Hopewell Theater – A Cultural Community Gem
Experience live music, performance, comedy, film, discussion, and more in one indie theater. Dine in on local comfort food. Hopewell Theater is a spectacular live venue with state-of-the-art projection, lighting, and sound. The theater is also available for private events.
Reopening in September!
Normally, you'd see a special offer for free popcorn at concessions using a special code word here. Stay tuned for new specials once we reopen this September!
Featured Events
- New Jersey, the Garden State, is known for its produce, but not for the enslaved people who tilled the soil. In this two-part documentary, descendants and historians tell their stories and why it was the last northern state to end the institution of slavery.
- Dessert will be served at an intermission between the two episodes of The Price of Silence, included with every ticket. Dessert details to come.
- Stick around after the film for a panel discussion with filmmaker Ridgeley Hutchinson, authors Beverly Mills and Elaine Buck (If These Stones Could Talk), Isabela Morales, Kristal Langford, and Danielia Cotton.
Part One of the film offers an overview of the state’s history of enslaved people and shares the poignant family stories of its earliest freed slaves.
Part Two looks at the Lost Souls Project, which is working to remember and identify African Americans who were forcibly removed from New Jersey and taken to Louisiana, and explores the lasting impact of slavery in the state. It also interviews Hopewell singer Danielia Cotton, who discusses her journey as an African American entertainer.
Enslavement was prolific from the very founding of New Jersey in the 1600s as a colony and eventual manufacturing hub that supplied southern states with leather goods and other products. Its eye on production and profit created a demand for the cost-effective services of the enslaved, a demand that only grew as New Jersey developed into a major maritime port.
“New Jersey was the last northern state to even attempt to abolish slavery,” says Linda Caldwell Epps, Ph.D and CEO of 1804 Consultants. “And (it) was probably the northern state with the strongest sympathies towards the South because it was the southernmost northern state; it had a lucrative trade policy with the southern states.”
The film treks across New Jersey to bring stories of the enslaved to life, from the Harriet Tubman Museum in Cape May and the Stoutsburg Cemetery in Mercer County to the Bainbridge House at Princeton University, Perth Amboy where slave ships docked, and Hopewell, an area where Black families were among its founders.
“I never learned about this in school,” says Beverly Mills, author of If These Stones Could Talk, regarding the history of slavery in New Jersey. “If anything, we were taught to feel shame. And today… I feel nothing but pride and I feel empowered.”more
- 06th October 2022 | 7:00 pm
- He's been murdered on CSI, interviewed 2 Beatles on separate continents in the same week, and famously once got Mitt Romney's advisor to call Governor Romney an "etch a sketch" on CNN.
- Actor, comedian, and broadcaster John Fugelsang hosts “Tell Me Everything" weekdays on SiriusXM Insight. He performed in “The Bill of Rights Concert" alongside Lewis Black & Dick Gregory which aired on AXS. He's also appeared at Montreal’s “Just for Laughs” Festival and HBO’s U.S Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, hosted America's Funniest Home Videos for ABC, and been called “one of my favorite comedians” by Bill Maher.
- Also performing in tonight's show is veteran standup comedian Leighann Lord, who has appeared on HBO, Comedy Central, The View, and Showtime's Even More Funny Women of a Certain Age.
- Advanced Ticket Price: $25-30 plus tax and fees
- Day of Show Ticket Price: $32 plus taxes and fees
Considered one of the greatest interviewers of our day, acclaimed comedian John Fugelsang challenges conventional wisdom on politics, media, religion, and pop culture on an entertaining and irreverent daily call-in show on SiriusXM Insight, Channel 127. Journalists, comics, artists, authors, activists and political figures all have a place at the table on this brilliant, witty, irreverently intelligent show.
John is a regular on CNN, MSNBC, and has appeared more than 20 times on ABC's hit show, "Politically Incorrect" with Bill Maher. He has contributed to both Huffington Post and Daily Kos.
He sold out theaters across the country with Stephanie Miller on "The Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour", has been nominated for a Drama League award for his off-Broadway solo show, "Guilt: A Love Story". He's appeared at Montreal's Just for Laughs Festival, HBO's US Comedy Arts Festival, and on stage in DC alongside Lewis Black and Dick Gregory. He's also performed for American Troops abroad, including on a humanitarian mission in Haiti.
His film, Dream On, a road trip in search of the American Dream, was named "Best Documentary" at the NY Independent Film Festival. Directed by two-time Oscar nominee Roger Weisberg, the film examines the current state of the American Dream while retracing the journey Alexis de Tocqueville made while writing Democracy in America. The film features 200 interviews in 55 cities in 17 states, including Mike Huckabee, Barney Frank, and Paul Krugman.
LEIGHANN LORD:
Leighann Lord is a veteran standup comedian who has appeared on HBO, Comedy Central, The View, and Showtime's Even More Funny Women of a Certain Age.
She has performed for the troops in the Middle East and her Dry Bar comedy special has had over one million views. Leighann is a former co-host of the Emmy-nominated StarTalk with Neil de Grasse Tyson and she has received the AHA Humanist Arts Award.
Leighann is the author of several humor books including: Dict Jokes and Real Women Do it Standing Up, available on Amazon.more
- 08th October 2022 | 8:00 pm
- From Broadway to Buckingham Palace, John D. Smitherman has been there! John has the prestige and honor to have been one of the original Three American Tenors. He has performed well over 100 different roles on the professional theatre stage, including the Big Three: Jekyll & Hyde, The Phantom, and Jean Valjean in Les Miserables.
- As a concert artist, John has inspired standing ovations, literally, around the world - specializing in Broadway and classical music as well as the great standards made famous by such artists as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Mario Lanza, and many others.
- Come see why audiences around the world have declared Smitherman’s show “…one of the most entertaining and a must see!”
- Advanced Ticket Price: $36-40 plus tax and fees
- Day of Show Ticket Price: $45 plus taxes and fees
John will perform duets with some of the greatest voices in the era. A wonderfully entertaining evening for the entire family. Get your tickets now!
Praise for John D. Smitherman:
“One of the greatest voices of this generation!” (New York Press)
“A voice as big and beautiful as the Rockies!” (NY Press)
“The Mario Lanza of today!” (Miami Press)
“It’s as if the role of Jean Valjean was written for him!” (PA Press)more
- 09th October 2022 | 7:00 pm
- In 1974, a White House transcriber finds the only copy of the infamous 18½-minute gap in Nixon's Watergate tapes, but her attempts to leak it to the press run afoul of hippies, swingers, and nefarious forces.
- 18½ is an award-winning thriller/comedy by director Dan Mirvish (Between Us, Bernard and Huey, Slamdance Film Festival Co-founder), is 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and has played in over 20 festivals around the world.
- Thursday's screening is followed by a Directors Talk featuring filmmakers Daniel Moya and Dan Mirvish!
1 hour and 28 minutes
Rated PG-13more
- 11th October 2022 | 7:00 pm
- Dar Williams’ lyrics contain bouquets of optimism, delivered on melodies alternating between beguiling lightness and understated gravity.
- Williams was always in the right place at the right time for the success she’s had over a 25+ year career. She rose out of the vibrant mid-90s Boston scene, inspired by the eclectic influences of alt-rockers, Berklee jazz musicians, slam poets, and folk artists like Patty Griffith, Melissa Ferrick, the Throwing Muses, Vance Gilbert, and Jonatha Brooke.
- After a year of touring non-stop with her first album, The Honesty Room, in 1994, she was invited by Joan Baez to tour in Europe and The United States.
- Advanced Ticket Price: $40-45 plus tax and fees
- Day of Show Ticket Price: $50 plus taxes and fees
Like everyone else, Williams spent 2020 in that state of non-control. She and longtime producer Stewart Lerman tracked most of the album, her 12th studio recording, in November of 2019. In late February of 2020, she cut the title tune in Woodstock with bassist Gail Ann Dorsey and Larry Campbell, who produced the track and played guitars, pedal steel and twangy baritone guitar. When told they had to postpone a mid-March mixing date, Campbell said he wasn’t feeling well anyway. Turns out he’d contracted a serious case of COVID-19. That was a clear sign that at some point, you have to meet life where it meets you… the common thread throughout that these songs, the willingness to meet life as it arrives.
“Good and bad things happen, and it’s not necessarily a reward or indictment. I’ve just got to meet it.” Williams observes. “Like, I’m bringing my whole life to this moment; it will surprise me, challenge me, show me where I was wrong, even make a fool out of me, but my job is to show up and not take adversity personally. Real happiness doesn't have to feel like Snoopy dancing with Woodstock; it can just be knowing you have the resilience to meet whatever comes to you. I will call that a good life.”
