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About Bluma Appel Theatre

Welcome to the Bluma Appel Theatre, a versatile, proscenium-style theatre inside the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts in the heart of downtown Toronto. With a capacity of 867 seats, it hosts a wide range of performances—from contemporary Canadian Stage productions to large-scale events. This page provides practical details to help you plan your visit, secure your seats, and enjoy nearby dining and lodging options.

Whether you're catching a classic musical, a modern drama, or a grand concert, you can rely on us to help you find seats, navigate transportation, and book comfortable hotel stays nearby. We’ve got you.

Key details at a glance:

  • Capacity: 867 seats
  • Location: 27 Front Street East, Toronto, ON M5E 1B4
  • Type: Proscenium-style multipurpose theatre within the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
  • Seating: View seating map on the venue page; use great seats or the section you want placeholders when selecting
  • Parking: Public parking nearby; limited onsite parking at Meridian Hall for accessible needs (arrange in advance)
  • Transit: TTC accessible; directions from King Station or Union Station; close to Union Station & King Street routes
  • Nearby hotels: Shangri-La Hotel Toronto, Hilton Toronto, Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, plus other downtown options
  • Notable events: Canadian Stage productions; examples include SKéN:NEN (May 2024) and 10 Days in a Madhouse (June 2026); historic bookings such as Jesus Christ Superstar (2003)

For the best experience, secure your seats early, check the seating map for your preferred view, and consider nearby dining and lodging to complete your night out in downtown Toronto.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 867 seats (Bluma Appel Theatre).
  • Address: 27 Front Street East, Toronto, ON M5E 1B4.
  • Venue type: Proscenium-style multipurpose theatre within the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts.
  • Seating chart: View Seating Map available on the venue's page.
  • Parking: Public parking nearby; limited onsite parking at Meridian Hall for accessible needs (arrange in advance).
  • Transit: Accessible by TTC; directions provided from King Station or Union Station; close to Union Station and King Street transit routes.
  • Nearby hotels: Shangri-La Hotel Toronto, Hilton Toronto, Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, and other major downtown hotels within walking distance.
  • Notable events hosted: Canadian Stage productions and large-scale events; examples include SKéN:NEN (May 2024) and 10 Days in a Madhouse (June 2026); historic bookings such as Jesus Christ Superstar (2003).
  • Renaming/demolition status: The Bluma Appel Theatre remains active; the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts is undergoing a redevelop­ment plan by TO Live/CreateTO, with no current demolition of the Bluma Appel Theatre as of 2026.