You`re Invited! - The Colonial Theatre

A Community Treasure
Spring 2016
You’re Invited!
I’m so pleased and very excited to let you in on a secret we’ve been keeping. Many of you know that the Colonial Theatre
has owned the bank building next door for several years – but you may not be aware of our plans for that property.
We are finally ready to announce the historic expansion of our 113-year-old theatre and begin construction!
On April 5th you’re invited to our groundbreaking event which will mark the launch of our public fundraising campaign.
We’ve planned a fun- filled evening in front of the bank building at 225 Bridge Street. More details and instructions will
be revealed via our website and e-newsletter, so I encourage you to sign-on for regular news.
As you peruse this edition of our newsletter, keep in mind that all of this exciting programming is happening in our
single-screen theatre. Just imagine what you’ll enjoy with two additional theatres! When construction is completed, you
can also expect a spacious lobby and concessionary - and much more.
We will need your help during this public fundraising campaign. I hope you’ll consider joining our effort by becoming a
contributor.
In the meantime, I want you to know that your membership and patronage are the reason that the Colonial Theatre is a
vibrant and dynamic institution and major contributor to the exciting pulse of Phoenixville’s downtown. This theatre
exists for the community and because of the community. Thank you so much.
Photo by Patrick Schuck Photography
See you at the groundbreaking celebration on April 5th!
CLASSICS ON SUNDAYS
GUNGA DIN
STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN
George Stevens. US. 1939.
NR. 117m. WB. 35mm.
Sun, Apr 3 @ 2PM
Michael Powell. UK. 1946. NR. 104m. Sony. Digital.
Sun, Apr 17 @ 2PM
A unique and beautifully realized British-made fantasy, Stairway to
Heaven (titled A Matter of Life and Death in England), is a joy to behold,
and a strong celebration of the alliance between America and Britain. David Niven stars as a poetic RAF pilot who, before he is forced to bail out
of his flaming plane, gets on his radio and conveys what he believes to be
his dying words to an American WAC (played by a young Kim Hunter).
They share a lovely romantic conversation and, when he miraculously
survives the landing, they meet and fall in love. Unfortunately (this being
a fantasy, you know), it turns out that a terrible mistake has been made in
heaven and he had not been intended to survive the fall. So, as he lies on
an operating table, the heavenly entities debate his fate. Though the story
sounds quite simple, it is the visual effects and the strength of the performances that make Stairway to Heaven so memorable.
Based (loosely) on the famous
poem by Rudyard Kipling,
Gunga Din is considered by
many to be one of the greatest action-adventure films of
all time. It stars Cary Grant,
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Victor McLaglan, as three happy-go-lucky
soldiers in India who find themselves, along with their loyal and trusted
water-boy, Gunga Din (Sam Jaffe), single-handedly holding off an uprising of the blood-thirsty Thugee tribes. With a witty, action-packed story
by the legendary team of Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, direction by
the great George Stevens (Shane, Giant, The Diary of Anne Frank), and
a thrilling musical score by Alfred Newman, this was the most expensive
and elaborate film that RKO Studios had ever made up to that time, and
it shows. So if you like your good guys funny and brave, your bad guys
really, really bad, and the action almost non-stop, then come enjoy this
classic of the silver screen.
BORN TO KILL
Robert Wise. US. 1947. NR. 92m. WB. 35mm.
Sun, Apr 24 @ 2PM
Lawrence Tierney, who had recently made a name for himself as a very
tough guy in the title role of Dillinger (1945), stars in this exceptionally
brutal and forceful film noir, playing the appropriately named Sam Wild,
an ex-boxer with a hair-trigger temper and a propensity for murder. After
marrying an insecure young woman for her money, Sam goes after her
sister, played by famed femme fatale, Claire Trevor. Needless to say, this
leads to even deeper levels of betrayal and violence. Featuring Walter
Slezak as a shifty private eye, and Elisha Cook, Jr. (forever remembered
as the weasely gunsel, Wilmer, in The Maltese Falcon) as Sam’s best
friend, this is a thriller not to be missed. (Interestingly, the savage and
often vicious Born to Kill was directed by Robert Wise, who went on to
later fame for helming the likes of The Sound of Music, West Side Story
and Star Trek; The Motion Picture. Go figure.)
JOEL’S FRIED GOLD FILM FEST
Sun, Apr 10 @ 3 - 10PM. FREE!