Recognized as an author, educator and urban-planning expert, Williams is also penning a new book, Writing a Song That Matters, based on her popular songwriting retreats. She released her first album in six years, I'll Meet You Here, last year.
Sample the music on Spotify | Get merchandise here!more
- 15th October 2022 | 8:00 pm
- There are 365 days in most years and those days are saturated with struggle, heartbreak and joy. Some years more than most. In thirteen segments, members of Europium Dancetheater present a provocative and intimate view of our shared experiences. The pulse of powerful and beautiful music exposes these stories without dialogue. Some might describe 365 as a silent movie, which reveals that actions speak louder than words.
- After the film, join a discussion panel for a lively conversation with Linda Erickson, director of Europium Dancetheater!
- Choose the “Supper Club” ticket option to enjoy a chef-inspired dish prepared by Chef Supa DeRose of Supa Thai Cuisine. Details on the chef's choice dinner and dessert below. Please be advised there will be no substitutions for the meal. Meal includes coffee or tea and one complimentary water or soda per guest.
- $40 for Supper Club tickets (floor tables only, includes Supper, Film, & Discussion) - supper begins at 6:00pm
- $20 for Film+ tickets (banquets and all other seating, includes Film & Discussion) - film starts at 7:00pm
Europium Dancetheater brings the creative mix of avant-garde techniques known as Tanztheater which originated from the Expressionist era in Germany. Tanztheater features multiple segments of performance dance and improvisational acting revealing daily life as expressed through movement, dance, and the theatrical process. The goal is not to preach, dictate, or teach a moral. The effort is to simply present moments in life and the human emotional response.
Join us after the film for a discussion with Director Linda Erickson.
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Supper Club begins at 6:00pm. The film begins at 7:00pm.
Experience our Supper Club menu, prepared by Chef Supa DeRose of Supa Thai Cuisine:
- Tom Kha Gai Soup (Thai Coconut Milk Chicken Soup)
- Side of Jasmine Rice
Born and raised in the heart of Thailand, Chef Supa DeRose brings her beloved Thai cooking to hearts all around the Delaware River Valley. Chef Supa grows a majority of her authentic Thai ingredients, such as chilis, pumpkins, squash, and herbs, right in her own backyard.
“It has always been my dream to cook farm to table Thai-style with the freshest ingredients,” she says, “and I am so happy people love my food as much as I love cooking for them.”
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Linda Erickson received her BA in Art and Dance from Florida State University and her MFA in Choreography from the University of North Carolina. In 1977 she started to work at the New York City Ballet. After leaving NYCB, she started The New York Dance Theater, a small professional company with former principal dancer Frank Ohman. In the 90s, she and Judith Fugate of the New York City Ballet formed Dance Galaxy, which toured New England and performed at The Joyce in New York.
After moving to Frenchtown from New York City, she choreographed for four years with the Performance Company of Ballet Classique. Upon moving to New Hope in 2013, she founded Europium Dancetheater. This allowed her to form a company that would be more in keeping with her evolving artistic vision from classical ballet to the avant-garde. This company has been active since its inception, with live performances on stage and in short films.
The Art of Living Well series features inspiring films, speakers, and interactive discussions exploring ways of cultivating serenity, meaning, and a deeper connection to one’s self and the world.more
- 18th October 2022 | 6:00 pm
- Somebody’s Daughter is a one woman show based on Zara Phillip’s book of the same title. It features live music accompaniment performed by folk-rock legend Richard Thompson.
- Adopted as a baby in the 1960s, becoming a backing vocalist to well known bands in the 80s, and getting sober at 22, Zara takes us on her journey to uncover the truth about her history.
- The story is told with humor and no-holds-barred honesty about the complexity of having four parents, becoming a mother, and learning to navigate it all.
- Advanced Ticket Price: $25-30 plus tax and fees
- Day of Show Ticket Price: $35 plus taxes and fees
In the 1980's Zara sang with such bands as Bob Geldof, Matt Bianco, and David Essex.
She has spent many years talking to the mental health profession and adopted families about the lifelong impact of being adopted.
She has written and produced a documentary called Roots Unknown (2009), which won Best Homegrown at the NJ Film Festival and penned Mother Me (2008) and her latest Somebody’s Daughter (2018).
Zara co-wrote a song with Darryl Macdaniels from RUNDMC titled “I’m Legit” to bring awareness about adopted people’s right to obtain their original birth certificate in the U.S.
Zara's first one-woman show Beneath My Father’s Sky won Best Direction at United Solo Festival in 2014. In 2015, she was given an Angel in Adoption Award in Washington D.C.
Her CD, Meditation & Kitkats, was produced by her husband, Richard Thompson (2021).
Zara's new play Somebody’s Daughter, features Thompson’s background music. She enjoys touring with Richard Thompson singing harmony.more
- 21st October 2022 | 8:00 pm
Performing Arts Theater with a Hometown Feel
This 180-seat dine-in performing arts theater in the heart of Hopewell, NJ is within driving distance of Princeton, Lambertville, and Flemington. We are a live music and performance venue and movie theater where everyone is welcome.
Patron Reviews
excellent programs This local theater is a hidden gem. The theater is newly refurbished ... read moreThis local theater is a hidden gem. The theater is newly refurbished and is comfortable, clean and has excellent seating everywhere in a small setting.The programs we saw were terrific, and some were big names at a very reasonable price. More read less
Joan M6/04/2019Just what we needed in our area! Fabulous acoustics!!
Lisa Bengivenga Meisenbacher1/27/2018Great community feel theater This was my second time at the Hopewell theater to see a live music sh... read moreThis was my second time at the Hopewell theater to see a live music show and I couldn't have been more pleased. The staff was kind, the audience was respectful, the sound was top-notch, and the seating arrangement was spacious. Even though it isn't geographically convenient for me, I will definitely be back! read less
JordanHamowy10/18/2019- Hopewell Theater is a gem We saw a wonderful documentary here that included a Skype chat with th... read moreWe saw a wonderful documentary here that included a Skype chat with the film maker after the showing. Comfortable..friendly..and a real gem in the community. read lessFred F1/13/2020Love this little theater! Lucky to finally visit our local theater. What a gem! Saw Max Weinbe... read moreLucky to finally visit our local theater. What a gem! Saw Max Weinberg’s Jukebox. Sound quality was amazing and the small venue was intimate. Great comfortable seating. Able to byob and buy snacks as well. read less
Delchel5/01/2019Went to see Love, Gilda. Great atmosphere, the space is well designed.... read moreWent to see Love, Gilda. Great atmosphere, the space is well designed. Very nice staff, spotless and comfortable. Most definitely returning! read less
Michael Pirozzi9/22/2018 - Lovely and local Attended a comedy evening on short notice, and had a thoroughly good t... read moreAttended a comedy evening on short notice, and had a thoroughly good time, full of laughter with friends and other patrons. Staff were super friendly and helpful, the concession stand was reasonably priced, and we loved the BYOB policy. Great little evening and we will be back. read lessJ243BTcheryls10/04/2019Intimate musical venue Loved your beautiful theater. Went to hear Jay & Molly on the 10th... read moreLoved your beautiful theater. Went to hear Jay & Molly on the 10th of January. It was my first visit. My friend and I were thrilled to experience such wonderful music in such a small, intimate setting. read lesssusaseaman20201/16/2020
Great sound, great room, great staff, excellent location.
Caleb Estey9/16/2019 - A Gem! Awesomely restored old theater with all of the modern creature comfort... read moreAwesomely restored old theater with all of the modern creature comforts any attendee would want. Awesome events, friendly staff and great food/drink. Located in the heart of downtown Hopewell with many great restaurants to choose from. read lesspaul d8/14/2019
We had a great time at the Mike Tramp and John Corabi show last nite!!... read moreWe had a great time at the Mike Tramp and John Corabi show last nite!! What an amazing little theater venue!! The Staff was so helpful and friendly, we will certainly be back!! Thanks for an amazing evening! read less
Joel Walter3/15/2019Once Upon a Time in Hopewell The venue is a unique environment coupled with an amazing energy. Feat... read moreThe venue is a unique environment coupled with an amazing energy. Featuring entertainment with a meaningful experience. read lessshocktrauma0810/28/2019 - Wonderful Hopewell Theater is a unique venue. Its amazing historical and archit... read moreHopewell Theater is a unique venue. Its amazing historical and architectural value is very special. We had never had the opportunity to watch a film in a small, welcoming cinema with tables where you could eat. We did so in the intermission. I would, however, encourage the management to lower the prices in their food stand. read lessAlma C8/09/2019
My new favorite venue (next to my own)! Beautiful theater, superb sou... read moreMy new favorite venue (next to my own)! Beautiful theater, superb sound and lighting, choice of cabaret or traditional theater seating, great sight lines, not a bad seat in the house. Several restaurants within walking distance, easy street parking in an "adorable" (as described by the artist) town. I suspect I'll be spendi g a lot of time here :) read less
Linda Cacciatore Bolton9/28/2017Well run, well organized and state of the art and modern.
Scott Tolkacz1/25/2020 Great music venue. Great jazz, and a brunch!
Charles Legg3/10/2019felice brothers terrific venue for music; great sound; stressless atmosphere; byob; ea... read moreterrific venue for music; great sound; stressless atmosphere; byob; easy parking; friendly staff; all good. read less
Camper4582655/18/2019Great place! Loved the staff who were kind and helpful. Will definit... read moreGreat place! Loved the staff who were kind and helpful. Will definitely be coming back! read less
Debra J. Markland3/20/2019- First Time Patron We recently attended the Max Weinberg Jukebox concert and loved everyt... read moreWe recently attended the Max Weinberg Jukebox concert and loved everything about it and the venue. Theater was large enough to enjoy an a great band without being crowded but intimate enough to see the band up close and interact.. Staff was very gracious and the concession stand was more than adequate. read less
Thomas D5/01/2019A beautiful little gem in Central New Jersey We had the great opportunity to go see one of our very favorite perfor... read moreWe had the great opportunity to go see one of our very favorite performers last week at the Hopewell Theatre in Hopewell, NJ. As soon as we saw Tom Rush was performing, we snagged the tickets and blocked off the date. What a marvelous little facility only an hour from our home.
Tom Rush was magnificent, as he was in the late 60s when we first saw him. But the true surprise and delight was the theatre. The acoustics were fantastic, and there is not a bad seat in the house. We opted for not having dinner there but it looked as though the folks who did thoroughly enjoyed it. The prices for drinks and snacks were reasonable.
We are on the mailing list now and will get out there to the Hopewell Theatre again and again. More read lessDavid S7/11/2019just saw our first concert in the new venue. Besides enjoying the real... read morejust saw our first concert in the new venue. Besides enjoying the really great band we also loved the newly renovated space. Looking forward to many shows here. read less
Katja Proessdorf Lewis11/03/2017 - Great Venue. Great Concert Saw Jonah Tolchin, a local talent who is becoming a national treasure,... read moreSaw Jonah Tolchin, a local talent who is becoming a national treasure, at the Hopewell Theater. The Theater is warm and intimate. It is worth your time to make an effort to see a show here. read lessRafael S10/24/2019
Go for the Show, Skip the Food The venue is ideal for live music - intimate with great acoustics and ... read moreThe venue is ideal for live music - intimate with great acoustics and good visual accessibility to the performer from any seat. The staff is friendly, and their ticketing has improved from when the venue first opened. The line-up is varied and appealing, the movies offered are both offbeat and popular as are their special projects. The biggest downside of the place is the food - absolutely pathetic! Oriented as a movie theater snack menu with additional upscale light food offerings, the availability of items is sporadic. I have never been there without having to make a 2nd or 3rd selection because they have "run out" of items. And more importantly, the quality of the food preparation is abysmal! They manage to ruin a plain hot dog more than any other place in the Western Hemisphere!
Go for the show, skip the food! read lessrobsip101/09/2020Really fun time bringing in the New Year!
Dawn Cargiulo Berman1/01/2019 Wonderful performance tonight by Lucy Kaplansky
Joel Stein8/16/2019Hopewell Theater - Tom Rush concert A very comfortable venue, with seemingly great viewing from every seat... read moreA very comfortable venue, with seemingly great viewing from every seat. Acoustics were also very good. Lots of good dining options in the area. We will return to this venue for other events!! read lessWastedontheway7/23/2019Table seating, BYOB, decent snacks and remarkable interior.
Michael Competielle11/19/2017Initimate venue with great sight lines to stage. Excellent sound syste... read moreInitimate venue with great sight lines to stage. Excellent sound system! BYOB read less
Deb Brannen2/08/2020Fantastic sound system and the best place for entertainment in the are... read moreFantastic sound system and the best place for entertainment in the area. read less
Beth Brody1/03/2019Terrifically thought out venue. Have heard live music here and seen a ... read moreTerrifically thought out venue. Have heard live music here and seen a film--both really enjoyable experiences. All production values are top notch, geared to audience experience--from seating options and "theater environmentals" to food choices and, of course, to the mind-and spirit-expanding schedule of creative work being made available to us. read less
Lisa Goetz12/30/2017- Hopewell Theater What a special evening with Jay Unger and Molly Mason in concert. The... read moreWhat a special evening with Jay Unger and Molly Mason in concert. The Hopewell Theater's intimate space allowed for every dramatic and expressive moment to be fully enjoyed by the audience. Speaking in quiet and playful tones they told stories, and then wove musical masterworks into their narrative. read lessExtraordinary4810061/23/2020
5 stars
Very intimate theater that holds about <200 total people. Most... read more5 stars
Very intimate theater that holds about <200 total people. Mostly luxury lounge and over stuffed leather seating. No bad seat in the house. Sound quality is great. Almost an over sized coffee house. Best caveat is that it’s byob and encouraged to do so! Def a great spot to keep on the radar. Staff and event team are super cool and great people. Very friendly environment! 🤘💯☝️💥
Ps: attached photo is the view from
Rear row of the venue. read less
Robert Crain11/30/2019SUPER VENUE What fun! A friendly, comfortable, relaxing place to take in an indie... read moreWhat fun! A friendly, comfortable, relaxing place to take in an indie film. Not your ordinary theater. read lessRoadddmom8/24/2019 - jay unger excellent venue with friendly staff and accommodations-- I be back
... read moreexcellent venue with friendly staff and accommodations-- I be back
Looking forward to future events- cheers read lessfrank k1/16/2020Charming little theater What a great venue to see a show. I love the dinner theater idea and ... read moreWhat a great venue to see a show. I love the dinner theater idea and I love that it is a BYOB. The food is not really dinner but more upscale snacks. I would probably eat before I came next time but my husband was fine because he doesn't like a big meal before a concert so as not to get sleepy. The stage is lower so that you don't have to look up and its like having the musicians in your living room but better. Can't wait to go back! read lessMary Lynn M1/22/2020Great food and atmosphere! Super cool venue!
Amy Elizabeth12/29/2018 - Sonny and Cindy Super Slide My first visit to the Hopewell Theater will not be my last. Sonny Land... read moreMy first visit to the Hopewell Theater will not be my last. Sonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar performed dual virtuoso performances on various slide guitars that exceeded my expectations. The sound was crisp and clear, the venue was comfortable and had clean lines of site, and the BYOB format is perfect--you pay for the music and not the drinks. This was the best concert experience I've had in many many years, and I go to a fair number of concerts. read lessRaymond K11/21/2019Loved Every Second The movie theater is snug, beautiful, clean, with an eclectic film sel... read moreThe movie theater is snug, beautiful, clean, with an eclectic film selection. That was truly my best experience watching a film ever! read lessybeylins10/28/2019
great place for wonderful entertainment and a local night out
Henry Joseph1/06/2019 Beautiful space. Sound is excellent. Parking is a bit small. Not sure ... read moreBeautiful space. Sound is excellent. Parking is a bit small. Not sure what the food and be beverage options are. The night I was there was only popcorn and soda. But I’d go back to see a concert or play! read less
Richard Carter6/19/2019Eclectic mix of programming in comfortable yet intimate setting. The musical acts, movies, comedians and special events bring amazing c... read moreThe musical acts, movies, comedians and special events bring amazing culture to Hopewell Valley. The employees are lovely. Excellent food options and popcorn! read lessmcm882/23/2020Great, small venue with eclectic shows Movies, music, comedy, in a very small setting, great service, all tru... read moreMovies, music, comedy, in a very small setting, great service, all truly great seats. I've seen Paul Muldoon's band and last Sunday the movie Biggest Little Farm read lessJack G6/16/2019Excellent venue. Nice snack stand. Good acoustics.
