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Colonial Theatre

95 Main Street, Keene, NH 03431
603-352-2033
Ranked #1 of 5 attractions in Keene
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Theatres
Most recent review
- 16 May 2012
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Roxbury Center NH
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

They did a great job exhibiting the Cherire Historical Society's film series in which my mother was a part of. Great experience. They have Arlo Guthrey annually, a great lineup of Northshore comedy and the place does not have a bad seat in the house.

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Fairfield County Connecticut
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8 reviews 8 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

This theater brings you back about fifty years! Everything about this theater is wonderful!

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Keene, New Hampshire
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Lovingly maintained, typical no leg room older theatre. They have a great movie set-up here. Go see one!

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Keene, New Hampshire
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

this is an old theater that's been totally restored (beautifully).they show films,Indie films a lot..and have a great series of live shows with everything from rock to comedy,drama..you name it..have been to 3 to 4 shows a year for the the last 20 years os so and always have a great time!

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Dublin, New Hampshire
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Small venue, sat up close to the stage to see Gordon Lightfoot, we had a nice time

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Keene, New Hampshire
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Alec Doyle the director has made this a place to go in New Hampshire...top acts for all ages, great theatre, music, comedy (Joan Rivers was here the other night)...even opera. Check it out.

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Manchester, Connecticut
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

I love this theater for lots of different reasons, but there really isn't a bad seat. The only problem was the performer - Rikki Lee Jones gave a great concert, but all one set and no encore. Just a wave and goodbye. Played all she wanted but not all that we wanted to hear. Not the theater's fault.

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Walpole, New Hampshire
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

I've gone there for a few live performances and some movies. Live shows can be a bit pricey but generally worth it.

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Hancock, New Hampshire
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52 reviews 52 reviews
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
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This venue is wonderful for any type of performance. I have seen several things here and it is a charming restored theater that is intimate, great acoustics, and comfortable. Why pay high prices for anywhere else?? And downtown Keene has a plethora of wonderful little restaurants for before or after theater dining. World class performances from world class performers in... More

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Keene, New Hampshire
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2010
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I've attended many shows in this beautifully restored 850 seat theater (B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Shawn Colvin, New York Gilbert and Sullivan Company, Hal Holbrook, Garrison Keillor, many others. Not a bad seat in the house, awesome acoustics...couldn't recommend it more highly.

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