Historic Rio Theater Coming (Back) Soon?!?

Hope for JoCo cinematic culture and a bit of a tease from the owner . . .

For more than four years, the curtains have been closed at the historic Rio movie theater in downtown Overland Park.

Inside the pale pink art deco building, nearly 80 years old, independent films once played in its 300-seat, single-screen theater.

Now, as many movie theaters have emerged from the pandemic, owner Brian Mossman hopes the Rio will do the same.

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