Royal Alexandra Theatre
The Royal Alexandra Theatre is Toronto’s oldest and most revered of Toronto theatres. The Royal Alex was the creation of Cawthra Mulock and John M. Lyle, in the style of an Edwardian Jewel Box. Named after Queen Alexandra, the wife of King Edward VII, (who sent letters entitling it to the royal designation), the grand theatre used imported marble, hand carved cherry-wood and ornate guilded plaster atop Toronto’s first steel framed structure. The metal structure allowed for a cantilevered design which eliminated the viewing obstructions common with wooden structures.
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Today, this 1500 seat theatre offers wonderful seating on the orchestra floor, and on two balcony levels. The theatre was purchased by Mirvish Enterprises in 1963 and has been managed by Mirvish Productions since 1986.
Through the years, many famous actors and comedians have performed at the Royal Alex, including: Mary Pickford, the Marx Brothers, Mae West, Maurice Chevalier, Al Jolson, John Barrymore, Orson Welles and Joan Collins, as well as numerous Canadian comedians such as Martin Short, Eugene Levy, and Gilda Radner.
Currently Playing:
Currently playing at the Royal Alexandra Theatre include: Dirty Dancing running until August 31, 2008 . Tickets available by calling 1-800-CHELSEA and ticketmaster.
Location:
260 King St. West,
Toronto, ON
416.593.4225
Toronto Theatres
Toronto's major theatre venues are: The Royal Alexandra Theatre, Canon Theatre, Lord Elgin Theatre, CanStage Theatre, Princess of Wales Theatre, Hummingbird Centre , Molson Amphitheatre and Massey Hall.
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