How many seats does Roy Thomson Hall have?
2,630
Roy Thomson Hall/Capacity
Roy Thomson Hall. 2,630-seat Toronto concert hall, located in the block bounded by King, Simcoe and Wellington streets.
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Who owns Massey Hall?
Massey Hall
| Owner | The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall |
| Type | Concert hall |
| Capacity | 2,752 |
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Opened | July 14, 1894 |
How long is an orchestra season?
The average orchestra season is 40 weeks long, leaving plenty of time—usually in the summer—for orchestra musicians to go on vacation, spend time with their families, and develop their craft.
Who Built Roy Thomson Hall?
Arthur Erickson
Roy Thomson Hall/Architects
What is the seating capacity of Massey Hall?
2,752
Massey Hall/Capacity
Where is Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto?
Roy Thomson Hall is a concert hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Located downtown in the city’s entertainment district, it is home to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Toronto Mendelssohn Choir.
Is there parking available at Roy Thomson Hall?
Limited underground parking is available to the public at Roy Thomson Hall. There are fewer than 300 underground parking spaces available to TSO patrons on a first-come, first-served basis on TSO concert evenings and for matinees.
Who is the architect of Roy Thomson Hall?
Designed by architects Arthur Erickson /Mathers and Haldenby (Toronto) and acoustician Theodore J. Schultz of Bolt, Beranek and Newman Inc (New York), Roy Thomson Hall features a distinctive curvilinear honeycombed glass canopy, which encases the lobby areas and the auditorium.
What is the history of the Thomson Hall?
Construction began in 1978. The hall was named after Roy Herbert Thomson, father of Ken Thomson shortly before its inauguration, 13 Sep 1982, to recognize a $4.5-million donation from the Thomson family.