To celebrate the life and legacy of Joel
Rickenbach, the Colonial pays tribute to
our beloved family member with Joel’s
Fried Gold Film Fest. From 3-10PM, the
Colonial’s big screen will play host to three
of Joel’s favorite films. We ask that in lieu
of the ticket price, you make a donation in
any amount to the Rickenbach Family Fund
during the event.
HIS GIRL FRIDAY
OCEAN’S ELEVEN @ 3PM
Steven Soderbergh. US. 2001. PG-13. 116m. WB. 35mm.
Howard Hawks. US. 1940. NR. 92m. Sony. 35mm.
Sun, May 8 @ 2PM
George Clooney leads an all-star cast including Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt,
Matt Damon, Carl Reiner and Elliott Gould in Steven Soderbergh’s hilarious and intelligent reimagining of the classic Rat Pack heist flick.
Cary Grant again proves that he was the ultimate romantic comedy hero,
this time opposite Rosalind Russell, in a splendid screwball remake of the
early 30s comedy hit, The Front Page. Grant plays a scheming newspaper editor, bound and determined to keep Russell, his star reporter (and
former wife), from marrying and leaving his employ. Once again, Ralph
Bellamy is hilariously stuck in the role of the innocent boob who just
wants to marry Russell, but becomes a foil for Grant’s clever machinations. As handled by top director Howard Hawks, the dialogue is fast and
clever, and the film moves at a whirlwind pace, as the two leads end up
harboring a soon-to-be-executed convict (who somehow becomes hidden
in their roll-top desk.) If you’ve never seen this fast, frantic and funny
film, do yourself a favor and come join the fun.
THE FIFTH ELEMENT @ 5:15PM
Luc Besson. France. 1997. PG-13. 126m. Sony. Digital.
When a mysterious young woman falls into his cab, former Special Ops
Major Korben Dallas suddenly find himself in a race to prevent Earth’s
destruction from an alien horde. Director Luc Besson’s wildly imaginative sci-fi film stars Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, Milla Jovovich, Chris
Tucker and Ian Holm.
THE BIG LEBOWSKI @ 8PM
Joel and Ethan Coen. US. 1998. R. 117m. Universal. Digital.
A case of mistaken identity (and a damaged rug) puts bowler/slacker
Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski in Raymond Chandler territory as he tries
to uncover a complicated kidnapping plot. Along the way, The Dude
encounters shady millionaires, avant-garde artists, German nihilists, car
thieves, pornographers, and Jesus, a rival bowler. This Coen Brothers’
classic is one of the most quotable and enjoyable comedies of all time.
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HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE
Jean Negulesco . US. 1953. NR. 95m. Fox. Digital.
Sun, May 15 @ 2PM
Three of the most alluring stars of the 1940s/50s - Betty Grable, Lauren
Bacall and Marilyn Monroe - were teamed in this delightful take on the
story of three girls set loose in the big city, each hoping to find the (rich)
man of her dreams. With their winsome charms highlighted in glorious
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CLASSICS ON SUNDAYS
Technicolor and the then-brand-new Cinemascope process, we are treated
to a clever and at times surprising urban fantasy. Among the ladies’ various suitors are Rory Calhoun, David Wayne, Fred Clark, and the always
charming and debonaire William Powell. So if you are looking for an
appealing and light-hearted movie, with clever dialogue and beautifully
filmed scenes of New York City at its most vibrant, this is it!
BONDING WITH
DAD MARATHON
Sun, Jun 19 @ 12 - 7PM.
Tickets: $11 - $21.
This Father’s Day, spend
some quality time with Dad
by enjoying one of your
favorite father/son or father/
daughter pastimes: watching James Bond movies!
The Bonding with Dad Marathon is an action-packed day-long event that
presents three of the very best James Bond films on the big screen.
THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR
Joseph L. Mankiewicz. US. 1947. NR. 104m. Fox. Digital.
Sun, May 22 @ 2PM
“A charming fantasy about a widow (Gene Tierney) who is romanced by
a crusty if ethereal sea captain (Rex Harrison), the once and present occupant of her New England cottage. A felicitous mixture of make believe
with an acute observation of human foibles, and requiring very little
suspension of disbelief.” (TLA Film and Video Guide)
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE @ 12PM
Terence Young. UK. 1963. NR. 110m. MGM. Digital.
Considered one of the best entries in the Bond series, Sean Connery’s second outing as 007 involves the hunt for a Soviet cryptographic device, the
suspicious defection of a Soviet agent (Daniela Bianchi), and a SPECTRE
plot to kill our hero. Robert Shaw and Lotte Lenya almost steal the film as
two of Bond’s deadliest adversaries.
