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Rialto Square Theatre Announces 2012 Season

Broadway Musicals, Concerts, Comedy & Family Entertainment Scheduled
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 12/9 9AM!

Joliet, IL- The Rialto Square Theatre announces a thrilling 2012 season filled with many shows for the entire family to enjoy.

Tickets go on sale Fri., December 9 at 9am! Tickets may be purchased at the Rialto Box office located at 102 N. Chicago Street, or ordered by calling 815/726-6600 between 9am and 5pm
Monday through Friday. Tickets may also be purchased through all Ticketmaster outlets or online at www.rialtosquare.com www.ticketmaster.com or 800-982-2787.

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The Midtown Men to Play Joliet’s Rialto Square Theatre
Joliet, IL: After a successful 2010 national tour of nearly 50 cities across the U.S. and Canada, THE MIDTOWN MEN- 4 Star From The Original Cast of Jersey Boys bring their highly anticipated concert act to the Rialto Square Theatre on Sunday, November 13 at 3PM.
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The Music of Trans Siberian Orchestra Performed by
Trans-Infinity Orchestra
Tickets on Sale Fri. Nov. 4th
Joliet, IL: Trans-Infinity Orchestra featuring the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra will perform at the Rialto Square Theatre on Friday, Dec. 9th, at 8:00pm. Tickets will go on sale on Friday Nov. 4 at 9am and are priced at $19 - $49 per person.
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Trick or Treat Yourself To $avings
One Day Only- October 31- Halloween Sale
50% OFF TICKETS TO VOX LUMIERE-THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Joliet, IL: The Rialto Square Theatre is offering a “Trick or Treat Yourself to $avings” ticket discount for the performance of Vox Lumiere- The Phantom of the Opera on Saturday, November 5th at 8PM. This spooktacular savings is good for ONE DAY only, Monday, October 31st.
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Trick or Treat Yourself To $avings
One Day Only- October 31- Halloween Sale
50% OFF TICKETS TO VOX LUMIERE-THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Joliet, IL: The Rialto Square Theatre is offering a “Trick or Treat Yourself to $avings” ticket discount for the performance of Vox Lumiere- The Phantom of the Opera on Saturday, November 5th at 8PM. This spooktacular savings is good for ONE DAY only, Monday, October 31st.
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Styx to Play Joliet's Rialto Square Theatre
Tickets on Sale Now
(CHICAGO, IL) Joliet, IL: Styx will perform at the Rialto Square Theatre on Thursday, November 3rd at 8:00pm. Opening act will be Mato Nanji from the band Indigenous. Tickets are on sale now and are priced at $35 to $95.”
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The Midtown Men to Appear at Ryder Cup ‘Kick-Off’ Event
(CHICAGO, IL) On the heels of their National Tour and the release of their debut CD: The Midtown Men: Sixties Hits --Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer--have been invited to be featured musical guests at “Countdown To The Ryder Cup: An Evening With The Captains.”
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Comedian RALPHIE MAY To Play Joliet’s Rialto Square Theatre
Joliet, IL: Comedian Ralphie May will perform at the Rialto Square Theatre on Friday, September 30th at 8:00pm. Tickets are on sale now and are priced at $29.50 per person. Tickets may be purchased at the Rialto Box office located at 102 N. ChicagoStreet, or ordered by calling 815/726-6600 between 9am and 5pm Monday through Friday. On performance days the box office remains open until the completion of intermission. Tickets also available at 800-982-2787, through all Ticketmaster outlets or online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.rialtosquare.com.
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STYX
Joliet, IL: Styx will perform at the Rialto Square Theatre on Thursday, November 3rd at 8:00pm. Tickets are on sale Friday, September 9th at 9AM and are priced at $35 to $95. Tickets may be purchased at the Rialto Box office located at 102 N. Chicago Street, or ordered by calling 815/726-6600 between 9am and 5pm Monday through Friday. On performance days the box office remains open until the completion of intermission.
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The Church Basement Ladies Serve Up an All-New Christmas Program
AWAY IN THE BASEMENT: A CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES CHRISTMAS
Joliet, IL: And out of the basement shall come a Church Basement program of good tidings, great humor and joy! The ladies are serving it up again this time around it’s an all-new holiday show. Away In The Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas will play the Rialto Square Theatre on Thursday, December 1st at 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale Friday August 26th at 9AM and are priced between $18 and $43 per person.
