Photo Coverage: The Ed Mirvish Theatre Unveiled
January 6th marked a historic day for both the city of Toronto and its theatre community. The Canon Theatre (formerly the Pantages Theatre) was renamed The Ed Mirvish Theatre, in honour of theatre impresario (and treasured Torontonian) Ed Mirvish. Today he joins the likes of Queen Alexandra, Diana Princess of Wales, Noel Coward and Laurence Olivier in having one of our cities most gorgeous and well known theatres named in his memory.
The announcement was made by Ed's son David Mirvish on the stage of the Ed Mirvish Theatre, where he was joined by many of the world's leading theatrical performers including Michael Burgess, Shirley Douglas, Ted Dykstra, Richard Greenblatt, Molly Johnson, Louise Pitre and Camilla Scott. The Toronto Police Choir were also on hand and sang a special medley in honour of Ed, and Toronto Mayor Rob Ford proclaimed December 6thEd Mirvish Theatre Day.
BWW was thrilled to be on hand to bring its readers photos of all the stars who came out in support of this historic event!
Photos by Racheal McCaig Photography
The Ed Mirvish Theatre Yonge St Entrance
The Ed Mirvish Marquee descends from the ceiling
Molly Johnson sings "Summertime"
The Toronto Police Choir
Shirley Douglas reads from "My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose"
Paul Elliott and Ted Dykstra
Camilla Scott performs "Someone To Watch Over Me"
David Warrack to accompany Michael Burgess
Michael Burgess sings "Bring Him Home"
Louise Pitre makes her entrance
Louise Pitre sings "I Dreamed A Dream"
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford proclaims December 6th Ed Mirvish Theatre Day
Mayor Rob Ford and David Mirvish
The Ed Mirvish Theatre
Mayor Rob Ford and the new Ed Mirvish Marquee
"There's No Business Like Show Business" singalong
"There's No Business Like Show Business"
The Ed Mirvish Theatre Victoria St Entrance
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