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@samvarma@fosstodon.org
2026-05-17 16:51:35

The office last night. Rialto Square Theater, #Joliet, IL.
Built in 1926; surely one of the most beautiful buildings in America.
#chicago #LiveMusic

My mic stand and guitar pedals are in the foreground, bathed in green and purple light, next to a massive marble pillar in the gorgeous neoclassical rotunda, with mural panels and a staggering chandelier hanging above

Entrance that leads to the rotunda of the Rialto, with event tables and chairs set up. Massive neoclassical pillars rise to an arched roof. The marble, plaster relief, painted panels, and gold leaf everywhere remind one of the Vatican.

Looking up at the incredibly opulently decorated rotunda of the Rialto, with the fantastic, massive central chandelier as its focus.

@samvarma@fosstodon.org
2026-05-17 16:52:36

Some more views of the stunning main theatre space.
#RialtoTheater #Joliet #Illinois #Chicago

Looking out from the stage onto the beautifully decorated theatre space, with red velvet chairs on the main floor and in the balcony, and beautiful chandeliers hanging down.

View of the stage from the side of the theatre, where we can see the orchestra pit and the red curtain which is currently lifted to show a stage space

View from one side of the theatre space, with the stage on the right and the balcony in the upper left. We can see all the beautiful detailing of the ceiling, as well as the red velvet curtain, and seats.