Vivian Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
Staff believe a woman named Vivian may be a former vaudeville performer. Ghost Hunters investigated the theater more than once. Source: Patch, 2020.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
C.W. and George Rapp designed the theater in 1924, and it opened on May 24, 1926. It became public property in 1978 and was restored in the 1980s and now hosts musicals, concerts and comedy (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
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Little Colin (legend) Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
Legend says a boy named Colin was hit by a car and died inside, but Rialto staff found no newspaper report of any such death. Source: Patch, 2020.
Legend says a boy named Colin was hit by a car and died inside, but Rialto staff found no newspaper report of any such death. Source: Patch, 2020.
Then and now
Public access
Open to the public The theater lists shows, a box office and tours on its official website. Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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