BLACK NARCISSUS
Michael Powell. UK. 1947.
NR. 102m. MGM. Digital.
Sun, May 29 @ 2PM
“A spiritual melodrama that
climaxes in an exaggerated
incident of violence which
director Powell assembled,
he writes, as “an opera, in the
sense that music, emotion,
image, and voices all blended together into a new and splendid whole.”
Black Narcissus was the 11th collaboration between Powell and screenwriter Emeric Pressburger. It remains a rapturous, near-indescribable
work of cinematic art, spun from a simple story about nuns who travel
to the Himalayas to start a school and a hospital, only to have mountain
winds and native mysticism weaken their confidence and their faith. The
title refers to an exotic perfume that clouds the air around their mission,
redirecting the thoughts of the mother superior (Deborah Kerr) to the
sensuous world she meant to leave behind.” (Noel Murrary, The AV Club)
ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE @ 2PM
Peter Hunt. UK. 1969. PG. 140m. MGM. Digital.
After Sean Connery retired from the spy game, the hunt was on to find
a new James Bond. Australian actor/model George Lazenby won the
role but walked away after his one lone Bond movie. But what a movie!
Probably the most faithful adaptation of a Ian Fleming novel, OHMSS
is considered by many to be the BEST Bond movie of all time due to its
more serious tone and breathtaking set pieces. This time around Bond
must stop Blofeld (Telly Savalas) from sterilising the world’s food supply.
During the course of his adventure, 007 meets Countess Teresa di Vincenzo (Diana Rigg) - a woman so smart, beautiful and resilient that she
may convince Bond to give up his license to kill.
CASINO ROYALE @ 4:30PM
Martin Campbell. UK. 2006. PG-13. 144m. Sony. Digital.
The beloved series finally steps out of the Cold War and into the a 21st
century with this amazing adaptation of Ian Fleming’s first Bond novel.
Daniel Craig deftly assumes the iconic role and makes it his own. Having
just received his ‘00’ status, Bond sets off on a mission to stop evil banker
LeChiffre (Mads Mikkelsen) from financing a ruthless terrorist organization. Eva Green delivers a memorable turn as the secretive Vesper Lynd.
COOL HAND LUKE
Stuart Rosenberg. US. 1967. PG. 126m. WB. Digital.
Sun, Jun 5 @ 2PM
‘Cool’ is definitely the word for Paul Newman, in this beautifully
rendered film about a charismatic loner who is sent to a chain gang in
the deep South. His crime? Beheading parking meters while in a state of
euphoric inebriation. As he gradually and sometimes gruelingly wins the
respect of the other prisoners, he displays a spirit that won’t be broken.
This, of course, is an affront to the prison authorities, especially after he
stages some clever and funny escapes. Despite the downbeat nature of
the film’s subject matter, Newman’s handling of the role (as well as some
near-hilarious set-pieces) provides a light-hearted element that keeps the
film on a positive track. (For example, his off-handed acceptance of the
challenge to eat fifty hard-boiled eggs, just because nobody’s ever done
it.) Newman was nominated for an Academy Award for this film (and
shoulda won!) and George Kennedy won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar
for playing a brutal convict who grows to respect him. Others in the cast
include such stalwart character actors as: Joe Don Baker, Dennis Hopper,
Harry Dean Stanton, Ralph Waite, and Strother Martin (as the captain of
the guards who utters the immortal line, “What we have here...is a failure
to communicate.”) And what we have here is a damn fine movie.
PAPILLON
Franklin Schaffner. US. 1973. R. 151m.
WB. 35mm.
Sun, Jun 26 @ 2PM
“Steve McQueen gives what may be his best
performance as the Devil’s Island convict
who is determined to escape, no matter
what the cost. Easily on of the best escape
films even made. Dustin Hoffman gives
magnificent support as a wise and easily
contented prisoner. An intense and beautiful
film.”(TLA Film and Video Guide) Enjoy
this Steve McQueen performance as a precursor to Blobfest on Jul 8-10!
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YOUNG AUDIENCES
CULT CINEMA
THE CAT’S PAJAMAS
STOP MAKING SENSE
4+. 60m. Live.
Sat, Apr 2 @ 2PM
Jonathan Demme. US. 1984. NR. 88m.
Palm Pictures. Digital.
Fri, Apr 15 @ 9:45 PM
The Cat’s Pajamas are bringing
their 25th Big Bash Birthday Tour
to the Colonial! Philadelphia’s premier family band is now winning
over a second generation of fans
with high-octane kid-rock, madcap
theatricality and a rocking band.
