Toronto's main 2SLGBTQ+ theatre in conflict with city hall over building violation

But theatre organizers say the show will go on, despite a city order that they restrict access to some parts of the building until they're granted a permit.

"We're going ahead with our full Pride program, I can tell you that," Buddies producer Aidan Morishita-Miki told CBC Toronto in a statement.

Chris Moise, whose Toronto Centre ward includes Buddies in Bad Times, says he's confident there's no risk of the building closing.

"We have reached out to City staff and Buddies in Bad Times representatives to understand the situation at hand," Moise said.

Adam Wynne, director of the Church Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area, told CBC Toronto he also wants to see the theatre's construction woes solved as soon as possible.

"We're currently working with our architect, engineers, and City officials to come to a solution that supports compliance and public safety, ensuring this building is available as an essential community resource for decades to come," he said in his statement.