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Rialto Square Theatre Launches Foundation Insuring the Future
Joliet, IL: The Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority (WCMEAA), owner and operator of the Rialto Square Theatre, announces the creation of the Rialto Square Theatre Foundation (RSTF) and the appointment of its members and officers. As a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization the new Foundation will focus on raising funds to support the historic Rialto Square Theatre.
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BY POPULAR DEMAND - 2ND SHOW ADDED For JERRY SEINFELD
Joliet, IL: Due to popular demand, a second Jerry Seinfeld show has been added to the Rialto Square Theatre on Friday, October 28 at 9:30pm. The 7PM is sold out and the 9:30pm show is on sale now. America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, is hitting the road in a return to his first love - stand-up comedy. His tour will visit the Rialto Square Theatre on Friday, October 28th at 7:00pm & 9:30pm.
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JOIN THE CHAT
Rialto Square Theatre To Hold Town Hall Discussions Via Facebook Joliet, IL: What performing arts events should the Rialto program to encourage the cultural development of Joliet and the greater Will County area? That is the initial question the Rialto Square Theatre will ask when they host a town halldiscussionvia Facebook beginning Wednesday, August 3rd. Rialto General Manager, Randy Green, will moderate the discussions and answer questions that are posted on the Rialto Facebook page.
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Rialto Ticket Promotion
Win Concert and Suite Life Tickets Valued at $600
Joliet, IL: In celebration of the Rialto Square Theatre’s 85th anniversary we would like to offer a special ticket promotion throughout the month of August. Anyone who purchases a ticket August 1st - August 31st to any Rialto Square Theatre event (Concert Series, Entertainment Series, Broadway Series or Festival of Trees) or purchases an upgrade to our Suite Life from a previously purchased ticket will be entered into a drawing to win 8 tickets to Vox Lumiere – The Phantom of the Opera as well as 8 tickets to our Suite Life Hospitality Suite.
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Rialto Square Theatre Announces 2011-12 Season
Broadway Musicals, Concerts, Comedy & Family Entertainment Scheduled
Joliet, IL- The Rialto Square Theatre announces a thrilling 2011-12 season filled with many shows for the entire family to enjoy. The variety of shows the Rialto offers is sure to entertain everyone! Scheduled performances include Broadway musicals, family entertainment, comedy and concerts by first class musicians and bands. Tickets go on sale Fri., June 17 at 9am! Tickets may be purchased at the Rialto Box office located at 102 N. Chicago Street, or ordered by calling 815/726-6600 between 9am and 5pm Monday through Friday. On performance days the box office remains open until the completion of intermission. Tickets may also be purchased through all Ticketmaster outlets or online.
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OPEN INVITATION - Rialto Square Theatre Seeks Your Input Towards Creating a Cultural Agenda
Joliet, IL: Are you interested in seeing new musical events on the Rialto schedule? Would you like to see a more diverse performing arts line-up added to the Rialto’s presentation of events? Then please join us in creating a Rialto Cultural Agenda on Tuesday, June 14 at 7PM in the Rialto Square Theatre Rotunda located at102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL. You will meet with Rialto General Manager, Randy Green, and staff. Bring your ideas. Share your passion for music, theatre, dance in order to help us learn of these interests and determine how this might help us create a new cultural agenda for the Rialto.
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Syfy’s Ghost Hunters next week’s episode titled “Curtain Call” features the Rialto Square Theatre.

The episode will run Wednesday, October 17 on Syfy network at 9/8pm CST.

Joliet, IL: Syfy’s GHOST HUNTERS have just announced their next week’s episode titled “Curtain Call” which features the Rialto Square Theatre. Apparently “actors aren’t the only ones putting on haunting performances at the Rialto” according to the video preview listing on SYFY’s GHOST HUNTERS website. The episode will run Wednesday, October 17 on Syfy at 9/8pm CST.  Dates and times are subject to change. 

The Rialto Square Theatre has been offering paranormal tours for a little over a year. A limited number of people are able to participate in a guided paranormal tour.  The tours are led my members of All Seeing Paranormal group along with Rialto staff.   Participants are taken to various “hot spots” within the building and have the opportunity to participate in an investigation.  Tickets are $35 for a five hour tour.  Tours typically take place from 6pm-11pm.  For further information call 815-726-7171 Ext. 210 

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