When shows from Broadway migrate north, they usually head for the Royal Alex. Subscription buyers often snap up tickets, so your best bet is to call or order tickets online ahead of time. Recent shows here have included Mamma Mia!, the ABBA-inspired musical.

The 1,495-seat Royal Alex is a magnificent spectacle. Constructed in 1907, it owes its current health to discount-store czar and impresario Ed Mirvish, who refurbished it (as well as the surrounding area) in the 1960s. Inside, it's a riot of plush reds, gold brocade, and baroque ornamentation. Avoid the second balcony and the seats "under the circle," which don't have the greatest sight lines.