Riverside Theatre

About Us

AMERICA'S LARGEST SMALL TOWN PROFESSIONAL THEATRE
Mission Statement

Riverside Theatre, Inc. is committed to providing a total theatre arts experience that entertains, challenges, and educates both adults and children.

Producing quality works from Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Regional Theatres with an emphasis on high production values

Providing the community with a broad range of educational opportunities that will develop and cultivate artists and audiences, while building skills

Creating a nurturing and collaborative environment for all artists, educators, parents, students, and staff.
Stark Stage
The Stark main stage was renovated in 2007. Increasing the seating capacity to 692. It includes a larger balcony and boxes that seat 10 on each side of the house. Sightlines have been greatly improved making every seat a good one. Both main floor and balcony are easily accessible for the handicapped. The Stark Stage is used for larger shows, during the main season, as well as lectures, and celebrity performances.
Waxlax Stage
The Waxlax stage is a versatile space. Depending on the configuration, it can seat up to 250. It is the permanent home for our Second Stage, which provides provocative and challenging works which are not large enough for the Stark Stage. The Waxlax is used for smaller, challenging theater, cabarets, lectures and receptions. Comedy Zone & Howl at the Moon shows all happen in here!
Orchid Lobby Bar & Concessions
Our full bar is open one hour prior to every show and during intermission for most shows... serving cold drinks and variety of treats.