In anticipation of America’s 250th birthday, the Colonial Theatre has selected the following films for their Semiquincentennial Films Series, all of which are set or shot in the city that birthed America, Philadelphia. These are just the first five films...
The Colonial Theatre will again be part of Pluto TV’s Summer of Cinema campaign. This Free Movie Weekend initiative partners with independent theaters across the country to offer complimentary movie tickets on select weekends. It’s a cornerstone of Pluto’s Business...
6 ABC NEWS – June 12th, 2025 The historic Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, Chester County, is planning some spring cleaning. For additional news on the $100 K Grant, see the Colonial’s press release here. To help the Colonial Theatre fund...
On June 5, 2025, the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission awarded the Colonial Theatre a grant in the amount of $100,000 to fund construction costs associated with repairing and repointing the exterior west wall of the 1903 Theatre’s building. The...
May 22nd, 2025 – by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief and Old Sport Calling all Drive-In mutants in the Philadelphia and South Jersey region, it is time to assemble! On Saturday, May 31 at seven o’clock sharp, everyone’s favorite Drive-In...
In this May 2025 episode of At The Movies, join host Jon Jordan as he goes takes viewers inside CinemaCon 2025 that was held in Las Vegas in early April. Then, discover all of the upcoming films and events taking...
Philly Voice, March 13th, 2025 By Kristin Hunt, PhillyVoice Staff See the full article here on PhillyVoice. The Colonial Theatre has also not seen “the same level of attendance for new release film,” according to Jennifer Carlson, its executive director. The...
Cereal at Midnight – March 11th, 2025 Bob Trate is the Director of Programming at The Colonial Theatre–the historic cinema from The Blob! He joins Cereal At Midnight with his unique insight and experience for a discussion about the current...
Bridging Philly, Shara Dae Howard, March 8th, 2025. When children are facing obstacles such as poverty and gun violence, they need consistent, ongoing support from a source they trust. Friends of the Children pairs kids starting at age 4 with...
Podcast published: February 21, 2025 See the original article on StartLocal.co. There’s something special about the glow of a historic theater marquee, the scent of fresh popcorn, and the magic of a film flickering on the screen in a century-old...
By Shara Dae Howard, February 16th, 2025. PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — One of the last surviving theatres of its kind in Chester County is in need of some expensive repairs. Listen to the interview and see the original article here. Colonial...
By Jon Jordon/ Goggleworks/ BCTV In this February 2025 episode of At The Movies, join host Jon Jordan as he goes behind the scenes at The Boscov Theater at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading, PA. Then, discover all...
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