Ed Mirvish Theatre
Honest Ed Mirvish created a theatre renaissance in Toronto. Starting in 1962 when he bought and renovated the Royal Alexandra Theatre, Mr. Mirvish has made Toronto's theatre culture comparable in stature to Broadway and The West End. In his honour, as of 6 December, 2011 the theatre at 244 Victoria St. will be known as the Ed Mirvish Theatre.
CBC LIVE: Ed Mirvish Theatre Launch | CBC
The newly renamed Ed Mirvish Theatre unveiled its new sign with a pyrotechnic show and a song from the cast of Bring It On: The Musical. Check out the fun.
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The future of Toronto theatre
Mon, Oct 1: The development proposal from David Mirvish and Frank Gehry may tear down the Princess of Wales theatre - how does this affect Toronto's theatre scene? Minna Rhee reports. For more info, please go to
The Ed Mirvish Story
Born in Colonial Beach, Virginia, the son of Jewish immigrants from Lithuania (his father, David) and Austria (his mother, Anna). His parents gave him the Hebrew name, Yehuda, but at the urging of a cousin, they added a more American name, Edwin.[3] Mirvish often told the tale of his bris; there was no mohel in Colonial Beach, so the family hired one in nearby Washington, D.C., to come down to perform the ceremony. The mohel chosen was Rabbi Moshe Reuben Yoelson, the father of Al Jolson. Mirvish credited this as his introduction to show business.[4]
The family later moved to Washington, D.C., where Mirvish's father opened a grocery store. The grocery store went bankrupt in 1923, and David Mirvish moved his family to Toronto where he worked as a door-to-door salesman – peddling, among other things, Fuller Brushes and the Encyclopedia of Freemasonry – until he opened a grocery in the Toronto Jewish community, on Dundas Street. The family lived above the store, sharing their tiny apartment with a Hebrew school. Mirvish would often joke that it was his dream in those days to someday have a bathroom he did not have to share with 50 others.
Mirvish lost his father at the age of 15. He dropped out of school to manage the store, becoming the sole support of his mother, his younger brother, Robert (who became a successful novelist and short-story writer) and sister, Lorraine. The grocery business did not do well, and Mirvish closed shop to reopen as a dry-cleaner, in partnership with his childhood friend, Yale Simpson. The shop was known as Simpson's. When the well-known downtown Toronto department store Simpson's attempted to force him to change the name of his business, Mirvish pointed to Simpson and said, Here's my Mr. Simpson. Where's yours? The dry-cleaning business did no better than the grocery, however, and Mirvish soon abandoned it to take a regular job working as a produce manager and buyer for Toronto grocery store entrepreneur Leon Weinstein. Now financially stable, Mirvish bought a Ford Model T and began to court a radio singer from Hamilton, Ontario, Anne Macklin, whom he married in 1941. In 1945, their son, David, was born.
Honest Ed's discount store
In 1943, during World War II, Ed and Anne Mirvish opened a dress shop known as The Sport Bar on Bloor Street near Bathurst.[4] In 1946, the business expanded and was renamed Anne & Eddie's. In 1948, Mirvish cashed in his wife's insurance policy to open a new business, a bargain basement known as Honest Ed's, stocked with all kinds of odd merchandise purchased at bankruptcy and fire sales, and displayed on orange crates. This unique no-credit, no-service, no-frills business model was an immediate success. Mirvish claimed to have invented the loss-leader, below-cost discounts on selected items designed to lure buyers into the store. Honest Ed's gradually expanded to fill an entire city block. Billing itself as the world's biggest discount department store, it was soon bringing in millions of dollars a year. The store expanded and, in the late 1950s, Mirvish started buying up houses on Markham Street running south from Bloor. When his application to tear down the Victorian structures in order to build a parking lot was rejected by the city Mirvish, at the urging of his wife, rented them out at low rates to local artists and the street soon became a community of artists studios, galleries, boutiques and niche shops known today as Mirvish Village.[5]
In June 2006, Ed and Anne Mirvish[6] marked their 65th wedding anniversary with a party at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The mayor of Toronto, the chief of police and other public figures delivered congratulatory speeches, followed by a program of vocal music by some of Toronto's opera and theater stars.[7] In July 2006, Mirvish celebrated his 92nd birthday with a lavish party at Honest Ed's. In honor of this occasion, many items in the store were on sale for 92 cents.[8]
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Entertainment: Theatre in Toronto - Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario boasts a bustling art scene - including a large number of world-class theatre productions.
