The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville, PA

Back to Basics Comedy Show!

Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs as The Colonial Theatre welcomes Back to the Basics Comedy Show on Saturday, September 12, 2026!

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Big Trouble in Little China (1986) on 35mm

Jack Burton and the gang storm into the Colonial. Saturday, September 12, 9:30 PM.

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War of the Worlds (1953)

The Martians invade in scintillating Technicolor. Sunday, September 13, 1:30 PM.

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Come and See (1985)

Elem Klimov's masterful anti-war epic screens on Sunday, September 13 at 5:00 PM. Pre-screening seminar at 4:00 PM. Sponsored by Susan Getze.

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A 12-week course beginning on September 16.

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September 17-20

The festival is a celebration of independent film that includes film screenings, filmmaker’s panels, workshops, after-parties, and an awards ceremony.

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Pet Sounds Live!

Pick up good vibrations!

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Super Art Fight

Join us for an action-packed night of classic canvas-based matches, coming to you LIVE from Phoenixville, PA!

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Exhumed Films' 24-Hour Horror-thon

Tickets are now on-sale for the 35mm horror event of the year. Saturday, October 17, 12:00 PM.

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The Colonial Turns 30!

We’re celebrating three decades as a nonprofit by throwing it back to where it all began: 1996! Join us for a special weekend of ’90s movies, music, nostalgia, and more!

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October 8th

Join Historian Ryan Conroy and the Boozy Mixologist and raise a glass to the heroes of The Underground Railroad!

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The fall, the Parlour Reading Series will take you around a cozy bonfire for stories of ghosts, goblins, and other fights written by local authors.

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Phoenixville Halloween Bash

Get ready to do the Monster Mash and raise the dead at Phoenixville’s premier Halloween bash!

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Coming to The Colonial

The Colonial Theatre is open Wednesday - Sunday

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Films

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New Release

Coyote vs. Acme (2026)

Sep 4 - 17, 2026
New Release

Practical Magic 2 (2026)

Sep 11 - 24, 2026
Sponsored by Susan Getze
Art House Cinema

Come and See (1985)

Sep 13, 2026
"In Glorious Technicolor" Series
Classic Films

The War of the Worlds (1953)

Sep 13, 2026
"In Glorious Technicolor" Series
Classic Films

Leave Her to Heaven (1945)

Sep 16, 2026
"Back to School" Series
Crowd Pleasers

Rushmore (1998)

Sep 17, 2026
Festival

The 4th Annual Phoenixville Film Festival

Sep 17 - 20, 2026
Sponsored by The Record Shop
Crowd Pleasers

Led Zeppelin – The Song Remains the Same (1976)

Sep 19, 2026

Events

Deep Focus

The Face of War: A Seminar on Elem Klimov’s COME AND SEE

In conjunction with our screening of Come and See, Film Programming Manager Dan Santelli will host a 45-minute, spoiler-free pre-screening seminar on this extraordinary, confrontational work of Soviet cinema. One of the most harrowing and formally audacious anti-war films ever…

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The Colonial Presents Introduction to Screenwriting

Wednesdays, 6:00–8:00 p.m. in the Garden Suite 12 Weeks: Sept. 16–Dec. 16  (no class Oct. 14 or Nov. 25) Maximum Enrollment: 9 Teacher: Jeff Bender, M.F.A. Columbia University, Teacher at Ursinus College ABOUT THE CLASS Introduction to Screenwriting guides writers…

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The 4th Annual Phoenixville Film Festival

Passes on sale now. The Phoenixville Film Festival returns to the Colonial Theatre for its fourth year. GET TO KNOW US The Phoenixville Film Festival is an annual event that takes place in the historic town of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. It’s…

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Our Mission

Showcase the transformative power of the arts to enrich lives, connect people, and enhance the cultural and economic vitality of Phoenixville and surrounding communities.

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To engage audiences by presenting innovative programming that animates a restored state-of the-art historic venue where all are welcomed and valued.

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Our three theatres and multiple convening spaces are perfect for film screenings, private parties, meetings, classes, and film clubs.

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Member Benefits/Business Program

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Splatterfest X1 Lunch Order Form - 2023

  • Please list the order number associated with your Splatterfest XI (2023) Ticket(s).
  • Each of Dixie Picnic's Famous Box Lunches is scratch made and features one (1) sandwich of choice with salad of choice, a deviled egg, and an Upcake.