Rialto Theatre

1620 Glenwood Avenue RaleighNC27608
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The Rialto is one of Raleigh’s most beloved movie theaters, and screens a great collection of independent, foreign, and art films. Built in 1942, the charming and stylish theater has been renovated but retains period architecture, including art-deco lighting, and a raised stage. Screenings of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show are held at theater several times a month. Visitors can...
by cityseekr on December 25, 2015 from cityseekr

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What to Drink:
Beer is served here.
by Citysearch on April 21, 2009 from Citysearch
Fun Fact:
The Friday-night showings of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" are an ongoing, decades-old tradition.
by Citysearch on April 21, 2009 from Citysearch

Editorial Reviews

Raleigh's oldest movie palace and a showplace for films beyond the mainstream.:
In Short
In an era when going to the movies means navigating seemingly identical googolplexes, the Rialto transports you back in time: high ceilings, comfortable seats and real buttered...
by by Contributor at Citysearch on November 29, 2006 from Citysearch
Raleigh's oldest movie palace and a showplace for films beyond the mainstream.:
The Theater
In an era when going to the movies means navigating seemingly identical googolplexes, the Rialto transports you back in time: high ceilings, comfortable seats and real...
by by Contributor at Citysearch on August 18, 2003 from Citysearch

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The Rialto is one of Raleigh's most beloved movie theaters, and screens a great collection of independent, foreign, and art films. Built in 1942, the charming and stylish theater has been renovated but retains period architecture, including art-deco lighting, and a raised stage. Screenings of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show are held at theater several times a month. Visitors can...
by yahoolocal on April 02, 2016 from yahoolocal
Website for The Colony Theatre, Mission Valley Cinemas, The Rialto Theatre, and Six Forks Cinemas.
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