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David Mirvish: The State of Canadian Theatre
From the Vancouver Playhouse to Dancap Productions, curtains are falling on Canadian theatre. Producers are struggling to draw crowds to the box office as the tastes of the modern theatre-goer have evolved. David Mirvish joins The Agenda to discuss the state of Canadian theatre.
Things to do in Toronto in the Spring - Travel with Arianne - Travel Canada episode #10
When the winter months are over and the first day of good weather and sunshine rolls around the corner, we Torontonians enjoy walking around the city. If ever you find yourself in Toronto during the spring check out these places and hang out with the locals. Don't forget to subscribe to Travel with Arianne for more travel inspiration.
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1) Trinity Bellwoods Park
2) Smoque n' Bones BBQ n' Bourban Bar
3) Cherry Beach
4) Woodbine Beach
5) Rogers Center
6) Ed Mirvish Theatre
7) Dundas Square
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1) Trinity Bellwoods Bed-In
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3) Victoria Day Fireworks at Ashbridges Bay Park
4) Return to Grace at the Ed Mirvish Theatre
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Anastasia
Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical Anastasia is on a journey to Toronto at last!
From the Tony Award®-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.
Anastasia features a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, a lush new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics), with direction by Tony Award® winner Darko Tresnjak.
Part of the 2019/20 Mirvish Subscription Season
Driving Downtown - Toronto King Street 4K - Canada
Driving Downtown Streets - King Street - Toronto Ontario Canada - Episode 19.
Starting Point: King Street & Sherbourne Street - .
King Street is a major east-west commercial thoroughfare in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was one of the first streets laid out in the 1793 plan of the Town of York, which became Toronto in 1834. After the construction of the Market Square in 1803 at King and Jarvis streets, to house the first St. Lawrence Market farmer's market, the street became the primary commercial street of York and early Toronto. This original core was destroyed in the 1849 Great Fire of Toronto, but subsequently rebuilt.
History
In recent years there has been a proliferation of chic restaurants, clubs and galleries in the area (such as Cobra, Brant House, Susur, Senses Bar and Restaurant, Thuet Cuisine, Lux, Old Yorke Pub and Grill, the Navarro Gallery etc.) as King Street West becomes more oriented to Toronto's nightlife crowd, and is near major attractions such as the Rogers Centre (formerly SkyDome), Air Canada Centre, the Distillery District, Hockey Hall of Fame, Roy Thomson Hall, Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, St. Lawrence Market and the historic King Edward Hotel.
Popular attractions along King Street include
Canada's Walk of Fame
Princess of Wales Theatre - owned by theatre giant Ed and David Mirvish
Royal Alexandra Theatre - owned by theatre giant Ed and David Mirvish
Roy Thomson Hall
Office towers on King
Toronto Stock Exchange
Toronto-Dominion Centre
First Canadian Place
Scotia Plaza
Commerce Court, including the historic Commerce Court North
Other notable buildings on King Street
King Edward Hotel
St. James' Cathedral (Anglican Church)
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Toronto Sun Building
Neighbourhoods
Corktown (at Cherry)
Entertainment District (at John)
Fashion District (at Spadina)
Financial District (at Bay)
Liberty Village (at Dufferin)
Parkdale (at Dunn)
Roncesvalles (at Queen)
Old Town of York (at Parliament)
St. Lawrence (not actually on King but south of King at Jarvis)
Trinity Niagara (at Bathurst)
Anastasia has just opened at Ed Mirvish Theatre
The Canadian premiere of Broadway musical Anastasia just took place Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 and will continue until January 12 at Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto. Cast member Taylor Quick (Anya) and Jake Levy (Dmitry) swung by Breakfast Radio to chat about this exciting production!
