A joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family navigating the disasters and delights of family expectations, queerness, and cultural identity.
Director: Bruce David Klein, Cast: Peter Allen, Charles Aznavour, Rona Barrett, Liza Minelli, Judy Garland, Mia Farrow After the tragic death of her mother, a young Liza Minnelli–in the midst of personal and professional challenges–seeks out mentors to help polish her boundless raw talent.
The Women’s Adventure Film Tour will present a thrilling selection of films that span extreme sports, personal journeys, and boundary-pushing storytelling from across the globe.
Director: Kevin MacDonald, Cast: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Shirley Chisholm An expansive and revelatory inside look at John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s life in Greenwich Village in the early 1970s, ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO delivers an immersive cinematic experience that brings to life electrifying, never-before-seen material and newly restored footage of John and Yoko’s only full-length concert.
Director: George Cukor, Cast: Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, James Stewart, Virginia Weidler, Ruth Hussey, John Howard 1h 52m, NR Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn and Jimmy Stewart star in the classic, multiple Academy Award-winning romantic comedy--The Philadelphia Story.
The Durrell Memorial United Methodist Church (UMC) presents the East Coast Inspirational Singers at The Colonial Theatre. The singers specialize in Gospel, R&B, Jazz, Top 40, and Blues. This event is presented by Durrell UMC in partnership with The Colonial Theatre. Event Sponsored by White Mountain Parish, Love Yarn Shop, The Maia Papaya, Terry & Joan Martin, Pure Energy Salon, In memory of Ray and Carol Moritz All tickets are General Admission and all ticket sales contribute to the Durrell UMC 125th Anniversary fundraiser.
Directors: Yuval Abraham, Basel Adra, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal, Cast: Yuval Abraham, Hamdan Ballal, Basel Adra 1h 35m, NR Film is in English, Arabic, and Hebrew with English subtitles. This film, by a Palestinian-Israeli collective of four young activists, was co-created during the darkest, most terrifying times in the region, as an act of creative resistance to Apartheid and a search for a path towards equality and justice. MAY 31: Join Rabbi Donna Kirshbaum of the Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation for a community conversation following the film.
Lovingly laid in a vanished Massachusetts of the mid-1990s, Carson Lund's poignant feature debut plays like a lazy afternoon, perfectly attuned to the rhythms of America's eternal pastime. Named for a rarely-deployed curveball, Eephus is both a ribald comedy for the baseball connoisseur and a movie for anyone who's ever lamented their community slipping away.
Director: James Griffiths, Cast: Tim Key, Carey Mulligan, Tom Basden, Sian Clifford, Akemnji Ndifornyen 1h 40m, PG-13 Old tensions resurface when former bandmates who were former lovers reunite for a private show at the island home of an eccentric millionaire.
Join us at 7:00pm for farm-fresh snacks and a education on wild edibles, followed at 7:30PM by a discussion with Dr. Melissa Grella of Taproot and a screening of Gather, a powerful film on Indigenous food sovereignty and cultural revival.
Director: Walter Salles, Cast: Fernanda Torres, Valentina Herszage, Fernanda Montenegro, Selton Mello 2h 15m, PG-13 Film is in Portuguese with English subtitles. Eunice Paiva begins a lonely battle to learn the truth behind the disappearance of her husband, former PTB deputy Rubens Paiva, while trying to keep her family together.
Reel Rock 19 showcases three world-premiere climbing films spanning disciplines, characters, and continents.
Mother's Day Weekend – Mom's Just Wanna Have Fun! Join us for a special Mother’s Day Weekend celebration featuring The Ladies of Laughter LIVE! @ The Colonial and a floral pop-up shop from Pantry Posies. Get your tickets now and treat Mom to laughs and flowers! Event sponsored by MLK & Company, co-sponsored by Persimmon Consulting
Director: Bernard MacMahon, Cast: John Bonham, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones 2h 17min, PG-13 Interviews, performances and never-before-seen footage provide insight into the origins of Led Zeppelin and their meteoric rise to musical stardom.
