Postponed Until Further Notice!

We will be presenting NT Live's Cyrano de Bergerac starring James McAvoy, The Welkin which just opened to rave reviews at the National Theatre and other soon to be announced titles in 2020.

We are working on some improvements to Rialto Cinemas and want to get these things scheduled prior to confirming NT Live performance dates.

Postponed Until Further Notice

Exploring one of the most highly original and popular artists of recent years - the grandson of Sigmund Freud - who was a key figure in London's radical post-war art scene!

For the first time in history the Royal Academy of Arts in London, in collaboration with the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, is bringing together Lucian Freud's self-portraits.

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"A directional coup - inventively filmed and cooly perceptive" - New Zealand Herald

Acclaimed director Phil Grabsky brings the life and music of Fryderyk Chopin - one of the greatest composers of all time - to Rialto Cinemas.

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Sergei Prokofiev
Ekaterina Krysanova and Vladislav Lantratov
Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky

Despite each of their families being merciless enemies, Romeo and Juliet are deeply in love. The rivalry between the two families will cost Mercutio's life, causing Romeo a desire of vengeance for the loss of his friend...

Cancelled By Met Opera Due To Coronavirus Closure

Rialto Cinemas is awaiting further information from the Met Opera to determine if the performance will be rescheduled for a later date. Once that information is known we will be in contact with ticket holders about a rescheduled performance or a refund. Thank you for your patience and for your continued support.

Bass-baritone Evgeny Nikitin returns to the Met in the title role of the cursed sea captain doomed to sail the open ocean for eternity. Valery Gergiev conducts a new production by Francois Girard, whose visionary 2013 take on Parsifal set the recent Met standard for Wagner stagings...

Postponed Until Further Notice

Sergei Prokofiev
Ekaterina Krysanova and Vladislav Lantratov
Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky

Despite each of their families being merciless enemies, Romeo and Juliet are deeply in love. The rivalry between the two families will cost Mercutio's life, causing Romeo a desire of vengeance for the loss of his friend...

Postponed Until Further Notice

"Joyous, thrilling, informative, accessible!" - Empire

"An ideal introduction to one of the greatest composers of his time!" - BBC Music Magazine

To Be Rescheduled in 2021

Highlighting artists such as Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Leonardo, El Greco, and many more including contemporary artists Mark Wallinger and Sam Taylor-Wood!

The story of Christ's death and resurrection has dominated western culture for the past 2000 years. It is perhaps the most significant historical event of all time, as recounted by the gospels but, equally, as depicted by the greatest artists in history...

Cancelled By Met Opera Due To Coronavirus Closure

Soprano Anna Netrebko, whom the New York Times hailed as "magnificent" when she made her role debut as Tosca in 2018, returns as Puccini's explosive diva, back by popular demand...

Cancelled

Gabriel Faure, Igor Stravinsky and Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography by George Balanchine

This opulent triptych was inspired by Balanchine's visit to the famous jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels on New York's Fifth Avenue, celebrating the cities and dance schools of Paris, New York and St. Petersburg, each bound to its own precious stone: emerald, ruby and diamond.

Cancelled By Met Opera Due To Coronavirus Closure

Soprano Diana Damrau, following her triumph as Violetta in last season's new production of Verdi's La Traviata, stars as the martyred Mary, Queen of Scots, in Donizetti's bel canto showcase. Star mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton is her imperious rival Queen Elizabeth I...

Thu, July 9 1 & 7pm
Thu, July 23 1pm

A highly researched and visually spectacular feature-length film on this 21st-century female icon!

This highly engaging film takes us on a journey through the life of one of the most prevalent female icons: Frida Kahlo. She was a prolific self-portraitist, using the canvas as a mirror through all stages of her turbulent and, at times, tragic life. Guided with interview, commentary and Frida's own words...

Wed, Dec 9, 2020 1 & 7pm
Wed, Jan 6, 2021 1pm

"High class and wonderful, Concerto demands to be seen!" - Gramophone

Filmed over the course of four years award- winning director Phil Grabsky follows leading concert pianist Leif Ove Andsnes's attempt to understand and interpret one of the greatest sets of works for piano ever written: Beethoven's five piano concertos...

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The Jewish Community Center (JCC) – presents the 5th Annual Sonoma County Israeli Film Festival, March 3-31, at Rialto Cinemas Sebastopol. The festival seeks to nurture an appreciation of Israeli culture in Sonoma County, exploring the human stories...

The 2020 Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival will bring strong, independent documentary films and their filmmakers to West Sonoma County March 26-29.