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Category: In the News
From Blob to Noir: Colonial Theatre hosts Philly debut of ‘NOIR CITY’ festival
By Peter Crimmins – July 21, 2023 (read the original article here) Eddie Muller’s festival of classic film noir has been around for 20 years, touring through a dozen cities. It’s coming to the home of The Blob. This weekend...
Box Office Pro: Blobfest: The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, PA

Exhibition Features • Chad Kennerk • July 17 2023 Read the Article HERE on Box Office Pro Located in the heart of downtown Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, The Colonial Theatre was built in 1902 and first opened its doors as a vaudeville...
6 ABC Philadelphia: Chester County community hosts annual ‘Blobfest Weekend’ event

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...
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...