Past Events
One Wife Too Many – Feb 2025
The Rialto Theater Red Brick Players presented this 2-act comedy written by Tony Howell, Jerry RunnerSmith was the director, and Victoria Dingler was the Assistant Director. Synopsis James Holden, TV star, is a busy man. He has just returned from his honeymoon with...
Mary Poppins – Nov 2024
ROOTED GYPSY REPERTOIRE and THE RIALTO THEATER PRESENT: Mary Poppins A Musical based on the the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Films Original music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Book by Julian Fellowes New Songs and Additional...
“The Root of All Evil -or- Thistle Be a Day to Remember” – CCPD Benefit Show
The Canon City Police Department, in cooperation with the Historic Rialto Theater, presented "The Root of All Evil" or "Thistle Be a Day to Remember" Written and Directed by Kathy Herrin What kind of seedy dealings are going on at the First Shady Bank? Is Bank...
Double Melodrama – Sept 2024
In honor of Pioneer Day in Florence, the Rialto Theater presented a Melodrama Double Feature!!! Both of these melodramas were great fun! The audiences got to cheer for the hero, sigh for the heroine, boo & hiss at the nasty villain, and laugh out loud at the antics....
Drinking Habits – April/May 2024
The Rialto Theater Red Brick Players Presented "Drinking Habits" Written By: Tom Smith Directed By: Jerry RunnerSmith April 26, 27, 28 & May 3, 4, 5 at the Rialto With Encore Performances at the Jones Theater in Westcliffe May 18, & 19 Synopsis:...
100 Year Anniversary Gala Featuring Beppe Gambetta – Sept 23, 2023
We were so honored to have Beppe Gambetta perform for our 100th Anniversary Gala. Beppe Gambetta is an Italian acoustic guitarist and singer. A native of Genoa, he is a composer, teacher, author, and researcher of traditional music and instruments. Although Beppe...
“Belle of the Ball -or- Mother Claims the Lode”
The Rialto Theater Red Brick Players Present "Belle of the Ball -or- Mother Claims the Lode" Written By: Craig Sodaro Directed By: Jerry RunnerSmith SYNOPSIS: The fairy tales of Cinderella and Snow White are lassoed together in this high-kicking western...
Children’s Theater Program & Show
The Rialto Theater hosted a Children's Theater Program July 24-Aug 4. This talented class of budding thespians presented "Stone Soup" and a talent showcase as the capstone of this experience on Aug 5 @ 2pm. "Stone Soup" is a beloved folktale often credited as...
“Measure for Measure” by William Shakespeare – 2023-07-09
The Westcliffe Center for the Performing Arts, located in the Jones Theater in Westcliffe, presented a one-day-only showing of their summer Shakespeare production "Measure for Measure" at the Rialto Theater. We had a great turnout and the performers did an amazing...
The Witness and the Judge
Written by: Ray Linebaugh Directed by: Ray Linebaugh & Kathy Herrin March 24, 25, 31, and April 1 @ 7pm Sunday Matinee March 26 and April 2 @ 2pm Synopsis: "The Witness and The Judge" is an original show written by local playwright Ray Linebaugh. It's the story of a...
“Check Please” – March 2023
The Rialto Theater Red Brick Players Present "Check Please" -- and -- "Check Please: Take 3" "Check Please" Dating can be hard. Especially when your date happens to be a raging kleptomaniac, or your grandmother's bridge partner, or a mime. “Check Please”...
Johnny Cash Birthday Celebration – Feb 26, 2023
The Rialto hosted a "Johnny Cash Birthday Celebration" on Sunday Feb 26, 2023 @ 2pm. Adam Ashley and the Cash Only Band filled the Rialto Theater today. We went from Standing Room Only to ***SOLD OUT***. Adam Ashley served the Rialto crowd like no other. All people...
Twas the Opening Night Before Christmas – Dec 2022
The Rialto Theater and The Harvest Players Presented "Twas the Opening Night Before Christmas" Written By: Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus Directed By: Kathy Herrin There were 6 performances on Dec 2 - Dec 11, 2022 at the Rialto. We had such amazing crowds for many of...
Dawn of the Rose – Nov 20, 2022
The Rialto Theater presented a concert and tribute to long-time Fremont County music mogul Misty Dawn on Nov 20, 2022. Featured: (in order of appearance) The Honest Few, Voices of the Canyon, Smythe and Taylor, Adam Ashley, and Acme Bluegrass. Many of you know Misty...
Adam Ashley & Keith Leonhardt – Oct 21, 2022
Adam Ashley & Keith Leonhardt A Concert and a Conversation Guitars as Art is an opportunity to hear from Guitarists. The event is a mix of conversation, stories about their experiences as players and when they're not talking they're playing guitar... Adam Ashley has...
Apache Creek Fiddlers – Oct 8, 2022
The Apache Creek Fiddlers played at the Rialto Theater on October 8, 2022 from 7pm - 9pm. We had a great turnout to listen to this amazingly talented family. The Apache Creek Fiddlers are an acoustic family band from Rye, CO who perform throughout Southern Colorado,...
Westrock – Sept 24, 2022
Westrock performed at the Rialto on Aug 26, 2022 at 7pm. "Country Music with Mountain Stories." Westrock’s sound is high energy, hard-charging kick drum melodies with the folk-rock influences of the fiddle and mandolin. We’re here to celebrate the mountain tribe and...
Westrock – Aug 26, 2022
Westrock performed at the Rialto on Aug 26, 2022 at 7pm. "Country Music with Mountain Stories." Westrock’s sound is high energy, hard-charging kick drum melodies with the folk-rock influences of the fiddle and mandolin. We’re here to celebrate the mountain tribe and...
Bill Emery and Friends – July 1, 2022
Bill Emery and his amazing bandmates performed at the Rialto on July 1, 2022 at 7pm. They played a selection of Jazz and Swing music that really gets your toes tapping, along with a selection of Patriotic music in honor of Independence Day. This event was sponsored by...
Clue – May 20, 2022
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and...