John Bassett Theatre, Theatre venue in Front Street, Toronto, Canada
The John Bassett Theatre occupies a section of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre North Building with 1330 seats across Orchestra and Balcony levels.
The theatre received its name from John Bassett, the founder of Baton Broadcasting, which later transformed into a major component of Bell Media.
The venue maintains a regular schedule of national television productions, including the filming of Canadian Idol and Canada's Got Talent television series.
The theatre configuration includes 840 seats in the Orchestra Level and 490 seats in the Balcony Level, with adjacent rooms for event receptions.
Television network CTV frequently utilizes this theatre for recording multiple programs, establishing it as a central location for Canadian broadcast entertainment.
Location: Toronto
GPS coordinates: 43.64417,-79.38667
Latest update: April 1, 2025 12:00
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