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Rialto Theatre

Montréal, Canada

Status: open

By: Silke Laux
Last update: 26/11/2020
Style: Beaux Art, inspired by the Paris Opera
Facade of the Rialto Threatre, Montréal
Stage of Grande Salle in the Rialto Threatre, Montréal
Balcony at the Grande Salle in the Rialto Theatre, Montreal
interior Design (Ceiling) at the Grande Salle in the Rialto Theatre, Montreal
Wall Decoration at the Rialto Theatre, Montreal
Loge at the Grande Salle in the Rialto Theatre, Montreal
Tables, Chairs and Bar at the Grande Salle of the Rialto Theatre, Montreal

Year of construction (completed): 1923
Year of first opening: 1924
Year of reopening: 2010
Architectural style: beaux arts, neo-baroque
Number of screens: 1
Number of seats: 1165

Originally a neighbourhood movie theatre, the Rialto Theatre was built in 1923/24 according to plans by Montreal architect Raoul Gariépy. The Beaux Arts façade was inspired by the Paris Opera while the neo-baroque interior features a rich décor signed Emmanuel Briffa. The Rialto Theatre was designated as a Historical Monument by the City of Montreal in 1988 and by the Government of Quebec in 1990. It is also a National Historic Site of Canada since 1993. While in former times people went there to watch silent films accompanied by the live music of an orchestra, nowadays people mainly visit to enjoy performing arts (e.g. live music, dance).

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