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Napoleon Dynamite – Reels at the Rialto

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL

In small-town Preston, Idaho, awkward teen Napoleon Dynamite (Jon Heder) has trouble fitting in. After his grandmother is injured in an accident, his life is made even worse when his strangely nostalgic uncle, Rico (Jon Gries), shows up to keep an eye on him. With no safe haven at home or at school, Napoleon befriends the new kid, Pedro (Efren Ramirez), a morose Hispanic boy who speaks little English. Together the two launch a campaign to run for class president.

Engelbert Humperdinck

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL

Engelbert Humperdinck has a career spanning over 50 years, Engelbert has generated sales in excess of 140 million records, including 64 gold albums and 35 platinum, four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Las Vegas Walk of Fame, and Leicester Walk of Fame.

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – Reels at the Rialto

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL

Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, "borrows" a Ferrari, and embarks on a one-day journey through the streets of Chicago. On Ferris' trail is high school principal Rooney (Jeffrey Jones), determined to catch him in the act.

The Mavericks

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL

The Mavericks, the eclectic rock and country group known for crisscrossing musical boundaries with abandon, has gone through three distinct phases since it was founded in Miami in 1989. An initial period of heady success marked by big hits and critical acclaim in the ‘90s. A long hiatus starting 2003 when the musicians each went their own way. And finally, a triumphant reunion in 2012 which held long enough for them to recently celebrate the band’s 30th anniversary.

Patti LaBelle

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL

Beautiful, simply does not describe the incomparable force known to the world as Patti LaBelle. As time continues to evolve, the soulful songbird’s name has become synonymous with grace, style, elegance and class

Dave Mason With Special Guests The Outlaws

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL

Dave Mason left Traffic in 1969 to pursue a solo career in the U.S. Dave has penned over 100 songs, has 3 gold albums: Alone Together, Dave Mason, Mariposa De Oro, and platinum album Let It Flow, which contained the top-ten single “We Just Disagree”.

The Sandlot – Reels at the Rialto

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL

When Scottie Smalls (Thomas Guiry) moves to a new neighborhood, he manages to make friends with a group of kids who play baseball at the sandlot. Together they go on a series of funny and touching adventures. The boys run into trouble when Smalls borrows a ball from his stepdad that gets hit over a fence.

Eddie Griffin

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL

Eddie Griffin has built an ever-growing fan base since jumping onto the comedy scene in 1990 and hasn't looked back since. His Stand-Up Comedy Specials have received rave reviews including Def Comedy Jam (1992), the Cable Ace Award-nominated HBO special One Night stand (1992), the HBO special Voodoo Child (1997), Dysfunktional Family (2003), Comedy Central’s You Can Tell ‘Em I Said It (2011), and the Showtime Special Undeniable (2018). Comedy Central has honored Eddie as one of the Top 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of all time.

Dave Wickerham – 65th Annual ATOS Convention

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL

Dave Wickerham is a native of California and started playing the electronic organ at age 4. Moving to Arizona in 1976, he became the associate organist at the three locations of Organ Stop Pizza restaurants there, while continuing his classical organ studies at the University of Arizona. With his family, Dave moved to the Chicago area, then to Wisconsin and a brief stint in Las Vegas, where he fulfilled jobs as both a theatre organist and a church musician. His fourth CD, “Sounds of Music,” recorded on the Sanfilippo organ, sold out. Dave has also toured in Australia and New Zealand, and currently lives in Michigan, from where he concertizes extensively in the United States.

Simon Gledhill – 65th Annual ATOS Conventions

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL

After starting his musical education on classical piano and organ, Simon Gledhill fell in love with theatre organ after hearing the famous Wurlitzer at the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool. He was the ATOS Organist of the year in 1997, inducted into the Society’s Hall of Fame in 2015, and has also toured worldwide

Killer Queen – A Tribute To Queen

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL

Killer Queen's first public shows were at London University, following in the footsteps of the real Queen who had played their first shows there decades earlier.

Killer Queen – A Tribute To Queen

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL

Killer Queen's first public shows were at London University, following in the footsteps of the real Queen who had played their first shows there decades earlier.

Trey Kennedy

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL

While attending college at Oklahoma State University, Trey found fame on the mobile app Vine, amassing more than 2.5 million followers. He was a top creator on the app for more than three years and, through this experience, discovered a passion for entertainment.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail – Reels at the Rialto

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL

A comedic send-up of the grim circumstances of the Middle Ages as told through the story of King Arthur and framed by a modern-day murder investigation. When the mythical king of the Britons leads his knights on a quest for the Holy Grail, they face a wide array of horrors, including a persistent Black Knight, a three-headed giant, a cadre of shrubbery-challenged knights, the perilous Castle Anthrax, a killer rabbit, a house of virgins, and a handful of rude Frenchmen.

The Blues Brothers – Reels at the Riatlo

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL

After his release from prison, Jake (John Belushi) reunites with his brother, Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) -- collectively known as the "Blues Brothers." Jake's first task is to save the orphanage the brothers grew up in from closing, by raising $5,000 to pay back taxes. The two are convinced they can earn the money by getting their old band back together. However, after playing several gigs and making a few enemies, including the police, the brothers face daunting odds to deliver the money on time.

The Australian Pink Floyd Show: Darkside 50 Tour

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL

Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three decades. Always striving to reproduce the complete Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show, video animations, state of the art, high resolution LED screen technology and other special effects. In addition and in true Pink Floyd fashion, there are several huge inflatables including a giant pig and their own unique Pink Kangaroo.

Young Frankenstein – Reels at the Rialto

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL

Respected medical lecturer Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder) learns that he has inherited his infamous grandfather's estate in Transylvania. Arriving at the castle, Dr. Frankenstein soon begins to recreate his grandfather's experiments with the help of servants Igor (Marty Feldman), Inga (Teri Garr) and the fearsome Frau Blücher (Cloris Leachman). After he creates his own monster (Peter Boyle), new complications ensue with the arrival of the doctor's fiancée, Elizabeth (Madeline Kahn).

Skid Row and Buckcherry – The Gang’s All Here

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL

Skid Row recently released their 6th studio album, The Gang’s All Here, in October of 2022. Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Nick Raskulinecz, the album reached Top 20 chart positions in nine countries worldwide.

Kevin James

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL

Kevin James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom.

Kevin James – Second Show Added!

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL

Kevin James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom.