20th Anniversary Celebration, 6-8 pm, Monday November 9

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Celebrating Cerrito Theater on the 20th Anniversary of Its Reopening

The Cerrito Theater originally opened in 1939, closed in the 1970s, and reopened November 1, 2006 thanks to the Friends of the Cerrito Theater, the El Cerrito Historical Society, the City of El Cerrito, Speakeasy Cinemas, and others.

Few movie theaters reopen after decades in the dark. But support in El Cerrito led to the theater’s return to life. Today Rialto Cinemas Cerrito remains our hometown theater. Let’s mark this occasion by learning about the revival and enjoying an inspiring new documentary. “The Last Pictures Shows,” by Rustin Thompson, is about cinephiles preserving theaters throughout the western U.S. Rustin Thompson will lead a Q and A session after the movie.

This event is jointly sponsored by Friends of Cerrito Theater and The El Cerrito Historical Society. Tickets for this free event are available only at the box office. Refreshments will be for sale at the concessions counter.

Click here to learn more about the 20th anniversary show.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at this special event!

Reminder: “Little Shop of Horrors” at Rialto Cinemas Cerrito on Thursday, October 29

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Dear Moviegoers,

This is just a reminder that “Little Shop of Horrors” starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, and Steve Martin will be showing at Rialto Cinemas Cerrito on Thursday, October 29 at 6 pm. There are still tickets available, so please get them soon. You can buy them online or at the box office.

We hope to see you there!

“Little Shop of Horrors” (1986) at Rialto Cinemas Cerrito on Thursday, October 29

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Come see the mean green mother from outer space!

The horror-musical-comedy “Little Shop of Horrors” was directed by Muppeteer Frank Oz, and stars Rick Moranis as Seymour, a hopeless and hapless employee of a flower shop owned by Mushnik (Vincent Gardenia). Seymour finds an unusual plant that shows up after a mysterious solar eclipse. He names the plant Audrey II, after his equally hopeless love interest Audrey (Ellen Greene). Audrey II soon proves to be very demanding, and not just in the sense that a hothouse orchid is hard to care for. In the meantime, the human Audrey is in a relationship with sadistic dentist Orin Scrivello, played by Steve Martin. Can Seymour rescue Audrey from Orin, and the world from Audrey II?

“Little Shop of Horrors” features Levi Stubbs, lead singer of the R&B group The Four Tops, as the voice of Audrey II. Tichina Arnold, Michelle Weeks, and Tisha Campbell play Crystal, Ronette, and Chiffon, three “girl group” singers who act as a Greek chorus. Bill Murray, Christopher Guest, John Candy, and Jim Belushi all appear in smaller roles. The movie has humor, thrills, great songs, and a memorable villain.

“Little Shop of Horrors” will play only once at the Cerrito, on Thursday, October 30 at 6 pm. Moviegoers are strongly advised to buy advance tickets at the box office or online, as the movie may sell out. All seats are $9.00. Arriving early is a good idea, to choose your seat and order delicious food, wine, and beer.

Upcoming Classics

The Cerrito Classics series will continue with:

  • Thursday, December 10 at 6:00 pm: Scrooged

Instead of a classic film in November, there will be a special event on Monday, November 9 celebrating the 20th anniversary of the re-opening of the Cerrito Theater in 2006. We will share more details in an announcement to come.

See you at the movies!