Season 2026 · Now On Stage

Where every curtain rises on wonder,
and every seat is the best in the house.

For over a century, Imperial Theatre has been the cultural heartbeat of our region. Bringing world-class artistry, Broadway tours, symphonic nights and homegrown storytellers to a single, intimate stage. Step inside. Step out changed.

Browse the Season → Our Story
Now ShowingA Midsummer Night's Dream
Next UpThe Nutcracker · Dec 18
Box Office(555) 142‑1928
Located InDowntown · Riverside Arts District
Why we built this stage

You shouldn't have to drive to the city to be moved.

World-class culture used to mean a four-hour drive, a hotel room, and a ticket that cost more than the dinner before it. Streaming filled the gap, but it never filled the room. There's something irreplaceable about a stage lit, an orchestra tuning, and a thousand strangers holding the same breath.

We restored the Imperial because our community deserves that breath. At home, on a Tuesday, in seats you can afford. We bridge Broadway-caliber productions with hometown soul, so the magic feels both monumental and meant for you.

Excellence

Touring productions, principal performers, full orchestral pits.

Community

Local talent, student matinees, sensory-friendly nights.

Transformation

Stories that linger long after the lobby lights.

Accessibility

Tiered pricing, multilingual programs, full ADA seating.

What we stage

Four stages of spellbinding. One unforgettable venue.

From Broadway road companies to chamber recitals to your wedding reception under the gilded proscenium. The Imperial is built to hold every kind of story.

01 / Broadway & Touring

National tours, principal casts.

The biggest titles on the road. Hamilton, Wicked, Les Misérables. Staged with the production values you'd expect on 42nd Street, three blocks from your door.

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02 / Concerts & Symphonic

Live music, full orchestral nights.

Jazz quartets, indie headliners, the Riverside Philharmonic in residency. Every seat acoustically tuned to put you in the room with the sound.

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03 / Family & Education

Storytime for every generation.

Nutcrackers in December, Shakespeare in the park, school matinees, sensory-friendly performances and youth conservatory programs.

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04 / Private Events

A landmark, for the night.

Galas, premieres, weddings, corporate keynotes. Host beneath restored ceiling murals and a chandelier that's been waiting a hundred years.

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05 / Community Stages

Where local stories belong.

Black-box new works, regional theatre collaborations, open-mic nights, and the annual Imperial New Voices festival celebrating playwrights from our community.

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06 / Patron Membership

Front-row, all season long.

Subscribers get first picks, lounge access, post-show conversations with cast and creatives, and the deep satisfaction of keeping this stage lit.

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Coming up

The next three nights you'll remember for years.

Broadway · Musical

Hamilton. National Tour

The revolutionary musical phenomenon returns to the Imperial stage for an eight-night limited engagement.

$48+· 7:30 PM Get Tickets →
Symphony · Live Score

Riverside Philharmonic: Beethoven 9

A 90-voice chorus, full orchestra, and the Ode to Joy that closes our autumn series.

$32+· 8:00 PM Get Tickets →
Holiday · Ballet

The Nutcracker. 28th Season

Our beloved community tradition returns with the Riverside Ballet, full orchestra, and 80 local dancers.

$24+· 2 & 7 PM Get Tickets →
118Years On Stage
240+Performances a Year
180KAnnual Audience
1,847Restored Seats
From the audience

A century of standing ovations.

★★★★★

"My daughter has seen The Nutcracker at the Imperial every December since she was four. She's twenty now and home from college, and we'll be there again this year. That's not just a show. That's a thread that holds our family together."

Marisol Ramos Season Subscriber, 16 yrs
★★★★★

"I've seen Hamilton in three cities. Imperial's production hit hardest. Maybe it was the room, maybe the acoustics, maybe sitting close enough to see the actors breathe. Whatever it was, I left the theatre and walked home in silence. That doesn't happen often."

James Kowalski Patron Circle Member
★★★★★

"The sensory-friendly matinee was the first live performance my autistic son could enjoy. He hasn't stopped talking about it. Imperial doesn't just put on shows. They put on shows for everyone. That matters more than they probably know."

Aisha Thompson Family Programs Attendee
Don't miss the curtain

The lights are about to dim. Take your seat.

Six decades of revival, three centuries of stories, one stage waiting for you tonight. Single tickets start at $24. Season subscriptions save up to 40%.

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