Went to a show put on by this group last night. The play was "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940";…read moreI wasn't expecting a lot for local theater, frankly, but was pleasantly surprised at getting a good amount of laughs out of the evening. Since it is a small, local troupe, the quality of the acting was somewhat varied, but on the whole the group meshed fairly well. Some of the actors were more challenged than others by their roles, possessing characters with tough accents (German, Irish, etc.) Standout performances came from Bill Griffith as a comedian who gets mixed up in the murder mystery, Al Pindell as the over-the-top composer character, and R.J. Torres as the cop (who has perhaps the funniest scene in the play, involving misconstrued pantomime). The theater in Bicentennial Park where it was put on was a bit hard to find, because there weren't any obvious identifying signs on the building itself! It also wasn't a structure that screamed "Theater!", so my companion and I drove by it once and then back, going, "Is that it?" (We were early, so people weren't exactly streaming in yet.) Clearer signage would be a plus. The set was quite impressive, involving several moving bookcases (the setting is an old mansion with secret passages); a couple of times they didn't want to open or close, but everyone played it off, and in one scene where a character is struggling not to be dragged into one of the passages, they came perilously close to taking out one of the walls, but gladly that did not come to pass! Overall, it was an enjoyable and affordable way to spend an evening (tickets were $10). Thanks, JDG, for bringing the theater to Joliet.

Must be a very talented group of people! Always seems to be the same faces and names that are…read moreinvolved with their shows. Isn't that wonderful.

I've seen many plays and musicals here in the past few years and they have all been amazing! These…read morestudents are all very good actors and make for an enjoyable night of fun. I recommend stopping by to see some shows whenever you can!

Me and my daughter and husband visited the school last week to see if it would be a good fit for…read morenursing for my daughter. It was such a disappointment to our family. We were treated very cold and rude by the all white staff in the admissions department. My daughter was told via email that when she arrived, that the counselor (Emily) would meet with her before the tour. When we arrived she came up to us and said that she did not have time to meet with us before the tour. After the tour, the receptionist told us that she was not available. However, she did meet with the two white parents and 2 white students that was on the tour with us. I complained to the director of admisions (Ryan) her boss and he dismissed her actions saying that she did not have to meet with us. I wish we never drove so far to a school that condones such behavior.

I came here for a magic show with a group of friends on a Friday. Overall, good facility! There's a…read moresmall parking lot for patrons nearby, which was nice. Bartenders were friendly. Bathrooms were clean. It was cold, but that's typical of buildings in the summer. I'd come back!

What's life without a little magic! We came by to see a show on a Sunday afternoon and we're able…read moreto enjoy the Physician's show. When you walk in there is a bar and some tables but through the double doors, you'll find a 2nd bar with a speakeasy feel. When we checked in, we were assigned our tables. We ordered drinks before hand and the drinks were brought to our tables. We also ordered the pimento cheese and crackers. We snacked on the crackers most of the show as there was quite a bit of pimento in the bowl. The show was great and was broken into 2 parts. There were a lot of great metaphors along with it being a very interactive show with the crowd. Many of the tricks and magic left us in complete awe. We can't wait to come back and see future shows!

My daughter has been dancing here since she was 3, and I truly can't imagine her growing up…read moreanywhere else. She is now in her third season of competitive dance, and it has been so special watching her grow not only as a dancer, but as a person. From the very beginning, the staff has always been so welcoming, encouraging, and supportive. But what I think makes this studio really special is the community they've created. My daughter has made some of her very best friendships here, and we have met so many wonderful families along the way. Everyone is genuinely supportive of one another and cheering each other on. Dance has become such a big part of her life, and I'm so grateful she gets to do something she loves surrounded by teachers, teammates, and families who feel like a second family. We are so thankful to be part of this studio and all the memories she has made here over the years.

Daughter enrolled here due to location, unfortunately. I will not patronize this business on a move…read moreforward basis! Proves that if you can teach dance, does not equate to knowledgeable business practices in a dynamic social environment. Difficulty returning phone calls timely, resorts to being argumentative over simple questions about scheduling, prioritizes your money over service. There are better options out there....Storm Dance or even Batavia Academy of Dance.

