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Rialto Square Theatre |
| Rubens Rialto Square Theater | |
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| (U.S. National Register of Historic Places) | |
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| Location: | Joliet, Illinois |
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| Built/Founded: | 1926 |
| Architect: | Rapp and Rapp |
| Added to NRHP: | July 24, 1978 |
| NRHP Reference#: | 78001199 [1] |
| Governing body: | Private |
The Rialto Square Theatre is a theater in the Chicago suburb of Joliet, Illinois. It was a movie theater at one time, but it now houses mainly plays and stand up comedy as well as some concerts for musical artists. It is one of the Top 10 theatres in the country[citation needed]. It is considered one of "150 great places in Illinois" by the American Institute of Architects.[2]
The Rialto was one of Al Capone's favorite haunts. It was also the place where Christopher Knight and Adrianne Curry held their wedding reception in the final episode of My Fair Brady.
The theatre also is home to the Rialto School of the Arts, a fun and educational program that lets children get involved in art, choir and drama.
A Visual Arts Camp explores different media, tools, and techniques. A Choir camp is also offered, and gives kids a chance to sing and dance, with a final performance on the magnificent Rialto Square Theatre stage. Children's Theatre Workshops are also offered at the theatre by Our Town Productions- A professional theatre company operating in Downers Grove, Illinois.
References
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2006-03-15).
- ^ Rialto Theatre. American Institute of Architects. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
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