The venue
The Space
A historic 1,200-seat proscenium theatre in the middle of downtown Toronto — and the room where Chrysalis builds, tests, and shows what live performance can become.
Our venue
One stage,
many lives
43 Gerrard Street East
Toronto, ON
Formerly Ryerson Theatre, the venue anchors the Toronto Metropolitan University campus at Yonge and Gerrard. In any given week the same proscenium stage might hold a concert, an e-sports final, new dance, or a technology-driven work that fits nowhere else in the city.
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Getting here & getting settled
Plan Your Visit
Getting Here
Chrysalis (formerly known as Ryerson Theatre) is located at 43 Gerrard Street East in Toronto. The venue is located on the campus of Toronto Metropolitan University. The nearest major intersection is Yonge Street & Gerrard Street.
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Chrysalis is conveniently located near two TTC subway stations on Line 1. Chrysalis is approximately a 7-minute walk from Dundas Station and a 6-minute walk from College station.
Parking
There are various paid parking garages nearby Chrysalis, as well as limited street parking.
TMU Victoria Street Parkade
300 Victoria Street, ~5-minute walk
TMU Daphne Cockwell Complex Parking Garage
288 Church Street, ~5-minute walk
Residential Public Parking Garage
40 Gerrard Street East, ~2-minute walk
Green P Street Parking
Limited street parking along Gerrard Street East and Church Street
Accessibility
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Food & Beverage
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Venue rental
Rent the Space
Chrysalis is a professional-grade proscenium venue in downtown Toronto, with experienced technical staff and flexible configurations for performances, screenings, shoots, and events. Tell us what you're planning and we'll help you shape it to the room.
Venue package
The full picture — rooms, capacities, and what comes with the building.
PDF coming soonTech specs
Rigging, lighting, audio, video, and power, drawn to scale.
PDF coming soonRate card
Current rates for performances, rehearsals, shoots, and events.
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Audience FAQs
How do I get to Chrysalis?
Chrysalis (formerly known as Ryerson Theatre) is located at 43 Gerrard Street East in Toronto. The venue is located on the campus of Toronto Metropolitan University. The nearest major intersection is Yonge Street & Gerrard Street.
What's the closest transit stop?
Chrysalis is conveniently located near two TTC subway stations on Line 1. Chrysalis is approximately a 7-minute walk from Dundas Station and a 6-minute walk from College station.
Is there parking near the venue?
There are various paid parking garages nearby Chrysalis, as well as limited street parking. TMU Victoria Street Parkade, 300 Victoria Street, is approximately a 5-minute walk. TMU Daphne Cockwell Complex Parking Garage, 288 Church Street, is approximately a 5-minute walk. Residential Public Parking Garage, 40 Gerrard Street East, is approximately a 2-minute walk. Green P Street Parking offers limited street parking along Gerrard Street East and Church Street.
Is Chrysalis accessible?
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Rentals
How do I inquire about renting Chrysalis?
Email chrysalis@torontomu.ca with your event dates, format, and technical needs, and the team will follow up with availability and a quote.
What's included in a rental?
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venue package, tech specs, and rate card — pending confirmed copy from the Chrysalis team. In the meantime, contact chrysalis@torontomu.ca for current rates.