Anastasia documents the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the '20's as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. She is pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her. Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and loveable former aristocrat and off they go on their adventures. This storyline features a strong, commanding female lead character, with gorgeous sets, and is great for the whole family.
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Yonge and Dundas Square, or simply Dundas Square, is a public area at the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Dundas Street East in Downtown Toronto, ON, Canada. Designed by Brown and Storey Architects, the area was planned in 1997 as part of revitalizing the intersection arae.Since its completion in 2002, the square has hosted many public events, performances and art displays, establishing itself as a prominent landmark in Toronto and one of the city's prime tourist attractions. Central to the Downtown Yonge entertainment and shopping district, the square is owned by the city and is the first public square in Canada to be maintained through a public-private partnership.The intersection is one of the busiest in Canada, with over 100,000 people crossing the city's first pedestrian scramble daily.This area hosts a lot of public evenys every year with peak during summer
Surrounding the square are other major landmarks, including the Toronto Eaton Centre, Ed Mirvish Theatre, and the Citytv building. The square is accessible by the TTC subway at Dundas station and is connected to the PATH. The square is continuously illuminated by large billboard screens and corporate logos, which has led to comparison of the square with Times Square in New York City and Piccadilly Circus in London.
This is connected with TTC buses too.
A Look Back At 2017
In 2017 we had a great year at the theatre and around Toronto.
A behind-the-scenes look at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto
Kevin Frankish takes you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre ahead of the upcoming restoration efforts by Mirvish Productions.
Hamilton
Hamilton is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton is the story of America then, as told by America now.
With book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow’s biography of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.
Hamilton’s creative team previously collaborated on the 2008 Tony Award® Winning Best Musical In the Heights.
Hamilton features scenic design by David Korins, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe, and casting by Telsey + Company, Bethany Knox, CSA.
The musical is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman and The Public Theater.
Part of the 2019/20 Mirvish Subscription Season
Ed Mirvish Theatre (formerly Canon Theatre) - Wicked
Inside tour of the ED Mirvish Theatre (theater), owned by Mirvish Productions. Formerly known as the Canon Theatre. Wicked the musical was playing during this filming (sneak peek of the stage). **Spoiler Alert** What looks like a dragon, is actually a flying monkey!
David Mirvish: The Future of Canadian Theatre
A view from the stage: Producer David Mirvish on what Canada's theatre industry will look like in 20 years.
Hamilton tickets go on sale in Toronto
Tickets to the Canadian premiere of the hit musical Hamilton went on sale in Toronto today and, as fans lined up for tickets, the producers were working to keep the tickets out of the hands of scalpers.
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The New Season for Mirvish Theatre
Today David Mivish presented a wonderful preview for the Mirvish Theatre's 2012/2013 season
Matilda the Musical - Toronto - My House - 1st Performance
Go see Matilda at the Ed Mirvish theatre in downtown Toronto! On stage until Saturday, January 7, 2017.
This was from the Noon performance of three songs from Matilda the Musical at Indigo at Bay & Bloor in celebration of Roald Dahl's 100th birthday. Miss Honey - Paula Brancati - from the Toronto production of Matilda the Musical performs My House. I had a better vantage point for the 2nd performance -
Matilda the Musical - Toronto - Naughty - 1st Performance
Go see Matilda at the Ed Mirvish theatre in downtown Toronto! On stage until Saturday, January 7, 2017.
This was from the Noon performance of three songs from Matilda the Musical at Indigo at Bay & Bloor in celebration of Roald Dahl's 100th birthday on September 13, 2016. The three Matildas - Hannah Levinson, Jaime MacLean and Jenna Weir - from the Toronto production of Matilda the Musical perform Naughty. I had a better vantage point for the 2nd performance -