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...
Category: Theatre Updates
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...
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...
The Colonial Theatre Introduces New Strategic Plan
The Colonial Theatre’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce a new, three-year, strategic plan. The comprehensive roadmap outlines new mission, vision, and values statements, and identifies four areas, or pillars, of focus: Financial Sustainability Programming A Pre-Restoration Plan Community...
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...
Medallion Restoration
In mid-2023 the Association for The Colonial Theatre’s Board of Directors approved the restoration of the 1903 theatre’s historic ceiling medallion–a magnificent design that is an iconic emblem of the theatre itself. For far longer than anyone ever intended, the...
Bank Expansion Celebrates Six Year Anniversary
Six years ago in May 2017, when it completed the adaptive reuse of the Bank of Phoenixville building next door, the Colonial Theatre expanded from a single-screen theatre to a three-theatre venue. The project designed by Carnevale Eustis Architects and...
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...
Colonial Theatre Leadership Transition
PHOENIXVILLE, PA (August 20, 2021) – – Association for the Colonial Theatre announces that Ken Metzner will be leaving his role as Executive Director. He has accepted a position as the Executive Director of Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (www.pvla.org). PVLA...
Mask Up Wednesday
Beginning June 2nd, the Colonial will be open on Wednesdays with 25% capacity in all theatres. Masks will be required ONLY on Wednesdays moving forward. Per CDC guidelines, theatres are at full capacity, and masks are no longer required for...
A Message To Our Members: Oscars 2021 At The Colonial
Dear Members, It saddens us to say this, but for the safety of both members and staff, we will not be hosting a Member’s Party on the night of this year’s Academy Awards (April 25). To brighten the spirits of those...
March Monster Madness
Come celebrate “March Monster Madness” at the Colonial. Each week there will be at least one terrifying tale on the screen: THE MUMMY Playing March 5th – March 11th At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an...