Toronto Nightlife Tips by birchy99

Nightlife Spot: Princess of Wales Theatre

The Princess of Wales Theatre is fairly new. My understanding is that is was built or refurbished for the play "MIss Saigon". At any rate it was dedicated by Diana Princess of Wales herself.
The decor is modern and roomy. Seats are comfortable and the aisles are wide. The sound is good and the selections of plays here are top rate.
Hairspray is a fairly new revival and has a pretty good cast. The music is mid 70's and the theme is small town girl wants to make it big.
I suggest you buy your tickets ahead of time. That can be done online or by phone.
Rumor has it that theatre in Toronto has taken a step backwards lately with the finanacial demise of certain producers. So this theatre and the next door Princess Alexandria Theatre are the best bets at the moment.

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Theme: Theater
Dress Code: Eclectic. Jeans to sparkling evening gowns. Up to you.
Address: Theatre District on King Street off University
Directions: Yonge, Front and King Streets make up the theatre district. Inquire locally
Website: www.ticketking.com

Nightlife Spot: Princess Alexandria Theatre

Whoa! If you are in your fifty's and remember the disco era you will love this show. "Mama Mia" is a compilation of ABBA's songbook and set into a story lline. The plot is thin but believeable. The neat part is when the cast just all of a sudden breaks out into one of ABBA's stirring disco tunes, then goes on with the story. I spent the whole time smiling. It's just great fun.
The Princess Alexandria Theatre is one of the oldest in Toronto, but quite suitable for this performance. Previously we had seen "Les Miserable" with Colm Wilkerson at this venue. The sound is good. The seats a bit old and cramped but not that bad. The lobby is small but there is a bar upstairs for early arrivals. One thing they do to avoid the intermission rush to sell you tickets for your intermission libation ahead of time. Then at intermission you needn't bother with paying and making change.
I don't know how long this play will be running here, but any chance you get to see it, do it. It's a kick..

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Theme: Theater
Dress Code: Anything from jeans, shorts to evening gowns. Up to you.
Address: On King Street two blocks west of University
Directions: Yonge, Front, and King Streets primarily, with other theatres scattered around the city.
Website: www.ticketking.com