Princess Of Wales Theatre
300 King W, ON
416-872-1212 | Website
The past meets the future at downtown Toronto’s most modern theatrical stage.
Category:
Performing Arts Location
What:
| Performing Arts Venue | | Theatre |
Where:
| Neighbourhood | | Downtown |
| Getting There | | St. Andrew station |
| Cross Street | | King and University |
Profile Last Updated: December 18, 2007
Perfect Acoustics
Toronto’s own Entertainment District was defined by the arrival of the 2,000-seat Princess of Wales Theatre, which opened with a production of Miss Saigon in 1993. This facility was built alongside the Royal Alexandra Theatre, in order to accommodate the latest and greatest theatrical spectacles. These modern innovations are woven into an auditorium with the elegance of a 19th century theatre, where all seats on the three levels manage to feel close to the stage and perfect acoustics throughout.
Artistic Excellence
Dozens of artists and craftspeople contributed to creating a fully wheelchair-accessible space that features Venetian terrazzo floors, luminous glass and tile mosaics, along with blown-glass lamps and handmade metal light fixtures and unique woodwork imported from Africa. Colourful murals painted throughout by artistic legend Frank Stella supply the theatre with its own eccentric character.
Royal Productions
Princess of Wales Theatre was named in honour of Diana, and its doorway became a tribute site following her death in 1997. The mega-musicals mounted here have included Beauty and the Beast, Cabaret, Chicago, The Lion King, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera and Oliver!, amongst other spectacles designed for long runs. The original construction was designed to accommodate an actual helicopter landing as part of Miss Saigon and The Lord of the Rings required a retrofit stage featuring three interlocking turntables and 17 elevators. However technological innovation influences musical theatre in the future, chances are the Princess of Wales Theatre will be equipped to lead the way.
Toronto’s own Entertainment District was defined by the arrival of the 2,000-seat Princess of Wales Theatre, which opened with a production of Miss Saigon in 1993. This facility was built alongside the Royal Alexandra Theatre, in order to accommodate the latest and greatest theatrical spectacles. These modern innovations are woven into an auditorium with the elegance of a 19th century theatre, where all seats on the three levels manage to feel close to the stage and perfect acoustics throughout.
Artistic Excellence
Dozens of artists and craftspeople contributed to creating a fully wheelchair-accessible space that features Venetian terrazzo floors, luminous glass and tile mosaics, along with blown-glass lamps and handmade metal light fixtures and unique woodwork imported from Africa. Colourful murals painted throughout by artistic legend Frank Stella supply the theatre with its own eccentric character.
Royal Productions
Princess of Wales Theatre was named in honour of Diana, and its doorway became a tribute site following her death in 1997. The mega-musicals mounted here have included Beauty and the Beast, Cabaret, Chicago, The Lion King, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera and Oliver!, amongst other spectacles designed for long runs. The original construction was designed to accommodate an actual helicopter landing as part of Miss Saigon and The Lord of the Rings required a retrofit stage featuring three interlocking turntables and 17 elevators. However technological innovation influences musical theatre in the future, chances are the Princess of Wales Theatre will be equipped to lead the way.
Details
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