Rialto Theater Center Announces Fall 2018/Winter 2019 season
The Rialto Theater Center is excited to announce its Fall 2018/Winter 2019 season, which includes twelve Rialto Theater Presents performances, plus a free Holiday sing-along, and a fun and eclectic selection of films.
Tickets to all events may be purchased online at rialtotheatercenter.org, by phone at (970) 962-2120, or in person at the Rialto box office. Season tickets go on sale July 3.
Fall 2018/Winter 2018 Rialto Presents Series:
- Loudon Wainwright III – Saturday, September 22, 7:30 pm
The 2010 Grammy Winner for Best Traditional Folk Album, Loudon Wainwright is the “…most candid diarist among the singer-songwriters who brought confessional poetry into popular song.” – The New York Times (Tickets: $36, VIP Seat Upgrade: +$15)
- Collin Raye – Saturday, October 6, 7:30 pm
Collin Raye shot to fame with “Love Me” in 1991, and his soulful delivery of country standards and searing ballads has set the cornerstone for a career built on meaningful and emotional songs. (Tickets: $36, VIP Seat Upgrade: +$15)
- Richard Marx – Thursday, October 18, 7:30 pm
Richard Marx’s nearly three-decade-long career began with his self-titled debut, which spawned four Top 5 singles. To this day, he is the only male artist in history to have his first seven singles reach the Top 5 on the Billboard charts. (Tickets: $42, VIP Seat Upgrade: +$15)
- Vienna Boys Choir – Thursday, November 8, 7:30 pm
A modern-day descendant of the boys’ choirs of the Viennese Court, the group is composed of boy sopranos, and altos still based in Vienna, Austria and are one of the best-known boys’ choirs in the world. (Tickets: $42, VIP Seat Upgrade: +$15)
- Jim Messina – Wednesday, November 14, 7:30 pm
One of the original members of Poco, a band known for carving out the genre of country/rock. Jim Messina later teamed up with Kenny Loggins to form the highly successful duo, Loggins & Messina. As a solo performer, he has been able to draw on the illustrious company he has kept over the years while touring and recording. (Tickets: $42, VIP Fundraiser: $159 couple, $89 individual)
- Jim Brickman – Friday, December 7, 7:30 pm
Jim Brickman’s distinctive piano style and captivating live performances have revolutionized the popularity of instrumental music. The hit-making songwriter is the best-selling solo pianist of our time, earning 21 number one albums in Billboard Magazine. (Tickets: $42, VIP Seat Upgrade: +$15)
- Ryan Hamilton – Saturday, December 8, 7:30 pm
Armed with the unique perspective of growing up in rural Idaho to becoming a favorite in the New York stand-up comedy scene, Ryan Hamilton has been named one of Rolling Stone’s Five Comics to Watch. (Tickets: $36, VIP Seat Upgrade: +$15)
- ‘Tis The Season Sing-Along – Sunday, December 9, 4 pm
The Rialto Theater is pleased to welcome the Loveland community to its annual holiday sing-along. Enjoy hot drinks and sweet treats as you celebrate the season. Hosted by Sharon Sheets. (Tickets: FREE)
- The Kingston Trio – Sunday, January 20, 4 pm
The line-up of Josh Reynolds, son of founding member Nick Reynolds, along with Mike Marvin and Tim Gorelangton, has recaptured that original Kingston Trio magic with their energy, humor, and crowd charming musical repertoire. (Tickets: 36, VIP Seat Upgrade: +$15)
- 3 Redneck Tenors – Saturday, January 26, 7:30 pm
A new breed in the “tenor genre,” their musical comedy featuring classically trained veteran artists is like Duck Dynasty goes to Carnegie Hall – down home laughs with big city music. (Tickets: $36, VIP Seat Upgrade: +$15)
- David Wilcox – Friday, February 15, 7:30 pm
Considered a songwriter’s songwriter, David Wilcox’s skills as a performer and storyteller are unmatched. He holds audiences rapt with nothing more than a single guitar, thoroughly written songs, and a fearless ability to mine the depths of human emotions. (Tickets: $36, VIP Seat Upgrade: +$15)
- Jason Bishop – Saturday, February 23, 8 pm
Jason Bishop is an international award-winning illusionist who was one of the youngest people to compete in the Society of American Magician’s World-Class Competition. His show currently features exclusive large illusions, award-winning sleight of hand and “close-up” magic. (Tickets: $36, VIP Seat Upgrade: +$15)
- The Hit Men – Friday, March 22, 7:30 pm
The Hit Men are five brilliant musicians and singer who, throughout the 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, toured and recorded with some of the biggest names in the music business. They are not a tribute act or Broadway musical – they are the original artists who helped rocket so many memorable songs to the top of the charts. (Tickets: $42, VIP Seat Upgrade: +$15)
Fall 2018/Winter 2018 Film at the Rialto:
PHYLLIS WALBYE FILM SERIES
- 2018 Sundance Film Festival Shorts – Wednesday, September 12, 7 pm
The 2018 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour is a 91-minute theatrical program of seven short films selected from this year’s Festival. Including fiction, documentary and animation from around the world. (Tickets: $8)
- Lucky – Wednesday, October 3, 7 pm
Lucky is an old US Navy veteran of rigid habits and attitudes in a small town. Lucky finds himself realizing that his remarkably healthy old age is going to face an inevitable decline and he has to accept it. (Tickets: $6)
- Miss Sharon Jones – Wednesday, November 21, 7 pm
Miss Sharon Jones follows the talented soul singer of the Grammy-nominated R&B band "Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings." In the most challenging year of her life, Sharon Jones confronts pancreatic cancer. (Tickets $6)
HALLOWEEN FILM SERIES
- The Monster – Friday, October 26, 7 pm
Silent film with musical accompaniment by Hank Troy. A clerk and aspiring detective investigate a mysterious disappearance close to an empty insane asylum. (Tickets: $12)
- Young Frankenstein – Saturday, October 27, 7 pm
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein recreates his grandfather’s experiments and creates his own monster in Transylvania. (Tickets: $6)
- The Shining – Wednesday, October 31, 7 pm
A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where an evil spiritual presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from the past and of the future. (Tickets: $6)
HOLIDAY FILM SERIES
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – Tuesday, December 18, 7 pm
The Griswolds are preparing for a fun-filled family holiday, but things fall apart when his family members arrive. (Tickets: $6)
- It’s A Wonderful Life – Wednesday, December 19, 7 pm
After George Bailey wishes he had never been born, an angel is sent to earth to make George’s wish come true. George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and affected. (Tickets: $6)
- The Grinch – Thursday, December 20, 7 pm
In Whoville, live the Whos, an almost mutated sort of munchkin-like people. The Grinch is a nasty creature that hates Christmas, and plots to steal it away from the Whos which he equally abhors. (Tickets: $6)