Colonial Theatre
The Colonial Theatre, established in 1903 in Phoenixville, is a historic venue showcasing films, concerts, and community events.
Famous for its appearance in the 1958 film “The Blob,” it hosts the annual Blobfest celebration.
The theater’s mission is to enrich the community through the transformative power of the arts.
Address: 227 Bridge St, Phoenixville, PA 19460
Phone: (610) 917-1228
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Here are Some of the Best Movies from Chester County
A crew of writers at The Philadelphia Inquirer got together and listed the top 50 movies from the Philadelphia area, with a few from Chester…
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Film Producer, Colonial Theatre Raise Funds for Area Revitalization Initiatives
Hobart’s Run extends enthusiastic thanks to California-based film producer Grady Craig, originally of Chester Springs, and the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville for hosting an advanced…
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Chester County Leadership: Jennifer Carlson, Executive Director, The Colonial Theatre
Jennifer L. Carlson, Executive Director of the Colonial Theatre, grew up in Lancaster County and moved several times as a kid. To make friends, she…
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Jazz Comes Up Close and Personal at The Colonial Theatre
Phoenixville record store Forever Changes and The Colonial Theatre present the inaugural Intimate Concert in The Berry on Jan. 18. The smallest of the venue’s three…
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Fun and Fundraising: New Year’s Eve at The Colonial Theatre
It’s not often you get the chance to dance the night away in an historic theatre while helping to support it at the same time.…
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‘Firebird: Built to Burn’ Documentary to Show In Phoenixville About Annual Firebird Festival
Firebird: Built to Burn, a new documentary that focuses on the Firebird Festival in Phoenixville, will premiere at the Colonial Theatre on Nov. 29 and…
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Decades of Teamwork Leads to Commercial Transformation of Phoenixville’s Downtown
Decades of teamwork between local business leaders and borough management have helped turn downtown Phoenixville from a crime-ridden main drag into a bustling commercial destination…
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‘Bright Victory’ to be Shown at Colonial Theatre, A Special Veterans Day Screening
The Colonial Theatre honors veterans and active military personnel with a rare screening of Bright Victory (1951), about a wounded WWII soldier’s recovery in a…
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Larry & Joe to Perform at Colonial Theatre: A Bilingual, Bicultural Concert for All Ages
The Colonial Theatre will host Larry & Joe on Thursday, Nov. 9, in the 1903 Theatre at 7:30 PM. They call it Latingrass – and when it…
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Phoenixville Ideal Place to Visit to Enjoy Great Food, Amazing Art, Fun Events, and Community Spirit
The ongoing revitalization efforts have made Phoenixville a perfect destination to visit for great food, amazing art, fun events, and community spirit, writes Emily Hart…
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Beloved Emblem in Colonial Theatre Finally Restored
An iconic emblem of the historic Colonial Theatre has been restored — and revealed. For far longer than anyone ever intended, the center of the…
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LA-Based Filmmakers, Phoenixville Natives Win Inaugural Phoenixville Film Festival
Willie, Jamaley & The Cacacoon, co-directed by Phoenixville natives Tyler Schnabel and Ryan Dellaquila, took top honors at the first-ever Phoenixville Film Festival. “I’ve been…
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A Colorful Exploration of Musical Traditions Takes Place at Colonial Theatre’s Miguel Espinoza Fusion Show
The Colonial Theatre will host Miguel Espinoza Fusion on Saturday, Oct. 14, in the White Rabbit Theatre at 8 PM. Ticket prices start at $30.…
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Phoenixville Film Festival at Colonial Theatre Starts Today
Phoenixville Film Festival will host its annual event from Thursday, Sept. 21 – Sunday, Sept. 24 that takes place in the historic Colonial Theatre. The…
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Overflowing with Breweries, Shops, and Eateries, Phoenixville Is Perfect Town to Spend Day
With all of its breweries, shops, restaurants, and entertainment spots, Phoenixville has more than enough to offer those looking for a place to spend a…
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‘Barbenheimer’ Brings Back Local Cinema at Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville
The Barbenheimer craze is reviving local cinemas once hit by the COVID-19 pandemic in Chester County, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. The Colonial…
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These Iconic Movies, TV Shows Have Chester County Connections
The Philadelphia region is bustling with locations that have served as the backdrop for iconic works of cinema. Some of them were shot on the…
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Phoenixville’s Annual Blobfest Takes Pride in Colonial Theatre’s Cinematic History
As Phoenixville undergoes a renaissance, the Colonial Theatre remains its culture and history epicenter. Specifically, for the acclaimed film The Blob (1958) which was shot…
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