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Burton Cummings Theatre for the Performing Arts

364 Smith Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2H2, Canada (Formerly Walker Theatre)
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Ranked #40 of 66 attractions in Winnipeg
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

Sitting at a performance in the Buron Cummings Theatre reminds one of days gone by. The ornate finishes (although they could use some touching up) remind one of the classy and classic days of the 50's. More

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31 reviews 31 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

I recently went to my first concert here. It is an intimate venue but beware if you are on the upper deck it is the nosebleeds! My sister had seats in the first row which judging by the pictures she was sending me on my phone while I was in the nosebleeds were ideal seats. I am don't love heights... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

Excellent acoustics and superb sight-llines everywhere in balcony or main floor. Interesting old architecture inside. Great history, with Vaudeville acts and film superstars like Charlie Chaplin having played there. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011

Just the right sized venue. Not too big, not too small. I've seen many bands here and there isn't a bad seat in the house. More

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