Rialto Square Theatre Reviews

It was fabulous, this is my 5th year coming to see it's a wonderful life

I first came here for the 2015 Nutcracker Ballet. Everything was just so beautiful. The Chinese dancers were very beautiful, but of course, my favorite part was the Waltz of the Flowers. The best part of my experience was getting to buy a girl nutcracker as a souvenir. Would definitely consider coming here again for future events.

Beautiful theater...sound system very loud..seats uncomfortable for 2 1/2 hour show

Beautiful theater, seats under 2000 people so there's not a bad seat in the house & parking is close and cheap.

Beautiful theatre. First time I was here. Seen Buddy Guy, he was really good.

Gorgeous theater, very friendly staff, and the show we went to was fantastic! It's definitely worth buying the extra package for the hospitality suite - it was really nice getting to have a couple of drinks and relax with some hors devours before the show. Overall I love this venue and I hope to come back soon!

It is a nice place and friendly people that work there.

OMG... I saw the Blues Brothers here. What could be more Joliet than that?! They also have other movies usually in Thursday s that are fun and affordable. Nice drink selection served by tuxedoed volunteers.

No one can argue the theater is gorgeous.However we were there for a dance competition and someone's car window was smashed in.A homeless was seen walking around the parking lot checking car doors.This place needs a stronger police presence or security so people feel safer.

Been here a few times for some comedians and it was a beautiful old facility that requires a walk through a shady neighborhood. Saw both Lisa Lampanelli and Lewis Black here, so I would suggest buying tix early to get good seats, but no bad seats in the entire house!

The pictures are not great and definitely don't do the theatre justice. Absolutely beautiful. I went to see Finding Neverland, the acoustics are great. For me the seats are small. I would like to get better pictures

Great place to watch a concert. Every seat has a great view of the stage.

This place is beautiful! Bathrooms were clean. Box office was quick and professional. I could only imagine the history about this place. Couldn't be happier with the Rialto.

So gorgeous inside! ...and the location is very near tons and tons of great restaurants. . Bathrooms need help.
so much history in the place ....beautiful decor & a very knowledgeable Personal
Can't wait to come back!!

What a great place to see a concert. Has some of the best architecture in Joliet. Staff are friendly, courteous and very helpful.

Beautiful architecture and the sound is wondrous. Parking is easy. Lovely treasure.

Great history in this iconic, beautifully restored building. The details are amazing and some decent venues to boot. Parking not so beautiful.

Beautiful building. Largest cit glass chandelier in the US.

Awesome Styx concert!! Traffic leaving was sluggish at best.

Great nostalgic theater! Not a bad seat in the house and very friendly staff!

I loved it. Beautiful old building and Bill Engvall was hilarious!!

This place is EXQUISITE!! The out side is deceiving...just beautiful

The first theater on the Mother Road, others will follow as the Route 66 crosses. The Rialto Square Theater is at 102 N Chicago St. You can not go past this one. theater without noticing its superb facade which mixes the antique and neo-classical styles of the eighteenth century. It was inaugurated in 1926. It was also used at the time of movie theater. It is a must on Route 66.

The most beautiful Theater called The Jewel Of The City Of Joliet Absolutely the best acoustics. Not a bad seat in the place.

Going there is great if you want to see great classic look from the past plus it's a great place to goto see concerts or a show plus there are great places to eat.

Every time I go to this theater I am amazed. From the ornate architecture to the intimacy of watching bands up close and personal, I never stop feeling in awe!

Most recently we went to watch reels and the Rialto and they were showing Bohemian Rhapsody. Being in a setting like that with the audience it was like being at an actual concert. Extremely interactive and it felt like I was watching a movie with hundreds of my friends.

It is always a joy to see all of the ticket takers and people that work there because you can tell they enjoy what they're doing. The only thing that I would kindly suggest is to have more than one bartender at the upstairs bars when it is a sold out event. Just to get people moved back into their seats faster.

