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The Rialto Square Theatre to Start Holiday Celebration with “A Very Rialto Christmas!”

Photo Courtesy of Rialto Square Theatre
By: Saba Aamir

Joliet, IL. – On November 21st, the Rialto Square Theatre will kick off its month-long holiday celebration, Home for the Holidays, presented by ComEd, with “A Very Rialto Christmas.”

The special holiday concert will feature “the Cathedral of Saint Raymond Nonnatus Youth Choir, Joliet Central Percussion Ensemble, The Joliet Drama Guild, along with members of the JJC Community Band, Cathedral Sinfonietta, North Park University Alumni and principal cellist of the Elgin Symphony, Matthew Agnew, under the direction of Mrs. Stacy Sienko,” according to the Rialto Square Theatre website.

There will also be a Christmas tree lighting event at 6:00 P.M., where attendees can admire the beautiful Holiday trees and décor and take pictures. The special concert will then start at 7:00 P.M. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to start time.

Tickets for what’s going to be an amazing kick-off to the holiday season can be found here. Tickets start at $20 for adults and $10 for children.

The Rialto Square Theatre will host various concerts and shows for families to enjoy from Monday, November 21, through Sunday, December 18. You do not want to miss the holiday fun with the Rialto!

For information about other events, visit www.rialtosquare.com/holidays/.

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