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About Lower Ossington Theatre - Stage 1
Welcome to the Lower Ossington Theatre – Stage 1, a compact proscenium theatre once nestled in Toronto’s vibrant Ossington Avenue corridor. Though the venue closed permanently in March 2021, Stage 1 remains part of the Lower Ossington Theatre complex in memory, known for intimate productions with seating capacity typically listed around 120–150. This page provides a comprehensive overview of the venue and practical details that help you plan a visit to the Ossington area, including seating context, parking options, transit access, and nearby hotels and dining. We’ve included trusted, affiliate-friendly recommendations to make your trip as seamless as possible.
Venue details and accessibility: Lower Ossington Theatre – Stage 1 was a small proscenium venue within the multi-theatre Lower Ossington complex, offering an intimate viewing experience. Although the stage and house are no longer active for performances, the location remains a notable historic site on Ossington Avenue. If you’re visiting the area for related theatre experiences, you’ll find nearby transit, parking options, and a variety of late-night and casual dining options. For accommodations, our recommended partner hotels offer convenient stays in the Queen Street West, King Street West, and University of Toronto areas, all within a short transit ride to Ossington. Always check current event calendars and venue status before planning your trip.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: 100A Ossington Avenue, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z4
- Venue type: part of the Lower Ossington Theatre complex; Stage 1 was a small proscenium theatre (approx. 120–150 seats)
- Seating/chart: public seating chart not publicly published; capacity listed as 120–150 in proscenium configuration
- Status: closed permanently in March 2021; no widely reported demolition or renaming
- Parking: no on-site parking; nearby options include street parking and municipal lots (e.g., Municipal Carpark 104 at 745 Ossington Ave)
- Transit: served by TTC; notable route is 63 Ossington (Ossington Ave), plus related Ossington-area services
- Nearby hotels: The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen St W), Gladstone Hotel (1214 Queen St W), Ace Hotel Toronto (51 Camden St)
- Notable events hosted: West Side Story (Aug–Sep 2016); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Jun–Jul 2016); Anything Goes (Feb–Mar 2016); Jesus Christ Superstar (Dec 2014–Jan 2015); Rent (May–Jun 2012); The Rocky Horror Show (Oct 2011)