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Dads from the Crypt Podcast Interviews Programming Director, Bob Trate
Dads From the Crypt: A Tales from the Crypt Podcast interviewed Colonial Theatre Program Director, Bob Trate, in Episode 37: Split Second.
Morning Call: Interview with John Oates about Hall & Oates, hits, and musical roots
Read full article ALLENTOWN, PA — John Oates is best known as half of one of the most successful musical duos in history — Hall & Oates. In the 70s and 80s, the Philadelphia natives scored six number one...
The Colonial Theatre Welcomes New Executive Director Jennifer Carlson
This story was covered by VistaToday.com, Phoenixville Patch, and The Philadelphia Business Journal. Jennifer Carlson, a leader with decades of experience in historic preservation and the arts as well as ties to multiple Greater Philadelphia organizations, has been tapped...
‘Bloody Good Horror’ Covers Horror Bowl 2
February 13, 2022, a day defined by two words, Super Bowl. For most Americans, this means celebrating football, food, and other frivolities. At the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, PA, a couple hundred people traded these vestiges for madness, mustaches, and...
2022 Blobfest: Shorty’s Short Film Contest
SHORTY’S SHORT FILM CONTEST Enter the 2022 Blobfest: The Uninvited Shorty’s Short Film Contest to tell your terrifying tale! Each year, inspired by the same muse that sung to Director Irvin “Shorty” Yeaworth when he conceived of The Blob, filmmakers...
Science on Screen: Artificial Intelligence in Film – Are We Destined for Dystopia?
Rick Deckard’s job as a “blade runner” in the year 2019 is to track down bioengineered humanoids. We don’t yet live in this dystopian future of synthetic humans and space colonies, but could we? What is artificial intelligence (AI) already...
Announcing Blobfest® 2022!
Announcement For the 23rd consecutive year, Blobfest® will return LIVE and in person to the iconic Colonial Theatre! The annual signature event is a festival commemorating the Colonial’s place in cinematic history as a filming location for the 1958 classic film...
‘Rue Morgue’ Covers Horror Bowl 2: Total Tom Atkins
Phoenixville, PA – Horror Bowl is back and ready for its second down! What is Horror Bowl, you ask? A movie marathon at Phoenixville’s iconic Colonial Theatre with three horror films as an alternative to the “big game.” In keeping with Horror Bowl’s thematic tradition...
MainLine Today: Explore the Main Line Area’s Top Museums, Entertainment and Culture
These music venues, museums and historical sites are some of the top attractions to bring friends or family in the Philadelphia suburbs. The Main Line region is home to a vast array of museums, galleries, community arts centers, theater companies,...
Broad Street Review: December 2021 Repertory Movie Roundup
If you’re of a certain age, you likely remember a time when It’s a Wonderful Life was on television practically every day during the holiday season. It hasn’t been that way for quite a while, but December’s programs at Philadelphia-area...
Give The Gift That Keeps On Giving
This holiday season, give a little something that lasts. Our memberships, gift cards, and private screening gift passes offer access to Colonial programs and perks year-round. DISCOUNT SHOP SMALL WITH YOUR COLONIAL THEATRE MEMBERSHIP CARD Unlock special offers and discounts...