Tour The Rialto

Tour the Jewel of Joliet

rialto square theatre

Theatre Tours

Tour the magnificent Rialto Square Theatre, often referred to as the “Jewel of Joliet,” and widely considered one of the ten most beautiful theatres in the nation. The building reflects Greek, Roman and Byzantine architecture.

Tuesday tours

Did you ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at the Rialto Square Theatre? Put your curiosities to rest and tour our historic theatre during Tuesday Tours!

You’ll take a walk through the Esplanade, or inner lobby, designed after the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles near Paris. You will view the Rotunda, surrounded by 18-Corinthian-style columns and surmounted by a dome very similar to the Pantheon in Rome. And you’ll even go on stage and visit the green room!

Tickets
Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased at the time of tour.

Tours are held on Tuesdays and begin at 1:30 p.m.

September 30th

October 14th

*Dates are Subject to availability due to private events.

Call the theatre to confirm dates 815-726-7171.

Group tours

Gather your group (25 minimum) and enjoy a tour of the magnificent Rialto Square Theatre! Go behind the scenes! Walk through the Esplanade and Rotunda then go on stage and through the green room!

$9.00 per person, minimum of 25 People
For more information or to schedule this group tour, please contact:
Leann Hoffrogge at 815-726-7171, ext. 2106.

This tour will last approximately 1 ½ hours.

Group Tour and Barton Grande Theatre Pipe Organ Concert

Gather your group (25 minimum) and enjoy a tour of the magnificent Rialto Square Theatre then sit back and delight in an organ concert in the breathtaking auditorium.

$12.00 per person, minimum of 25 People

For more information or to schedule this tour & organ concert, please contact:
Leann Hoffrogge at 815-726-7171, ext. 2106.

The tour/concert will last approximately 1 1/2 hours.

Group Tour, Buffet, and Barton Grande Theatre Pipe Organ Concert

Gather a group (25 minimum) for this one-of-a-kind experience.

Start off by enjoying a marvelous tour of the historic Rialto Square Theatre then return to the Rotunda for a delicious lunch buffet. Complete your experience with a mini-concert on the world renowned Barton Grande Theatre Pipe Organ.

$50.00 per person, minimum of 25 People

For more information or to schedule the Barton Grande Buffet Tour please contact:
Leann Hoffrogge at 815-726-7171, ext. 2106.

Tour Questions

For additional questions please contact:

Leann Hoffrogge
815-726-7171, ext. 2106