The Rialto has numerous ‘problems’. I don’t think the Landmark did anything with it in ages. It was shabby inside and out for decades with that irksome closed balcony, lights that did not work, rows of seats that seemed ready to tip over and an attitude that was not especially welcoming – no thrilling movie going experience there in ages.
The stage is not up to fire code the last time I checked – 20 years ago. So no live shows until….
Parking in South Pasadena has been a problem for the Rialto, but now the city is in the process of building a parking structure near by. The Rialto is available for rent says Landmark. The SP Register did a nice little story on it.
I always get the imoression that the Rialto was a bit of a cast off for Landmark for they never lavished any attention on it as they did on their west-side venues.
Pasadena/South Pasadena (and they are two distinct and separate municipalities) is the artsy hub of the San Gabriel Valley.
The Rialto has numerous ‘problems’. I don’t think the Landmark did anything with it in ages. It was shabby inside and out for decades with that irksome closed balcony, lights that did not work, rows of seats that seemed ready to tip over and an attitude that was not especially welcoming – no thrilling movie going experience there in ages.
The stage is not up to fire code the last time I checked – 20 years ago. So no live shows until….
Parking in South Pasadena has been a problem for the Rialto, but now the city is in the process of building a parking structure near by. The Rialto is available for rent says Landmark. The SP Register did a nice little story on it.
I always get the imoression that the Rialto was a bit of a cast off for Landmark for they never lavished any attention on it as they did on their west-side venues.
Pasadena/South Pasadena (and they are two distinct and separate municipalities) is the artsy hub of the San Gabriel Valley.
The Rialto has a chance to live still.