and even though I was seated upstairs…read moreback seats, I could still clearly see and hear the actors. Inexpensive Rush tickets always works!

Managed to grab really nice seats for the Lion King Musical. I was sitting in row FF, seat 31. This…read morelands you about 6 rows from stage and to the left side. Which you will want if you like to see the elephant on animal parade that happens down the aisle. If you are considering going to this musical, I would even recommend row 4 or closer, stick to middle but left aisle. Some of the puppets like giraffe will bend down and go right up to your face! Great musical and fun experience. Recommend for family and kids. Just make sure your children are old enough to not get scared of Scar and the hyenas! Haha.

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 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've been here to see a performance of Rigoletto. The talent was top-notch. The cast was superb,…read moreand the sets were impressive. Toronto is a world-class city, but when it comes to culture sometimes it's a step behind the likes of Chicago. However, the Four Seasons fills the void. The theatre itself is super-modern and leaves something do be desired compared to the grand Opera houses of Europe (say Budapest Opera house, or Vienna State Opera). Still, the acoustics is good, and the visibility is excellent (well, at least from ring 5 row A), owing to the steep incline. Do yourself a favour and take in some culture at the Four Seasons and help support the arts.

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.

Huge spacious hall with good management…read more Checking in and out was smooth. Good sound quality.

I came for a Korean Expo that started with an exhibition on all three floors and culminated with a…read moreconcert in the evening. I liked that there were stairs in addition to escalators to move from the ground floor to the one above. Having water refill stations located around the venue was also a plus. The line to get into the venue for the concert was long but moved quickly. Once inside, finding my seat was easy. I liked that the floor had a slight slope for better viewing of the stage. Even so, if there's a tall person sitting in front of you, your view will likely be blocked in some way.

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.

As someone from out of town who enjoys theatre, I visit Toronto often to see relatives, and when I…read moredo, I always look to see what Mirvish productions are showing downtown. For some reason, I always seem to be drawn to the Royal Alexandra Theatre as four different productions I have seen in the last few years have all been there. From the physical layout of the theatre to the customer service of the staff, I have enjoyed my all around experience during each visit. I have been to the theatre with colleagues during a conference, with my sister, and with other family members over the last several years. I have sat in the balcony, front couple of rows, and further back in orchestra before, and every seat seems to be good. I often take advantage of the American Express reserved seat program to purchase a great seat not too far in advance once I have details of my travels. I have been completely satisfied with my experiences at the shows there! The Royal Alexandra Theatre is a Canadian historic landmark as the oldest continuously operating legitimate theatre in North America and the continent's first truly "royal" theatre, granted official letters patent by Edward VII entitling it to the royal designation, along with his permission to name it after his consort, Alexandra. It was built in 1907 and was Toronto's first steel-framed structure, one of the first air-conditioned buildings in the continent, and the first theatre to be considered fireproof. The Royal Alexandra Theatre is one of four theatres that is run by Mirvish. The facility is mask-friendly but by no means required. There are concessions and a coat check. It is generally accepted to arrive approximately 30 minutes before a show. If you arrive late, you may need to wait until an appropriate break in the show for you to go to your seat and not disturb other patrons. Mirvish Productions is Canada's largest commercial theatre production company. You can learn more about Mirvish and this theatre at https://www.mirvish.com. After all, it was Ed Mirvish who in 1963 purchased and saved the Royal Alexandra Theatre from demolition. I certainly recommend a Mirvish show in the Royal Alexandra Theatre for someone who enjoys theatre!

Love this Theatre. Currently playing Juliet. Always have a good time here…read more The sears are comfortable and clean. The productions are outstanding.

Great old theater lovingly renovated back to its original beauty after years of neglect. Whether…read moreit's a movie, play or concert, this is a great venue.

