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December

Rising Sun Presents Start Making Sense Talking Heads Tribute

The music of Talking Heads has excited, inspired, and healed folks worldwide since their first show at CBGB’s in 1975. If David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute to genius….

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The Colonial Presents New Year’s Eve at the Moulin Rouge!

Ring in the New Year with Parisian flair and cabaret sparkle at our exclusive fundraiser for the Colonial Theatre! This year, we’re transforming our venue into the dazzling Moulin Rouge for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration, hosted by Phoenixville’s…

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January

The Colonial Presents COLONIAL 54: An Immersive Disco Experience

The Colonial has taken you to the roaring 20s with Hush: An Immersive Speakeasy Experience, now join us as we open our doors on COLONIAL 54, a return to the glitz and glamour of 1970s New York. Grab your shiny outfits…

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The Colonial Presents The First Laughs Comedy Show!

Kick off your new year right with the best medicine. Don’t miss the first stand-up event of 2026 at the historic Colonial Theatre! Starring: Joey Callahan, Donna Ottena, and Derek Lee Hosted by: Anissa “Ms. Darkchild” Bane Joey Callahan From the…

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Rising Sun Presents DEAD ON LIVE

16 years ago in 2010, touring/recording veteran Marc Muller assembled a cast of world-class musicians to present two iconic Grateful Dead records, Workingman’s Dead and American Beauty, at the historic Count Basie Theater in Red Bank NJ. He chose to…

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The Colonial Presents Broadway at the Colonial Theatre

Join the Colonial Theatre for an evening of Broadway with stars from WICKED, SIX, FLOYD COLLINS & more! Enjoy the incredible vocal stylings of Broadway stars Amanda Jane Cooper (Wicked, The Queen of Versailles), Keri René Fuller (SIX, Jagged Little Pill),…

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The Colonial Presents Introduction to Screenwriting

Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Garden Suite 12 Weeks: Jan. 21-April 29 (no class Feb. 18 or April 1) Maximum Enrollment: 13 Teacher: Jeff Bender, M.F.A. Columbia University, Teacher at Ursinus College ABOUT THE CLASS Introduction to Screenwriting will guide…

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February

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, sponsored by Twelve78 Brewing Co. 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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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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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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The Colonial Presents 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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March

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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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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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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April

The Colonial Presents The Launch

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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June

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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