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January
Dare to Declare: Red Carpet Premiere
Created to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary, Dare to Declare presents American history as a living civic inheritance rather than a finished story. This short documentary film features Chester County students and community members reading the Declaration of Independence aloud,…
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Rising Sun Presents Drew and Ellie Holcomb Never Gonna Let You Go Tour
Drew Holcomb There are no strangers at a Drew Holcomb show. For nearly two decades, the award-winning songwriter has turned each performance into a celebration of community, collaboration, and contemporary American roots. Strangers No More, the band’s eighth album, captured…
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Rising Sun Presents JOHN WATERS – Going to Extremes
JOHN WATERS is Going to Extremes No matter what your pubic-politics are these days, you have to admit it’s time for everybody to go to extremes. John Waters is back on the road with a whole new fast-moving crackpot comedy…
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The Colonial Presents Eddie Bruce’s Musical Valentine: The Songs of Tony Bennett
Eddie Bruce’s Musical Valentine: The Songs of Tony Bennett is a critically acclaimed celebration of the legend of American Popular Song that has delighted audiences of all ages up and down the East Coast in the several years it’s been…
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The Colonial Presents Improv Jam
Open to beginners or experienced improvisers, an improv jam is a time for people to come together, move, connect with their creativity, and play fun improvised games with each other. The 1.5-hour jam will cover the basics of improvisation for…
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Rising Sun Presents Kashmir: The Spirit of Led Zeppelin Live Presents 55/50 TOUR: A Half Century of Led Zeppelin IV Plus Presence
In celebration of two groundbreaking albums, “Kashmir: The Spirit of Led Zeppelin Live” presents the 55/50 TOUR, marking the 55th anniversary of Led Zeppelin IV and the 50th anniversary of Presence. This tour promises an unforgettable journey through the soundscapes that have influenced generations…
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Rising Sun Presents MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN – a 20-Piece Band Celebration presented by Remember Jones
Remember Jones to present 20-Piece Band Revival of Joe Cocker’s Mad Dogs & Englishmen Recreating the 1970 concert experience, including full choir, horn section, and band members from national touring acts Celebrate Joe Cocker’s groundbreaking live album and tour, MAD…
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The Colonial Presents Est. 1902
For years, we’ve welcomed patrons into the 1903 Theatre, named for the year it was long believed to have first opened to the public. Recent discoveries, however, have revealed that The Colonial actually opened a year earlier than expected—1902, to…
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Rising Sun Presents Mavis Staples
Grim days call for fierce love. And Mavis Staples, one of the most enduring figures in American music, is laying it down. Sad and Beautiful World is the fifteenth solo album from a national treasure and multigenerational talent. On her…
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Presented by The Colonial & Sponsored by The Stove Shop Fireplace Experts HUSH: An Immersive Speakeasy Experience
Psst, you didn’t hear this from us, but… Hush, a dimly lit speakeasy, is the bee’s knees. Get on the blower! Tell your favorite hoofers! The joint will be jumpin’. Enjoy the musical stylings of Parlour Noir, a performance by…
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Rising Sun Presents ECHOES The American Pink Floyd
Formed in Delaware, Echoes, the American Pink Floyd has built a devoted following throughout the Mid-Atlantic by meticulously recreating the sound, scale, and immersive atmosphere of a classic Pink Floyd concert. Featuring a 10-member ensemble—including soaring, era-authentic backup vocals (just…
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Presented by Reads & Company Catherine Cowles, Author of Across the Vanishing Sky: Live at The Colonial Theatre
Reads & Company, along with the Colonial Theatre, is thrilled to welcome Catherine Cowles to Phoenixville to celebrate the release of Across the Vanishing Sky, the first book in her brand-new, heart-stopping small town romance Starlight Grove series. Join us on…
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Rising Sun Presents SOLAS 30th Anniversary Tour
Solas is lighting up stages across the globe as they celebrate three decades of pushing boundaries and honoring traditions in Irish music. Hailed by The Boston Globe as “the finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced,” and by The…
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BRE Presents Rick Wakeman & Son
