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  • I mostly come here to see ballet. This is a beautiful opera house and a vast improvement from the O'Keefe/Hummingbird/Sony Centre where they used to perform. Great sight lines and acoustics all around. I have sat everywhere from the orchestra on ground level to the 5th ring way up at the top! Really no bad seat in the house. The space is open, clean and modern. I love the design of the building that allows you to see University Ave. and the city lights during intermissions. The fact that there are many levels with multiple bars and washrooms means that you usually don't have to wait in line (TIP: go to the 2nd or 3rd floor bar as the one on the main level is always busiest, and washrooms on the 3rd floor are less crowded than the ones in the basement). The large space on the 3rd level hosts free lunchtime concerts on weekdays ranging from opera, dance, chamber music, world music. Show up early as they are popular and often standing room only. In you come during the ballet, there's the main gift shop on ground level selling books, DVD's, CD's, etc. On the 3rd floor, you can find posters and autographed pointe shoes. This is also where dancers come during intermission to autograph programs and such. On the nights when the National Ballet School kids attend, there's always a line up and they are so cute! I usually just wander by the autography table to get a closer look at the intricate costumes the dancers are wearing. Tickets for performances don't come cheap, but you can line up for same day rush tickets around 11am. There are also heavily discounted tickets available in advance if you are under 30 (National Ballet's program is called "Dance Break" and the Canadian Opera Company's is called "Opera for a New Age"). Other things to note: - The bar has a pretty minimal selection but they do usually have some sort of sandwich, which is nice if you have to run straight to a performance from work and don't have time to eat (hey, it's more substantial than the ice cream and candies offered at most theatres) - There is no dress code. It's fun to dress up but don't let that stop you from attending a performance here. Unless it's a gala or opening night, you will see everything from jeans to tuxedos/formal gowns. Just wear what's comfortable and more importantly, support the arts :)
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