Thomas Reed11/17/2017Hopewell make a great night out..... Seating is always good no matter where you sit. We were at a table in ... read moreSeating is always good no matter where you sit. We were at a table in front this time. Sound is good and exciting being up where the action is. read lessvwarta2/13/2020Absolutely a Great Intimate Concert Venue Hi Gery, thank you for your review. Intimacy in a show is important to... read moreHi Gery, thank you for your review. Intimacy in a show is important to us, so we're happy to hear you had a good time. We look forward to your next experience with us. read lessGery S2/14/2020- New Years Eve 2020 Fantastic time! Music was good, food was excellent. Dance floor very c... read moreFantastic time! Music was good, food was excellent. Dance floor very cramped but fun and active. Coming in costume (1920's) helped the mood and ambiance. Only negatives were parking and running out of creammilk for the coffee! We had a blast, thanks! read lessKenneth B1/06/2020Great intimate venue Saw Max Weinberg’s Jukebox tour in a very nice setting, allowing one t... read moreSaw Max Weinberg’s Jukebox tour in a very nice setting, allowing one to BYOB as well. Great acoustics and very convenient to several restaurants in town. read less
Len J5/07/2019Fantastic venue! Everything about Hopewell Theater is terrific. There’s not a bad seat ... read moreEverything about Hopewell Theater is terrific. There’s not a bad seat in the house, the staff is friendly and helpful, plus it’s BYO! read lessFranciebabe9/20/2019 A fantastic venue, great staff, and wonderful guests. Couldn't be hap... read moreA fantastic venue, great staff, and wonderful guests. Couldn't be happier! read less
Billy Yank5/26/2018Desperately needed venue in Princeton area Compelling events, great music. Wonderful restaurants nearby. My onl... read moreCompelling events, great music. Wonderful restaurants nearby. My only complaint is that they don't publicize the place better. My friends in the area have never been there. My wife and I really want you to succeed for selfish reasons. Let the world know about this hidden gem. read lessJeff D8/23/2019Unique BYOB Venue For Live Music & Movies Thoroughly enjoyed movie & live show at this small BYOB venue - ju... read moreThoroughly enjoyed movie & live show at this small BYOB venue - just bring cups! Tables for 4 are closest to stage/screen, with box/booths, then front row of row seats with counters for drink and food. Website has views from diff seats. Theater is partnering with very good restaurants to offer meals and/or small plates on many dates/shows. Looking forward to our next show and crowler there! read lessSightseer79199711/01/2019- Intimate venue with history First time here to see a film about Clarence Clemons with a talkback a... read moreFirst time here to see a film about Clarence Clemons with a talkback afterwards. The theatre is small so anything that could sell out should be purchased in advance. Very intimate and almost cocktail lounge like. The theater has quite a long and fascinating history and has undergone renovations over the years. Very clean venue with very friendly and welcoming staff. read lessCheri D11/10/2019Great venue! Beautiful renovation of this iconic theater in Hopewell Boro. My wife ... read moreBeautiful renovation of this iconic theater in Hopewell Boro. My wife and I watched a movie here during the week after dinner at Brick Farm Tavern. Can’t wait to come back! read lessFearless38470511/07/2019Beautiful Theater A beautiful theater with a great line up of movies and concerts. Staff... read moreA beautiful theater with a great line up of movies and concerts. Staff was friendly and the seating was very comfortable read lessJet7242487/29/2019
Lovely, small venue for intimate performances. Also shows curated spec... read moreLovely, small venue for intimate performances. Also shows curated speciality movies.
Just celebrated it's 1year anniversary. read less
Robin Margolin10/21/2018Such a beautiful theatre to perform in! And for you audience members n... read moreSuch a beautiful theatre to perform in! And for you audience members none of that shoulder to shoulder sardine like packing. Love this theatre! read less
Dwayne Dunlevy4/07/2019great movies, great staff, great staff...GREAT GREAT GREAT just get of... read moregreat movies, great staff, great staff...GREAT GREAT GREAT just get off your but and go. read less
Christian Figorito10/29/2019Nice folks and excellent acoustics! ❤️🎶
Patrick Martin3/31/2019We had an awesome time there last night. Will definitely return!
Annie Saunders Mingle2/25/2018Visited for the first time last night. FANTASTIC venue. Great place to... read moreVisited for the first time last night. FANTASTIC venue. Great place to see your favorite band or discover a new one. Food was delicious, staff really nice and helpful. Please have The Slambovian Circus of Dreams back again...and again...and again! read less
Buffy Leach7/22/2018- Excellent showcase for live music The room’s acoustics were optimal for enjoying the spirited sounds of ... read moreThe room’s acoustics were optimal for enjoying the spirited sounds of Steve Forbert. The seating arrangement enabled outstanding sight lines. read lessWanderer6701629/20/2019
Really beautiful, clean venue with super friendly service!
Kalo Kalt Maloney11/17/2018Great intimate theatre with nice food establishments nearby. BYOB
Robert Arnold4/01/2019 This is an excellent gem of a room. Would love to play there one day!!
Eddie Kamenitzer5/23/2019Great venue for music. The layout of the theater and the concessions and the atmosphere are p... read moreThe layout of the theater and the concessions and the atmosphere are perfect. My only complaint and it's why it's 4 stars and not 5 is the chairs were not comfortable to sit in for two hours. We sat at a table and the chairs were okay at first, but after awile, it was hard to relax in them. They feel like office furniture chairs, sitting at a desk. read lesssaphiresunset11/16/2020A Hidden Gem Saw Carbon Leaf here last night, and what a pleasant surprise. Our fi... read moreSaw Carbon Leaf here last night, and what a pleasant surprise. Our first time at the venue and we were blown away. Unexpectedly had seats - there are a few in the back of the room, elevated to the level of the stage. It is a SMALL room, which led to a very intimate musical experience. Looking forward to experiencing the location again for live theater, and any other concerts with someone we'd like to see. read less
vps426/07/2019First time here & loved this theater. I will be back for more shows.
Jeanne M. Olsen3/01/2020The Hopewell theater is an entertainment gem. We are so fortunate to ... read moreThe Hopewell theater is an entertainment gem. We are so fortunate to have it in our community. Live theater, Music, documentaries, and more. May it flourish! read less
Jim Angelus4/19/2018Had wonderful evening. 1st time seeing Adam Ezra and first time at th... read moreHad wonderful evening. 1st time seeing Adam Ezra and first time at the theater. All around great experience.
Hopewell Theater is well set up, well run, clean, sound system was great. It’s got a great vibe. And best yet if you join you get free popcorn! 😇❤️ read less
Jon Conant3/08/2020- Go Here such a gem of a venue, with friendly staff, easy parking, innovative s... read moresuch a gem of a venue, with friendly staff, easy parking, innovative seating,, truly a unique theater. read lesskevinXoxo10/28/2019Great room for music Very comfortable place, nightclub feel but a big open room.... Great f... read moreVery comfortable place, nightclub feel but a big open room.... Great for music and theatre performance! read lesswillarddennis11/01/2019
Lovely venue. BYOB. Balcony tables are not the best view for live show... read moreLovely venue. BYOB. Balcony tables are not the best view for live shows but all other seats are great. read less
Kerry O'Connell McQuarrie9/15/2019 - Thank you! Hopewell theater is a great venue for movies and concerts. It is an in... read moreHopewell theater is a great venue for movies and concerts. It is an intimate setting for both. Not a baddest in the house. read lesskcsellers28/22/2019Hopewell and the Gibsons First time that we went to the Hopewell and really liked it. Very inti... read moreFirst time that we went to the Hopewell and really liked it. Very intimate theater and very clean. The Gibson Brothers as always we’re terrific. We intend to return to the Hopewell in the future. read lessfrankier011/01/2019Variety of entertainment in unique venue Excellent and varied forms of entertainment from live music and comics... read moreExcellent and varied forms of entertainment from live music and comics to historical films to children’s movies. read lessSusanBraunhut7/26/2019
- A community treasure! I've attended movies and live events at Hopewell Theater. It's a small... read moreI've attended movies and live events at Hopewell Theater. It's a small but lovely venue, an old-fashioned small-town theater that brings in movies and shows that are unusual for such a small town. Regrettably, the sparse crowds bring to mind The Last Picture Show. I hope people in central Jersey begin to appreciate the easy access and parking, as well as the number of fine restaurants within walking distance or a short drive, and begin to support this place in greater numbers. read lessUncle_Bubba3/12/2020The New Gem of Hopewell great movies, comfortable seats, convenient restrooms, decent popcorn,... read moregreat movies, comfortable seats, convenient restrooms, decent popcorn, really good sodas bring me back to this theater. A very interesting series of movies has been running and I've enjoyed every one of them so far. read lessppdujour258/27/2019Documentary film I had no idea that the Hopewell Theater was anything more than a movie... read moreI had no idea that the Hopewell Theater was anything more than a movie theater. Was I surprised! The film was fabulous, and I can hardly wait to come back for a show and dinner! read less
redhutch684/15/2019 Beautiful comfortable theater with great sight lines and sound, can't ... read moreBeautiful comfortable theater with great sight lines and sound, can't say enough good things about our experience here for Martha Redbone tonight. Great staff as well, you really feel like you're at home. read less
Robert Wasilewski12/07/2019sue werner we were comfortable qnd found the atmosphere conducive to enjoying a g... read morewe were comfortable qnd found the atmosphere conducive to enjoying a good show, which it was. I was a little disappointed that my bottle of Hopewell water was bottled else where, when in fact HOPEWELL has great water. read lessdavidckyle1/09/2020An Indie theater with a hometown feel This small theater offers unique intertainment, from musical concerts ... read moreThis small theater offers unique intertainment, from musical concerts to comedy acts to story telling to intriguing films. You can either sit at cozy tables or in cinema like seats.
