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About 1903 Theatre at The Colonial Theatre
Step into a piece of American entertainment history at The Colonial Theatre, home to the 1903 Theatre, White Rabbit Theatre, and Berry Theatre. Located at 227 Bridge Street in Phoenixville, PA, this historic venue—originally opened as the Colonial Opera House in 1903—has hosted legends and cinema since vaudeville days. Today, the 1903 Theatre provides an intimate seating configuration across a main floor and balcony, with accessible seating options and a layout published by The Colonial. Whether you’re catching a live performance or a film event in this three-theatre complex, you’ll find a charming, no-fuss ticket-buying experience—like having a trusted friend who can secure your seats.
Below you’ll find practical details about seating, parking, transportation, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan your visit to this iconic Phoenixville location.
For an enhanced experience, we recommend planning ahead for parking and transit. Bridge Street offers two-hour free street parking, with additional paid lots nearby. SEPTA routes 99 and 139 provide convenient bus service to Phoenixville, making the 1903 Theatre easily reachable from surrounding towns. After the show, explore local eateries and hotels that cater to theatre-goers—including the historic Mainstay Inn Phoenixville on East Bridge Street and Staybridge Suites Philadelphia Valley Forge in Royersford for extended stays. The venue’s storied history continues to attract fans of Houdini, Mary Pickford, and other early cinema and vaudeville icons, and Blobfest, celebrating The Blob’s 1958 connection to the area, remains a beloved local tradition. Reserve your seats with us and enjoy a seamless, friendly ticket-buying experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and address: 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460.
- Capacity and layout: 658 seats total (473 on the main floor, 185 in the balcony) for the 1903 Theatre; seating charts and accessibility options are published by The Colonial.
- Venue type: historic vaudeville/movie house now operating as The Colonial Theatre with multiple spaces (1903 Theatre, White Rabbit Theatre, Berry Theatre).
- Parking and transit: Two-hour free street parking on Bridge Street; additional paid lots nearby; SEPTA buses 99 and 139 service Phoenixville.
- Nearby hotels: Mainstay Inn Phoenixville (184 East Bridge St) and Staybridge Suites Philadelphia Valley Forge (Royersford area) are common lodging options for show-goers.
- Notable events: The Colonial hosted The Blob (1958) filming/exhibition; Blobfest began in 2000; the venue has a long history with Houdini, Mary Pickford, and other stars in its early years.
- Renaming/history note: The Colonial opened as the Colonial Opera House in 1903 and is now known as The Colonial Theatre; the current three-theatre complex includes additional spaces expanded in 2017.