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New owners at Oscars on Canal St
News from the Gay Village Longtime village favourite OSCARS has new ownership as the most recent owners David and Kevin decide to hang up their tap shoes. Opened originally in 2012 the venue has been bringing people from every part of our community and our allies together to celebrate the wonder of musical theatre with everything from Wicked and Les Misérables, to Frozen and Mary Poppins, and hundreds more. Known also for its mix of cocktails, live cabaret and screens showing excerpts of classic musicals from film and stage, Oscars is a sure hit with customers loving the genre. Owners of Oscars since 2021 Kevin and David said "We are passing Oscars on as a thriving business to its new owners, and we wish them every future success as they take the bar into its next era". The new owners have committed to more of the same, with the show definitely 'going on'. We wish Warren and Leo every success moving forward. Popular too with holders of Canal St Card who enjoy benefit on every visit to the bar.
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