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Home » Theater Guide » Location » United States » Wyoming » Casper » Rialto Theatre
Also known as New Lyric Theatre

Rialto Theatre

Casper, WY
100 East Second Street
, Casper, WY 82601 United States
(map)
307.472.4747
Status: Open
Screens: Single Screen
Style: Unknown
Function: Movies (First Run)
Seats: 753
Chain: Wyo Movies
Architect: William Dubois, Leon Goodrich
Firm: Unknown
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The historic Rialto Theatre opened in 1921 and was remodeled in 1922. It features a large screen and a sizable balcony. In the mid-2000's it had a makeover, and now has rocking chair seating, Dolby Digital sound and now uses the original proscenium opening and curtain.

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The Rialto Theatre seated 753 people.
posted by William on Dec 6, 2003 at 6:20pm
Color photo of the Rialto Theatre.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/btmeacham/38287385/
posted by Chuck1231 on Nov 12, 2005 at 12:34am
The Rialto Theatre opened in 1925. It was operated by Gibralter Entertainment from 1961 thru 1966 when management changed to Commonwealth Theatres in 1964 thru 1985.
posted by Chuck1231 on Mar 3, 2006 at 9:58pm
According to this website, the Rialto theater opened in 1921 as the New Lyric theater.
posted by Lost Memory on Mar 4, 2006 at 5:04pm
Can't tell you much about the history of this theater located at 2nd and Center other than the fact that Commonwealth Theaters leased the theater in 80s. In the late 80s it was sold and then remodeled. I remember standing in line several times to watch a double feature for just $1.50. Also remember, as many did waiting to see movies there for a cheap price, as they had play at the theater in Eastridge Mall or Beverly Plaza before moving to the America or Rialto downtown. The first of many double futures watched was BIG and something with John Candy I think. Last year the theater was remodeled once again. The movie screen size was reduced during this remodel.
posted by MichaelGraham on Sep 11, 2006 at 5:27pm
Added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1993

Rialto Theater (added 1993 - Building - #93000037)
Also known as New Lyric Theater
102 E. Second St., Casper
Historic Significance: Event
Area of Significance: Entertainment/Recreation
Period of Significance: 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Museum

posted by Lost Memory on Dec 29, 2006 at 5:00pm
I worked part time at the Rialto as a manager for many years. It's a great treasure. I'm glad it's still around.
posted by Steph Gerken on Dec 18, 2008 at 5:28pm
Commonwealth leased the Rialto and the America in the 70's and possibly further back than that.
posted by Steph Gerken on Dec 18, 2008 at 5:30pm
1984 photo of the Rialto Theatre.
http://americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=141&txtSearch=CATAdvancedSearch1%2c50%2c3%2c-1&ProductID=35546
posted by Chuck1231 on Apr 11, 2009 at 9:09am
The Rialto in 1994:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34152329@N06/3474331672/in/set-72157617054310351/
posted by Kevin Dennis on Apr 25, 2009 at 2:12pm
1977 Photo

posted by Lost Memory on Jun 2, 2009 at 7:44am
This is a nice recent photo of the Rialto.

posted by Lost Memory on Jun 12, 2009 at 7:21pm
Here is a 2006 photo of the Rialto at night.

posted by Lost Memory on Jul 28, 2009 at 9:47am
The New Lyric was built in 1921 and for some reason it was remodeled in 1922. The 1922 architects were William Dubois and Leon Goodrich. National Register of Historic Places registration form

posted by Lost Memory on Nov 7, 2009 at 2:53pm
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