The Cat’s Pajamas will play songs spanning four albums and two live
concert DVDs, ending with 2012’s award-winning hit, “Backseat Driver.”
Get ready for a concert packed with four-foot sharks, pirates, movie stars,
the Catmobile Photo Booth, and a dance party for all ages.
From the moment Talking Heads’ brain
trust, David Byrne, takes the stage brandishing a boom box and proclaiming “I’ve
got a tape I want to play,” you know that
Stop Making Sense is not going to be the
average concert film. That’s because Talking Heads were never an average band. At
the vanguard of the late 70s New Wave,
Talking Heads were always just a little smarter, a little more musically
daring and lot more fun than many of their peers. Plus, their videos
were among the first to elevate the visuals beyond the lip-synced band
performance format. Director Jonathan Demme (Silence of the Lambs,
Philadelphia) wisely keeps the camera primarily focused on this amazing
band and doesn’t concern himself with audience reaction shots. We, the
movie-goers, are now the real audience and he wants to give each one of
us a front row seat for this dynamic performance. Captured at the zenith
of their career, touring in support of their “Speaking In Tongues” album,
Talking Heads are supplemented by additional musicians (including legendary P-Funk keyboardist Bernie Worrell) to get the maximum energy
out of each number and slap a new coat of paint on some old favorites.
Join us as we crank this one up and rock the house!
17TH ANNUAL ANIMATION
SHOW OF SHOWS
2015. Age 10+. 97m. Acme Filmworks.
Sat, Apr 9 @ 2PM
The Animation Show of Shows was created
in 1999 to introduce new and innovative
short films to movie-goers. The beautifully
crafted, unique films in this year’s program
are paired with documentary portraits
featuring four of the directors as they shed
light on the motivation, process and experiences that lead to the making of their films.
This extraordinary program of 11 films was created by animators from
Australia, France, Ireland, the US, Russia, Switzerland, and Iran. Seven
films have women directors or co-directors, and many have garnered
awards from distinguished festivals such as Cannes, Sundance, SXSW,
and Berlinale. Together these films capture, in the words of Andrew Stanton, director of Finding Nemo, “all the wit, cleverness, integrity, warmth
and humor that humanity is capable of.”
THE CRAFT
Andrew Fleming. US. 1996. R. 101m. Sony. 35mm.
Fri, May 20 @ 9:45 PM
“Heathers meets Carrie in this psychologically mature tale of teen angst
and retribution about a circle of student misfits whose prankish use of
witchcraft against their tormentors gets out of hand when one of them
loses control of her own personal demons and becomes a bitch of a witch.
Director Andrew Fleming takes what might have been more Gen X drivel
and invests it with surprisingly keen insight and malicious wit.” Starring
Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, Rachel True and Skeet
Ulrich. (TLA Film and Video Guide)
MST3K: CATALINA CAPER
Lee Sholem. US. 1967. Age 10+. 84m.
Sat, Apr 23 @ 2PM
Joel and the bots must endure the cheesy catastrophe that is Catalina
Caper - a 1960s beach movie blunder. Instead of Frankie, Annette and the
gang, Catalina Caper offers up a second-string cast that includes Tommy
Kirk, Venita Wolf and Lyle Waggoner in a plot that involves beach parties,
scuba diving, crazy dancing, and the search for a stolen artifact. If that
doesn’t sound campy enough, wait until Little Richard shows up to sing
his ‘hit’ song “Scuba Party!”
MST3K: OUTLAW OF GOR
John Cardos. US. 1988. Age 10+. 89m.
Sat, Jun 4 @ 2PM
Author John Norman’s popular science
fiction/fantasy series is gored for the second
time by this 1988 gift from MST3K favorite, Cannon Films. If you didn’t see the first
film, Gor, you won’t find yourself at a loss
trying to understand Outlaw (Of Gor), aka
Gor II. You’re actually better off by 90 minutes. Our hero, college professor Tarl Cabot,
returns to the eponymous planet to take on a
vicious queen whose evil priest has accused
him of murder. The original feature cut’s PG-13 rating suggests it was
“questionable for children,” but ultimately it’s questionable for humanity.
Robot puppets, on the other hand, know exactly what to do with this film,
and we are all the happier for it. (Shout Factory)
THE WIZARD OF OZ
Victor Fleming. US. 1939. 6+. 101m. WB. Digital.
