Today, the Rialto celebrates years of applause - your applause - for the vision and restoration efforts by Dorothy Mavrich and countless others, for the arts and entertainment that enrich our daily lives, and for the Rialto - The Jewel of Joliet.
Dorothy Mavrich and
Carol Channing

The Lettermen In Concert
The Majestic Barton Grande

The pride of the Rialto is its original "golden voiced" Barton Grande Theatre Pipe Organ. During the 1920s, it accompanied silent movies and vaudeville with its variety of sounds and sound effects. Today, it continues to be a popular attraction as well as a historic treasure.
The Joliet Area Theatre Organ Enthusiasts have provided its care and maintenance as a labor of love since 1972.

Rialto Stagehands

Rialto stagehands are members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local No. 124. They are the second oldest stagehand union in Illinois, and have served the Rialto since Opening Day, 1926.

Rialto Arts-In-Education Program.

The Rialto Arts-In-Education Program opens children's eyes and imaginations to the wonderful world of live theatre.
Students grades K-12 enjoy a wide variety of programming.

  Rialto Theatre Volunteer Organization

  Rialto Volunteers are affectionately known as the Rialto "Penguins" for their black and white attire. Their services and fundraising efforts represent a tireless dedication to the continued operation of the Rialto.


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