A strategically placed, flesh-coloured quiver, an original detail by artist Frederick Challener, has kept Royal Alex patrons guessing. Richard Lautens / Toronto Star ) Order this photo The full mural by artist Frederick Challener, an original work from the 1907 theatre, was restored this year as part of the Royal Alexandra's renovation. The theatre recently underwent a five-month, $2.5 million facelift, which, among other things, upgraded the seating and restored some of the Edwardian space’s artistic features. The doors reopened Nov. 15 as the Broadway-bound Canadian musicalCome From Away began previews before this week’s gala premiere. My whole row was talking about it,” inquired Marion Coomey, a professor at Ryerson University’s RTA School of Media.

Source: thestar November 25, 2016 20:16 UTC