Sponsored by Neil Spak, REALTOR®
Sat, Apr 30 @ 2PM
A perfect score by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, highly imaginative
sets and brilliant characterizations make this adaptation of the Frank
Baum story a musical fantasy of the highest caliber. Audiences of all ages
have been enchanted with The Wizard of Oz since it’s first release and,
undoubtedly, always will be!
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CULT CINEMA & FIRST FRIDAY FRIGHT NIGHT
CLOAK & DAGGER
SLAUGHTER HIGH
Richard Franklin. US. 1984. PG. 101m. Universal. 35mm.
Sponsored by John Cassidy Entertainment
Fri, Jun 17 @ 9:45 PM
George Dugdale. UK. 1986. R. 90m. Lionsgate. 35mm.
Fri, May 6 @ 9:45 PM
Released during the slasher frenzy of the 1980’s, Slaughter High has all
the ingredients for a cheesy, low-budget slasher. There’s a token black
character who’s the first to die, actors who are far too old to be playing
high school students (I think the youngest was 29), gratuitous nudity, a
masked killer, a high school prank gone awry, and an insane amount of
plot holes. ...Slaughter High is an absolute mess, but it’s so bad it’s almost
good. Those who are entertained by bad movies should definitely get a
kick out of it. Die-hard (and I mean die-hard) slasher fans could certainly do worse than this one. It’s hard to call Slaughter High “the best”
anything, but, to a certain audience, it’s entertaining in its ineptness.” (The
Philly Tofu Massacre)
“Enjoyable and even suspenseful children’s thriller with Henry Thomas
(E.T.) as a young boy who becomes involved with spies when he obtains
secret microfilm. Dabney Coleman plays dual roles as his father and his
imaginary James Bond-ish friend.” (TLA Film and Video Guide)
JAWS
Steven Spielberg. US. 1975. PG. 124m.
Universal. Digital.
Sponsored by Neil Spak, REALTOR®
Sat, Jun 25 @ 4:30 PM
From the first day of shooting, Jaws felt
like a movie destined for failure. Budgets
and schedules went out the window. Cast
and crew were often sidelined by seasickness. And the chief special effect, a 25 foot
mechanical shark nicknamed ‘Bruce,” did
not work 90% of the time. But director Steven Spielberg, screenwriter Carl Gottlieb,
editor Verna Fields, composer John Williams, and actors Roy Scheider,
Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss turned those disadvantages into box
office gold. Now, forty plus years later, Jaws is still making audiences
scream, laugh and cheer. Join us as we celebrate the first Saturday of
Summer with one of the greatest movies ever made!
CARRIE
Brian DePalma. US. 1976. R. 98m.
MGM. Digital.
Fri, Jun 3 @ 9:45 PM
“Brian DePalma’s chilling adaptation of
the Stephen King novel tells the story of a
mousy high school girl taunted by classmates. What her tormentors don’t know is
that Carrie posses frightening telekinetic
powers, eliciting film’s most famous temper
tantrum. Perhaps the worst mother-daughter
relationship since Joan and Christina, Sissy
Spacek and Piper Laurie, as Carrie and her
bibile-thumping mother respectively, were both nominated for Oscars and
deservedly so.” Also starring Amy Irving, John Travolta, William Katt
(The Greatest American Hero!), Nancy Allen and Betty Buckley. (TLA
Film and Video Guide)
THE BURNING
Tony Maylam. US. 1981. R. 91m.
Miramax. 35mm.
Fri, Apr 1 @ 9:45 PM
“The Burning opens with a group of teen
boys punking their camp janitor, Cropsy, in
the middle of the night, placing a flaming
skull on the passed-out drunkard’s nightstand and watching him freak out upon
waking up. It’s framed as a prank gone
wrong, but the skull lights up the mattress
so fast you have to presume Cropsy just
spilled an entire fifth of Jim Beam on the
sheets before falling asleep. He’s instantly lit ablaze and left for dead, but
a hospital patches him up with what looks like flesh-colored Bondo and
turns him loose to call up, strip down, and rip open the hooker next door.
Not far away…strapping counselor Todd takes open-mouthed showerpeeper, Alfred, under his wing, occasionally allowing him enough free
reign to wander into the woods and witness Cropsy murdering one of his
tormenters with an oversized set of hedge clippers. …Notable mostly for
its prime-era Savini bloodshed and a few quick glimpses of a young Holly
Hunter (uttering about as many lines of dialogue as won her an Oscar a
dozen years later for The Piano), returning to The Burning three decades
later is like contemplating any summer at camp: Peel away your nostalgia,
and you’ll be left with insect bites.” (Eric Henderson, Slant Magazine)
INDIE LENS POP UP
PEACE OFFICER
Scott Chistopherson and Brad Barber. US. 2015. NR. 70m. ITVS.
