The Rio Theatre is delighted to welcome Austin. Texas ensemble The Invincible Czars back to our stage for a double bill night featuring two classics from the silent era - NOSFERATU and THE CABINET OF DR CALIGARI - accompanied with a live, original score.

THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI tells the story of a group of friends who encounter the mysterious Dr. Caligari and his scary, sleepwalking sidekick Cesare at a carnival. When a series of murders brings the town to its knees, Franzis sets out to prove Caligari is responsible... But is he?

There is simply no better way to experience these icons of of the silent era than on the big screen, accompanied with a live score!

Saturday, September 16

THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI
Movie 9:15 pm *As this is screening as part of a double feature, the start time is subject to change.

DR. CALIGARI Single Feature Pricing
Single Feature Kids (Under 12) $20
Single Feature Early Bird Tickets $22 + s/c (Until September 6)
Single Feature Seniors & Students (Must provide ID) $25 + s/c | $30 at the door
Single Feature General Admission Tickets $30 + s/c | $35 at the door

Following the film(s) The Invincible Czars will participate in a brief talkback with the audience, meet and greet, and will also be selling their amazing merch!

The Invincible Czars encourage fans and attendees to dress for the Halloween season at these shows - even when it's not close to Halloween.

Who are The Invincible Czars?

Hailing from Austin, Texas, The Invincible Czars make cinematic, experimental "rock" for music nerds, horror fans, film lovers, followers of science fiction and fact, comics, cartoons & humor and anyone with a complicated relationship with heavy metal and classical music.

Do you like Primus, Tchaikovsky, Frank Zappa, Steve Martin, Louis Armstrong, Danny Elfman, Ween, Monty Python and Mr. Bungle?

They do, too, and their revolving door of players keeps them sounding and looking different from project to project.

The Alamo Drafthouse called them, "one of the best silent film orchestras in the nation."

"Gorgeous"
Metal Sucks

"Bizarre, haunting scores"
Kerrang!

“(The Invincible Czars' soundtrack for Nosferatu is) a brilliantly realized wedding of contemporary musical sensibility and technology with early 20th century cinema.”
Chico News Review

Phil Davidson (violin, keyboards, percussion)
Skunk Manhattan (piano, keyboards, bass)
Josh Robins (guitar, bass, samples, percussion)
Louis Landry (drums, percussion, keyboards)
Hampton Rattan (winds, keys)

THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI "Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari" (Robert Wiene, 1920 / 67 mins) Hypnotist Dr. Caligari uses a somnambulist, Cesare, to commit murders.

*Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event.
*Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime.
*VIP ticket-holders will receive wristbands upon entry, which are necessary to access the VIP seating area.
*All other seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats.
*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale.