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58 g o i n g p l a c e s | F a l l 2 0 1 4 www.dualityphoto.com B uster Keaton, Laurel and Hardy, Houdini, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Elvis Costello, Duran Duran, the Guess Who. Winnipeg's Pantages Playhouse eatre has hosted many of the greatest performers of all time since it opened its doors 100 years ago on February 9, 1914. is Winnipeg theatre was at the heart of the Pantages chain – a circuit of vaudeville theatres owned by Alexander Pantages with locations throughout western Canada and the U.S. – and our local stage had the honour of being the producing centre for the entire chain. Crowds in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle enjoyed shows chosen by our discerning audience, and, based on the list of performers, we obviously had good taste. Today, it is one of the few Pantages theatres still standing. e historical landmark now hosts an array of talent from local to international musicians, dancers and performers. is fall, breathe in the history of performances past while enjoying contemporary shows, including family favourite Toopy and Binoo and funnyman Steve Patterson. e Pantages Playhouse eatre can take a bow for helping to set the stage for Winnipeg's vibrant arts and music scene – both then and now. www.pantagesplayhouse.com GP If This Stage Could Talk LandMarks