Sat, Apr 23 @ 11AM. FREE!
The increasingly tense relationship between law enforcement and the
public is seen through the eyes of someone who’s been on both sides: a
former sheriff who established Utah’s first SWAT team, only to see the
same unit kill his son-in-law in a controversial standoff 30 years later.
Now a private investigator, Dub seeks the truth in this case and other
officer-involved shootings.
T-REX
Zackary Canepari. US. 2015.
NR. 83m. ITVS.
Sat, Jun 4 @ 11AM. FREE!
Seventeen-year-old Claressa “TRex” Shields came from the streets
of Flint to reach the Gold Medal
podium in London in 2012, the first
year women were allowed to box in
the Olympics. But as we see in this coming-of-age story, life outside the
ring may be an even tougher fight.
Cult films and FFFN films generally start at 9:45PM but please check
our website or call 610-917-1228 to confirm. Tickets are $10 for adults,
$8 for seniors and students, and $6 for members and children.
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CONCERTS & EVENTS
JOAN OSBORNE
point entertainment presents
Wed, May 11 @ 7:30PM
$25 - $39.50
the capitol steps
Fri, Apr 8 @ 8PM. $27.50 - $44.50
WXPN welcomes Joan Osborne to
the Colonial! Probably best known
for her hit “One of Us,” written by
Eric Bazilian of the Hooters, Osborne
has rightfully earned a reputation as
one of the great voices of her generation. A multi-platinum selling artist
and seven-time GRAMMY Award
nominee, the soulful vocalist and
noted song interpreter is both a commanding, passionate performer and a
frank, emotionally evocative songwriter. Counting such legendary artists
as Etta James and Ray Charles as influences, Osborne is firmly rooted in
R&B and soul, as evidenced by her Best Blues Album GRAMMY nomination for “Bring It On Home” in 2013.
dar williams
with jeffrey gaines
THE ZOMBIES
The Capitol Steps were born in December, 1981 when some staffers for Senator
Charles Percy were planning entertainment
for a Christmas party. Ronald Reagan
was President when the Steps began, so
co-founders Elaina Newport, Bill Strauss
and Jim Aidala figured that if entertainers could become politicians, then
politicians could become entertainers! Most cast members have worked
on Capitol Hill; some for Democrats, some for Republicans, and others
for politicians who firmly straddle the fence. No matter who holds office,
there’s never a shortage of material. And no matter who or what is in
the headlines, you can bet the Capitol Steps will tackle both sides of the
political spectrum and all things equally foolish. What more would you
expect from the group that puts the “mock” in Democracy?!
Sun, May 15 @ 8PM. $32.50 - $150
Fresh off their killer Odyssey & Oracle tour, The Zombies return with
their newly released, “Still Got That Hunger” album, that features Colin
Blunstone’s unmistakable voice and Rod Argent’s inventive, assertive
keyboard work. Harkening back to their vintage sound while exploring
fresh musical and lyrical territory this marks another milestone for the
beloved English combo, whose half-century history stretches back to its
1964 debut single “She’s Not There,” which topped the U.S. pop charts at
the height of the British Invasion.
Sat, Apr 9 @ 8PM. $22.50 - $37.50
A leader in the folk-pop movement for
almost two decades, Dar’s intimate and
profound writing style and her warm and
witty stage presence have made her one of
the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of
her generation. “Jeffrey Gaines’ deceptively
simple, disarmingly direct ruminations
on life finds an audience of those desiring
more from music than a fleeting flavor-ofthe-month buzz. Gaines is extraordinary
and timeless.” - Chicago Tribune
NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND
Sat, May 21 @ 8PM. $29.50 - $49.50
The iconic and profoundly influential Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, often cited
as a catalyst for an entire movement in Country Rock and American
Roots Music, continues to add to their legendary status. With multiplatinum and gold records, strings of top ten hits such as “Fishin’ In The
Dark” and “Mr. Bojangles,” multiple Grammy, IBMA, CMA Awards and
nominations, the band’s accolades continue to accumulate. Today, NGDB
(Jeff Hanna, Jimmie Fadden, Bob Carpenter, John McEuen) continue
their non-stop touring. On September 14, 2015 they played to a sold out
crowd at the Ryman Auditorium with some close friends to film a 50th
Anniversary special to air on PBS starting in March.