I've been trying to get into seeing more theater lately, and my visit has only confirmed my thirst…read more It had been about a decade since I visited to see Peter Pan, which I had recalled mostly fondly, so I texted a friend and bought tickets for the show. We arrived about half an hour early after stopping at Lake Effect for scoops. Who needs dinner and a show when tummy ice cream is involved? The theater also sells snacks as food and drinks from the outside are banned. We were greeted outside by a dapper gentleman who held the door for us to get into the lobby. Unlike other theaters, there was elbow room to have them check out printed tickets and make conversation about the show. Others had digital tickets that seemed to work as well. We popped into the loo, which thankfully had multiple stalls, hardly any wait and was fully stocked with soap and towels. There were people selling souvenir toys and raffle tickets that we bypassed to find our seats. The playbill girl gave us a rough estimate of where we would be located. Thankfully everything is clearly labeled as to not get lost. For a mere 40 each, after fees, we were five rows back, centered. The view was clear, the sound was clear and the leg room- my gosh. For the first time in a long time a theater had room for me to stretch my legs a bit instead of cramming in more seats. The view is historically gorgeous in architecture and paint. Though we were there to experience the show, not just a building. The show started on time, held a brief intermission and concluded in about two hours. During that time, we got wowed by talented singers, very acrobatic dancers and mostly talented actors. (There was one that we would have probably chosen a different person to portray the roll, but I'm not going to crush a child's dreams when they did adequately. And others filled their rolls amazingly so I'm chalking it up to personal preference.) The costumes are well constructed without being extravagant. Tiny shorts cover any areas that would make this child friendly show receive an R rating. At the end, after all the standing ovations, we were able to exit with ease and get back to the car, parked at no cost in a nearby lot. Beat that Buffalo parking. Extra shout-out to whoever put the dual drummers in the loge to let us see the masterminds at work. They were the heartbeat of the show for me!

My seat was RSVPd two weeks in advance. My group arrived and had the option of leaving our coats at…read morethe front to be hung. We opted not to. In the downstairs restaurant, we were greeted by the host, and seated by a young man named Justin. Justin didn't speak much, but he and the other younger staff members took our plates whenever they were dirty. You get up to get your water yourself, and also have the option of ordering soft drinks and alcohol. After pouring myself a glass of water, I went to the salad bar and basically picked a bit of whatever I saw. I was in new territory here... As in I saw a white onion and said "lychee!" and the customer in front of me corrected me that it was in fact, not lychee. I returned to my seat and enjoyed my salad. I noticed a line was forming for the buffet. This is apparently an old style buffet when you leave your seat to wait in line to be served. I've never encountered a buffet like this...usually I go to self-serve buffets. Anyway, I waited about 10 minutes when there were about 10 people in front of me. I think their menu changes from time to time, but boyyyy their raviolli was SO GOOD. I went back for seconds...and thirds. Their chicken was also very juicy. Everything else was above average. I just wanted to note the standout is definitely the ravioli. Get ittt. You also have your pick at unlimited dessert, which is a slice of pie or cake. The only con during my buffet experience is that I had to wait in line...too used to the grab n' go self-serve experience! You know dinner is about to end when the man playing the guitar starts singing. That gives you about 10-15 mins to finish your dinner or grab more food to finish. Once he's done, he'll tell you to make your way upstairs. Once upstairs, your group is assigned seats at random. Their staff member will tell you where you are. Once everyone was seated, the lights dimmed, and the play began. We watched Sylvia, which wasn't my cup of tea. I didn't enjoy it as much as my partner's parents did, but I can appreciate the story, acting, and overall effort the crew and cast put into the performance. Overall, I got a very "homey" experience here, despite coming here for the first time. I think the performances may be of more interest to older audiences, but it doesn't hurt to give Herongate a try.

We've been here a few times since it was taken over under new management. The food never…read moredisappoints, especially the barn burger and Mac and cheese balls! Pricing is great and the kids enjoyed their meals as well. The staff and owners are lovely as well! We came to a murder mystery event, which was also very well done and so much fun! We look forward to more events :)

Twoset Violin was the most recent concert I have been to at Roy Thomson Hall. The 4 previous times…read morewere school related assignment and field trips. Roy Thomson Hall was pretty easy to get to by public transport. The closest train station is St. Andrew with exits that lead towards the Hall. Staff were friendly and helpful. Though the prices might be pricey, the concert was fun and enjoyable. It was great to hear some classical music and Twoset Violin live.

Wow, what a spectacular venue! It's been a few years since I've been here and it's just as…read moreincredible as I remembered. This place is beautiful, inside and out! The acoustics are perfect, with clean sounds and no unwanted echoes. The lobby and waiting areas outside the seating area is spacious and clean. I only wish the washrooms were easier to locate and access. If you ever have a chance to visit Roy Thomson Hall for a show, just go!