Grand Theatre, London, Ontario
N 42° 59.154 W 081° 15.042
17T E 479561 N 4759279
London Ontario's most well known live theatre.
Waymark Code: WM3XBF
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/30/2008
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Founded by Ambrose J. Small, (whose disappearance on the day after he sold it , and continued appearances in the theatre to this day have led to it's reputation of being haunted), and Colonel C. J. Whitney of Detroit, The Grand Opera House, as it was then known, opened it's doors to the public for the first time on September 9th, 1901. This theatre has seen many a famous actor and actress tread across it's well worn boards, perhaps the two most famous being the late, great Hume Cronyn, and his wife, Jessica Tandy. It's not a large theatre,(seating only 839), but it is internationally known as being one of the best, both for the quality of it's productions, and for it's ornate interior.
Theater Name: Grand Theatre
Country: Canada
Address:
471 Richmond Street
London, Ontario Canada
N6A 3E4
Web Site: [Web Link]
Venue: Community Theater
Type of Productions:
This theatre plays host to a variety of types of productions, including dramas, comedies, musicals, and historical re-creations.
Restored Building: yes
Seating Capacity: 839
Special Productions/Events/Festivals:
Dream a little dream is playing right now.
Date of Construction: Not listed
Architect/Designer: Not listed
Stage Type: Not listed
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