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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Phoenixville’s Colonial Theatre Featured on Horror Podcast to Discuss Blobfest
As Blobfest approaches for the Colonial Theatre and Phoenixville beginning July 14, the theatre was featured on Dawn of the Horrorcast podcast. Bob Trate, Colonial…
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Phoenixville to Celebrate Juneteenth at the Colonial Theatre with More Events Along Bridge Street
On Sunday, June 18, 2023, celebrate African-American culture on Bridge Street, at the Colonial Theatre, and at Reads & Company with a free Juneteenth festival featuring interactive…
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Colonial Theatre Celebrates Pride Month with Selection of Films
Phoenixville celebrates 2023 Pride Month with a festival hosted by the Chester County LGBT Equality Alliance on June 10 – and a selection of films at the…
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The Most Popular Noir Film Festival Makes Philadelphia-Area Debut at Colonial Theatre
NOIR CITY, the most popular film noir festival in the world, makes its Philadelphia area debut at the Colonial Theatre July 21 – 23. Join the…
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Nurses and Health Professionals to be Honored with Free Admission at Colonial Theatre
In celebration of National Nurses Week, nurses and health professionals can enjoy a free day at the movies at the Colonial Theatre. On Friday, May…
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Colonial Theatre Calls for Submissions for Short Film Contest During Blobfest
Enter the 2023 Blobfest: Blobs & Monsters Shorty’s Short Film Contest to tell your terrifying tale! Each year, inspired by the same muse that sang…
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2023 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Drew Boardman
Drew Boardman, a native of Bradford County in northeastern Pennsylvania, is the Events and Engagement Manager at The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville. “My favorite part…
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Kristine Connolly Joins Colonial Theatre as New Advancement Officer
The staff of the Colonial Theatre is growing. Kristine Connolly has joined as its new Advancement Officer. She’ll focus on fundraising to advance the Colonial’s mission to…
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This Chesco Movie Theater Among Best Cinemas in Philadelphia Region
With several multiplexes in the Philadelphia region providing the usual mega-blockbuster fare, there are also plenty of cinemas that offer something more ambitious and esoteric,…
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Annual Blobfest Preparations Begin at Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville
For the 24th consecutive year, the Blob returns to devour the iconic Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville with Blobfest 2023. The annual signature event is a…
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Rep. Houlahan to Host State of the Sixth Town Hall at Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville
Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) has announced the details of her upcoming State of the Sixth Town Hall happening on Monday, Jan. 23 at The Colonial…
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Colonial Theatre to Bring Billboard-Charting Country Artist Jessica Lynn to Phoenixville
For the first time, internationally acclaimed, Billboard-charting country music artist Jessica Lynn brings her “Very Merry Country Christmas” Spectacular to Phoenixville this holiday season. On…
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Farmer Preserves Family Legacy by Shooting Horror Film at His Malvern Farm
Driven by the need to preserve his family legacy, Robert Lange, owner of Willisbrook Farm in Malvern, made a horror movie in which the sympathy…
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‘Redefining Opera on Stage and Screen’: Colonial Theatre to Present Renowned Films From Opera Philadelphia
Following the success of September’s Festival O22 presentation of live opera productions alongside opera films, “redefining opera on stage and screen” according to the Wall…
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The Fund for Women and Girls Launches Highly Anticipated 2022 Blueprint Report at Community Event
The Fund for Women and Girls launched its highly anticipated 2022 Blueprint Report: Lighting a Path on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, at the Colonial Theatre…
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New President, Board Members Take Stage at Phoenixville’s Colonial Theatre
Independent Marketing Consultant Jocelyn Harris was recently chosen as the new Board President of Phoenixville’s 122-year-old arts venue, the Colonial Theatre. Harris assumes leadership of…
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Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville Jaycees Hop on Their Broomsticks for ‘Harry Potter’ Showing
Community members will be treated to a free community Movie in the Park in Phoenixville on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7 PM when the Colonial…
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A Rare and Unique Experience in Phoenixville’s Downtown: Silent Films with Live Theatre Organ
There aren’t many communities with operational, century old movie theaters. Rarer still are those survivors that possess markers of their age such as analog projection…
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