It's BYOB and the food selection is minimal. There is no table service either. Parking can be challenging and the box office has limited hours. Nevertheless, this is a great venue for an evening of interesting entertainment. read lesscatherinesmitch1/15/2020Excellent venue, warm brand new field… Very inviting and great sound q... read moreExcellent venue, warm brand new field… Very inviting and great sound quality read less
David Koch11/17/2018Hidden gem I LOVE this place!!! Give it a try! Seriously! I just found this p... read moreI LOVE this place!!! Give it a try! Seriously! I just found this place and look forward to checking it out much more. read lesstophermyers10/28/2019What a beautiful facility. I was there for the first time last night. ... read moreWhat a beautiful facility. I was there for the first time last night. Parking is simple and free on the street right around the venue (there is plenty). The staff is super friendly, and the facility is perfect for sit down live music. The main level has about 140 seats, about 100 of which are around tables, the other 40 at the back are more traditional fold down theater seats but they have a ledge in front for drinks and food. I walked around and the view from every seat was great. They are BYOB and sell snacks, water, and some other food items. I didn't eat so I can't really comment in the food choices. My only regret us that it isn't closer to where we live do I could go back more regularly! read less
Kevin Bohrer9/21/2019Great sound, comfy seats...not a bad one in the house.. Bravi !
Christopher Darrah7/29/2019We enjoyed our night out at the Hopewell Theater We enjoyed our night out at the Hopewell Theater and can't wait to vis... read moreWe enjoyed our night out at the Hopewell Theater and can't wait to visit again. Hopefully we will get to see a live performance soon. read lesseasulton11/02/2019Great local venue. No matter what type of show you catch here you will... read moreGreat local venue. No matter what type of show you catch here you will not be disappointed. Great sound and lights, very professional stage. Not a bad seat in the house. I'm on the list and will probably join as a member. The Double membership looks like a bargain. read less
Dirk Devlin10/15/2018If you haven’t had the privilege of attending an event at Hopewell The... read moreIf you haven’t had the privilege of attending an event at Hopewell Theater, you’re missing out. Check out the event calendar now for music, movies, comedy, storytelling and more. Beautiful renovated theater provides an intimate setting for any production. A variety of seating options - tables, movie theater type seats and cozy booths ensure everyone is comfortable. Not a bad seat in the house with great sightlines and clear, crisp acoustics throughout. A small snackbar offers treats including popcorn, candy and delicious brownies. They also have a rotating menu of small plates and bottled beverages It is BYOB so feel free to bring a bottle of wine and make a night of it! read less
Anita Muentener Bennison4/13/2019Frequent Attender My wife and I regularly attend the wide variety of fine programming av... read moreMy wife and I regularly attend the wide variety of fine programming available at this venue. This is a recently renovated multi-use theater with alternative movies, live music, and dramatic and comedy performances. It has great sound, lighting, and projection with comfortable seating.and friendly, helpful staff. Some of our recent experiences include great concerts by Sonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar, Stuart Duncan and Noam Pikelny, and Sierra Hull, Remembrance Day a fine one woman show about a character who worked with the Bletchley code breakers, and The Report a new movie with Adam Driver and Annette Bening about the struggle to produce the “torture report” last decade. read lessalanstewart3611/30/2019First time This was our first time visiting the Hopewell Theatre. Small, intimate... read moreThis was our first time visiting the Hopewell Theatre. Small, intimate place to view a performance (Tom Rush); comfortable cushioned seating, plenty of legroom; acoustics were very good. Overall, a very nice experience. One note, when ordering tix, the seating options were not clear. Now that I've seen the layout, I understand. Maybe more photos with explanations. read lessJimfromannandale7/05/2019- Best Venue Outside NYC!!! Simply the best small venue. Ever single seat is a great seat. Been t... read moreSimply the best small venue. Ever single seat is a great seat. Been to many shows here. Intimate setting where you can get up close and often interact with the performers in a way that is rare. Hopewell Theater ... I’d like to keep you a secret! Come and enjoy the town of Hopewell too! All around a little treasure in Hunterdon County. read lessConnector685669298763/26/2020Saw Maiden and loved it Hadn't been to this theatre for years but saw this documentary and lov... read moreHadn't been to this theatre for years but saw this documentary and love it. Such an inviting space! I will be back!! read lessclareeggers9/09/2019An Evening with Jack Tempchin The show was great as we celebrated our wedding Anniversary at the bea... read moreThe show was great as we celebrated our wedding Anniversary at the beautiful Hopewell Theatre. Jack played many of the hits he wrote for the Eagles. The audience was enthusiastic, but respectful to the artist. All in all, it was a wonderful evening.
Thank you Hopewell Theatre. read lessjamescavanagh20202/28/2020 - A gem of theater We attended two concerts at the Hopewell Theater this summer-- Damien ... read moreWe attended two concerts at the Hopewell Theater this summer-- Damien Jurado and Lucy Kaplansky. Both were memorable shows. We love the cozy lounge atmosphere of the Hopewell theater. The concerts felt like "house concerts". The sound quality was perfect. This is a dream venue! read lessjemjones478/22/2019
An awesome venue! Looking forward to making it one of my new Hopewell ... read moreAn awesome venue! Looking forward to making it one of my new Hopewell haunts! read less
Raymond A. Segarra10/25/2017
New Year's Eve Event--advertising confusion The New Year's Eve event had excellent music, but the dance floor was ... read moreThe New Year's Eve event had excellent music, but the dance floor was small and the lack of byob option should have been clearly advertised. When I asked to speak to a manager, I was never answered. The dance was fun, but the event was not well promoted. read lessDaria C1/06/2020 - great local spot - try it! beautiful and comfortable venue. staff friendly. wonderful mixture o... read morebeautiful and comfortable venue. staff friendly. wonderful mixture of events. let us all visit this theater often so it can survive and thrive read lessbarbara b11/25/2019A gem! Must visit! Such a gem and a salve to the soul to have this theater in our communi... read moreSuch a gem and a salve to the soul to have this theater in our community! Great place! Great events and music! Great staff! Great prices! Great popcorn! read lesspaul d1/06/2020
Went last night for first time and love the venue
Mary Michaele Knops-Powers7/22/2018 - Little Gem Glad to learn of the Hopewell Theater. Intimate setting and friendly s... read moreGlad to learn of the Hopewell Theater. Intimate setting and friendly staff. Looking forward to my next visit. read less3Tewks2/11/2020Hidden Jem We live less than 1/2 hour away, but were unaware that the theater eve... read moreWe live less than 1/2 hour away, but were unaware that the theater even existed. We came to see a singer songwriter perform. The theater is small and every seat is good. The staff were great. We will be back for sure. AND THE BONUS...........It's BYO beer and wine! read lessKenigator3/21/2020Cool place to see a movie Went to see Once Were Brothers on a Sunday afternoon. Great, informa... read moreWent to see Once Were Brothers on a Sunday afternoon. Great, informal venue. I was blown away at the lineup of shows and events they have coming through this spring. A true gem for those of us interested in the arts, movies, theater, and live music - the real stuff, not the pop crap that is popular today. read lessMargaret M3/07/2020
First time there but will definitely go back
Diane Keller3/20/2019Excellent performance and movie venue in Hopewell Borough This is a high quality performance space - superior in all aspects; de... read moreThis is a high quality performance space - superior in all aspects; design, management, programming and enjoyment. Join and become a member. read lessKevin W9/27/2019Great little theatre Wish I had known to BYOB! However, the atmosphere was wonderful and th... read moreWish I had known to BYOB! However, the atmosphere was wonderful and the employees were more than helpful. read less
Road176068952054/25/2019I'm so glad to have discovered this sweet little spot. Lovely staff as... read moreI'm so glad to have discovered this sweet little spot. Lovely staff as well. read less
Felicia Villiers4/27/2018Local arts enthusiast A great small theatre with no bad seats. They have an impressive reper... read moreA great small theatre with no bad seats. They have an impressive repertoire of performances and movies. Definitely a special venue! read lessLiz J1/22/2020Awesome Theater A great theater for music! An awesome atmosphere, great sound and awes... read moreA great theater for music! An awesome atmosphere, great sound and awesome tech and staff to work with. read lessaplisk08/06/2019- Great Venue Great location, The events and offerings are very diverse and every g... read moreGreat location, The events and offerings are very diverse and every genre represented at one time or another. SOmething for everyone. read lessWander337711264976/13/2019Hopewell Theater, Hopewell NJ My husband and I, have been to 4 concerts and 1 movie review. Each tim... read moreMy husband and I, have been to 4 concerts and 1 movie review. Each time, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! It's BYO adult beverages, but all other drinks are not allowed, because that is sold by the establishment. There is a snack bar; the popcorn is fresh. It is very nice and clean inside. I like the tables for a show, and the comfy couch for a movie. All of the workers are nice. It is a treat to be there, check it out! My last visit was Last week, my next visit will be Next week! read less
Navigator666366578664/18/2019Go for the Show, Skip the Food The venue is ideal for live music - intimate with great acoustics and ... read moreThe venue is ideal for live music - intimate with great acoustics and good visual accessibility to the performer from any seat. The staff is friendly, and their ticketing has improved from when the venue first opened. The line-up is varied and appealing, the movies offered are both offbeat and popular as are their special projects. The biggest downside of the place is the food - absolutely pathetic! Oriented as a movie theater snack menu with additional upscale light food offerings, the availability of items is sporadic. I have never been there without having to make a 2nd or 3rd selection because they have "run out" of items. And more importantly, the quality of the food preparation is abysmal! They manage to ruin a plain hot dog more than any other place in the Western Hemisphere!