I wish I had the finances to be able to host an event there but in the meantime any chance I get to go back I will!

I love this old theater went to see 3 Doors Down they played an amazing acoustic set

Great place for a concert! Very good view of the stage and comfortable seats. Acoustics for sound was perfect.There are a variety of drinks and wine snacks available. Very clean restrooms. Friendly ushers will escort you to your seats or answer questions that you may have.

Beautiful theater. Awesome acoustics. Manhattan transfer is still smooth as butter!

Our 1st trip to this historic building. They offer tours of this wonder so we will be back. The highlight was before the performance the pipe organ came up from out of the floor, & played for almost an hour. I really enjoyed seeing this 14 carat gold trim organ sounding amazing. My whole family loved this mid-week movie.
This venue was clean & preserved to perfection. The staff was very kind & sweet to my grandsons. A lovely night.

Amazing smaller venue to watch concerts and shows at. I've been coming here for events for 25+ years and it's never failed to impress.

Great Place to see a show, not a bad seat in the house and great sound acoustics

I ve never felt more discriminated against in my life. The staff is incredibly rude and condescending. I will NEVER go back.

A group of us went to see SOUND OF MUSIC and I can't save enough with how great the music was and how absolutely beautiful the Rialto Square is!

We saw Charlie Brown Xmas, it was a good time. The place was packed, it was on the warm side but overall a good experience.

An excellent theater; very good acoustic, it shows that it has good architecture history

Very beautiful place. It was my first time visiting there, definitely enjoyed the Will County Veterans Assistance Commission event.

Beautiful theatre! Needed more ladies rooms though!

We saw Dwight Yokum in concert. Even though we were in the 1st balcony the seats were still very good. Bathrooms were in easily accessible areas. Staff members and security officers were all very nice and helpful.

This place was very good. I enjoyed the Irish pub across the street and venue was excellent for rock concert. The only complaint is that bathrooms are far from adequate.

An absolutely beautiful treasure and a top notch staff that is proud of their jobs and theater. Never miss a chance to enjoy this gorgeous place!

Very nice performance tonight! Really enjoy all the performers!!

Beautiful and historic theater, intricate details on the interior, well managed and comfortable. Great for seeing smaller performances.

The theater is gorgeous and the seats have alot of room. I saw Homefree here yesterday it was a fabulous show. The staff at Rialto were great and really helpful.

Beautiful theatre! Historic and part of Illinois Route 66! Check out the Rialto's Square Theatre's website for tours of the theatre! They walk you behind the scenes, tell you about the history of the theatre, you see the Green Room, and you learn about their amazing chandelier!

Thanks for reading my review!

Classic vaudvilliane theater now mostly used for live music and other community events. Eligant design and artwork apparent every where. Worth the visit to see who is performing just to see this exquisite space.

Great venue and affordable tickets. Friendly staff and convenient parking BUT very disappointing experience at the Tusk Fleetwood Mac tribute concert. Sound person was the WORST I have ever experienced anywhere. At times could not hear the singers over the instruments and at other times could not hear the instruments at all due to the singers being too loud. The mix was HORRIBLE. During the first set an audience member got on stage and tried to signal TIME OUT to the band because something was obviously wrong and she was tackled by security, not sure of her intentions, I assume. More than a few people walked out of the concert early and in the lobby all the talk was FIRE THE SOUND MAN!!! Too bad really, because TUSK appears to be a very talented group, but they were not at there best at this performance.

They wanted my 8 month old to have a ticket for an event for the Park District. He can't even sit in a seat by himself. I understand that times are hard in Joliet, but c'mon. It's a beautiful facility and one worker had enough common sense to allow us through, but then the older gentleman on the second floor continued the idiocy. Again, a beautiful facility, but completely lacking common sense for ticketing.

We had a dance competition here, the venue is way too small, they hung curtains up and turned the hallways into makeshift dressing rooms.

Had fun watching and singing along to the sound of music.