Rialto Square Theatre news
The State Ballet Theatre Ukraine presents “The Sleeping Beauty” Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet.
Construction crews in downtown Joliet have been at work on improvements for Chicago Street, such as upgraded water and sewer lines. The area is being developed for a future city square.
Aiofe Scott and her longtime collaborator Andre Meaney will kick off University of St. Francis' “Music At Moser” fall concert series.
The Sunday, Sept. 22 show has been rescheduled for Jan. 25, 2025.
Rialto management says it is waiting for IEPA approval of cleanup plan for the Joliet theater. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office filed a complaint against the theater in Will County Circuit Court.
Gatto will bring his Let’s Get Into It tour to the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet on Thursday, Nov. 21.
“Cold Case Live” is hosted by retired NCIS Special Agent Joe Kennedy. The international cold case expert has successfully solved hundreds of murders while working with detectives around the world to implement his methodology.
Blues guitarist and singer Keb’ Mo’ and singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin will perform at downtown Joliet’s Rialto Square Theatre on March 19.
Marc Maron, who has released five hit stand-up comedy specials throughout his career, will appear in Joliet March 29, 2025.
All but one corner of the Rialto Square Theatre building will remain closed for at least most of next week as an inspection continues into an asbestos violation.
You’ll find traces of the past in the city’s scenic nature areas and public parks, the boutique shops, restaurants and entertainment venues housed in historic downtown buildings.
The entire Rialto Square Theatre building in Joliet is closed because of an extended investigation into an asbestos violation in July. The board for the Will County Metropolitan Exhibition and Auditorium Authority will meet Wednesday.
Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond will be at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Nationally known psychic medium Matt Fraser will bring his dynamic show to downtown Joliet’s Rialto Square Theatre on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
It's never too early to start making your holiday season plans. The Rialto's "Home for the Holidays" lineup includes family-friendly holiday shows and films, concerts, social gatherings and a variety of special events.
Agency seeks enforcement action against Rialto board and contractors, says asbestos fibers may have been released inside theater.
Taylor Trimby of Joliet recently hosted an organ concert at his home to help re-home one theater organ and to raise awareness on why theater organs need preservation.
The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum announced that country music singer Suzy Bogguss will be among inductees at its fourth Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, which will be Oct. 20.
Laura Racich has been painting her entire life. Now her works showcasing iconic Joliet landmarks are on display in one of the city's newest restaurants.
Kansas, known for hits like 'Dust in the Wind' will be at Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet Saturday, Nov. 9. Tickets are on sale now.
Radio audience festivities in store as 1340 WJOL’s Scott Slocum returns to Joliet after a cross-country trip on Route 66.
The Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre in Joliet will present the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss in "Seussical," a musical comedy for all ages.
Tickets are on sale for "Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble" at the Rialto Square Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.
An interpretive naturalist will give an informative presentation on the different turtle species that can be found in Will County, followed by a feeding of the museum’s resident Blanding’s turtles.
The band had huge hits with “Sister Christian,” “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me,” “When You Close Your Eyes” and “(You Can Still) Rock in America,” and has sold more than 17 million albums worldwide.
Classic Seger: Bob Seger’s Greatest Hits Live, a tribute to Bob Seger, will perform at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet on Wednesday, May 22.
Rialto Square Theatre Foundation is asking the community to donate $19.26 – or more – to help maintain normal upkeep of the historic theater.
Comedian Pat McGann, former house emcee at Zanies Chicago, will bring his hilarious stand-up show to the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet this spring.
Audience members can spin the wheel and win great prizes as "Wheel of Fortune Live!" comes to downtown Joliet.
Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet hosts naturalization ceremony for more than 100 immigrants from across the globe.
Class of 2024 inductees include Smashing Pumpkins, Howlin' Wolf and Richard Marx.
TOAST is a tribute to the hit '70s band Bread.
Nine members of WriteOn Joliet will explore aspects of time in original radio-style stories and poems on Friday and Saturday at the Billie Limacher Bicetennial Park Theatre in Joliet.
On Nov. 8, the band called 1964 – The Tribute will recreate a live 1960s performance of The Beatles on the Rialto stage.
BoDeans will perform at Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet on Saturday, April 20.
Country music Hall of Famer Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives will perform at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet on April 18.
On Saturday, the First Presbyterian Church of Joliet will host a free Easter event that includes breakfast, holiday crafts, a telling of the Easter Story, musical instruments to try out, photos with the Easter Bunny and an Easter Egg Hunt.
All proceeds from "A Shamrockin’ Good Time" benefit the Rialto Square Theatre Foundation.
Robinson is an LGBTQ comedian, writer, actor and voice-over star, known as the “Entitled Housewife,” the outspoken viral golf character she created to help spread laughter during the pandemic.
Get The Led Out will perform Led Zeppelin music on Saturday at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet.
The show is scheduled for Saturday, March 2.
Black Violin, a duo who merges string arrangements with modern beats, will perform at the Rialto Square Theatre on Wednesday, March 20.
The three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has entertained audiences with their top-shelf musicianship and timeless hits “Mr. Bojangles,” “Fishin’ In The Dark,” “An American Dream,” and many more.
Joliet's Rialto Square Theatre announces its “Reels at the Rialto” movie lineup will include "popular movies, old favorites and some family-friendly titles." Tickets go on sale starting Jan. 29.
The show is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 16. Tickets are on sale now.
More than 40 wedding-related vendors will attend the wedding expo at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet.
A special Johnny Cash tribute show comes to Joliet on Saturday, Jan. 20.
The Salvation Army's Joliet Corp has launched its annual Red Kettle Campaign to collect donations for families in need at the holidays. Hopes to have volunteers outside stores from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. six days per week.
City alters its annual funding to theater, designates how money is to be used.
Kimmi Neuschulz, who plays Katerina Kittycat in this stage version of the PBS Kids show, feels the show is perfect for families.