Since the inaugural broadcast of Phedre starring Helen Mirren and Dominic Cooper to cinemas worldwide, Rialto Cinemas is proud to be Sonoma County’s home for the best in British theatre. From sold-out shows to iconic stage performances, National Theatre Live makes world-class theatre accessible. It’s the next best thing to being there.
National Theatre Live
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
Wednesday, April 16 1 & 7pm
Not Rated
180 mins
Theater, Comedy
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate…MORE INFO
Wed, Apr 16
1:00, 7:00
National Theatre Live
DR. STRANGELOVE
Wednesday, May 14 7pm
Not Rated
135 mins
Theater, Comedy
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley…MORE INFO
Wed, May 14
7:00
National Theatre Live
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
Thursday, June 5 1 & 7pm
Not Rated
180 mins
Theater, Drama
Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead
the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas. As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski…MORE INFO
Thu, Jun 5
1:00, 7:00
National Theatre Live
INTER ALIA
Thursday, September 25 1 & 7pm
Not Rated
120 mins
Theater, Drama
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play
from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright?…MORE INFO
Thu, Sep 25
1:00, 7:00