Go for the show, skip the food! read lessrobsip101/09/2020 - A Real Gem I am lucky enough to live close to this place. It is a small venue wit... read moreI am lucky enough to live close to this place. It is a small venue with great sound and not a bad seat in the place. Parking is on street in a residential neighborhood so be prepared to walk. I have seen movies here but my favorite is the live music that comes here. Folk musicians have been very entertaining. There are drinks, light food choices and snacks available at the concession stand. The seating is at tables and booths in the front of the theater so if you are a couple you may share a table with two people you don't know. This has never bothered me. BYOB read lessmadmiz10/22/2019
Took my wife and 6 y/o son to see Ghostbusters this past Saturday. Th... read moreTook my wife and 6 y/o son to see Ghostbusters this past Saturday. The theater is like a hidden gem. The food was good and very well priced, and the theater and bathrooms were immaculately clean. Very, very impressed and will return. read less
Tom Sroka10/28/2018My Favorite Place I love the quality of the musicians that come to play here. The sound ... read moreI love the quality of the musicians that come to play here. The sound quality is great. It is a relaxed atmosphere read lessmadmiz4/19/2019 - Tom Rush show A really great place to see an intimate show... in this case , 4 peop... read moreA really great place to see an intimate show... in this case , 4 people...
Every seat is pretty close to the stage...
The sound system was great...
Parking is an issue, but a minor one because the venue is small so there wasn't a traffic problem. read lessDeparture090854618977/08/2019Absolutely a Great Intimate Concert Venue Wonderful viewing and near perfect acoustics! Loved the intimacy of th... read moreWonderful viewing and near perfect acoustics! Loved the intimacy of this theater. One of the best shows we’ve seen in some time. read lessGery S2/14/2020Mick Moloney and the Green Fields of America - fabulous night of music... read moreMick Moloney and the Green Fields of America - fabulous night of music and story! read less
Debbie Goodkin3/17/2019 The comedy show was great.
I really feel that if you advertise more, ... read moreThe comedy show was great.
I really feel that if you advertise more, you can fill the theater.. read less
Christine Resende Ciempola6/29/2019Best music venue We love hearing music at the Hopewell Theatre. The acoustics are exce... read moreWe love hearing music at the Hopewell Theatre. The acoustics are excellent and the intimacy of the theatre is wonderful. The calendar is filled with talented musicians and you have the opportunity to hear all types of music....we lived in NYC for 15 years and no longer need to travel into the city for live music - we have it right here in Hopewell. A shout out to all staff too...they are friendly, helpful and very professional. Long live Hopewell Theatre...get out there and support your local venue! read lesspeaches2302/24/2020Best kept secret in Central NJ! I've been to the Hopewell Theater several times for live music events ... read moreI've been to the Hopewell Theater several times for live music events (James Maddock, Mary Gauthier, Sam Reider, Johnny Irion and Pat Sansone); with state-of-the-art lighting and sound, a variety of seating options (not a bad seat in the house!), and great variety of musical acts and film screenings, it's quickly become one of my favorite venues! Make an afternoon/evening of it--take a walk through the Sourland Preserve, drive through the local countryside and visit historic sites like the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum and Cemetery, and have a pre-show dinner at one of several restaurants in town. read less
ScorpioWordsmith5/16/2019- Perfect Music Venue Situated in a quaint little town of Hopewell, NJ with tree lined stree... read moreSituated in a quaint little town of Hopewell, NJ with tree lined streets and Victorian homes. Easy to park in the small business district and a few nice eateries within a block. I commuted from Bucks County PA; it was delightful not having to fight traffic on major highways to Philly or NYC. The space itself if intimate, comfortable and there's pretty much not a bad seat in the house. Plus, it's new and clean! I was there for an acoustic singer/songwriter set. The sound was incredible and pure. No table service, just a refreshment stand in the lobby. read less
Carrie S5/28/2019Such a warm cozy perfect place no bad seats will be back for many more
Jon Hallowell12/09/2018Went to Sold Out Willie Nile show and was so impressed by this Lovely ... read moreWent to Sold Out Willie Nile show and was so impressed by this Lovely new Theater - Perfect atmosphere, not overcrowded and large stage - great acoustics too - looking forward to next time read less
Teena Murphy1/29/2018 - Very nice venue. Great restaurants within easy walking distance. Saw interesting docume... read moreGreat restaurants within easy walking distance. Saw interesting documentary, "The
Biggest Little Farm." read lessNavigator7381966/14/2019A really great reason to go to Hopewell As members and frequently at shows...the enie nice modern artsy and di... read moreAs members and frequently at shows...the enie nice modern artsy and different entertainment is special. The small space always makes for a great view. Yes, the shows are sometimes a bit weird - sometimes in a good way, sometimes confusing - and sometimes - well everyone's idea of art can be different! read lessAgonalSounds3/09/2020Hopewell Theater: Substance and Style I"ve visited the Hopewell Theater multiple times in the past year... read moreI"ve visited the Hopewell Theater multiple times in the past year and each time I'm so impressed.
A real community asset.
The quality of programming and aesthetic are excellent.
Most recently my wife and I attended the Carbon Leaf show. Short: so great to hear a band in a small, intimate setting.
Hopefully more community members will discover what they've been missing. read lessNomad282132976176/12/2019 - Sugar Ray and the Bluetones Great show from Sugar Ray Norcia in a first-rate venue. The turn-out ... read moreGreat show from Sugar Ray Norcia in a first-rate venue. The turn-out should have been bigger, however. Maybe more promotional work needed to fill the seats. But will definitely look for future shows to attend. read lessOdyssey660222777358/23/2019Great venue in a nice town Saw a classic movie here. What an incredible venue. Restored nicely. L... read moreSaw a classic movie here. What an incredible venue. Restored nicely. Love the different types of entertainment they offer. So glad a venue like this is so close to my home. BYBO and they have food. read lessezweiseg11/22/2019delightful venue What a lovely venue. Everything was neat and tidy. The seating arran... read moreWhat a lovely venue. Everything was neat and tidy. The seating arrangement is well thought-out. You can see and you have plenty of elbow room. I highly recommend it. read lessmarinereef9/26/2019
- I love Hopewell Theater! What a gem! Nice old fashioned movie theater lovingly restored. We hav... read moreWhat a gem! Nice old fashioned movie theater lovingly restored. We have been a few times and most recently saw “When Harry Met Sally” on the big screen. We had a great time. Screen is big, seats and booths are comfortable, acoustics are great! They offer a great line up of films and live music. Prices very reasonable. You can buy snacks and dinner and bring in wine and beer. Highly recommend!!! read lessramabi19632/21/2020An Evening with Jack Tempchin The show was great as we celebrated our wedding Anniversary at the bea... read moreThe show was great as we celebrated our wedding Anniversary at the beautiful Hopewell Theatre. Jack played many of the hits he wrote for the Eagles. The audience was enthusiastic, but respectful to the artist. All in all, it was a wonderful evening.
