The Colonial Theatre Archives

Stop Making Sense – Concert Film Event

February 18, 2025

This 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. Stop Making Sense stars core band members David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison along with Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steven Scales, Lynn Mabry...

Recycled Percussion – Two Shows!

December 30, 2024

Recycled Percussion is one of the most unique and energetic entertainment spectacles in the world. Best known for their groundbreaking performances on the finals of America’s Got Talent and their headlining shows in Las Vegas, they combine epic musical performances with gut-busting comedy that families...

FILM: Lost Boundaries – 75th Anniversary

December 30, 2024

Presented in partnership with The Historical Society of Cheshire County, with a special introduction by Professor Emeritus in Film, Larry Benaquist Produced by Louis de Rochemont, this film is a shocking story based on real events in Keene, NH. Dr. Albert Johnston and his family, a black family, passed...

Classic Albums Live – Beatles: Abbey Road

September 25, 2024

Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage – note for note, cut for cut, using the best musicians. “Think of it as a recital,” says Martin, “these albums are historic and stand the test of time.” Forgoing costumes and impersonations,...

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

May 2, 2024

Reserve your FREE tickets and help us celebrate our 100th Anniversary with pride! We will have 100 free cookies from Keene on Cookies and ticket giveaways! We have partnered with Amazon Prime Studios and Keene Pride to bring you this uplifting, true story that is a BAFTA and GLAAD Award Nominated...

North Shore Comedy

January 29, 2024

Laughter is the best medicine, and the traditional cure for cabin fever is back and better than ever! This hilarious show is the perfect antidote to the post-holiday slump. COMEDIANS: Brad Mastrangelo Tim McKeever Mark Riley Mark Scalia

Event Location: The Colonial Theatre