Keene, NH

The Colonial Theatre

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In Keene, New Hampshire, The Colonial Theatre accommodates about 888 people under an All Ages policy. The Colonial is a nonprofit performing arts center that entertains more than 50,000 patrons annually with music, theater, dance, and film performances. The Colonial Theatre can hold shows any night of the week. The Colonial Theatre programs All Genres. The Colonial Theatre accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. The Colonial Theatre has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. The Colonial Theatre’s seated capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. The remaining practical details for The Colonial Theatre should be advanced directly before travel and promotion are locked.

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Owen
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(603) 357-1233Open booking page

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Capacity
888
Capacity notes
seated.
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
All Genres
Sound & production
House sound system
Address
95 Main Street, 03431, United States
Venue phone
(603) 352-2033

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