Ed Mirvish Theatre
The Ed Mirvish Theatre (officially known as the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre) is a historic performing arts theatre in Toronto, Ontario, located near Yonge–Dundas Square. Owned and operated by Mirvish Productions, the theatre has approximately 2,300 seats across two levels. There are two entrances to the theatre, located at 263 Yonge Street and 244 Victoria Street.
Yonge Street Entrance in September 2021 | |
| Former names | Pantages Theatre (1920-1930, 1989-2001) Imperial Theatre (1930-1973) Imperial Six (1973-1987) Canon Theatre (2001-2011) Ed Mirvish Theatre (2011-present) |
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| Address | 244 Victoria Street Toronto, Ontario M5B 1V8 |
| Coordinates | 43°39′18″N 79°22′47″W |
| Owner | Mirvish Productions |
| Capacity | 2300 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1920 |
| Rebuilt | 1972, 1989 |
| Architect | Thomas W. Lamb (1920) Mandel Sprachman (1972 renovation) David K. Mesbur (1989 renovation) |
| Website | |
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Opened in August 1920, the theatre was designed by Thomas W. Lamb to host vaudeville performances and films. The theatre was originally named the Pantages Theatre, after its first manager and theatre magnate Alexander Pantages (1867–1936). From 1930 to 1973, the theatre was named the Imperial Theatre, and, following the 1973 multiplex renovations, was renamed the Imperial Six. In 1989, the original Pantages Theatre name was restored, until 2001 when it was renamed the Canon Theatre. In 2011, the theatre was renamed the Ed Mirvish Theatre in honour of Ed Mirvish (1914–2007).