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May
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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Improv Fundamentals Workshop
In this 7 week series facilitated by Paul Deichmann, participants will be introduced to the fundamental building blocks of theatrical improvisation through games and exercises, and put those fundamentals together at the end by performing a short showcase. Or to…
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Ryan Conroy & Boozy Mixologist Present History on the Rocks: The Phoenix Wheel
Join Historian Ryan Conroy and the Boozy Mixologist and raise a glass to the Phoenix Wheel! Join us for one of Phoenixville’s most popular events, History on the Rocks, as local historian Ryan Conroy shares the stories and history of…
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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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Archive/Journal
THE MAN BEHIND THE CAMERA Celebrating the latest work from documentary photographer/author/activist Vincent Cianni From 1985-1995, Vincent Cianni photographed the Pride marches in Manhattan, a city devastated by the AIDS epidemic… In 2020, he bravely compiled these photographs and his…
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Rising Sun Presents MAGICAL MYSTERY DOORS Presents: Beatles / Zeppelin / Doors
BEATLES, ZEPPELIN, DOORS by Magical Mystery Doors is a tribute act that blends and layers the music of three legendary bands to create something new and unique for music fans everywhere. The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors. These three…
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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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CIRQUE du BLOBFEST: Façade Decorating Contest
Entrants must notify the Colonial that they will participate by email by Wednesday, July 1. This gives our staff and volunteers ample time to plan their judging route at a busy time of year. To enter your home, nonprofit or…
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Sponsored by The Chester County Community Foundation The Parlour Reading Series: CATO
What lengths would you go to in the fight against tyranny? Joseph Addison’s 1713 play Cato, a Tragedy dramatizes the final days of Roman Senator Marcus Porcius Cato, who famously chose death over surrendering to Julius Caesar’s tyranny in 46…
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Presented by the Phoenixville Film Festival CIRQUE du BLOBFEST: Shorty’s Short Film Contest
🎪🎬 Step Right Up, Dreamers and Daring Directors! Presenting the Spectacular Shorty’s Short Film Contest! 🎬🎪 Hear ye! Hear ye! All storytellers, thrill-spinners, and cinematic conjurers! The grandest side-show of imagination is calling your name! Enter the illustrious Cirque du…
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CIRQUE du BLOBFEST: FAQ
🎪 Step Right Up for Your Official Cirque du Blobfest Information Guide! 🎪 All the details you need, clear, simple, and straight from the Big Top! 🎟 When Do Tickets Go On Sale? Member Pre-Sale: April 9 at Noon…
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LuLu's Boutique & Gifterie Presents CIRQUE du BLOBFEST: Blob Ball
🎷🎪 Step Right Up for an Evening of Swingin’ Splendor and Rockin’ Revelry! 🎪🎷 Ladies and gentlemen, hep cats and jitterbug queens! When the sun dips low and the midway lights begin to twinkle, the grand carnival merriment rolls straight…
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CIRQUE du BLOBFEST: Friday Night Immersive Screening & Run-Out
Ladies and gentlemen! Boys, girls, and Blobbies of all ages! Come one! Come all! To the most astonishing, electrifying, spine-tingling spectacle: the Cirque du Blobfest Friday Night Run-Out Spectacular! For one night only, behind the curtain of the historic 1902…
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CIRQUE du BLOBFEST: Saturday Blob Screening & Second Run-Out
Due to the overwhelming demand for tickets to the Run-Out, we’re making it a new tradition to run from the Blob on both Friday and Saturday! Catch a screening of the 1958 classic The Blob before recreating this iconic piece…
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CIRQUE du BLOBFEST: Saturday Street Fair and Kids Carnival
THE BRIDGE STREET FAIR GROUNDS WILL BE OPEN WITH VENDORS FROM 11AM – 5PM! MAIN & BRIDGE STAGE 11am – 12pm: Fire Extinguisher Parade & PAHS Marching Band 12pm – 1pm: DJ Shawn Cephas 1pm – 2pm: Costume Contest…
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CIRQUE du BLOBFEST: Costume Contest
CIRQUE du BLOBFEST: Costume Contest Costume Contest registration starts at 12:00 p.m. at the Main & Bridge Streets stage. Judging starts at 1:00 p.m. in the same location. Costume Props & Safety Policy To ensure a safe and welcoming environment…
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RUNegades Presents CIRQUE du BLOBFEST: Blobfest 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Kids Fun Run!
Are you ‘INDESCRIBABLE! INDESTRUCTIBLE! NOTHING CAN STOP IT!’ . . . like the Blob? This 5/10k and half-marathon fitness event, held in celebration of Blobfest, is hosted by Runegades. A portion of the event’s proceeds are donated to The Colonial…
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CIRQUE du BLOBFEST: Dinner en Blob
Join us for the inaugural Dinner en Blob, a brand-new Blobfest gathering inspired by the beloved Dinner en Blanc tradition—with a delightfully red twist. For this special event, guests are invited to dress entirely in red and bring their own…
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Reads & Co Presents Live in Phoenixville: Emily McIntire, Author of Forsaking Midnight
Emily will join us on Friday, July 17 at 7 pm at the historic Colonial Theatre (directly across the street from Reads & Company) Reads & Company welcomes Emily McIntyre to Phoenixville to celebrate the publication of Forsaking Midnight, the…
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Rising Sun Presents Stewart Copeland – Have I Said Too Much
Stewart Copeland, world famous drummer, founder of the most successful rock band of the 1980’s, The Police, composer of film scores, video games and operas, multi Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, writer and film maker, is…
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Rising Sun Presents Unforgettable Fire U2 Tribute
Unforgettable Fire, or ‘UF’, was born on New Year’s Day in 1995 as one of the very first U2 Tribute Bands to ever perform in America. After twenty-five years of performing at the most prestigious venues throughout the East Coast…
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Reuben Entertainment & The Colonial Present Winslow: An Evening of the Eagles Tribute
Reuben Entertainment presents…. “Winslow, An Evening of the Eagles Tribute” performs the iconic “Hotel California Album” in its entirety, track by track. This special show will contain 2 sets: the Eagles’ classic songs and the Hotel California Album…
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Rising Sun Presents AJ Croce Presents CROCE PLAYS CROCE
Acclaimed singer songwriter, piano virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist A.J. Croce is once again taking his celebrated Croce Plays Croce Tour across the country, bringing audiences an unforgettable evening of music that bridges generations and celebrates the enduring power of song. From…
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Rising Sun Presents The Garcia Project – Live at The Colonial
For the first time ever, The Garcia Project brings its nationally touring “Jerry Garcia Band Time Machine” to The Colonial Theatre for a special Days Between celebration. For over 15 years, The Garcia Project has built a reputation as the…
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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 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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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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It's Complicated Productions, NtheLite Productions & The Colonial Present Oleanna
Oleanna by David Mamet is a timely and uncomfortably relevant play that explores the intricate interplay of gender, authority, control, and education. Witness the deeply personal and profoundly affecting dialogues between a university professor and his student as they struggle…
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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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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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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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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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