Rialto Theatre to Screen Classic Movies

Joliet, IL — The Rialto Theatre is continuing its 90th anniversary celebration with its Movies to Remember series.

The series will begin in July and run through December. The following movies are on the schedule:

“The Wizard of Oz” - Sunday, July 24 at 3 p.m.
“The Sandlot” - Saturday, August 6 at 4 p.m.
“The Sound of Music Interactive” - Friday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.
“A Christmas Story” - Friday, Nov. 25 at 3 p.m.
“Elf” - Sunday, Dec. 4 at 3 p.m.
“The Polar Express” - Sunday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m.

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“The Rialto has been looking forward to announcing its movie series and hopes the community is excited about the movies that were chosen” said Rialto Director of Development and Interim General Manager Jack Ericksen in a news release. “Three of the six movies will have a special event linked with them.

“The Sandlot” will be shown in connection with Joliet City Center Partnership’s Kidzfest event on August 6. “The Sound of Music” will include a free pre-movie reception with photo ops and desserts for sale. A “Baroness” package will also be offered that consists of a glass of wine (soda for children) and a variety of cheeses and crackers at an additional charge of $5 in advance or $10 at the door both beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 9 and “A Christmas Story” will be held the same day as Teddy Bear Tea and the Light Up the Holidays Parade, Nov. 25.

Tickets to Reels at the Rialto go on sale Friday, July 8 at 9 a.m. Tickets are $5 per ticket per movie or a package deal of all 6 movies for $25. (Sound of Music “Baroness” reception package additional.)

Tickets may be purchased at the Rialto box office, by calling 815-726-6600 or Ticketmaster online. For a complete listing visit www.rialtosquare.com.

The Rialto Square Theatre is located at 102 N. Chicago St, Joliet, IL.