Dress like your favorite suspect, but share personal information with other moviegoers at your own peril. Trust no one! Here is the murderously funny movie based on the world-famous Clue board game. Was it Colonel Mustard in the study with a gun? Miss Scarlet in the billiard room with the rope? Or was it Wadsworth the butler? Meet all the notorious suspects and discover all their foul play things. You'll love their dastardly doings as the bodies and the laughs pile up before your eyes. The 2025 Anniversary Classics Series is co-sponsored by The North Country Chamber Players and Les Apple & Debra Saunders
Director: Peter Cattaneo, Cast: Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Vivian El Jaber 1h 50m, PG-13 Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.
You are invited to meet our Executive Director Brenna Nicely during open office hours, 10AM-1PM on Wednesdays at The Place Above the Notch! Come grab a coffee, chat a while, share your ideas and your questions.
From the world’s most stunning mountain landscapes to the joyous absurdities that make riding on snow a way of life, this Teton Gravity Research film is a celebration of the unbreakable bond that unites our community. All attendees will be entered in the Lahout's swag bag for raffle after the film!
The directorial feature from award-winning Cinematographer Ellen Kuras, portrays a pivotal decade in the life of American war correspondent and photographer, Lee Miller.
The 20th Anniversary of uneventful, aimless lives of a London electronics salesman and his layabout roommate are disrupted by the zombie apocalypse.
Sasha is a young vampire with a serious problem: she’s too sensitive to kill! When her exasperated parents cut off her blood supply, Sasha’s life is in jeopardy.
Fusing Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk and global rhythms in songs about immigration, resistance and love.
After getting evicted, three party-loving best friends set out to win a ski-movie competition.
Academy Award Nominee Sir Ian McKellen stars as a powerful London theater critic who lures a struggling actress into a blackmail scheme with deadly consequences.
Join us at 7:00 PM for spooky, tasty treats made with a little magic from Deb Sullivan, Co-op board president and professional chef, with ingredients from the Littleton Food Co-op, followed by the film Hocus Pocus.
Writer-director Kevin Smith presents his most personal film to date with this coming-of-age story set in the summer of 1986—that follows three sixteen-year-old friends who spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local cineplex.
Securely ranked among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, Breabach unite deep roots in Highland and Island tradition with the innovative Scottish music scene.
A slapstick epic about a frostbitten battle between Jean Kayak and diabolical beavers—hundreds of them—who stand between him and survival.
The only way for a story to progress is to turn the page. John Ondrasik — the songwriter and performer known as the platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated, Five For Fighting — knows this well. In the two decades since his first major single, "Superman (It's Not Easy)," hit the stratosphere, the artist has both evolved and come back 'round full circle.
A fierce bounty hunter, Reginald Jones, is recruited by a desperate man to track down a ruthless killer known only as Cutthroat Bill.
An epic tale of scientific adventure and a stirring personal memoir that recounts the remarkable life's journey of Claude Lorius, the first scientist to discover conclusive evidence of man-made climate change deep beneath the Earth's surface preceded by a discussion with Steve Arcone, PhD in geophysical exploration. .
A cantor in a crisis of faith finds his world turned upside down when his grade school music teacher re-enters his life as his new adult Bat Mitzvah student.
Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 27th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. You’ll join film lovers in over 500 venues across the globe gathering to see the Ten Finalists in this year’s event.
Indigenous Perspectives on Restoring Our World follows five Native American Tribes across deserts, coastlines, forests, and prairies as they restore their traditional land management practices.
Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men, including a wary newcomer, in this stirring true story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art, starring an unforgettable ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors.
Returning to the Colonial stage, Gangstagrass combines great American traditions of bluegrass, hip-hop, and beyond to create a whole new musical genre that is more than the sum of its parts.
A group of intergalactic criminals must pull together to stop a fanatical warrior with plans to purge the universe. Join us before the film for a discussion about our existence and survival in the universe with Douglas Arion, PhD.
A romantic and thrilling story that spans several decades and continents; Touch follows one man’s emotional journey to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago, before his time runs out.
Raise a Glass is an evening of merriment to celebrate The Colonial’s programming, mission, and historic preservation efforts.
The Engine Inside tells the stories of six everyday people from all over the globe who reveal the unique power of the bicycle to change lives and build a better world.
A sharp, stylish romantic comedy set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing.
