The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville, PA

Actors wanted for Halloween Haunted Short Plays!

Audition on September 29th to bring a collection of spooky season tales by local writers to life!

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Super Art Fight

Join us for an action-packed night of classic canvas-based matches, coming to you LIVE from Phoenixville, PA!

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Exhumed Films' 24-Hour Horror-thon

Tickets are now on-sale for the 35mm horror event of the year. Saturday, October 17, 12:00 PM.

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The Colonial Turns 30!

We’re celebrating three decades as a nonprofit by throwing it back to where it all began: 1996! Join us for a special weekend of ’90s movies, music, nostalgia, and more!

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October 8th

Join Historian Ryan Conroy and the Boozy Mixologist and raise a glass to the heroes of The Underground Railroad!

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The fall, the Parlour Reading Series will take you around a cozy bonfire for stories of ghosts, goblins, and other fights written by local authors.

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Phoenixville Halloween Bash

Get ready to do the Monster Mash and raise the dead at Phoenixville’s premier Halloween bash!

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Coming to The Colonial

The Colonial Theatre is open Wednesday - Sunday

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Films

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New Release

Primetime (2026)

Sep 25 - Oct 8, 2026
New Release

Hope (2026)

Sep 26 - Oct 1, 2026
Crowd Pleasers

Once (2007)

Sep 30, 2026
Members-Only

Mystery Member Movie Night!

Oct 1, 2026
Join us on First Friday!
Family Favorites

Hotel Transylvania (2012) – FREE MOVIE!

Oct 2, 2026
Crowd Pleasers

Young Frankenstein (1974)

Oct 2, 2026
Hispanic Heritage Month
Family Favorites

Coco (2017)

Oct 3, 2026
Crowd Pleasers

The Ring (2002)

Oct 3, 2026

Events

Guest Presentations

Rising Sun Presents STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads. Live Event Hosted by Jerry Harrison

“Presentation licensed by A24© All rights reserved” Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time….

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Super Art Fight

Super Art Fight is making its debut at the legendary Colonial Theatre! Join us for an action-packed night of classic canvas-based matches, coming to you LIVE from Phoenixville, PA! Keep an eye out for more details to come soon, including…

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Live Music

Rising Sun Presents An Evening with Buena Vista Orchestra

THE BUENA VISTA ORCHESTRA (sometimes referred to as The Buena Vista Social Orchestra, Orquesta Buena Vista, etc) is the world’s foremost Cuban music repertory ensemble – featuring a revolving lineup of musicians from groups like The Buena Vista Social Club,…

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Our Mission

Showcase the transformative power of the arts to enrich lives, connect people, and enhance the cultural and economic vitality of Phoenixville and surrounding communities.

Our Vision

To engage audiences by presenting innovative programming that animates a restored state-of the-art historic venue where all are welcomed and valued.

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Our three theatres and multiple convening spaces are perfect for film screenings, private parties, meetings, classes, and film clubs.

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Member Benefits/Business Program

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Splatterfest X1 Lunch Order Form - 2023

  • Please list the order number associated with your Splatterfest XI (2023) Ticket(s).
  • Each of Dixie Picnic's Famous Box Lunches is scratch made and features one (1) sandwich of choice with salad of choice, a deviled egg, and an Upcake.