JAKE SHIMABUKURO
Sun, Apr 17 @ 7:30PM. $29.50 - $42.50
Mixing both island and outside influences, both modern and historical,
Jake Shimabukuro combines the qualities of a long line of virtuoso ukulele players with modern rock musicians to create a sound that’s uniquely
his own but still firmly grounded in Hawaiian tradition. Known for his
energetic strumming on the ukulele, Jake’s performance incorporates
elements of thoughtful, sophisticated arrangements to spontaneous, improvised passages. In addition to his original compositions, his repertoire
includes Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Schubert’s “Ave Maria” and
Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”
Reserved seating. Tickets are non-refundable and prices do not include
the $2 per ticket Restoration Fee or the $1.50 per ticket Service Fee.
international jazz day
JIM FLORENTINE
Fri, Apr 29 @ 8PM. $19.50 - $25
Jim Florentine is the co-host of That Metal Show on VH1 Classic and
recently filmed the movie A Little Help with Jenna Fischer and Chris
O’Donnell. He’s best known as the voices of “Special Ed” and “Bobby
Fletcher” on Comedy Central’s Crank Yankers, and as the guy who
spends his days turning the tables on Telemarketers. He’s also been seen
on Red Eye on Fox News Channel, The Apprentice, Chelsea Lately, Down
and Dirty with Jim Norton, and many, many more.
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THE ERIC MINTEL QUARTET
Sat, Apr 30 @ 8PM. Tickets: $11.50 - $16.50
The Eric Mintel Quartet returns to the Colonial to celebrate The 5th Annual International Jazz Day! Join the EMQ for this special concert and
be a part of history as their concert will be video taped and shared on the
United Nations Global Website. “As long as the music attracts dedicated
young musicians like Eric Mintel and the Eric Mintel Quartet, jazz will
continue to thrive and progress as a voice of freedom!” – Dave Brubeck.
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CONCERTS & EVENTS
Garden. Margot Fonteyn danced the role of the beautiful princess Aurora
in the first performance, with Robert Helpmann as Prince Florimund.
Sixty years later, in 2006, the original 1946 staging was revived, returning Oliver Messel’s wonderful designs and glittering costumes to the
stage once again. Marius Petipa’s classic 19th-century choreography is
combined with newly created sections by Frederick Ashton, Anthony
Dowell and Christopher Wheeldon. The ballet contains many memorable
moments, from the iconic Rose Adagio, when Aurora meets her four royal
suitors, to the vigorous hunting dances and the famous waltz for Aurora
and her Prince. Throughout, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovskys score conveys
passion and intensity.
theatre organ concerts
Theatre Organ 101 &
open console
Sat, Apr 16 @ 10AM - 1PM. FREE!
Now that your taxes are done, come out
for an introduction to the theatre pipe
organ! Ever wonder why they call it a
3/24? And, what is this opus stuff anyway? Come on out and get your questions answered by the TOSDV team.
Various members will play our Wurlitzer both before and after the Theatre
About The Royal Opera House
Organ 101 presentation at 11AM.
The Royal Opera House is home to two of the world’s great artistic companies – The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet – and since 2006 they
SPRING Theatre Organ Concert
have been broadcasting some of the world’s most spectacular and moving
Sun, May 1 @ 2PM. $6.50 - $11.50
opera and ballet performances from Covent Garden London to cinemas
Our guest artist is Dave Wickerham, who started his career at the
around the globe. The 2015/16 Cinema Season is the most ambitious
Organ Stop Pizza Restaurants in Arizona. He’s currently the Organist in
to date with 6 operas and 6 ballets that include new productions, classic
residence at the Crystal Theatre Performing Arts Center in Michigan and
enjoys concertizing for audiences around the world including a recent tour revivals, brand new ballets and highly anticipated operatic role debuts.
through Australia and New Zealand.
ONE NIGHT ONLY
SUMMER Theatre Organ Concert
ONE NIGHT ONLY
COMEDY & VARIETy
FESTIVAL
Sun, Jun 12 @ 2PM. $6.50 - $11.50
Bring your Dad out to a pre-Father’s Day silent movie and mini concert.
Charlie Chaplin will be joining us in his 1921 silent film The Kid and
Wayne Zimmerman Sr. provides the background accompaniment for the
film and a mini concert celebrating the month of June. Visit TOSDV.org;
email tosdvinfo@verizon.net; or call 215-780-0831 for information.
