Sheraton Centre Toronto and the Westin Harbour Castle invite visitors to a magical musical theatre adventure

Unbeatable package with Mirvish Productions includes top tier ticket to the North American Premiere of The Wizard of Oz, a three-course dinnerand overnight accommodation 

Toronto, January 31, 2013—Starwood Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce that its downtown Toronto properties are offering a theatre, dinner and overnight hotel package to celebrate Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production, The Wizard of Oz.

It’s an enchanting adaptation of the all-time classic, totally reconceived for its Toronto North American premiere. This exciting package includes a top tier ticket to The Wizard of Oz now on stage at the Ed Mirvish Theatre.

 Priced at $179 per person for performances in February and March, the package includes a top tier ticket to the musical, a voucher for a three course meal at one of more than 20 local area restaurants and overnight accommodations based on double occupancy at your choice of the Sheraton Centre Toronto or The Westin Harbour Castle.  The package price represents savings of more than 40% if components were purchased individually.

 

The theatre package can be purchased by calling TicketKing at 1-800 461-3333 or 416 872-1212. The package is subject to availability at time of booking, blackout dates may apply and the package is based on double occupancy. The special $179 package price is offered for packages booked and consumed in February or March 2013. Packages are also available presently through June 2013.

About The Wizard of Oz

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation of the all-time classic, totally reconceived for the stage by the award-winning creative team that recently delighted Toronto audiences of all ages with the revival of The Sound of Music.

"Andrew Lloyd Webber finds new magic over the rainbow! A gorgeous sense of spectacle!" - New York Post

Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay, this new production contains all the beloved songs from the Oscar®-winning movie score, all the favourite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

About Mirvish Productions

Mirvish Productions was founded in Toronto, Ontario, in 1987, by David Mirvish.  The company has since grown to become Canada’s leading commercial theatre producer.  Mirvish Productions owns and operates the Royal Alexandra, the Ed Mirvish, the Princess of Wales and the Panasonic theatres in Toronto, through which it stages one of North America’s largest annual subscription series.  The company is also active on and off-broadway and in London’s West End and acts a producing partner with regional theatres across Canada.  It’s Toronto, co-production and presentation credits includes such Canadian hits as Crazy for You, Les Miserables, The Lion King, Billy Elliot, the world premiere of Jane Eyre and the North American premieres of Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Mamma Mia!

About The Westin Harbour Castle

Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, this hotel is a resort in downtown Toronto.  Relax and regroup in your deluxe room before exploring the city. You are steps away from the Air Canada Centre, CN Tower and entertainment district and are sure to find delight in all the seasonal fun the city has to offer.

Enjoy the indoor swimming-pool, play squash or recharge with well-being services such as WestinWORKOUT^TM,  and our Toronto Spa, Votre Beauté European Day Spa.

About the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

The Four Diamond Sheraton Centre Toronto is located a short five minute walk from the Ed Mirvish Theatre and is right in the heart of downtown’s theatre and entertainment district. The hotel features 1,377 guest rooms, a renovated Club Lounge with upgraded amenities and expansive views, Splash@Sheraton, the largest indoor/outdoor heated hotel pool in the city and a feeling of welcome like no other! At Sheraton, life is better when shared.

 

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1,134 properties in nearly 100 countries and 154,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and ElementSM. The Company boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a premier provider of world-class vacation experiences through villa-style resorts and privileged access to Starwood brands. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com

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