The ground-breaking feature documentary Plastic People investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. Join Barry Zitser, MPH, JD, adjunct instructor in public health, and former public interest attorney for a live talk about the impact of plastics on public health and the environment.
Hailed as “the next Woody Guthrie,” Nashville musician Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers.
A 1967 American satirical dark comedy cult classic movie written and directed by Mel Brooks. The movie tells the story of a theatrical producer and an accountant who want to produce a Broadway musical, but they want it to fail.
Deer Tick, catalogs all the existential casualties that accompany the passing of time, instilling each song with the irresistibly reckless spirit that’s defined the band for nearly two decades.
When fate brings Belfast teacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed ‘low life scum’ Naoise and Liam Og, the needle drops on a hip hop act like no other.
To save the synagogue of the once largest Jewish community in the world from being shut down, Ben, an ultra-Orthodox Brooklyn Jew visiting Jerusalem, is sent to Egypt to be the desperately needed tenth man for the ceremonies of Pesach.
A 21-year-old construction worker in New Mexico joins a community of queer rodeo performers in search of their own version of the American dream.
Known for their white-hot picking and world class musicianship, as well as their soulful stone country vocals, the GRAMMY® nominated duo cleverly and uniquely melds bluegrass, country, blues, rock, jamgrass, and string band music of all kinds to create a signature blend of music that defies restrictions of genre.
Wade in the Water reclaims the thousand-year-old tradition of Black surfing.
In the treacherous and swampy forests that make up the so-called “green border” between Belarus and Poland, refugees from the Middle East and Africa trying to reach the European Union are trapped in a geopolitical crisis cynically engineered by Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko.
With his signature raspy vocals that cut deep and a guitar always at the core of his production, his DIY-approach to indie-folk music has connected with audiences worldwide.
Dorothy and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz.
Danny Rose (Woody Allen), a hopeless New York talent agent, is a tireless workhorse for his eccentric, unimpressive acts. When Rose signs has-been lounge singer Lou Canova (Nick Apollo Forte), he knows he has to go to great lengths to keep his new client, which means escorting Canova's mistress, Tina (Mia Farrow), to the singer's shows.
Winter is coming, and the Little Moose must make his first solo journey through the Northern Forest determined to find his happiness.
The world premiere of the original short film created by the students of the White Mountain Cinema Camp, The Colonial’s two-week film making intensive, followed by a special live Q&A panel with the instructors and student filmmakers.
Dog lives in Manhattan and he’s tired of being alone. One day he decides to build himself a robot, a companion.
Join a cast of professional actors from the New York Times and Boston Globe-applauded Shakespeare in the Valley as we kick off the Birthday Weekend at The Colonial Theatre with a world premiere play created just for Bethlehem’s 250th Anniversary!
A one-in-a-million hands-on traveling animal show that engages kids of all ages.
The undisputed kings of South African a cappella, Ladysmith Black Mambazo returns to our stage. Ladysmith balances soulful ballads and traditional dance songs with exquisite and perfectly timed harmony work. Weaving an uplifting message of peace and love, this vocal powerhouse radiates joy, performing South African classics alongside gospel favorites.
A remarkable, poetic meditation, Songs of Earth weaves the smallness of human lifespan into the grandness of the earth’s history, and does it all with unspeakable beauty.
Rabbi Avram Belinsky (Gene Wilder) lands in Philadelphia intending to travel to San Francisco, where he plans on starting a synagogue. Quickly relieved of his belongings by a group of con artists, Avram optimistically sets out alone on foot toward the Wild West.
An out-of-order claw game suddenly turns back on, all of the toys are ecstatic! Well… almost.
When melancholic construction worker finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s production of Romeo and Juliet.
A hardscrabble Vermont farmer risks losing the only home he’s ever known to chase his dreams of dog mushing in Alaska.
A lively, improvisational, and endearingly goofy as they strum, swing, and tap a guitar, mandolin, violin, harmonica, banjo, ukulele, and accordion.
A lively, improvisational, and endearingly goofy vocal harmony and multi-instrument duo.
A lush and lyrical fable that soars to the heights of longing and descends deep into the realm of myth, sending its protagonists’ idyllic love on a collision course with their community’s customs.