Sat, Apr 16@ 7PM
Age 13+
$16 .50 & $21.50
The ONO Comedy & Variety
Festival is a traveling comedy
show that features nationally
and internationally touring
Stand-Ups, Magicians, Sideshow Freaks, Jugglers, Yo-Yoers, and Contortionists. This lively group of misfits is sure to wow you with their unbelievable talents all the while making you cackle with delight. Featuring a
mixture of world-class talent that has been seen on America’s Got Talent,
The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show, Nickelodeon,
Comedy Central and beyond!
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE ON SCREEN
GISELLE
135m. Arts Alliance. Digital. $5 - $9
Sun, May 8 @ 4:30PM
Giselle is the quintessential Romantic classic, a love affair that begins in
the real world and continues beyond the grave. The ballet’s title role also
offers one of the great challenges of the ballet repertory, as Giselle transforms from an innocent peasant girl, duped into love, to a forgiving spirit
who saves her lover from death. For the ballerina this is a role of two
contrasting halves: in Act I she must appear naïve and artless, her dancing alive with an earthy enthusiasm; in Act II she transforms into light
and air, her dancing so ethereal as to seem weightless. In Peter Wright’s
production, the dual aspect of the ballet is perfectly achieved: the first
act dramatized in rich, naturalistic detail and the second with a spectral,
moonlit beauty.
Mark Hayward: World Champion and Guinness World Record Holderseen on The Late Show with David Letterman and NBC Nightly News
Secret Circus: Comedic Espionage and Award Winning comedy duo
seen on stages around the globe
Swami Yomahmi: Sideshow Showoff seen on Ripley’s Believe It or Not
and National Geographic
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Jonathan Burns: Excitable Boy and Award Winning Variety Artist seen
on The Late Late Show with James Corden and The Tonight Show with
Jay Leno
Arts Alliance. Digital. $5 - $9
Sun, Jun 12 @ 4:30PM
The Sleeping Beauty holds a special
place in The Royal Ballets repertory. It
was the ballet with which the Company
reopened the Royal Opera House in
1946 after World War II, announcing
its move from Sadler’s Wells to Covent
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Association for the Colonial Theatre
Association for the Colonial Theatre Board of Directors
Kenneth B. Mumma, President
Trish Hartline, First Vice President
William M. Andersen, Second Vice President
Stephen H. Kalis, Secretary
Sean Maher, Treasurer
Susan Berry-Gorelli
Rebecca H. Bradbeer
Jocelyn S. Harris
Richard A. Kunsch, Sr.
Pauline Monson
Marian D. Moskowitz
Suzanne V. Norris
MaryLouise Sterge
Staff
Mary Foote, Executive Director
Kirsten Van Vlandren, Assistant Director
Scott Bauman, House Manager
Ryan Wilson, Assistant House Manager
LuAnn Roth, Patron Services Manager
Emily Simmons, Development Associate
Newsletter Film Synopsis Volunteers
Bill Roth, Chuck Francisco, Bob Trate and Brendan Carr
Classic Film Committee
Ted Wilby, Bill Roth, Lee Berger, Stephen Dabrowski, John Piljer, Brendan Carr,
Chuck Francisco, Bob Trate, Jim Sakal, Kim McCall and Mike Lemon
Fright Night and Cult Film Committee
Chuck Francisco, Nick Lombardo, Brendan Carr and Bob Trate
227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460
610/917-0223 Movie Info Line
610/917-1228 Theatre Offices
www.TheColonialTheatre.com
info@thecolonialtheatre.com
Programming
Art and independent films seven nights a week
Classic Films on Sundays at 2:00pm
Documentaries on Sundays at 4:30pm
Baby Night on Mondays at 6:30pm
Matinees on Wednesdays at 2:00pm
First Friday Fright Night at 9:45pm
Cult Cinema on Third Fridays at 9:45pm
Young Audiences Series on Saturdays (Oct - April) at 2:00pm
Live concerts presented by Point Entertainment
Mission
The mission of the Association for the Colonial Theatre is to enhance the collective
wellbeing of our region by restoring the landmark Colonial Theatre and promoting cultural, economic and civic life. To that end, ACT presents film, live theatre, music, dance
and other community events in the heart of Phoenixville’s historic business district.
Support the Colonial
Become a member
Frequent the theatre
Buy a seat
Advertise on-screen
Sponsor a programs
Volunteer your time and talents
Make an unrestricted tax-deductible gift
Remember the Colonial Theatre in your will
And many volunteers who sell tickets and popcorn, plan our special events and
fundraise for the theatre!
The Colonial Theatre
227 Bridge Street
P.O. Box 712
Phoenixville, PA 19460