Thank you Hopewell Theatre. read lessjamescavanagh20202/27/2020amazing venue, not a bad seat in the house
Matthew Budd12/21/2018 We love Hopewell Theater! It's a new theater and very clean. They hav... read moreWe love Hopewell Theater! It's a new theater and very clean. They have a great selection of concerts and independent movies. Their movie tickets are pretty reasonable for independent movies which you can't see anywhere else except NYC. Also the staff is very friendly and nice! We hope they are open for a very long time! read less
Jackie Marie12/22/2018Great Venue Ringing in 2020 at Hopewell Theater was fantastic. A great venue, food... read moreRinging in 2020 at Hopewell Theater was fantastic. A great venue, food , drink and staff with yes, easy parking. A gem. Their programs look great and we will surely return. read lessdgichan1/06/2020Warmest Welcome... Feels like home... Beautiful venue, Superb sound, Excellent programmin... read moreFeels like home... Beautiful venue, Superb sound, Excellent programming, Warmest welcome... Whether for a special movie screening or intimate live show, this is one of my favorite venues in New Jersey! read lesshelenosheamusic2/22/2020- This place is amazing! What a neat little gem. It is a small, beautiful theater with plenty o... read moreWhat a neat little gem. It is a small, beautiful theater with plenty of parking nearby. Great sound system, no bad seats, and a tiny snack bar. It is BYOB. You can't bring food or nonalcoholic beverages from outside. Staff is helpful and friendly.Great spot to see a concert read lesstms2159/16/2019
Such a warm cozy perfect place no bad seats will be back for many more
Jon Hallowell12/09/2018Great sound, great room, great staff, excellent location.
Caleb Estey9/16/2019- We enjoyed our night out at the Hopewell Theater We enjoyed our night out at the Hopewell Theater and can't wait to vis... read moreWe enjoyed our night out at the Hopewell Theater and can't wait to visit again. Hopefully we will get to see a live performance soon. read lesseasulton11/02/2019
Nice folks and excellent acoustics! ❤️🎶
Patrick Martin3/31/2019- Thank you! Hopewell theater is a great venue for movies and concerts. It is an in... read moreHopewell theater is a great venue for movies and concerts. It is an intimate setting for both. Not a baddest in the house. read lesskcsellers28/22/2019
- Awesome Theater A great theater for music! An awesome atmosphere, great sound and awes... read moreA great theater for music! An awesome atmosphere, great sound and awesome tech and staff to work with. read lessaplisk08/06/2019
- Go for the Show, Skip the Food The venue is ideal for live music - intimate with great acoustics and ... read moreThe venue is ideal for live music - intimate with great acoustics and good visual accessibility to the performer from any seat. The staff is friendly, and their ticketing has improved from when the venue first opened. The line-up is varied and appealing, the movies offered are both offbeat and popular as are their special projects. The biggest downside of the place is the food - absolutely pathetic! Oriented as a movie theater snack menu with additional upscale light food offerings, the availability of items is sporadic. I have never been there without having to make a 2nd or 3rd selection because they have "run out" of items. And more importantly, the quality of the food preparation is abysmal! They manage to ruin a plain hot dog more than any other place in the Western Hemisphere!
Go for the show, skip the food! read lessrobsip101/09/2020 First time here & loved this theater. I will be back for more shows.
Jeanne M. Olsen3/01/2020- Fantastic venue! Everything about Hopewell Theater is terrific. There’s not a bad seat ... read moreEverything about Hopewell Theater is terrific. There’s not a bad seat in the house, the staff is friendly and helpful, plus it’s BYO! read lessFranciebabe9/20/2019
Great intimate theatre with nice food establishments nearby. BYOB
Robert Arnold4/01/2019- Hopewell Theater: Substance and Style I"ve visited the Hopewell Theater multiple times in the past year... read moreI"ve visited the Hopewell Theater multiple times in the past year and each time I'm so impressed.
A real community asset.
The quality of programming and aesthetic are excellent.
Most recently my wife and I attended the Carbon Leaf show. Short: so great to hear a band in a small, intimate setting.
Hopefully more community members will discover what they've been missing. read lessNomad282132976176/12/2019 Went to Sold Out Willie Nile show and was so impressed by this Lovely ... read moreWent to Sold Out Willie Nile show and was so impressed by this Lovely new Theater - Perfect atmosphere, not overcrowded and large stage - great acoustics too - looking forward to next time read less
Teena Murphy1/29/2018Went to see Love, Gilda. Great atmosphere, the space is well designed.... read moreWent to see Love, Gilda. Great atmosphere, the space is well designed. Very nice staff, spotless and comfortable. Most definitely returning! read less
Michael Pirozzi9/22/2018- A Real Gem I am lucky enough to live close to this place. It is a small venue wit... read moreI am lucky enough to live close to this place. It is a small venue with great sound and not a bad seat in the place. Parking is on street in a residential neighborhood so be prepared to walk. I have seen movies here but my favorite is the live music that comes here. Folk musicians have been very entertaining. There are drinks, light food choices and snacks available at the concession stand. The seating is at tables and booths in the front of the theater so if you are a couple you may share a table with two people you don't know. This has never bothered me. BYOB read lessmadmiz10/22/2019
- An Indie theater with a hometown feel This small theater offers unique intertainment, from musical concerts ... read moreThis small theater offers unique intertainment, from musical concerts to comedy acts to story telling to intriguing films. You can either sit at cozy tables or in cinema like seats.
It's BYOB and the food selection is minimal. There is no table service either. Parking can be challenging and the box office has limited hours. Nevertheless, this is a great venue for an evening of interesting entertainment. read lesscatherinesmitch1/15/2020 - Little Gem Glad to learn of the Hopewell Theater. Intimate setting and friendly s... read moreGlad to learn of the Hopewell Theater. Intimate setting and friendly staff. Looking forward to my next visit. read less3Tewks2/11/2020
- Great venue! Beautiful renovation of this iconic theater in Hopewell Boro. My wife ... read moreBeautiful renovation of this iconic theater in Hopewell Boro. My wife and I watched a movie here during the week after dinner at Brick Farm Tavern. Can’t wait to come back! read lessFearless38470511/07/2019
- An Evening with Jack Tempchin The show was great as we celebrated our wedding Anniversary at the bea... read moreThe show was great as we celebrated our wedding Anniversary at the beautiful Hopewell Theatre. Jack played many of the hits he wrote for the Eagles. The audience was enthusiastic, but respectful to the artist. All in all, it was a wonderful evening.
Thank you Hopewell Theatre. read lessjamescavanagh20202/28/2020 Excellent venue, warm brand new field… Very inviting and great sound q... read moreExcellent venue, warm brand new field… Very inviting and great sound quality read less
David Koch11/17/2018- Documentary film I had no idea that the Hopewell Theater was anything more than a movie... read moreI had no idea that the Hopewell Theater was anything more than a movie theater. Was I surprised! The film was fabulous, and I can hardly wait to come back for a show and dinner! read lessredhutch684/15/2019
- Best music venue We love hearing music at the Hopewell Theatre. The acoustics are exce... read moreWe love hearing music at the Hopewell Theatre. The acoustics are excellent and the intimacy of the theatre is wonderful. The calendar is filled with talented musicians and you have the opportunity to hear all types of music....we lived in NYC for 15 years and no longer need to travel into the city for live music - we have it right here in Hopewell. A shout out to all staff too...they are friendly, helpful and very professional. Long live Hopewell Theatre...get out there and support your local venue! read lesspeaches2302/24/2020
- Beautiful Theater A beautiful theater with a great line up of movies and concerts. Staff... read moreA beautiful theater with a great line up of movies and concerts. Staff was friendly and the seating was very comfortable read lessJet7242487/29/2019
- Variety of entertainment in unique venue Excellent and varied forms of entertainment from live music and comics... read moreExcellent and varied forms of entertainment from live music and comics to historical films to children’s movies. read lessSusanBraunhut7/26/2019
- A really great reason to go to Hopewell As members and frequently at shows...the enie nice modern artsy and di... read moreAs members and frequently at shows...the enie nice modern artsy and different entertainment is special. The small space always makes for a great view. Yes, the shows are sometimes a bit weird - sometimes in a good way, sometimes confusing - and sometimes - well everyone's idea of art can be different! read lessAgonalSounds3/09/2020
- I love Hopewell Theater! What a gem! Nice old fashioned movie theater lovingly restored. We hav... read moreWhat a gem! Nice old fashioned movie theater lovingly restored. We have been a few times and most recently saw “When Harry Met Sally” on the big screen. We had a great time. Screen is big, seats and booths are comfortable, acoustics are great! They offer a great line up of films and live music. Prices very reasonable. You can buy snacks and dinner and bring in wine and beer. Highly recommend!!! read lessramabi19632/21/2020
- Go for the Show, Skip the Food The venue is ideal for live music - intimate with great acoustics and ... read moreThe venue is ideal for live music - intimate with great acoustics and good visual accessibility to the performer from any seat. The staff is friendly, and their ticketing has improved from when the venue first opened. The line-up is varied and appealing, the movies offered are both offbeat and popular as are their special projects. The biggest downside of the place is the food - absolutely pathetic! Oriented as a movie theater snack menu with additional upscale light food offerings, the availability of items is sporadic. I have never been there without having to make a 2nd or 3rd selection because they have "run out" of items. And more importantly, the quality of the food preparation is abysmal! They manage to ruin a plain hot dog more than any other place in the Western Hemisphere!