Scott Bonn, Ph.D. is a criminology professor, TV news commentator, public speaker and author. He is…read morean expert on the behavior and the motivations of criminals. I often hear his name of the Serial Killers podcast I listen to on Spotify and just recently finished reading his book "Why We Love Serial Killers: The Curious Appeal of the World's Most Savage Murderers". When I saw him on the news giving an interview and they mentioned he would be 'in Chicago", I jumped at the chance to get a ticket to see him live. Welp, much to my dismay, he was not going to be in Chicago but Joliet. Well, I bit the bullet, got a ticket, and decided to go anyway. The Rialto is located in what I assume is the downtown area...the reason I say assume is that this is the first time I have been to Joliet. Since I arrived at 7:30 pm, it was dark and not much foot traffic beyond people parking to go to the theater. There was a parking lot about a two blocks from the theater at the cross street and it was free. The theatre was designed by Marshall & Fox, who also designed the Blackstone Theatre (now the Merle Reskin), the Blackstone Hotel and the Drake Hotel. Walking inside, you can definitely tell that these guys did the work as there was a familiarity to the Chicago buildings mentioned. The interior is very ornate and pretty. There were several vendors in the main lobby serving drinks (no bubbles, just still wines), cocktails and beer. You could take the drinks in with you to the theater. There was this huge Duchess chandelier in the rotunda and a lot of cream-colored marble walls in the lobby. The theater itself was so lovely. The seats looks wide enough where you could be comfortable. The reason I say this is that a lot of entertainment venues built back in the day had very narrow and uncomfortable seats. Because I had tickets in the front row of the orchestra pit, they had stand alone seats there, but they were padded and comfortable. I loved seeing the red velvet curtains and looking up to the ceiling, there was this ornate plateau of what appeared to be The Birth of Venus, based on the Italian artist Sandro Botticelli. The presentation itself was nice and insightful. I am fascinated with serial killers from the perspective of the psychology of why they do what they do, and Dr. Scott Bonn did not disappoint. Although a lot of the basics he spoke on I was already aware of, it was great to here about his person insights into his dealings with BKT (Dennis Rader)and Son of Sam. The irony was not lost on me that quite a few of these killers associate with Christianity in terms of being involved in churches. Bonn mentioned that Son of Sam (David Berkowitz )was now Son of Hope and a self-proclaimed minister who was being embraced by quite a few people. Couldn't wrap my mind around that at all. Bonn also spoke about Bryan Christopher Kohberger, who is accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022. Bonn mentioned that he felt that Kohberger had the potential to become a serial killer had he not been caught. Bonn also mentioned that the number of serial killers has been on the declined over the years, with the numbers as high as over 800 in the 80s. The advances in DNA testing as well as technology/knowledge had stopped potential serial killers in their tracks before they got started. The staff were all very cordial and helpful. Overall experience was a good one as I liked the feel of the theater. There would have to be someone performing here that I absolutely would want to see before coming back here due to the distance but would absolutely do so.

I saw Buddy Guy at Rialto Square Theatre the other week and really liked this venue! I'd always…read morebeen curious about this theater the few times I had driven by it so I was excited to check it out. Upon entering the lobby you can see how elegant and beautiful the building is. My wife and I decided to look up at the theater ceiling before the show just to admire the architecture. The acoustics were great and we heard everything perfectly. I'll definitely be back!

Please stay away at all costs. The most recent positive reviews are FAKE!…read more Check the plagarism by looking here: http://www.citysearch.com/profile/601428293/joliet_il/illinois_dance_academy.html?reviewType=external Wording is identical to reviews posted over a year ago. Three months and still have not had any resolution to deceptive practices of the person claiming to own the business. Anyone still enrolled in the school, check out the Will County Case Look-up and see what type of person is taking your money (Trish Rowley/Trish Mann). Obvioulsy whoever is reposting positive reviews from past years is trying a last ditch effort to save a business.

A Place Where They Know Your Name!…read more It's great when you walk in to be greeted by name, which amazes me with how many students there are at IDA. I had to change Ashley's schedule a couple of times last year due to my going back to work and I was treated like it wasn't a problem at all! (I felt like a pest!!). Every teacher we have had has been awesome! We are very happy with our experiences at IDA!

The inside of the building is beautiful! The theater itself is nice and has good seating to see…read morestage. They need more restrooms to accommodate guests. The restrooms also need an update and some repair.

I've been here twice now -- and this is probably one of the most gorgeous theaters I've ever been…read morein. The lobby area is stunning, as well as the inside of the theater. Take a moment to LOOK UP while you are in here. You won't be disappointed. And, I hear this place is haunted, and they offer paranormal tours. I would love to check that out at some point!

Plainfield School of Rock has proven itself to be a wonderfully inclusive and inviting business for…read moreour town. The owner is wonderful and the historic building it's in is such a great location!

Love coming here with my 5 year old son! He loves going to class here and actually learns about…read moremusic. We love the fact that they get to learn a variety of instruments and see what they really like. Staff is very nice and create a safe place for all kids. Great job School of Rock!