6 ABC Philadlphia Friday, July 14, 2023 (Article HERE) The annual event celebrates the sci-fi classic that was filmed at the Colonial Theatre back in 1957. PHOENIXVILLE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — A popular movie-lovers tradition is taking place in Chester County...
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Phoenixville’s Blobfest at Colonial Theater – CBS 3 Coverage 2023
CBS 3 News Philadelphia Cover from and about the 2023 Blobfest at The Colonial Theatre. Nothing can stop it — “The Blob” returns to the Chester County town where the movie was filmed. Horror fans ran for their lives from...
DAWN OF THE HORRORCAST PODCAST DISCUSSES THE COLONIAL THEATRE & THE BLOB (1958)
Bob Trate, Colonial Theatre Marketing Director, and Chuck Francisco, Volunteer and ‘Dash Daring’ sit down with Alex Matullo of Dawn of the Horrorcast (and other genres) Podcast to discuss Blobfest, movies in general, and most importantly all the work that’s...
Phoenixville Juneteenth to Center on Bridge Street, the Colonial Theatre
On Sunday, June 18, 2023, celebrate African-American culture on Bridge Street, at the Colonial Theatre, and at Reads & Company with a FREE Juneteenth festival featuring interactive activities, vendors, food, magic, storytelling, and performers! Scroll for a schedule, list of...
Celebrate Pride Month at the Colonial Theatre in June
Phoenixville celebrates 2023 Pride Month with a festival hosted by the Chester County LGBT Equality Alliance on June 10 – and a selection of films at the Colonial Theatre. Click on any of the links below to reserve your seat....
Nurses and Health Professionals to be Honored with Free Admission
On May 9, 2023, this editorial was published by Vista Today. In celebration of National Nurses Week, nurses and health professionals can enjoy a free day at the movies at the Colonial Theatre. On Friday, May 12, admission and a...
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Colonial Theatre
Celebrate Mother’s Day (March 14, 2023) weekend in the heart of Phoenixville’s walkable downtown with a movie date, a meal, and shopping at local retailers. Wine and beer are served at the Colonial’s concession along with typical movie theatre snacks....
Graham Nash Reunites with Pierre Robert at the Colonial
On April 12, 2023, WMMR Radio’s Pierre Robert interviewed Graham Nash of Crosby, Still, Nash and Young fame. Nash performed a two-night engagement at the Colonial Theatre in April 2023. Listen to the interview about Nash’s new album Now, David...
2023 Vista Millennial Superstars: Drew Boardman
Read the full Vista Today article here. Drew Boardman, a native of Bradford County in northeastern Pennsylvania, is the Events and Engagement Manager at The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville. “My favorite part of the job is getting to be creative...
Kristine Connolly Joins Colonial Theatre as New Advancement Officer
This story was published by Vista.Today on March 11, 2023. The staff of the Colonial Theatre is growing. Kristine Connolly has joined as its new Advancement Officer. She’ll focus on fundraising to advance the Colonial’s mission to nurture community by celebrating the...
Enter to Win the 2023 National Popcorn Lover’s Day Contest
🍿In honor of National Popcorn Lover’s Day, Colonial Theatre patrons have a chance to enjoy discounted movie tickets and other perks year-round . . . by guessing how many pounds of popcorn are popped in a year at our nonprofit...
2023 Shorty’s Short Film Contest
Enter the 2023 Blobfest: Blobs & Monsters Shorty’s Short Film Contest to tell your terrifying tale! Each year, inspired by the same muse that sang to Director Irvin “Shorty” Yeaworth when he conceived of The Blob, filmmakers of all ages...