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THE RETURN OF ART HOUSE THEATER DAY

THE COLONIAL THEATRE ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF ART HOUSE THEATER DAY WITH THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY 4K RESTORATION OF THE TERMINATOR (June 19th, 2024, Phoenixville, PA) – The Colonial Theatre is thrilled to announce the return of Art House Theater Day...

The Repertoire Weeks Return

As a prelude to Blobfest 2025 (see all the amazing details here) the Colonial is back with another selection of fun films to beat the Summer heat. A little something for everyone and each will screen more than once during...

Blobfest celebrates 25th year with fundraising goal

This year, to celebrate Blobfest’s 25th year bringing whimsically weird fun to downtown Phoenixville, The Colonial Theatre is setting a goal to raise $25,000 by the end of the festival, Sunday, July 14. Contribute to the “Blob Fund” today and...

35mm Summer Bonanza at The Colonial

The Colonial Theatre is in the 2% of movie theatres, in the country, that can still project 35mm films. The following films and events run from May through August featuring programming on celluloid. In some cases, this is the only...

Films Coming Soon to The Colonial Theatre!

The following new films have been confirmed. Please follow the link provided below for more details. Inspired by a real-life experience of director Josh Margolin’s own grandmother, THELMA puts a clever spin on movies like MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, shining the spotlight...

Pride Films Coming to the Colonial

The following Pride Films will screen at The Colonial Theatre. June is Pride Month, however, we will feature ‘But I’m a Cheerleader’ and ‘Connie and Carla’ in May. Please follow the links provided below for more details on each film....

Dads From The Crypt: Talking Blobfest 25 with Bob Trate

“Bad Wolf Down/The Finger” (Creepshow S1 E2) with Bob Trate! On this episode Bob Trate (director of programming for the Colonial Theatre joins us to review Creepshow S1 E2 “Bad Wolf Down” (David A MacDonald, Callan Wilson, Kid Cudi, Nelson...

A Rockin’ April

The Colonial looks to blast those April showers out of here with some rockin’ movies. Experience the electrifying performance of the GRAMMY-winning Rock band Chicago, at Ovation Hall. Joining them on stage are an impressive lineup of special guests, including...

Women’s History Month: Women in Cinema Spotlight

See below for our full list of Women’s History Month film programming. Join us on Saturday, March 23, noon – 1pm, for The Women of The Colonial, a discussion panel featuring past and present female leaders of the theatre, followed...

Films at First Sight: Episode 43: Dark Passage

On January 21st, Films at First Sight sponsored our screening of ‘Dark Passage.’ They held a Noir-Themed Raffle before the screening and everyone who attended was invited to a live recording of their podcast in the Colonial’s Garden Suite. Their...

New Masking in the 1903 Theatre

Earlier this month, thanks to a generous donor, we were able to update the Masking (along with the drapes, valence, and skirt ) on the 1903 Theatre’s screen. We’re excited to elevate the viewing experience in this historic theatre for...

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