Go for the show, skip the food! read lessrobsip101/09/2020 - A beautiful little gem in Central New Jersey We had the great opportunity to go see one of our very favorite perfor... read moreWe had the great opportunity to go see one of our very favorite performers last week at the Hopewell Theatre in Hopewell, NJ. As soon as we saw Tom Rush was performing, we snagged the tickets and blocked off the date. What a marvelous little facility only an hour from our home.
Tom Rush was magnificent, as he was in the late 60s when we first saw him. But the true surprise and delight was the theatre. The acoustics were fantastic, and there is not a bad seat in the house. We opted for not having dinner there but it looked as though the folks who did thoroughly enjoyed it. The prices for drinks and snacks were reasonable.
We are on the mailing list now and will get out there to the Hopewell Theatre again and again. More read lessDavid S7/11/2019 - Hopewell make a great night out..... Seating is always good no matter where you sit. We were at a table in ... read moreSeating is always good no matter where you sit. We were at a table in front this time. Sound is good and exciting being up where the action is. read lessvwarta2/13/2020
- Great little theatre Wish I had known to BYOB! However, the atmosphere was wonderful and th... read moreWish I had known to BYOB! However, the atmosphere was wonderful and the employees were more than helpful. read lessRoad176068952054/25/2019
- delightful venue What a lovely venue. Everything was neat and tidy. The seating arran... read moreWhat a lovely venue. Everything was neat and tidy. The seating arrangement is well thought-out. You can see and you have plenty of elbow room. I highly recommend it. read lessmarinereef9/26/2019
- Hopewell Theater What a special evening with Jay Unger and Molly Mason in concert. The... read moreWhat a special evening with Jay Unger and Molly Mason in concert. The Hopewell Theater's intimate space allowed for every dramatic and expressive moment to be fully enjoyed by the audience. Speaking in quiet and playful tones they told stories, and then wove musical masterworks into their narrative. read lessExtraordinary4810061/23/2020
- Loved Every Second The movie theater is snug, beautiful, clean, with an eclectic film sel... read moreThe movie theater is snug, beautiful, clean, with an eclectic film selection. That was truly my best experience watching a film ever! read lessybeylins10/28/2019
just saw our first concert in the new venue. Besides enjoying the real... read morejust saw our first concert in the new venue. Besides enjoying the really great band we also loved the newly renovated space. Looking forward to many shows here. read less
Katja Proessdorf Lewis11/03/2017Had wonderful evening. 1st time seeing Adam Ezra and first time at th... read moreHad wonderful evening. 1st time seeing Adam Ezra and first time at the theater. All around great experience.
Hopewell Theater is well set up, well run, clean, sound system was great. It’s got a great vibe. And best yet if you join you get free popcorn! 😇❤️ read lessJon Conant3/08/2020Wonderful performance tonight by Lucy Kaplansky
Joel Stein8/16/2019- great local spot - try it! beautiful and comfortable venue. staff friendly. wonderful mixture o... read morebeautiful and comfortable venue. staff friendly. wonderful mixture of events. let us all visit this theater often so it can survive and thrive read lessbarbara b11/25/2019
- Great community feel theater This was my second time at the Hopewell theater to see a live music sh... read moreThis was my second time at the Hopewell theater to see a live music show and I couldn't have been more pleased. The staff was kind, the audience was respectful, the sound was top-notch, and the seating arrangement was spacious. Even though it isn't geographically convenient for me, I will definitely be back! read lessJordanHamowy10/18/2019
- Great intimate venue Saw Max Weinberg’s Jukebox tour in a very nice setting, allowing one t... read moreSaw Max Weinberg’s Jukebox tour in a very nice setting, allowing one to BYOB as well. Great acoustics and very convenient to several restaurants in town. read lessLen J5/07/2019
- Excellent showcase for live music The room’s acoustics were optimal for enjoying the spirited sounds of ... read moreThe room’s acoustics were optimal for enjoying the spirited sounds of Steve Forbert. The seating arrangement enabled outstanding sight lines. read lessWanderer6701629/20/2019
- excellent programs This local theater is a hidden gem. The theater is newly refurbished ... read moreThis local theater is a hidden gem. The theater is newly refurbished and is comfortable, clean and has excellent seating everywhere in a small setting.The programs we saw were terrific, and some were big names at a very reasonable price. More read lessJoan M6/04/2019
If you haven’t had the privilege of attending an event at Hopewell The... read moreIf you haven’t had the privilege of attending an event at Hopewell Theater, you’re missing out. Check out the event calendar now for music, movies, comedy, storytelling and more. Beautiful renovated theater provides an intimate setting for any production. A variety of seating options - tables, movie theater type seats and cozy booths ensure everyone is comfortable. Not a bad seat in the house with great sightlines and clear, crisp acoustics throughout. A small snackbar offers treats including popcorn, candy and delicious brownies. They also have a rotating menu of small plates and bottled beverages It is BYOB so feel free to bring a bottle of wine and make a night of it! read less
Anita Muentener Bennison4/13/2019- Saw Maiden and loved it Hadn't been to this theatre for years but saw this documentary and lov... read moreHadn't been to this theatre for years but saw this documentary and love it. Such an inviting space! I will be back!! read lessclareeggers9/09/2019
- Best kept secret in Central NJ! I've been to the Hopewell Theater several times for live music events ... read moreI've been to the Hopewell Theater several times for live music events (James Maddock, Mary Gauthier, Sam Reider, Johnny Irion and Pat Sansone); with state-of-the-art lighting and sound, a variety of seating options (not a bad seat in the house!), and great variety of musical acts and film screenings, it's quickly become one of my favorite venues! Make an afternoon/evening of it--take a walk through the Sourland Preserve, drive through the local countryside and visit historic sites like the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum and Cemetery, and have a pre-show dinner at one of several restaurants in town. read lessScorpioWordsmith5/16/2019
- Once Upon a Time in Hopewell The venue is a unique environment coupled with an amazing energy. Feat... read moreThe venue is a unique environment coupled with an amazing energy. Featuring entertainment with a meaningful experience. read lessshocktrauma0810/28/2019
- Sugar Ray and the Bluetones Great show from Sugar Ray Norcia in a first-rate venue. The turn-out ... read moreGreat show from Sugar Ray Norcia in a first-rate venue. The turn-out should have been bigger, however. Maybe more promotional work needed to fill the seats. But will definitely look for future shows to attend. read lessOdyssey660222777358/23/2019
- New Year's Eve Event--advertising confusion The New Year's Eve event had excellent music, but the dance floor was ... read moreThe New Year's Eve event had excellent music, but the dance floor was small and the lack of byob option should have been clearly advertised. When I asked to speak to a manager, I was never answered. The dance was fun, but the event was not well promoted. read lessDaria C1/06/2020
- Great venue in a nice town Saw a classic movie here. What an incredible venue. Restored nicely. L... read moreSaw a classic movie here. What an incredible venue. Restored nicely. Love the different types of entertainment they offer. So glad a venue like this is so close to my home. BYBO and they have food. read lessezweiseg11/22/2019
- This place is amazing! What a neat little gem. It is a small, beautiful theater with plenty o... read moreWhat a neat little gem. It is a small, beautiful theater with plenty of parking nearby. Great sound system, no bad seats, and a tiny snack bar. It is BYOB. You can't bring food or nonalcoholic beverages from outside. Staff is helpful and friendly.Great spot to see a concert read lesstms2159/16/2019
Great sound, comfy seats...not a bad one in the house.. Bravi !
Christopher Darrah7/29/2019- Intimate musical venue Loved your beautiful theater. Went to hear Jay & Molly on the 10th... read moreLoved your beautiful theater. Went to hear Jay & Molly on the 10th of January. It was my first visit. My friend and I were thrilled to experience such wonderful music in such a small, intimate setting. read lesssusaseaman20201/16/2020
Latest News from HT
Hopewell Theater is reopening on September 15 with a robust fall schedule.
Providing a stage for emerging and established local talent has always been central to HT’s mission, and this fall season’s slate of programs will be a veritable showcase for just that.
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- Wednesday September 14th, 2022
Folk. Rock. Blues. Roots. Alt-country. Punk. Pop. Worldbeat. Celtic. Broadway musical.
These are among the live music genres coming to Hopewell Theater. In anticipation of our amazing lineup, we’ve created a Fall 2022 Spotify playlist for you to explore. Use it to decide which concert to come to,
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- Monday September 12th, 2022
Here’s what’s in store at Hopewell Theater this September:
Your Stage at Any Stage: Open Mic Hosted By Michelle Klein – Thursday, September 1
Calling all singers, poets, and storytellers, neighbors near and far,
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- Tuesday September 6th, 2022