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Rising Sun Presents Toad The Wet Sprocket – Dulcinea 30th Anniversary Tour with harris
Toad The Wet Sprocket Toad The Wet Sprocket – the trio of founding members Glen Phillips, Todd Nichols, and Dean Dinning – are still making new music and touring with the same spirit and independence that started it all, over…
Tickets & InfoRising Sun Presents The Bacon Brothers Freestanding Tour
For The Bacon Brothers, music is all about exploration. The siblings have spent the better part of three decades creating their own mix of folk, rock, soul, and country music. They call that diverse sound “forosoco,” and it’s taken them…
Tickets & InfoBRE Presents The Fab Four
If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute. The Emmy Award Winning Fab Four is elevated far above every other Beatles Tribute due to their precise…
Tickets & InfoRising Sun Presents Acoustic Alchemy
“It’s been quite a while since the release of the last album, and in that time an awful lot has happened.” is the opening line from Greg Carmichael’s notes for the band’s brand new album, 33 1/3 , and never…
Tickets & InfoRising Sun Presents Jesse Cook
Beyond his prolific accomplishments as a beloved Nuevo Flamenco guitarist over the past 25 years, JESSE COOK has honed his skills as a composer, producer, arranger, performer and filmmaker. By the numbers, Jesse Cook has ten platinum and gold studio…
Tickets & InfoRising Sun Presents Puddles Pity Party
“What a voice he has. Brilliant man. Love him.” -Eric Idle “It seems like a parody. But when Puddles opens his mouth to sing, it’s beautiful. Operatic.” -The Boston Globe “Fantastically brilliant…originality at its best.” -Simon Cowell Puddles Pity Party,…
Tickets & InfoRising Sun Presents Boat House Row
YACHT ROCK /yät/ /räk/ noun In the musical sense, yacht rock refers to the highly polished brand of soft rock that emanated from Southern California between 1976 and 1984. The term is meant to suggest the kind of smooth, mellow music…
Tickets & InfoRising Sun Presents Start Making Sense
If David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute to genius. The musicians in this 7 piece Talking Heads Tribute take pride in faithfully recreating the music of Talking Heads entire…
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Blobfest Tinfoil Hat Competition
The original paranormal personal protection equipment takes center stage this year during intermission at the Costume Contest! Come dressed to impress with your aluminum auroles.
Blobfest Pet Photo Costume Contest
Calling all pet guardians of the galaxy! Show us your adorable best friends in their inspired outfits. Pets will parade across our screens this year in a video viewable throughout Blobfest weekend.
The Shorty’s Short Film Contest
Each year, inspired by the same muse that sang to Director Irvin “Shorty” Yeaworth Jr. when he conceived of The Blob, filmmakers of all ages compose entries for our Annual Shorty’s Short Film Contest. Go boldly, friends, and let your iPhones and imaginations propel you ever onward to Shorty’s glory!
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The Colonial Theatre is located at 227 Bridge Street, in the heart of Phoenixville’s historic business district. There are multiple parking options in Phoenixville, all of which are within a few blocks of the theatre.
Onscreen Sponsorship
Advertising on our screens brings your message to the many people who patronize The Colonial and understand the importance of supporting local businesses. The Colonial is open 365 days a year, and each month, an average of 4,600 people come to the theatre to see our film screenings and our popular live performances. With three screening rooms, we continue to draw new and larger audiences.
Places to Eat and Stay
Book a room for your weekend Colonial Theatre adventure or find the perfect lunch spot for your next matinee.
Business Benefits
Members of the Colonial Theatre can now enjoy discounts and perks at these participating local businesses with a current Colonial Theatre membership card.
Are you a local business? Reach out to Kristine Connolly at kristine@thecolonialtheatre.com to inquire about adding your business to this list - tens of thousands of visitors come to The Colonial Theatre and spend generously at local retailers and businesses. Leverage your location to get in front of them AND support local arts and culture!
Participation subject to change and new businesses and regional arts and cultural organizations may be added at any time without notice.
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Accessibility
Colonial Theatre staff aim to create an entertaining and positive memorable experience for every audience member. Prior to your visit, reach out to let us know how we can meet your needs.
Blobfest – Facade Decorating Contest
The Blob is baaaacckk! The festival that helps define our Borough returns live and in-person for a 25th consecutive year. Support the Colonial and get freaky/festive by decorating a storefront window or your entire façade! Borough residents are invited to join in the fun.
Friday & Saturday Run-Out Experiences
Tickets to the Friday Night Stage Show and Run Out go on sale April 4 for Colonial Theatre members and April 5 for the general public.
Blobfest Contests
Engage with Blobfest: enter to win contests including the Shorty's Short Film contest, the Costume contest and more!
Blobfest Film Ticket Links
Celebrate 25 years of Blobfest with multiple screenings of The Blob and other related features. Seating for Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 films are General Admission. Please note: only patrons with tickets will be allowed inside the Colonial Theatre on Saturday and Sunday during Blobfest weekend.
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Blobfest Street Fair
Get out your Ray-bans: the Blobfest Street festival returns to Bridge Street after a two-year hiatus!
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Blobfest – Sci-Fi & Horror Tattoo Contest
As part of our celebration of all things sci-fi and horror during Blobfest, we invite you to share your inspired body art and celebrate the tattoo artists who inked the designs!