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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Colonial Theatre to Host Screening of ‘Hidden Figures’ and Conversation with Darla Wolfe on Aug. 26
Phoenixville’s historic Colonial Theatre will host a screening of Hidden Figures, a 2016 film that tells the story of a team of female African-American mathematicians…
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Return of Blobfest Marks Sense of Normalcy, Familiarity for Phoenixville Residents
After a two-year pandemic-induced break, Blobfest has returned in full force to the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville to the delight of its many fans, writes…
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The Blob to Devour Phoenixville’s Colonial Theatre — Again — This Weekend
The movie monster that put Phoenixville’s Colonial Theatre on the map will be celebrated once again at the return of Blobfest. The signature annual festival…
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120-Year-Old Colonial Theatre Finds New Executive Director After Three-Month Search
The historic Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville has named Jennifer Carlson its new executive director, writes Laura Smythe for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Carlson’s appointment comes…
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With Dogged Determination, a Great Dane Launched Phoenixville’s Popular Firebird Festival
Each December in Phoenixville, as a culmination of the annual Firebird Festival, a 25-foot wooden phoenix is set aflame, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia…
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Phoenixville Man – Esteemed Philanthropist and Founder of Wayne-Based Signal Holdings – Dies at 67
Thomas K. Cloetingh, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, has died at his Phoenixville home at the age of 67, writes Bonnie Cook for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Phoenixville’s Colonial Theatre Finds Success with Virtual Blobfest, Private Showings
In the throes of a pandemic, Phoenixville’s Colonial Theatre is having trouble getting people to show up for regular screenings of older movies, but has…
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Entries Pour In for Colonial Theatre’s ‘Punny’ Marquee Contest
After it had to close due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville began using its marquee to post humorous, pun-filled takes on…
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Chester County Leadership: Kurt Kunsch of Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust
Kurt Kunsch, Senior Vice President and the Trust Managing Director at Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Phoenixville,…
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Phoenixville Uses Grants from County to Strengthen Its Infrastructure, Further Its Prosperity
The Chester County Community Revitalization Program is helping further the economic boom in Phoenixville with a number of behind-the-scenes infrastructure projects, writes Danielle Lynch for…
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Nonprofit to Host Movie Screening, Discussion of How Horses Are Rehabilitating Local Prisoners
To kick off the Devon Horse Show week, Gateway HorseWorks, a Malvern-based nonprofit that incorporates horses for the mental health treatment of people, is hosting…
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Video: Phoenixville Federal Bank and Trust a Catalyst Behind Borough’s Economic Rebirth
Phoenixville’s rebirth has been lauded as nothing short of remarkable. However, if the borough, appropriately named after a bird that obtains new life by rising…
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Following Successful Expansion, Colonial Theatre Shuffles Its Leadership Team
The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville has adjusted its leadership following a successful expansion last year, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The staff…
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Memorabilia Collector Brings the Blob’s ‘Remains’ to Phoenixville for Annual Blobfest
The remains of the iconic gooey monster from The Blob returned home over the weekend to The Colonial Theater in Phoenixville for Blobfest, writes Anthony…
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This Weekend’s Blobfest Marks 60th Anniversary of Cult Classic Filmed in Phoenixville
This weekend, the 19th annual Blobfest will once again attract fans of The Blob to Phoenixville’s Colonial Theatre, where the cult classic was filmed, writes…
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Work of Popular Blogger Who Helps Travelers Find Vintage Places to Visit Inspired by Phoenixville
Beth Lennon, better known online as “Mod Betty,” helps travelers find vintage places while on road trips through her blog, Retro Roadmap, write Larissa and…
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Award-Winning Vocalist to Perform in Phoenixville to Raise Funds for Community Coalition
Join The Community Coalition – a Phoenixville-based organization with an innovative model of collaboration among five Chester County nonprofits dedicated to fundraising together and sharing…
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Chester County Briefly: April 11
Chester County Fund for Women and Girls and Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County Join the CCFWG and the CVC during Sexual Assault Awareness Month…
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