Maya de Vitry’s vibrant voice seems to rise out of some necessity of bringing songs to life, embracing listeners with what Folk Alley calls a “soulful intimacy”. Living somewhere in-between modern catharsis and American myth, Griffin William Sherry's roots continue to grow strong in the ever-evolving genres of Folk, Americana and Rock & Roll.
What is The Matrix? It is a truth that could cost Neo something more precious than his life.
After funding is cut for the school musical, a high school teacher resolves to earn it back by cheating at an underground card game run by the Hasidic Jewish community.
Seeing red because you missed the Eras Tour? Shake it Off! Come sing and dance to some of your favorite T. Swift hits!
With high school in the rearview, five teenagers from inland Oregon embark on one last adventure.
As seen on The Daily Show, Comedy Central, Conan, and Just for Laughs and hailed by Variety Magazine, Rolling Stone and Timeout LA as a “Top Comedian To Watch”.
One of the most thrilling movie epics of all time, now in 4k restoration, Seven Samurai tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire the eponymous warriors to protect them from invading bandits.
Coveted fly-fishing films produced by filmmakers from all corners of the globe and showcases the passion, lifestyle, and culture of fly fishing.
Fun-filled, interactive songs and dances about the wonders of nature for the whole family.
Inspired by a real-life experience of director Josh Margolin’s own grandmother, Thelma puts a clever spin on movies like Mission: Impossible, shining the spotlight on an elderly grandmother as an unlikely action hero.
Follow Peter and Tinkerbell to Neverland with the Patchwork Players!
He's a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment.
A mother and her teenage daughter must confront Death when it arrives in the form of an astonishing talking bird.
An unhinged American general orders a bombing attack on the Soviet Union, triggering a path to nuclear holocaust that a war room full of politicians and generals frantically tries to stop.
At the height of the Cold War, the U.S. government is determined to fight Communism with culture.
Soaring vocals meet dextrous, layered guitar and intimate storytelling that can evoke the poetic lyricism of Passenger in one song before sliding into the wrenching neo-soul of Leon Bridges in another.
Ritual is a big screen celebration of the indomitable human spirit that defines the sport of mountain biking with unforgettable film-going experiences.
Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find.
On the hottest day of the year on a street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, everyone's hate and bigotry smolders and builds until it explodes into violence.
Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court.
Rooted in Hawkins’s raw yet poetic lyrics and effortlessly captivating vocals, the music expands on the colorful eclecticism that’s always permeated her music, encompassing everything from folk to soul to Brill Building pop.
With joy, humor, and heart-warming earnestness, Sundance award-winning director Alexandria Bombach brings us into a contemporary conversation with Amy and Emily—alongside decades of the band’s home movies and intimate present-day verité.
Common Ground is the highly anticipated sequel to the juggernaut success documentary, Kiss the Ground. Join us at 7:00 PM on the patio with the Littleton Food Co-op for spring delights from Small Axe Farm. Evan Perkins of Small Axe Farm will begin the evening with a discussion of his experiences practicing regenerative agriculture followed by the film.
Hirayama works as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. He seems content with his simple life. More of his past is gradually revealed through a series of unexpected encounters.
Join us in welcoming Le Vent Du Nord back to The Colonial Theatre stage. This award-winning and highly acclaimed band is a leading force in Québec’s exciting and progressive Francophone folk movement.
Celebrating the rich history and folklore of one of Canada’s most iconic climbing cliffs and paying homage to the colorful characters who have etched their names into its vertical walls since the 1950s.
Winner 2023 Venice Film Festival Queer Lion, North Macedonia’s Official Selection for Best International Feature at the 96th Oscars. From acclaimed filmmaker Goran Stolevski comes a story exploring the universal truths of family, both the ones we’re born into and the ones we find for ourselves.
After witnessing a Mafia murder, slick saxophone player Joe and his long-suffering buddy, Jerry, improvise a quick plan to escape from Chicago with their lives.
When people in Littlehampton—including conservative local Edith—begin to receive letters full of hilarious profanities, rowdy Irish migrant Rose is charged with the crime. Suspecting that something is amiss, the town’s women investigate.
After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.
