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August
The Colonial Presents Larry & Joe
Larry & Joe were destined to make music together. Larry Bellorín hails from Monagas, Venezuela and is a legend of Llanera music. Joe Troop is from North Carolina and is a GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass and oldtime musician. Larry was forced into…
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The Colonial Presents Broadway at the Colonial Theatre: West End Hits
Join the Colonial Theatre for an evening of Broadway with stars from Death Becomes Her, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Masquerade, & more! Enjoy the incredible vocal stylings of Broadway stars Dee Roscioli (Wicked, Death Becomes Her), Jake David Smith (Les…
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The Writers Room
The Writers Room is a community of writers focusing on the tactics of screenwriting and storytelling. Each session will center on a theme (formatting, 3-act structure, the “complex character”) and end with the option to table-read student work, with discussions…
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Reads & Co Presents Victoria Aveyard, Author of Tempest: Live in Phoenixville
Reads & Company, along with the Colonial Theatre, welcomes #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Victoria Aveyard to Phoenixville to celebrate the release of her latest novel, Tempest! You know Victoria from her beloved Red Queen series – don’t miss…
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Reads & Co Presents Laurie Gilmore, Author of Big Bad Wolf: Live in Phoenixville
Reads & Company and The Colonial Theatre welcome Laurie Gilmore to Phoenixville to celebrate the release of Big Bad Wolf, her latest novel! Join us on Thursday, September 10 at 7 pm to what is sure to be Laurie’s next New…
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Rising Sun Presents Mamma Mania! The American Tribute to ABBA
New York City’s Premier ABBA Tribute – Mamma Mania! Prepare to be transported back to the vibrant 1970s as New York City’s premier ABBA tribute band, Mamma Mania! brings the classic hits of one of pop music’s most iconic groups to…
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The Colonial Presents Back to the Basics Comedy Show
Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs as The Colonial Theatre welcomes Back to the Basics Comedy Show on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Headlining the evening is John Moses, the Toronto-born comedian known for his dark, brutally honest storytelling and fearless, equal-opportunity comedy. Joining him…
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The Face of War: A Seminar on Elem Klimov’s COME AND SEE
In conjunction with our screening of Come and See, Film Programming Manager Dan Santelli will host a 45-minute, spoiler-free pre-screening seminar on this extraordinary, confrontational work of Soviet cinema. One of the most harrowing and formally audacious anti-war films ever…
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The Colonial Presents Introduction to Screenwriting
Wednesdays, 6:00–8:00 p.m. in the Garden Suite 12 Weeks: Sept. 16–Dec. 16 (no class Oct. 14 or Nov. 25) Maximum Enrollment: 9 Teacher: Jeff Bender, M.F.A. Columbia University, Teacher at Ursinus College ABOUT THE CLASS Introduction to Screenwriting guides writers…
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The 4th Annual Phoenixville Film Festival
Passes on sale now. The Phoenixville Film Festival returns to the Colonial Theatre for its fourth year. GET TO KNOW US The Phoenixville Film Festival is an annual event that takes place in the historic town of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. It’s…
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The Colonial Presents Pet Sounds Live!
Pet Sounds Live is the premier Beach Boys album experience celebrating Brian Wilson’s iconic masterpiece that altered the course of rock & roll. Pet Sound Live transports you back in time inside the studio and behind the glass as you…
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Phoenix Chamber Inaugural Concert
We are so excited to welcome you to the very first concert of Phoenix Chamber’s inaugural season, Beethoven & Beyond: A Bicentennial Celebration. Leading up to the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s death in 2027, our first season celebrates his enduring…
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Rising Sun Presents Friends Of The Brothers: A celebration of the music of the Allman Brothers Band
“Friends of the Brothers is a hell of a band! They play these songs like they wrote them.” -Jaimoe, Allman Brothers Band founding member “They play the music of the ABB with passion and precision.” -Warren Haynes Friends of the…
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Just Another Day
A comedy writer (Dan Lauria) and a sophisticated poet (Patty McCormack) in their seventies meet daily on a park bench to exchange wits and barbs, and wax nostalgic about old movies, all the while trying to figure out how they…
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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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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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History on the Rocks: Haunted Phoenixville
Join Historian Ryan Conroy and the Boozy Mixologist and raise a glass to the heroes of The Underground Railroad! Join us for one of Phoenixville’s most popular events, History on the Rocks, as local historian Ryan Conroy shares the stories…
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Rising Sun Presents Countess Luann LOVE Tour
This is a story of a woman with a dream. Luann de Lesseps, commonly referred to as THECOUNTESS and one of the most popular cast members in the history of the Real Housewives franchise (with The Real Housewives of New…
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Rising Sun Presents GOBLIN: Playing their score LIVE to screening of Dario Argento’s TENEBRE
Composer Claudio Simonetti has written and recorded some of the most influential scores and soundtracks in horror, including Suspiria, Dawn of the Dead, Deep Red / Profondo Rosso, Demons, and many others, with his seminal work still informing the genre…
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Rising Sun Presents Asi Wind
In a world where almost nothing surprises us anymore, genuine awe has become increasingly rare Asi Wind’s AWE is a breathtaking theatrical journey that revives the thrill of true astonishment. Praised by the New York Times as “one of the…
