The Opening of SkyDome: A Celebration
The Opening of SkyDome: A Celebration

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The Opening of SkyDome: A Celebration

1989
Movie
90 min
English

The Opening of SkyDome: A Celebration - Andrea Martin and Alan Thicke co-hosted the 90-minute event on June 3, 1989, complete with songs written specifically for the celebration with over 5,000 performers which was broadcast nationwide on the CBC,

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Director: UnknownGenres: Documentary, Sports

Plot Summary

This is a documentary film detailing the grand opening of SkyDome (now Rogers Centre) in Toronto, Canada. It showcases the events, performances, and excitement surrounding the inaugural day of this multi-purpose stadium.

Critical Reception

As a documentary focused on a specific event, 'The Opening of SkyDome: A Celebration' did not receive traditional critical reviews or ratings in the same way a narrative film would. Its reception is generally viewed through the lens of its historical documentation of a significant Toronto landmark.

What Reviewers Say

  • A record of a significant moment in Toronto's urban development.

  • Captures the excitement and spectacle of the stadium's inauguration.

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Fun Fact

SkyDome was the first stadium in the world to feature a fully retractable roof and also boasted a 300-seat revolving restaurant overlooking the field.

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Toby Simkin

Toby Simkin

Andrea Martin and Alan Thicke co-hosted the 90-minute event on June 3, 1989, complete with songs written specifically for the celebration. Brian Williams hosted the TV special. Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, rock band Glass Tiger, musical ...