RICK WAKEMAN CBE is pleased to announce his rescheduled US tour dates for 2026. Following the postponement of his July 2025 concerts with vocalist Hayley Sanderson due to Rick’s impending surgery, existing commitments mean that sadly, Hayley is no longer…
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The Colonial Presents Seven Wonders: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
The Seven Wonders are world-class musicians paying homage to the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks. Named after the Fleetwood Mac song “Seven Wonders”, the band’s collective performing experience brings the crowd powerful renditions of these timeless tunes. They…
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The Colonial Presents James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash
A Show that Walks the Line! For the past 19 years, James Garner and his incredible band have captured the live sound of Johnny Cash’s legendary music with stunning accuracy. This is more than just a concert – it’s a…
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Rising Sun Presents Sam Grisman Project
Sam Grisman is a bass player, music appreciator, and bandleader who grew up in Mill Valley, California in a home where some of the great acoustic music of our time was being recorded on a regular basis. His father, legendary…
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The Colonial Presents Brave Strangers – A Tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band
Brave Strangers is a 14-piece powerhouse that delivers the energy and excitement of a true Bob Seger concert. With an eight-piece core band, the Segerettes (three-piece female backing vocals), and the Runaway Train Horn Section, we bring Seger’s legendary sound…
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The Colonial Theatre Presents EUROPA – Tribute to Carlos Santana
EUROPA is a high-energy 7-piece group celebrating the iconic music and spirit of Carlos Santana. With powerful Latin percussion, soaring guitar melodies and dynamic improvisation the group brings Santana’s greatest hits to life. Spanning Carlos’ career from “Oye Como Va”,…
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Rising Sun Presents Mike Doughty Solo Tour ’26
Mike Doughty is an American singer, songwriter, and author best known as the founder and frontman of Soul Coughing. This year, Mike Doughty returns to the stage for a solo tour, presenting stripped-down, intimate performances that span his Soul Coughing…
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The Colonial Presents Poets of Phoenixville
In honor of National Poetry Month, several local poets will gather to read aloud their own poetry, recite historical favorites, and invite Q&A from participants around our work, process, and inspirations.
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Rising Sun Presents Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
In a career spanning over 50 years, dozens of albums, and too many shows to count, Marty Stuart still charts a course through new territory at every chance possible. The five-time GRAMMY® Award winner, Congress of Country Music Founder, Country…
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The Colonial Presents The Launch – A Tribute to Boston, Styx, and Queen
The Launch hails from Philly, and is the only tribute to Boston, Styx, and Queen in the area! Feast your ears on all the vocal harmonies, emotionally moving songs, and guitar heroics you can handle, and then some! The Launch…
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The Colonial Presents Van Halen Nation
Van Halen Nation was established in 2008 by founder, manager, and lead vocalist Marc Moore. Marc was introduced to the classic Van Halen in 1978 by his older brother, and their music has been his largest influence ever since. Marc…
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The Colonial Theatre Presents Dann Pell – Songs to Ground and Uplift
Dann Pell is a singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist from Chester County, PA who makes meditative Folk music celebrating unity of spirit. Pell has studied with musical luminaries including Jimmie Dale Gilmore (Flatlanders) and vocalist Bobby Mcferrin. Dann honed his craft…
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The Colonial Presents Total Mass Retain YES Tribute Band
TOTAL MASS RETAIN is recognized by YES as the #1 YES Tribute Band!!!! Performing Two Classic Albums in Full: THE YES ALBUM and CLOSE TO THE EDGE + more TMR returns to The Colonial on Saturday, May 30. YesFans and…
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WXPN Welcomes & Rising Sun Presents The Church: THE SINGLES 1980 – 2025
Few bands enter their fifth decade of making music with all the fierce creative energy of their early years. Even fewer bands are like The Church. Experiencing a renaissance of sorts with their worldwide critically-hailed 26th album The Hypnogogue and…
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