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THERoyal Key FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK
April 2018

        FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK
100 Front Street West, Toronto Ontario M5J 1E3

                                                          Royal Key
                416 368 2511

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GENERAL
                                                                INFORMATION

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                             AREA ATTRACTIONS
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                             Art Gallery of Ontario 317 Dundas Street West n 416.979.6648
                                       20 minute walk n www.ago.net
                             Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor Street West n 416.979.7799
                                     5 minutes by subway n www.batashoemuseum.ca
 The Aga Khan Museum         Casa Loma 1 Austin Terrace n 416.923.1171
                                     10 minutes by subway n www.casaloma.org
in Toronto is the western    CN Tower 301 Front Street West n 416.86.TOWER

  world’s only museum                10 minute walk n www.cntower.ca
                             Eaton Centre 220 Yonge Street n 416.598.8560
dedicated to Islamic art             15 minute walk n www.torontoeatoncentre.com
                             Hockey Hall of Fame 30 Yonge Street n 416.360.7765
and culture. Toronto was             5 minute walk n www.hhof.com

     chosen because
                             Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada 288 Bremner Boulevard n 647.351.FISH
                                       10 minute walk n www.ripleyaquariums.com

 of its cultural diversity   Royal Ontario Museum 100 Queens Park n 416.586.5549
                                      5 minutes by subway n www.rom.on.ca

      and dedication
       to pluralism.
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CONCIERGE PICK                                                                              CONCIERGE PICK
                                OF THE MONTH                                                                                OF THE MONTH

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JAMES ROBAR
CONCIERGE – MEMBER, LES CLEFS D’OR
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                                                                                 Ruby Watchco – Toronto has a wide range of dining options
Unique experiences in Toronto                                                    that are sure to please any appetite. For those looking for an experience,
Toronto is an exciting and lively city. There is no end to the number of         I recommend getting into the energetic neighborhoods that Toronto is
attractions and sights to see here, no matter if this is your first time or      known for. Visiting Queen Street East in the Riverside neighborhood will
if you are a frequent visitor. Today’s traveler not only wants to see the        give you a glimpse into day to day Toronto life. Local shops and cafes,
destination and its popular attractions but they also look for a memorable       creative restaurants and design stores bring young families to this vibrant
experience that gives them a sense of place. A few suggestions for a             street to relax. A highlight in Riverside’s dining scene is Ruby Watchco.
unique experience in this vibrant city:                                          Celebrated chef, Lynn Crawford, changes her menu daily and offers a 4
                                                                                 course prix-fixe menu that highlights the best of Canadian ingredients.
                                                                                 The experience is casual and approachable, yet the offerings and service
FlyGTA – operating from Toronto City Centre Airport, FlyGTA offers               will make you feel like you are “five-star dining”. This is truly a memorable
unique and exciting tours. The knowledgeable and friendly staff will guide       experience. 730 Queen St. East         rubywatchco.ca
you to the tour that best suits you and will have you looking down on the
city in no time from their fleet of Cesna, Piper, or GA8 planes. Whether you
are watching the sunset, sipping champagne, or being whisked off to a            Live Music – there’s no shortage of live music venues in the city.
winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, FlyGTA will make you feel like royalty.           For a unique experience, I recommend a few places that attract local
Billy Bishop Airport, Hanger 6      flygta.com                                   talent and tend to draw in local crowds. The Cameron House is
                                                                                 unpretentious and unassuming on the outside, and offers nightly
                                                                                 entertainment featuring alternative, folk, country artists from Toronto
Edgewalk – seeking adventure? Nothing can be more adventurous                    and beyond. You will feel like a local after spending the evening with
than the world’s highest, full-circle, hands free walk. On the roof of the CN    Torontonians discovering a new favorite band.
Tower at 356 metres (1,168 ft), this is a 30 minute walk you will not soon       408 Queen St. West      thecameron.com
forget. After a brief training session you will be lead to the roof for a walk
around the tower, where you can take in the views, feel the wind in your         For the jazz lover, Jazz Bistro fits the bill. Arrive early, take in the posh
face, as you lean over the edge for the ultimate thrill. You will also receive   surroundings, enjoy a bite from their up-scale menu, and listen to
a keepsake video and photos to prove you had nerves of steel.                    world-class jazz.
CN Tower, 301 Front St. West edgewalkcntower.ca                                  251 Victoria St.     jazzbistro.ca

Gone Sailing Adventures – another unique activity for                            Please see the concierge for directions, reservations or more suggestions
those that do not crave the adrenaline rush, sailing! Gone Sailing               to make your stay in Toronto a one of a kind experience.
Adventures creates a memorable day whether it’s an intimate sail for
two or a luxury yacht for 12 of your closest friends, Captain Howie has
numerous packages to choose from. You can learn to sail, leisurely tour
about the Toronto Islands, or experience a sunset cruise with wine and
cheese…there is something for everyone. The Gone Sailing team will
share their knowledge of the waters and the city to give you an
unforgettable experience.
415 Queens Quay West        gonesailingadventures.com
RESTAURANTS                                                                 RESTAURANTS

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DINING AT FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK                                                DINING AT FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK
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    EPIC RESTAURANT                                                              PIPER’S PUB
    EPIC’s fluid, contemporary design is an effective backdrop for a menu        Home of Le Burger Week’s award-winning “The Local” Burger,
    that features the best of Ontario’s growers. Seasonally hand-nurtured        Piper’s Pub is the perfect place to enjoy a pre-game drink or
    herbs from the rooftop garden brighten each dish. As a certified Ocean       watch your favourite sporting event.
    Wise Restaurant, EPIC’s fish and shellfish choices contribute to
    sustainable oceans for generations to come.                                  Hours of Operation
                                                                                 Tuesday to Saturday: 4:30 p.m. – Close
  Hours of Operation
  Breakfast:   Monday to Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
                                                                                 YORK’S CAFÉ
		             Saturday to Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
                                                                             	Serving fine pastries and gourmet breakfast offerings made from
  Brunch:      Saturday to Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
                                                                               the finest ingredients, all complemented by premium beverages
  Lunch:       Monday to Friday: 11:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
                                                                               and freshly brewed Second Cup coffee.
  Dinner:      Daily: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
                                                                               Hours of Operation Daily: 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

    EPIC LOUNGE                                                                  BENIHANA
     pen daily and featuring live music from Wednesday to Saturday,
    O                                                                            Enjoy the excitement of teppan cooking right at your table.
    EPIC Lounge provides a slightly more casual feel than EPIC                   Winner of WHERE magazine’s ‘Most Memorable Meal’ award in
    Restaurant while still maintaining its fine dining standards.                the Japanese category.
    Stop by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or simply to enjoy a glass
    of wine, or your favourite cocktail.                                         Hours of Operation:
                                                                                 Tuesday – Thursday: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
    Hours of Operation                                                           Friday – Saturday: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    Daily: 7:00 a.m.– 12:00 a.m.
    Late Breakfest: Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                    BENIHANA SUSHI & SAKE LOUNGE
                                                                                 Inspired by the history and culture of Japan; reinvented with
                                                                                 contemporary design and a world-class menu. Join us on the
    LIBRARY BAR                                                                  Avenues level and enjoy our featured sake and sushi!
	Known as Toronto’s destination cocktail bar, Library Bar is the
  ideal venue to enjoy an intimate business lunch or a romantic                  Hours of Operation:
  evening meal.                                                                  Tuesday – Thursday: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
                                                                                 Friday – Saturday: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    Hours of Operation
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    Monday to Thursday: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
    Friday: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. g Sat & Sun: 5:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
                                                                             RESTAURANT PICKS OF THE MONTH
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    Afternoon Tea - Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 p.m., – 4:00 p.m.
                                                                             El Local Loco             Mexican                  $$
                                                                             Hogtown Smoke             Barbeque                 $$$
                                                                             Richmond Station          Canadian                 $$$
                                                                             Pearl Diver               Seafood                  $$
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                                                   ROYAL YORK                                                                              SHOPPING
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             Everyone deserves a little escape.                                              DISCOVER OUR UNIQUE
    Plan your family-fun weekend in the heart of the city.                                   NEIGHBORHOODS & SHOPPING AREAS
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RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM FAMILY ADVENTURE                                                           Bloor - Yorkville         www.bloor-yorkville.com
Bring your family to the awe-inspiring Ripley’s Aquarium with more than 1.5 million              Bloor-Yorkville is often compared to other acclaimed areas such as
gallons of water depicting marine and freshwater habitats from around the world,                 Fifth Avenue in New York, Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles, and
including sharks, jellies, rays,and green sea turtles.                                           Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.
                                                                                                 LOCATION: Bloor and Yonge intersection
FROM                        Package Includes                                                     DISTANCE: 10 minute taxi ride from Fairmont Royal York
$309
CAD per night, based on
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                                One night accommodation
                                Two adult and two youth (13 and under) “anytime”
                                tickets o Ripley’s Aquarium*
double occupancy in a       n   Valet parking for one vehicle
Fairmont Room.
                            *Only one set of four tickets per stay. Additional tickets can
                                                                                             The Eaton Centre – Downtown Yonge
                            be purchased from the Front Desk or at time of Reservation.      www.torontoeatoncentre.com
                            Please book 48 hours in advance to ensure tickets are
                            available.                                                           The Toronto Eaton Centre features over 300 stores and is one of the
                                                                                                 #1 tourist attractions in Toronto! Millions of tourists from around
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––                                     the world visit this world-class shopping centre for its architecture,
                                                                                                 culture and urban atmosphere.
                                                                                                 LOCATION: 200 Yonge St., between Queen and Dundas
BLUE JAYS HOME RUN RATE                                                                          DISTANCE: 15 minute walk from Fairmont Royal York
Fairmont Royal York is steps from the Rogers Centre and is the perfect home base for
your Toronto experience. In partnership with Jays Care Foundation, Fairmont Royal York
is extending a special rate to our Toronto Blue Jays fans! Guests visiting Toronto to
take in a Blue Jays game qualify for this limited-time offer. The rate also includes         Queen Street West         www.westqueenwest.ca
a $10 donation to Jays Care Foundation, supporting programs across Canada that
use sport as a tool to create lasting social change for children and youth in                    Queen West (a.k.a. Queen West SoHo) features trendy restaurants,
marginalized communities. Let’s Go Blue Jays!                                                    funky boutiques, galleries, antique shops and dance clubs.
                                                                                                 LOCATION: Queen St. West, between Yonge St. and Bathurst Ave
FROM                        Package Includes                                                     DISTANCE: 15 minute walk from Fairmont Royal York

$289
CAD per night,
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                                 One night accommodation at Fairmont Royal York
                                 $10 CAD donation to Jays Care Foundation

based on double
occupancy in a
Fairmont room.

                          BOOK TODAY BY VISITING:
    www.fairmont.com/royal-york-toronto/special-offers
EVENTS                                                                    EVENTS

