Address: 1 Front St. E.
Architecture
Year: 1959-1960
Style: Modernism (1880+)
Original Architect: Peter Dickinson and Earle C. Morgan of Page & Steele Architects
Building Description
Originally known as the O’Keefe Centre (and designated a Heritage building by the City of Toronto in 2008), the Modernist concert hall was built in 1959-60. Designed as a multi-use performance venue that catered to ballet, dance, opera and other artistic performances, the centre is Canada’s largest soft-seated theatre. The building is an innovative example of Modern design that was inspired by the international style introduced to Toronto in the 1950s and is particularly distinguished by the monumental cantilevered canopy that faces Front St. E. The interior design includes: Carrera marble, cherry wood, limestone and bronze prominently featured throughout the building. Visitors can also view an iconic 30-metre wide mural by the famous Toronto-born artist R. York Wilson (The Seven Lively Arts), a grand double-height foyer with coffered ceilings and steel/granite cantilevered staircases.
多伦多索尼表演艺术中心参加了2016多伦多Doors Open活动。现场有免费音乐表演，海报等历史文物展出，也开放了舞台可以上台参观，近距离观赏舞蹈演出服。工作人员也很热心的滔滔不绝讲述与名人偶遇的体验，比如席玲迪翁真人和照片差很多，碰到都没认出来。有的明星刻意闪躲，下了舞台就用毛巾套住头。有的明星则很平易近人，到处找人打听赌马的资讯。
没有台阶的设计方便了需要使用轮椅等器具的行动不便人士，也令普通人不会被绊倒。
有位明星演出期间病重，自我采取静养修身，要求所有物品刷成褐色，包括马桶。最近工作人员在仓库发现了他用过的马桶盖。