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Reads & Co, The Colonial, and Here & Now Crafts Present A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J. Maas: Midnight Release Party
Reads & Company celebrates the release of the Sixth A Court of Thorns and Roses book with a midnight release party at The Colonial Theatre! Reads & Company, The Colonial Theatre, and here And Now Crafts are celebrating the release…
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Rising Sun Presents Allison Russell
Montreal-born, Nashville-based Allison Russell is a Grammy, Juno, Americana, SOCAN, and Folk Award–winning artist and Polaris Prize–shortlisted singer-songwriter, producer, author, actor, and human rights advocate. Her acclaimed solo debut Outside Child (2021) was followed by The Returner (2023), released via…
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The Parlour Reading Series: Haunted Halloween Shorts
The fall, the Parlour Reading Series will take you around a cozy bonfire for stories of ghosts, goblins, and other fights – and we’re looking for local writers to help weave those tales of terror. Have a short play of…
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Watsky X Infinity Anniversary Tour
Watsky x Infinity Anniversary Screening In 2016, Watsky, a genre-bending rapper and poet known for verbal gymnastics, capped his creatively ambitious record x Infinity with a visual album comprised of 18 interconnected music videos. To celebrate its tenth birthday, Watsky performs the…
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Rising Sun Presents The Greatest Moments in Philadelphia Sports History with Glen Macnow, Ray Didinger, & Joe Conklin
Ray Didinger, Glen Macnow & Joe Conklin are back at the Colonial following last year’s sold out show. This multi-media event showcases the triumphs, travails, championships and once-in-a-lifetime highlights in this city’s rich sports history. Ray and Glen tell the…
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The Colonial Presents RAEL – A Genesis and Peter Gabriel Experience
RAEL – The Music of Genesis and Peter Gabriel is a New York and Northern New Jersey-based tribute band that recaptures the energy and originality of the “early years” live stage performances by Genesis. RAEL pays homage to the most groundbreaking…
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Rising Sun Presents The Longest Johns
Chart-topping folk group The Longest Johns are known the world over for their rollicking harmonies and raucous energy, blowing new wind into the sails of traditional sea shanties and work songs. Formed in 2012 around a kitchen table in their native…
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Orion Communities Presents Orion Communities Presents Music For Everyone: Vanessa Collier
Singer/songwriter Vanessa Collier’s sixth album Do It My Own Way was released September 13 via Phenix Fire Records. Recorded on analog gear with the musicians largely in one room, Do It My Own Way is sonically inspired by the classic…
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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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Rising Sun Presents JUDY COLLINS SWEET JUDY BLUE EYES: FAREWELL TOUR
Judy Collins has long inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and…
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Rising Sun Presents Boat House Row – Yacht Rock Experience
YACHT ROCK /yät/ /räk/ noun In the musical sense, yacht rock refers to the highly polished brand of soft rock that emanated from Southern California between 1976 and 1984. The term is meant to suggest the kind of smooth, mellow music…
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Rising Sun Presents ANA GASTEYER SUGAR & BOOZE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
Ana Gasteyer: Actor, Comedian, Singer, and Creator Ana Gasteyer is a celebrated musician, comedian, and actor known for her dynamic and versatile career across music, television, and Broadway. A natural performer with a powerhouse voice, she has captivated audiences for…
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Jessica Lynn’s A Very Merry Classic Christmas
Jessica Lynn’s – A Very Merry Classic Christmas is celebrating 10 years of being one of the season’s most beloved holiday traditions, delighting audiences with a heartwarming, family-friendly experience that captures the magic of Christmas. This sell-out multimedia spectacular features…
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Rising Sun Presents The Wood Brothers
THE WOOD BROTHERS Dubbed “masters of soulful folk” by Paste, The Wood Brothers formed after brothers Chris and Oliver Wood pursued separate musical careers for 15 years. Chris already had legions of devoted fans for his incomparable work as one-third…
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Rising Sun Presents Rachael & Vilray
Since their formation in 2015, Brooklyn-based duo Rachael & Vilray have achieved a certain timeless quality with their singular take on traditional pop. Though rooted in the language of an earlier age, their songs transcend nostalgia with wit and a…
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Rising Sun Presents Tab Benoit w/ Bonerama Blues and Brass Winter Tour
Join us for an exhilarating evening as the legendary multi-Grammy nominee and wetlands activist Tab Benoit brings his high-energy **Soul of the Swamp Tour2026** to stages across America. Known for his passionate performances and deep-rooted connection to the swamp, Tab…
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Joe DeRosa, Home for the Holidays 2: Lost in Phoenixville
Joe DeRosa has made a name for himself in comedy and entertainment with six top-ten charting stand-up albums and a multitude of performances on television, radio, and in comedy clubs across the country and around the world. Joe’s debut one-hour…
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Rising Sun Presents TELL ME LIES a Celebration of Fleetwood Mac
TELL ME LIES isn’t about pretending to be Fleetwood Mac—they are about celebrating the magic of their music with authenticity, energy, and respect. Their performances capture the raw power and excitement of Fleetwood Mac’s legendary 1970s shows, bringing this timeless…
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The Colonial Presents High Noon: A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd & Southern Rock
HIGH NOON is the East Coast’s premier tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd & Southern Rock, performing exclusively the 70’s classic hits of Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers Band, Molly Hatchet, The Outlaws, 38 Special and The Marshall Tucker Band. With a…
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