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APRIL                                                                       APRIL
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                                                                            Here We Are Here: Black Canadian Contemporary Art
Hot Docs International Documentary Festival    Dates: April 26 – May 6      Dates: January 27 – April 22 Location: The Royal Ontario Museum
North America’s largest documentary festival, conference and market         What is the Black Canadian presence and history in our country?
with a selection of more than 150 cutting-edge documentaries from           Explore these ideas, and the issues of belonging, in Here We Are Here:
Canada and around the globe.                                                Black Canadian Contemporary Art at the Royal Ontario Museum.
                                                                            The exhibit displays the contemporary works of nine African Canadian
                                                                            artists. Challenge yourself to think differently about the deep-rooted
Vikings: The Exhibition     Dates: until April 2
                                                                            histories and enduring presence of Black Canadians, gain a new and
Location: The Royal Ontario Museum
                                                                            multifaceted understanding of Canada, through these unique and
Vikings is an extraordinary window into the lifestyle, religion, and
                                                                            visually compelling installations.
daily lives of these legendary explorers, artisans, and crafts people.
Encounter objects rarely displayed outside of Scandinavia in this
compelling exhibition that challenges the perceptions of the Viking Age     Emeka Ogboh: The Song of the Germans Dates: January 27 – May 13
through hundreds of objects, interactive, and immersive experiences.        Location: The Power Plant Gallery
                                                                            Through his audio installations, Emeka Ogboh explores how private,
                                                                            public, and collective memories and histories are translated,
Spring Flower Show        Dates: February 25 – April 29
                                                                            transformed and encoded into sound and sonority. These works
Location: Allan Gardens
                                                                            contemplate how sound captures existential relationships, frames
The Spring Show runs from Feb 25 to April 29 as the Cool House
                                                                            our understanding of the world, and provides a context in which to
gradually transitions to Spring. Tulips, fragrant hyacinths and other
                                                                            ask critical questions around immigration, globalization and
bulbs join cool crops like primula and schizanthus to provide a sea
                                                                            post-colonialism.
of brightly colored flowers and fragrant blooms. The highlight is the
Easter Flower Show (March 25 to April 29) when the Conservatory is
decorated for Easter and the Dome is filled with fragrant Easter lilies     The Green Living Show      Dates: April 6 – 8
and hydrangeas.                                                             Location: Metro Convention Centre
                                                                            Canada’s largest eco-healthy living show featuring products, speakers,
                                                                            food, booths and more.
Yoko Ono: The Riverbed        Dates: February 22 – June 3
The Riverbed invites visitors to collaborate with the artist, the museum,
and each other, participating in the artwork through everyday action        Toronto Yoga Conference and Show 2018        Dates: April 12 – 15
and contemplation. The Riverbed, in a sense, becomes a temporary            Location: Metro Convention Centre
village—a repository of hopes and dreams for individuals and for            Featuring 300 exhibitors and 700 hours of world class sessions.
the world.

Listening to Art, Seeing Music       Dates: January 20 – April 22
Location: The Aga Khan Museum
This winter, Listening to Art, Seeing Music transforms the Aga Khan
Museum into a cutting-edge multi-sensory experience with interactive
museum-wide soundscapes and audio-visual installations that
showcase the relationship between music, poetry, and the visual arts.
MUSIC                                                         MUSIC

AIR CANADA CENTRE                                            THE PHOENIX CONCERT THEATRE

April 1    6:30pm   n   Ilayaraja Live in Concert 2018       April 2    7:00pm    n   Andy Grammer
                                                             April 12   7:00pm    n   Banners
                                                             April 14   8:00pm    n   The Mountain Goats
GLENN GOULD STUDIO                                           April 15   7:00pm    n   The Darkness
                                                             April 16   7:00pm    n   Choice Cuts!
April 26   7:00pm   n   Voice That Care Concert              April 18   7:00pm    n   Moose Blood
                                                             April 20   9:00pm    n   George Ezra
                                                             April 22   7:00pm    n   Echosmith
DANFORTH MUSIC HALL                                          April 28   9:00pm    n   Tom Misch
                                                             April 29   8:30pm    n   Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime
April 1  7:00pm n       The Black Angels & The Black Lips
April 2  6:30pm n       Johnny Reid
April 3  6:30pm n       Johnny Reid                          THE OPERA HOUSE
April 6  7:00pm n       Charlotte Day Wilson
                                                             April 5  9:00pm n        Dezarie & The Midnite Band
April 7  7:00pm n       Charlotte Day Wilson
                                                             				                     featuring Ron Benjamin
April 8  7:00pm n       ames Bay                             April 8  7:00pm n        Phillip Phillips
April 9  7:00pm n       Cigarettes After Sex                 April 11 6:30pm n        Cradle of Filth
April 11 7:00pm n       Ty Segall                            April 13 8:00pm n        Rick Astley
April 13 7:00pm n       5 Seconds Of Summer                  April 14 7:00pm n        Ministry
April 14 6:00pm n       Why Don’t We                         April 17 6:30pm n        Todrick Hall American
April 15 6:00pm n       Why Don’t We                         April 19 7:00pm n        Waxahatchee, Hurray for the Riff Raff
April 16 7:00pm n       Rainbow Kitten Surprise              April 20 7:00pm n        Sons of Apollo
April 18 7:00pm n       Margo Price                          April 23 7:00pm n        Kamelot
                                                             April 24 7:00pm n        Dumbfoundead
April 20 7:00pm n       Lee Baxter presents Live
                                                             April 25 7:00pm n        Turnover
				                    Professional Boxing
                                                             April 26 8:00pm n        Blue October
April 22 7:00pm n       An Evening with Steven Wilson
April 23 7:00pm n       Built To Spill & The Afghan Whigs
				                    with Rituals of Mine                 REBEL
April 24 7:00pm n       Brian Fallon & The Howling Weather
April 25 7:00pm n       Donovan Woods and the Opposition     April 4    8:00pm    n   Majid Jordan
April 26 7:00pm n       Gramatik                             April 5    8:00pm    n   Majid Jordan
April 27 7:00pm n       Carpenter Brut                       April 6    10:00pm   n   Keyshia Cole
                                                             April 8    7:00pm    n   Franz Ferdinand
April 28 7:00pm n       Sofi Tukker
                                                             April 9    7:00pm    n   A$AP Ferg
April 29 7:00pm n       An Evening with Michael Wolff:
                                                             April 29   7:00pm    n   King Krule
				                    Fire and Fury
MUSIC                                                                MUSIC

KOERNER HALL                                               ROY THOMSON HALL
April 6  8:00pm n   Bernstein                              April 5  8:00pm  n           TSO – Sibelius Symphony 5
				                100 featuring Jamie Bernstein,         April 6  8:00pm  n           Abbamania with Suzi McNeil
				                Wallis Giunta, Sebastian Knauer,       April 7  7:30pm  n           TSO – Sibelius Symphony 5
				                and the ARX Ensemble                   April 8  3:00pm  n           Conference of Independent
April 7  8:00pm n   Kune – Canada’s Global Orchestra       				                         Schools Music Festival
				                and David Buchbinder’s                 April 9  7:30pm  n           John Cleese
				                Odessa/Havana                          April 10 8:00pm  n           TSO – On Broadway
April 8  3:00pm n   Beatrice Rana\                         April 11 2:00pm  n           TSO – On Broadway
April 12 8:00pm n   Fatoumata Diawara and Okavango         April 12 8:00pm  n           TSO – On Broadway
April 18 8:00pm n   Max Raabe & Palast Orchester           April 13 12:00pm n           Ottawa Bach Choir
April 20 8:00pm n   Johannes Debus conducts the            April 13 8:00pm  n           TSO – Orchestre Symphonique
				                Royal Conservatory Orchestra           				                         de Montreal
April 21 8:00pm n   Abdullah Ibrahim & Ekaya and           April 14 7:30pm  n           TSO – All Beethoven
				                special guest Freddie Hendrix          April 15 3:00pm  n           TSO – All Beethoven
				                in tribute to The Jazz Epistles        April 16 7:30pm  n           Mia Farrow
April 22 3:00pm n   Gerald Finley with Julius Drake        April 20 8:00pm  n           Engelbert Humperdinck
April 25 7:30pm n   Academy Chamber Orchestra 17.18        April 21 2:00pm  n           TSO – The Animated Orchestra
April 26 7:00pm n   The Glenn Gould School Chamber         April 21 4:00pm  n           TSO – The Animated Orchestra
				                Competition Finals                     April 22 3:00pm  n           Itzhak Perlman, Violin
April 27 8:00pm n   Amici Chamber Ensemble 30th            April 23 8:00pm  n           An Evening With Steve Martin
				                Anniversary with Isabel Bayrakdarian   April 26 8:00pm  n           TSO – Bernstein’s Candide
April 28 8:00pm n   Gautier Capucon with Jerome Ducros     April 28 8:00pm  n           TSO – Bernstein’s Candide
April 29 7:00pm n   Crosscurrents: Zakir Hussain and       April 29 2:00pm  n           Paolo Woods, Cinematographer
				                Dave Holland                           April 30 8:00pm  n           Paolo Woods, Cinematographer

MASSEY HALL                                                SONY CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
April 4  8:00pm n   AGO Creative Minds at Massey Hall:     April 8         6:00pm   n   Sikat Ka, Kapuso!
				                Art and Truth                          April 11        7:30pm   n   Celtic Woman
April 13 8:00pm n   Video Games Live                       April 12 – 13   8:00pm   n   An Evening with 2Cellos
April 14 8:00pm n   Buddy Guy                              April 14        7:00pm   n   Lee Moon Sae
April 20 8:00pm n   Classic Albums Live: Bob Marley        April 27        8:00pm   n   Camila Cabello
				                and the Wailers
April 26 8:00pm n   George Thorogood and
				                The Destroyers
                                                           RICOH COLISEUM
April 29 7:30pm n   Juanes with Mon Laferte
                                                           April 8         7:00pm   n   Pritam Live
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Dates:    April 13 – May 6                                                 Dates:    February 13 – October 21
Location: CAA Theatre (formerly the Panasonic)                             Location: Royal Alexandra Theatre
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Alison, a 43 year-old lesbian cartoonist, struggles to
untangle her complex relationship with her deceased                        After a sold-out, standing-room only Toronto
father. Moving between past and present, Alison relives                    engagement before heading to Broadway,
an unusual childhood growing up in a funeral home, her                     COME FROM AWAY returns due to overwhelming
sexual awakening and unanswerable questions about                          demand! It’s been called the “edge of the world.”
her father’s secret life. This ground-breaking new musical                 The weather is wild, but the locals never lack for
based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir                      warmth. And it’s here, in Newfoundland, where a
was the winner of 5 Tony® Awards, including ‘Best                          remote town became the epicenter of a remarkable
Musical’, and has received worldwide critical acclaim for                  true story filled with unusual characters, unexpected
its stunning musical score and heartbreaking storytelling.                 camaraderie and uncommon generosity.

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AN AMERICAN IN PARIS                                                       ANNIE
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Dates:    March 27 – April 29                                              Dates:    April 24 – May 27
Location: Princess of Wales Theatre                                        Location: Ed Mirvish Theatre
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The new Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of                      The world’s favourite family musical ANNIE makes its
an American soldier, a mysterious French girl, and an                      long-awaited return to Toronto this spring, starring
indomitable European city, each yearning for a new                         television and stage star Lesley Nicol. Set in 1930s
beginning in the aftermath of war.                                         New York during The Great Depression, brave young
                                                                           Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s
                                                                           orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to
                                                                           spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire,
                                                                           Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan
                                                                           has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s
                                                                           search for her true family.
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THE RETURN OF ULYSSES                                                      ANIMAL FARM
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Dates:    April 19 – April 28                                              Dates:    April 3 – 7
Location: The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre                              Location: Baillie Theatre
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Opera Atelier presents Monteverdi’s deeply moving                          The tyrannical Farmer Jones must be overthrown!
opera that recounts the return of the Greek king                           How long will the animal utopia last when a
Ulysses to his family after a 20-year absence fighting                     charismatic new leader emerges? An innovative new
in the Trojan War. This production abounds with gods,                      adaptation of Orwell’s classic satire bites just as
goddesses, flying machines and magical transforma-                         much today as when it was first written.
tions, and features tenor Krešimir Špicer, whose
definitive performances in the title role have thrilled
audiences around the world.                                                ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

