Ed Mirvish Theatre

Ed Mirvish Theatre
Yonge Street Entrance in September 2021
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Former namesPantages Theatre (1920-1930, 1989-2001)
Imperial Theatre (1930-1973)
Imperial Six (1973-1987)
Canon Theatre (2001-2011)
Ed Mirvish Theatre (2011-present)
Address244 Victoria Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 1V8
Coordinates43°39′18″N 79°22′47″W / 43.65500°N 79.37972°W / 43.65500; -79.37972
OwnerMirvish Productions
Capacity2300
Construction
Opened1920
Rebuilt1972, 1989
ArchitectThomas W. Lamb (1920)
Mandel Sprachman (1972 renovation)
David K. Mesbur (1989 renovation)
Website
www.mirvish.com/visit/theatres/caa-ed-mirvish-theatre

The 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.

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 under a naming rights agreement. In 2011, the theatre was renamed the Ed Mirvish Theatre in honour of Ed Mirvish (1914–2007). The name was amended to the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in 2021 as part of a naming rights agreement with the regional chapter of the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA).