Toronto's Theatre District holds some of the greatest theatres in Canada! Toronto has always been a hot spot for the performing arts which explains the huge number of theatres, production theatres, and performances every year. It is the third largest English-speaking theatre district, right behind the famous New York Theatre District.

The district has a rich history; each theatre bringing a new character to Toronto. Some theatres in Toronto's Theatre District originate from the late 1800s. 

And while certain theatres might not still be standing today, little pieces of history are all over Toronto, such as the little street called 'Grand Opera Lane.'

The Toronto theatre district revolves around the King St West area, just past Yonge St. It is a strip of buildings with a variety of entertainment venues, restaurants, bars, pubs, and hotels. 

Many of the Toronto restaurants, bars, pubs, and hotels around the King St West area were purposely built or placed in and around the Toronto Theatre District. 

The proximity of Toronto restaurants, hotels, and other venues to the Theatre District opens up a lot of opportunity for marketing the local businesses. It is incredibly popular to see package deals available for everyone. 

And each restaurant, hotel, bar, or theatre might offer a different unique package for every show, so it is worth investigating before hand!

Family packages from the theatres can include a full dinner, a viewing of a live performance, and sometimes a nights stay at a hotel in the area. 

Or you can get packages from the restaurants and hotels offering the same sort of deals. Regardless where you get it from, you can save a huge amount of money. 

While there are many varieties of restaurants in the Toronto Theatre District, the most common ones are the Bistros. Prices range from restaurant to restaurant, but the quality is the same across the board! Most of the bistros are geared towards Italian cuisine, with a touch of French. 

Cafes are also a located through the Theatre District with a wide variety of light meals and specialty drinks. What do these two restaurant styles have in common? They are made for quicker paced eating -- for those who are in a rush for the theatre!

Bars and pubs are next on the 'most popular' list for the area. The underlying atmosphere in the nightlife in Toronto Theatre District pubs and bars are chic and artsy. But it is also clear that everyone is welcome. 

These are some of the best places to hangout for a drink after seeing a play or live performance from a theatre in the area, and being so close, you can literally walk there!

Some of the most popular theatres and stages in the Toronto Theatre District are; The Canadian Stage Co. Theatre, Canon Theatre (formerly known as the Pantages Theatre), Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre, Princess of Wales Theatre, Royal Alexandra Theatre, Roy Thomson Hall, Hummingbird Centre for Performing Arts, St Lawrence Centre for the Arts, and The Jane Mallet Theatre.

Some of the popular Toronto production theatres in and around the Theatre District are; Artword Theatre, Annex Theatre, Bathurst Street Theatre, Betty Oliphant Theatre, Buddies In Bad Times Theatre, Damn Straight Studio, Factory Theatre, Hart House Theatre, Premiere Dance Theatre, and Theatre Passe Muraille. 

Every year there are a huge number of productions being performed in Toronto Theatre District. The most recent popular musicals in Toronto was the Lion King (that is no longer playing in Toronto), Billy Elliot The Musical, and Wicked. 

But this is just barely scratching the surface of plays, musicals, and other live performances displayed in the Theatre District.

Full listings have available shows can be found through a variety of methods; contact a theatre, connect with online theatre listing sites, or through restaurants and hotels in the area. Toronto Theatre District makes it easy for one to experience live performances. Check out www.torontolivetheatre.com for more information on up-to-date theatre listings!

Real estate in the Toronto Theatre District is geared more towards condominiums or apartment rentals, living here is generally more expensive then certain other Toronto Neighbourhoods. 

The area is always moving and residents live on a streetcar line. You are conveniently located near all sorts of amenities and are snugly fit into the heart of downtown Toronto. 

You are also relatively close to surround colleges and universities in the surrounding area such as University of Toronto, George Brown College, Ryerson, and more. It makes the Toronto Theatre District a popular choice for students wishing to live downtown. 

Toronto Theatre District is a place where the performing arts can truly thrive. With such a huge number of shows and theatres, you can always experience something new. Whether you are with family, friends, or on your own, you can find great deals for dinner and entertainment. 

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