                                                                           THE NIGHTINGALE AND OTHER
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A MOVEABLE FEAST: PARIS IN THE ‘20S                                        Dates:    April 13 – May 19
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                                                                           Location: Four Seasons Centre for Performing Arts
Dates:    April 2 – 14
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Location: Baillie Theatre                                                  Hailed as a masterpiece at its sold-out world premiere
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                                                                           in Toronto and a subsequent tour to New York, the COC
In the decade following the First World War the French                     is thrilled to revive Robert Lepage’s The Nightingale and
economy boomed, and Paris re-established itself as a                       Other Short Fables. A blending of exquisite visuals,
capital of art, music, literature and sophisticated                        whimsical puppetry, and emotional storytelling, this
Bacchanalia….Hemingway, Joyce, Picasso, Fitzgerald, and                    magical mélange combines the best of Stravinsky, in a
Gertrude Stein were all there… as was Josephine Baker,                     program designed to delight audiences of all ages.
Igor Stravinsky, Man Ray and Kiki of Montparnasse.
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ANNA BOLENA                                                                THE OVERCOAT
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Dates:    April 28 – May 26                                                Dates:    March 27 – April 14
Location: Four Seasons Centre for Performing Arts                          Location: Bluma Appel Theatre
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The court of Henry VIII is in tumult as the king tires of                  If clothes make the man, they can undo him. A
his second wife, Anne Boleyn, who must now fight for                       spectacular new musical treatment of Gogol’s beloved
her honour and her life. The COC completes its Tudor                       story. Twenty years after it took the world by storm,
Trilogy by Donizetti with a sumptuous production of                        Morris Panych and Wendy Gorling’s landmark
Anna Bolena, starring the queen of bel canto, Sondra                       movement theatre adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s
Radvanovsky.                                                               The Overcoat is re-born as a world premiere musical
                                                                           experience. Playwright/director Panych joins forces
                                                                           with award-winning composer James Rolfe to bring a
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––   bold operatic voice to the beloved tale of a lowly office
                                                                           worker whose life is turned upside down when he is
BETROFFENHEIT                                                              robbed of his new overcoat
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Dates:    April 19 – 22
Location: Bluma Appel Theatre
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Some questions are impossible to answer and some                                       Exhibition Place (See your Concierge for hours)
                                                                                  Enjoy a feast while knights on horseback compete to win
experiences too personal to express. Choreographer                                                the hand of the princess.
Crystal Pite and actor/playwright Jonathon Young join
forces to examine, with unflinching honesty, what happens                                         MYSTERIOUSLY YOURS
                                                                                         Mystery Dinner Theatre (Friday & Saturday)
to the individual in the wake of a trauma. A rare fusion of                     For more than two decades, the company has been staging a
comedy and drama, poetry and movement, Betroffenheit                                  murder mystery following a three-course dinner,
has enraptured critics and audiences worldwide. After two                                    with some audience participation.
sold-out runs, this landmark dance-theatre collaboration,                                              SECOND CITY
co-commissioned by Canadian Stage, returns as part of a                                               51 Mercer Street
major international tour.                                                                      (See your Concierge for hours)
                                                                                              Sketch comedy and improvisation
SPORTS

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TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS             AIR CANADA CENTRE
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April 2            7:00pm           vs Sabres
April 7            7:00pm           vs Canadiens
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TORONTO RAPTORS              AIR CANADA CENTRE
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April 4            7:00pm           vs Boston Celtics
April 6            7:30pm           vs Indiana Pacers
April 8            6:00pm           vs Orlando Magic
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TORONTO BLUE JAYS             ROGERS CENTRE
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April   1          1:07pm            vs   New York Yankees
April   2          7:07pm            vs   Chicago White Sox
April   3          7:07pm            vs   Chicago White Sox
April   4          7:07pm            vs   Chicago White Sox
April   16         7:07pm            vs   Kansas City Royals
April   17         7:07pm            vs   Kansas City Royals
April   18         4:07pm            vs   Kansas City Royals
April   24         7:07pm            vs   Boston Red Sox
April   25         7:07pm            vs   Boston Red Sox
April   26         7:07pm            vs   Boston Red Sox
April   27         7:07pm            vs   Texas Rangers
April   28         4:07pm            vs   Texas Rangers
April   29         1:07pm            vs   Texas Rangers
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TORONTO ROCK             AIR CANADA CENTRE
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April 13           7:30pm           vs Rochester
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TORONTO MARLIES              RICOH COLISEUM
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April 5            11:00am          vs Utica Comets
April 14           4:00pm           vs Rocket de Laval
April 15           4:00pm           vs Belleville Senators
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TFC          BMO FIELD
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April 7            7:30pm           vs D.C. United
April 28           3:00pm           vs Chicago Fire
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RICOH COLISEUM
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April 13           7:00pm           Harlem Globetrotters World Tour
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