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“Count Dracula”
"Count Dracula" was presented by The Rialto Players at the Rialto Theater Nov 15-24, 2019. The dark comedy featured a very talented cast and fabulous set design. CAST LIST Sybil Seward: Jennifer Bowers Hennessey: Diane Rucker Dr. Arthur Seward: Keegan Flaugh Renfield:...
“The Three Billy Goats Gruff and a Golden Trip to Neverland”
The Children's Summer Theater and the Rialto Junior Players presented Kevin Reese's adaption of the children's fairytale "The Three Billy Goats Gruff". This production was directed by Michelle Hyatt. Pictures courtesy of Amelia Bottjer. ...
“Ugly Duckling” by Rialto Junior Players
At the conclusion of the Children’s Summer Theater Camp (session 1), the Rialto Junior Players presented “The Ugly Duckling”. This was a humorous audience participation play; run, and acted by kids. This adaptation by Kevin M. Reese of the classic children’s fairy...
“DeathTrap” by Ira Levin
Deathtrap holds the record as the longest-running comedy-thriller on Broadway. One of the great popular successes of Broadway history, this ingeniously constructed play offers a rare and skillful blending of two priceless theatrical ingredients: gasp-inducing thrills...
Blossom Day Parade – 2019
The Rialto Theater and the Rialto Players joined forces to create a float for the annual Blossom Day Parade in Canon City. Thanks to the design by Tom Mongam, the Rialto Players won 2nd place at the Blossom Day Parade!!
Rialto Theater Receives Rawlings Foundation Grant for Floor
Board Members and Advisors of the Historic Rialto Theater in Florence, Colorado proudly accept a grant from the Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation in the amount of $4,000. The grant will be used to finish the floor of the theater auditorium in time for the Rialto...
Fremont County Has Talent 2.0 Was a Great Success
The Variety Show was a great success again this year, highlighting the talents of local Fremont County singers, piano players, guitars player, cellists, dancers, martial arts, and comedy skits. A great big THANK YOU to Michelle Hyatt, Director of this year's...
“Little Women” Sold Out Performance At The Rialto
"Little Women" based on the book by Louisa May Alcott and dramatized by Kristin Laurence was performed at the Rialto Theater by the Rialto Players Acting Troupe on Feb 1,2,3,8,9,and 10. The final matinee was SOLD OUT. The play was directed by R.C. Wilkins. The story...
“Vintage Hitchcock – a live Radio Play” Opens at the Rialto
The Rialto Players opened their production named “Vintage Hitchcock a live Radio Play by Joe Landry. This production is directed by Janet Romanos. Our radio station employees will be creating on stage, as much of the live, sound effects needed during each of the three...
“Sons and Brothers” and “The Atomic Fireballs” in concert
The "Sons and Brothers" and "The Atomic Fireballs" performed to a sold-out crowd at the Rialto Theater on Saturday Oct 20th, 2018. This concert was in memory of Fred Wolking. The proceeds benefitted Sangre de Christo Hospice....
“The Valedictorian and the Sorcerer” Opens At The Rialto
This musical is written and directed by guest director Tom Bruno. The Valedictorian and the Sorcerer is a Broadway-style musical about a brilliant young lady named Mashie who goes out to change the world. Naive but sincere, she has great success with her fellow...
91st Annual Florence Pioneer Days, Jim Bosse Concert
The Crowning of Florence Pioneer Days Royalty was held at the Rialto Theater on Friday, Sept 14, 2018. Lupie Cortez was crowned Queen, and Patrick Cordova was crowned King. Music was provided by Jim Bosse
“The Savannah Sipping Society” Opens at the Rialto
By Paula Svincek The Florence Citizen The Rialto Theater continued it’s 2018 Season with the opening of “The Savannah Sipping Society,” the latest play written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, the...
“6 Million Dollar Band” in concert
The Rialto Theater hosted a concert featuring The 6 Million Dollar Band. This is part of the So.Co.Flo. concert series put on by Frog Dawg Productions. The concert was held on May 12, 2018.
Blossom Day Parade – 2018
The Rialto Theater and the Rialto Players joined forces to create a float for the annual Blossom Day Parade in Canon City.
“Fremont County Has Talent” Sold Out
The “Fremont County Has Talent” variety show was a resounding success. The theater was completely sold out for the performance. There were 28 acts featured in the show.
“Savannah Sipping Society” in Production
June 22 & 23 at 7pm June 24 Sunday matinee at 3pm June 29 & 30 at 7pm July 1 Sunday matinee at 3pm Tickets are $10 for general admission, and $7 for students/seniors. Tickets can be purchased in advance at: City Market in Canon City Coyote's Coffee Den in Penrose Big...
“We Are Not A Glum Lot” & “Grant Sabin” in concert
The Rialto Theater hosted a concert featuring "We Are Not a Glum Lot" and Grant Sabin. This is part of the So.Co.Flo. concert series put on by Frog Dawg Productions. The concert started April 14, 2018 at 7pm. ...
“Twelve Too Many” Production and Donation
A donation of $3,805 was presented to the Rialto by FHS students LaNae Terrian and Talia Smith, who wrote, directed, produced and acted in “Twelve Too Many”. All profits from the play were donated to the Rialto.
“Exit Laughing” Production
More than 700 theater patrons exited laughing from the Rialto and the recent six productions of “Exit Laughing”. Thanks to community for your outstanding support and to the Rialto Players for producing a most entertaining community theatre. The comedy grossed nearly $9,000.