Chicago Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker in Joliet

The show is advertised to start at 2:00 PM at Rialto Square Theatre. Venues rarely publish an exact headline stage time in advance — with a support act on the bill the headliner is usually on around an hour to ninety minutes after doors, and Rialto Square Theatre's own listing on the day is the authority.

Doors at Rialto Square Theatre are typically about an hour before the 2:00 PM start time, though it varies by venue and by show. Arriving early is worth it for entry queues, bag checks and merchandise.

Yes — Chicago Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker has 1 upcoming show in Joliet on Sun, Nov 29 at 2:00 PM at Rialto Square Theatre.

Tickets currently start from $64, varying by seat and date. Prices are live from verified sellers.

The show is at Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet.

Pick any date above, choose your seats and check out securely on TheTicketers. Tickets are issued instantly by email after payment — show the QR code on your phone at the entrance.

Earlier bookings usually have the widest selection of seat tiers and the best vantage points. Popular Chicago Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker shows can sell out, so booking sooner than later is the safer bet.

Tickets are delivered as e-tickets by email immediately after booking. There is no printing required for most venues — your phone is the ticket.

Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet is typically reachable by public transport, ride-share or taxi, with on-site parking at larger arenas. Specific directions appear at checkout.

Bring the phone holding your e-tickets, a payment card and only a small bag, as most venues enforce bag-size rules with security screening. Anything specific to Rialto Square Theatre is shown at checkout.

It depends on the layout chosen for each date. The checkout seat map shows precisely which areas are reserved seating and which are standing for the Joliet show.

No. Tickets arrive as e-tickets by email, and the venue scans them straight from your phone screen at the entrance.