On January 21st, Films at First Sight sponsored our screening of ‘Dark Passage.’ They held a Noir-Themed Raffle before the screening and everyone who attended was invited to a live recording of their podcast in the Colonial’s Garden Suite. Their...
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The Preston & Steve Show – Christmas Miracle 2023 at The Colonial
The Colonial was the venue for Preston & Steve’s annual party for the biggest fans of their show. Preston & Steve’s Christmas Miracle, Miller Lite Ugly Sweater Edition, was presented by Phoenixville First. Below you will find the live stream...
PHL-17 Weekend Philler Interviews Director of Marketing, Emily Simmons
Travis Brower of PHL-17 visited the Colonial Theatre recently and spoke with Director of Giving, Marketing & Events, Emily Simmons. The interview aired on the Saturday, April 17 “Weekend Philler” segment. The Colonial Theatre is a great old school...
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...
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...
October 2021 Films
October’s film lineup is chock full of haunts and horrors, including five films on 35mm. See below for a full list of all the repertory films coming to the Colonial this October. Looking for information on newly released films? Click...
Friday the 13th Part 2’s Lauren-Marie Taylor – 1:1 Interview
The Colonial Theatre celebrated the 40th-anniversary of ‘Friday the 13th Part 2’ with Lauren-Marie Taylor (Vickie) in attendance. Prior to the show, Lauren-Marie spoke with Nick Lombardo about the film, its legacy, and what her kids thought about her in...
Music festivals, blueberries, tango, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Read Full Article By Tonya Pendleton, WHYY Blobfest The 1958 film classic “The Blob,” directed by Irvin Yeaworth, is a cult film classic because of its pulpy storyline, but it’s beloved by locals because of its setting in Downingtown and...
Pride Month 2021 at the Colonial Theatre
June is Pride Month. Celebrate through film at the Colonial Theatre all month long! STRAIGHT UPPlaying June 11th – June 13th Film Synopsis: Todd and Rory are intellectual soul mates. He might be gay. She might not care. A romantic-comedy...
Earth Day 2021 at the Colonial
Celebrate Earth Day with thought-provoking titles and Pay-What-You-Wish tickets to all our films. On Earth Day 2021 (April 22nd) all films playing at the theatre including the titles below are pay-what-you-wish. Public Earth Day 2021 Films at the Colonial RACING...
Statement of Executive Director on Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter, and… As we try to process the compounding impacts of the unrest borne of the brutal killing of George Floyd and countless other Black Americans before him, and a pandemic that has taken over 105,000 lives, the Colonial Theatre stands in solidarity...