Merry Little Soirees

Cocktails: 6:15 pm | Performance: 7 pm
Ticket Price: $72
Soiree Tickets must be purchased at the box office. They are not available online.

Enjoy a swanky Christmas party with a local favorite, Nova Soul! Start the evening with cocktail hour (Cash Bar) and then be escorted to your table of two in the Esplanade, where you will be served a charcuterie board and a bottle of wine from the local winery Bishops Hill while Nova Soul performs holiday music. You will also receive a Rialto Square Theatre keepsake.

Please enter at 15 E. Van Buren St. Reservations are required. Holiday or Business Casual dress code. Cash bar is available. Tickets are available at the Box Office only and must be purchased in pairs. Reserve red or white wine for your table, ordered with ticket purchase.

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It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play on WJOL

FOR THE FINAL TIME, a holiday tradition returns to Rialto Square Theatre– join WJOL along with talent from Star 96.7, Q Rock 100.7, 95.9 The River, and Free Country @ 98.3 for an evening you won’t forget, as local radio talents perform the Christmas classic, It’s A Wonderful Life live from the Rialto Stage, as it broadcasts on WJOL simultaneously. This is always a highlight of the holiday season, and this performance will be the last time performed at the Rialto Square Theatre.  All proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Rialto Square Theatre’s mission to bring the biggest and brightest talents to the Rialto Square stage.

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Teddy Bear Tea

The Rialto Square Theatre holiday tradition continues. Young and old alike will enjoy this family tradition featuring a delicious brunch buffet and family fun complete with a special appearance by St. Nick himself and a keepsake teddy bear. A ticket is required for all in attendance and space will fill up quickly!

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Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

TCG Entertainment, the leading producer of live entertainment, announces its all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland tour to more than 80 cities across the U.S. and Canada. A must-see holiday event and beloved tradition for families everywhere, Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland launches with two tours on Nov. 19 in Ottumwa, Iowa and Nov. Nov. 25 in Rochester, Minnesota before traveling to more than 80 cities across the U. S. and Canada, including at stop at Rialto Square Theatre on Wednesday, November 26th. Tickets go on-sale Friday, July 25, 2025 at www.rialtosquare.com and the venue box office.

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland 2025 will have all-new costumes, new music and even more spectacular cirque acts, making this year’s show the most ethereal and breathtaking in its 16 years of inspiring holiday joy. Popular V.I.P. experience tickets are available in select markets for guests to go behind the scenes to meet cast members, pose for photos with props and more.

“This year, Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland has even more cirque acts to captivate and inspire awe in our audiences. We are proud to say it’s one of our most beautiful shows in all our years of holiday magic making,” said Stephen Cook, President of TCG Entertainment, Producer of Cirque Musica. “We are so excited to announce we have two Cirque Musica tours stopping in more than 80 cities this year. We look forward to working with our partners, venues and talented cast to bring our spectacular show to families everywhere.”

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland blends the spellbinding grace and daredevil athleticism of today’s greatest circus performers with a musical mix of timeless seasonal music. With some of the best cirque performers from around the world, audiences can expect a night of inspiring holiday entertainment accompanied by breath-taking acrobatic feats of strength and skill.

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Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland is an unforgettable experience for the entire family to enjoy – a world-class circus experience infused with the holiday classics we all love. For more information visit www.CirqueMusica.com.

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The Nutcracker

This holiday favorite fairytale ballet is perfect for the entire family. The magical production features lavish costumes, exquisite sets, including a Christmas tree that grows before your eyes, and sensational choreography. Journey through the land of whirling snowflakes and visit the kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. This is one holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

This year’s performance marks the 35th anniversary of Chicago Festival Ballet’s The Nutcracker. The ballet tells the story of a young girl, Clara, who embarks on a magical adventure after receiving a Nutcracker as a Christmas gift. This cherished holiday classic offers a unique opportunity for local dancers to perform alongside the professional artists of Chicago Festival Ballet, creating a truly unforgettable experience for performers and audiences alike.

Chicago Festival Ballet and VH Dance Center, the official school of Chicago Festival Ballet, were founded in 1990 by the late Kenneth von Heidecke, protégé of Prima Ballerina Assoluta Maria Tallchief, and were established to carry on a tradition of excellence in classical ballet. Von Heidecke served as the chief choreographer of Chicago Festival Ballet and was a celebrated choreographer internationally, with over 60 operas and 80 ballets to his name.

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A Motown Christmas

The Motown All Stars is comprised of former members of legendary Motown groups, The Contours (Do You Love Me), The Miracles (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Hollywood Walk of Fame Inductees), among others.

The Motown Sound was called the sound of young America, but it became the soundtrack of generations around the world for 60 years.  The Motown Catalog includes some of the most endearing songs in popular music, with the most universal appeal of any musical genre.  This singular soundtrack has been used in everything from movies to commercials and continues today to be some of the most recognizable music available.

A Motown Christmas is jam-packed with impeccable harmonies and dazzling choreography that helped make the Motown sound so popular.  This is a great opportunity to sing, dance, and remember those times this music brings to mind.  With music from, Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, The Miracles, and many more, it will be hard to sit in your seat.  Add to that a full repertoire of your favorite Christmas songs, and you have the perfect evening to kick off the holiday season.

The rest of the cast is comprised of seasoned performers who have been the musicians of choice for hundreds of nationally known artists and groups.

Indeed, this is a true celebration of the Christmas season, which every member of the family will enjoy and remember for years to come.

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