The Colonial Theater is a beloved landmark on Stockton Boulevard in the Oak Park neighborhood of Sacramento, showing movies and hosting concerts for a wide range of genres and artists.
The Colonial Theater has new management as of August 2025.
Jim Cornett, co-owner of Harlow’s in Midtown and partners took over management of the business with plans to revitalize the marketing, programming, and to continue being a landmark for the local community.
Cornett is joined by his team of co-owners including Eric Anderson, a hospitality industry veteran and owner of EW Anderson Consulting a restaurant and nightclub consulting company. Daniel Romandia, current marketing director and a talent buyer for Harlow’s, Anna Thompson, The Colonial’s current Director of Operations, and Chris Lemos, the current talent buyer for Cafe Colonial.
Cafe Colonial and The Colonial Theater have a reputation for being Sacramento’s alternative and underground music safe-havens and the new team of owners’ plan to continue that while expanding their programming and reach.