Arts & Entertainment

Rialto Gears Up For Big Week Of Stars, Stars and More Stars

A total of five shows, most sellouts and near sellouts, take place the first week of November at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet.

Jason Bonham's last visit to the Joliet Rialto drew a standing ovation from the crowd. He's back on Monday night for a near sellout.
Jason Bonham's last visit to the Joliet Rialto drew a standing ovation from the crowd. He's back on Monday night for a near sellout. (File/John Ferak/Joliet Patch )

JOLIET, IL — After being shutdown since the coronavirus impacted world-wide indoor theater venues, Joliet's Rialto Square Theatre has been on the comeback trail since August. This week marks the busiest week of major concerts and live shows since the pandemic.

On Monday night, Nov. 1, world-class English drummer Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening tour returns to Joliet for the first time in three years. Bonham's 7:30 p.m. concert is practically sold out.

On Thursday night, Nov. 4, country music artist Gary Allan performs at the Rialto. A review of ticket sales shows few good seats left on the floor, but a number of balcony seats remain.

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On Friday, Nov. 5, comedian Kevin James invades Joliet's downtown. Due to overwhelming popularity, James will perform two shows Friday night. His 7 p.m. show is sold out, but some scattered seats remain available for his 9:30 p.m. performance.

On Sunday night, Nov. 7, classic rock band Chicago comes to the Rialto for a sold-out show. The Chicago concert is at 7:30 p.m.

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The Rialto has had an impressive run of shows of late. John Ferak/Patch

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