It’s the holiday season. With the whoop-de-do and dickory dock… The Colonial has a variety of live events, concerts, and comedians scheduled to appear this December. We hope that you will join us for both our live events and films (seen here).
Jessica Lynn’s – A Very Merry Classic Christmas. Jessica Lynn’s record-breaking and award-winning “A Very Merry Classic Christmas” has become a genuine holiday tradition, rivaling, and even eclipsing some of the biggest Christmas spectaculars. Touring nationwide, this fun-filled, interactive family sleigh ride through the most wonderful time of the year was named by press as the “#1 Great Thing to do in The Hudson Valley for The Holidays,” “Best of Westchester,” and “Best of Hudson Valley.” December 5th.
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The Phoenixville Christmas Spectacular. Feet First Dance Inc. & The Colonial Theatre are proud to partner again for The Phoenixville Christmas Spectacular! A joyous show centered on the magic of the holidays in our charming little town, complete with performances by Feet First’s top-tier dance company and many local friends, including Phoenixville’s own Mayor Peter! December 6th and December 7th.
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THE MILK CARTON KIDS – Holiday Tour 2025. Founded in 2011, The Milk Carton Kids — Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale — swiftly emerged as a major force in the American folk tradition, blending ethereal harmonies and intricate musicianship with a uniquely powerful brand of contemporary songcraft. Their 2013 debut The Ash & Clay marked their national breakthrough, earning them their first Grammy Award nomination for Best Folk Album. Another Grammy nomination followed in 2015 for Best American Roots Performance with “The City of Our Lady” from their acclaimed third studio album, Monterey, and their 2018 album All The Things That I Did and All The Things That I Didn’t Do received a Grammy nomination for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. Their most recent album, 2019’s The Only Ones, garnered extensive praise, with Rolling Stone highlighting that “Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan get back to the beautiful basics with The Only Ones,” while NPR’s “World Café” noted that “even though Joey and Kenneth are not related, their voices together create a sibling-like harmony…the duo has a strong sense of respect and reverence for the musical traditions that they’ve grown from. December 11th.
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Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust Annual Children’s Christmas Party. Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust Annual Children’s Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 13th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at The Colonial Theatre. Get your FREE tickets beginning on Monday, November 3rd at any Phoenixville Federal branch location (see below). Hurry in because tickets are limited! December 13th.
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City Rhythm Orchestra Holiday Style 2025. Join the City Rhythm Orchestra for their annual Christmas show “Holiday Style!”, as they cook up exciting and innovative versions of seasonal classics. In addition to their renowned big band sound, the group features vocalists Steve Ritrovato and Rich Cox, and many fine soloists. This year’s special guest is renowned tenor sax player Jerry Weldon. The evening is sure to put you in the holiday spirit! December 14th.
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Colin Mochrie & Asad Mecci star in HYPROV: Improv under Hypnosis. HYPROV (pronounced hip-rawv), the hit show that has sold out venues across Canada, America and the United Kingdom, is returning with the “Yes, It’s Real” Tour, visiting 45 North American cities beginning October 10 at the Hawaii Theatre Center in Honolulu.
Stunning audiences throughout North America and Europe and making them ask “Is this real?”, the duo is set to prove it with their latest tour. The live show, which has been called “hilarious and fascinating” by Time Out New York, combines hypnosis and improv for a one-of-a-kind comedy experience. December 19th.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas with the Eric Mintel Quartet. Get ready for a magical night as the Eric Mintel Quartet returns to the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, PA, with their beloved holiday show Charlie Brown Jazz! For over 20 years, audiences have been enchanted by their joyful take on Vince Guaraldi’s iconic A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack. This festive performance also features Mintel’s original compositions and timeless holiday favorites—perfect for jazz lovers and families alike. Don’t miss Eric Mintel on piano, Nelson Hill on sax, Jack Hegyi on bass, and Dave Mohn on drums as they bring holiday cheer to life in a night of swinging seasonal fun! December 20th.
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Joe DeRosa: Home for the Holidays. Joe DeRosa has made a name for himself in comedy and entertainment with six top-ten charting stand-up albums and a multitude of performances on television, radio, and in comedy clubs across the country and around the world. Joe’s debut one-hour special, titled You Let Me Down, premiered on Comedy Central in 2017, which he wrote, performed and directed. He recurred on AMC’s Better Call Saul as crooked veterinarian Dr. Caldera and currently hosts the heavily followed podcast We’ll See You In Hell, where he and Patrick Walsh review genre movies. From 2020 through 2024 DeRosa co-hosted the wildly popular Taste Buds—a food debate show—with Impractical Jokers’ Sal Vulcano, which was distributed through DeRosa and Vulcano’s co-owned No Press Productions Network. Other select credits include: Inside Amy Schumer, Louie, Bored to Death, Chelsea Lately, Grand Theft Auto V, and two half-hour Comedy Central specials. Joe has also written, directed, and starred in a series of web shorts and television commercials. Additionally, his writing has been featured on Netflix’s Tires and Wet Hot American Summer, HBO’s Crashing, Comedy Central’s Jeff and Some Aliens, as well as The Pete Holmes Show for TBS. Joe’s latest, much-anticipated hour special, I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, which he also directed, was filmed at the historic Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, PA in September 2024 and was released in July 2025 to wide acclaim. It is currently available to stream on YouTube and Disruptor Comedy. December 20th.
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Start Making Sense Talking Heads Tribute. The music of Talking Heads has excited, inspired, and healed folks worldwide since their first show at CBGB’s in 1975. If David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute to genius. Start Making Sense celebrates the entire Talking Heads’ catalog with a seven-piece band meticulously executing the sounds and iconic live visual elements in every performance. Together these skilled and dedicated musicians enjoy bringing the unique, infectious energy of a Talking Heads live show that you know and love to the stage. In addition to an amazing tribute show they have created specialty shows including tours with horns for which they scored the Heads’ catalog themselves, international group trips with fans, and other special nights that have kept audiences energized and returning year after year. December 27th.
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New Year’s Eve at the Moulin Rouge! Ring in the New Year with Parisian flair and cabaret sparkle at our exclusive fundraiser for the Colonial Theatre! This year, we’re transforming our venue into the dazzling Moulin Rouge for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration, hosted by Phoenixville’s own Mayor Peter! Join us on December 31st for a night filled with festive cheer, decadent dining, and show-stopping entertainment—all in support of the Colonial Theatre. December 31st.