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
- Lucy Kaplansky is an acclaimed singer-songwriter of rare talent, “a truly gifted performer with a bag full of enchanting songs” (The New Yorker) and “the troubadour laureate of modern city folk” (The Boston Globe).
- She has released eight critically acclaimed CDs, two of which were awarded Best Pop Album of the year by the Association for Independent Music.
- NPR described her 2012 album, Reunion, as “a master class in making the personal universal,” and her most recent album, Everyday Street, has been dubbed “spare and luminous” and “remarkable.”
- Advanced Ticket Price: $30-35 plus tax and fees
- Day of Show Ticket Price: $38 plus taxes and fees
Her recording of Roxy Music's "More than This" has over 12 million streams on Spotify, and she has been featured on NPR’s All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, and Morning Edition as well as BBC Radio 2 and 4, and CBS Sunday Morning, and has sung harmony on albums by Suzanne Vega, Bryan Ferry, Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin. Her song “Guilty as Sin” was featured in the NBC television show, Ed, and her vocals were featured in the Tom Cruise film, The Firm.
She will be releasing her latest album, Last Days of Summer, written and recorded during the pandemic, in Spring 2022.
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- 02nd December 2022 | 8:00 pm
- Hopewell Public Library continues their Wednesday Night Out series at Hopewell Theater!
- This month's program is "The Lenape and Their Ancestors in Hopewell Valley: The View from the Hopewell Museum" presented by Ian Burrow, Ph. D., RPA.
- This program is co-sponsored by the Hopewell Valley Historical Society and the Hopewell Museum.
- This is a free event at Hopewell Theater brought to you by Hopewell Public Library. No registration is required.
Through the study of these artifacts, together with other types of record, including historical sources, we are learning more about the ways of life of the people who lived here for so long.
Ian Burrow is a professional archaeologist and a Trustee of the Hopewell Museum. Trained in the United Kingdom, he moved to the United States in 1988 after a 10-year career in England. From 1988 to 2015 he was Vice-President of Hunter Research, Inc. carrying out numerous archaeological projects in New Jersey and the mid-Atlantic. He lives in Hopewell Borough, and loves exploring Sourland Mountain, local history, and the menu at Chubby’s Luncheonette.more
- 07th December 2022 | 7:00 pm
- Pyrenesia is an acoustic swing quartet founded on the banks of the Delaware River, combining original compositions and singer-songwriter melodies with the Django Reinhardt-inspired tradition of gypsy jazz.
- Alex Radus is known as a “sultry crooner” (City Paper) and “master guitarist” (Courier News), but his songwriting takes center stage, pairing whimsical and poignant storytelling with a genre-bending mix of Americana, swing, blues, folk and more.
- Pyrenesia and Alex Radus are bringing their combined musical talent to Hopewell Theater this December.
- Advanced Ticket Price: $20-30 plus tax and fees
- Day of Show Ticket Price: $30 plus taxes and fees
Alex Radus has toured the country extensively, recorded multiple albums, and earned awards, nominations, and critical acclaim for his songwriting, recording, and performing. Radus’ music has been featured on radio, TV, and film, including Adolescence, directed by Ashley Avis (Black Beauty). A staple of the eastern PA music scene, Radus is a frequent performer at the region’s best festivals and venues, including Musikfest, Zoellner Arts Center, Godfrey Daniels, Steelstacks, Hopewell Theater, World Cafe Live, and more.
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- 09th December 2022 | 8:00 pm
- James Maddock’s status as a fixture on the Folk and Americana scene is confirmed with every listen of any song in his prodigious catalog.
- Relix Magazine put it this way: “James Maddock possesses the kind of lived-in craggy voice that would sound authoritative if he were singing the sports pages. Fortunately, he doesn't need to do that because his compositional skills are a match for his delivery.”
- He has performed with Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nile, Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors), and David Immergluck (Counting Crows). According to radio legend Vin Scelsa, Maddock's “heartbreakingly beautiful and exquisitely crafted” music “touches the soul.”
- Advanced Ticket Price: $33-38 plus tax and fees
- Day of Show Ticket Price: $45 plus taxes and fees
His 2009 album, Sunrise On Avenue C, won a New York Music Award for Best Americana Album, while the follow-up, Wake Up And Dream, ranked among the top albums of 2011 in WFUV's (NYC) Listener Poll. With the release of Another Life (2013) and The Green (2015), Maddock continued to demonstrate why many consider him to be one of the best singer-songwriters working today.
As a songwriter, James recently had three songs co-written with Mike Scott on the new Waterboys album, Modern Blues (which appeared in the Top 50 on the UK Albums Chart), a co-write with Gary Barlow (“Actress”) on Barlow’s new album (2X Platinum), as well as a cut (“Fragile”) on the Dirt On My Tongue album by emerging UK artist Jo Harman. Songs from Another Life have been featured on NBC’s Parenthood and ABC Family’s Switched at Birth. Maddock is a constant live presence in the U.S. and Europe.
Maddock’s latest album, Little Bird in the Neighbourhood, harks back to the acoustic approach of Another Life. With some old and some new musical collaborators (Aaron Comess on drums, Ben Rubin on upright bass, Brian Mitchell on accordion and piano, Scott Sharrard on guitar, Ben Stivers on piano and keys, Craig Dryer on flute, and David Immergluck on guitar) Maddock has delivered another exquisite collection of musical vignettes. Little Bird in the Neighbourhood is available where music is consumed.
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- 10th December 2022 | 8:00 pm
In fall of 2021 we launched YOUR STAGE AT ANY STAGE, a monthly 90-minute locally curated performance showcase hosted by songstress and storyteller, Michelle Klein, of the beloved Peasant Grill.
You can sign-up to participate here, or you can join us in supporting your neighbors and local talent as audience members by buying tickets!
The order of performances will be set at random on the night of the show by Hopewell Theater and Michelle in an effort to diversify the evening's lineup.
Open to all ages, however, children must have signed consent by their parent or guardian. Due to the popularity of this program, all acts must sign up in advance. All performers will be required to sign and abide by Hopewell Theater's COVID-19 Waiver and Health & Safety Protocols upon confirmation. All performers will be contacted by HT with additional details ahead of show to discuss technical requirements, arrival time, and expectations for the evening.
All performers receive free entry for the evening. Families and friends can purchase online (click “Buy Tickets” to the right), by phone, or at the Box Office ahead of time or the night of.
Performance time slots will be given as follows:
- Music: up to 10 minutes
- Comedy: up to 5 minutes
- Spoken Word/ Storytelling/ Poetry: up to 7 minutes
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DECEMBER SHOW DETAILS
The lineup for December's show is as follows (in no particular order):
Tiny Home (Live Music - Band)
Based in Hopewell, NJ as of summer, 2022, Tiny Home is Sonya Cotton and Gabe Dominguez. Sonya and Gabe have been singing together nearly since the day they met in 2007. Their repertoire spans a wide variety of genres, including original and traditional folk songs, musical theater classics, jazz standards, and composers from Tom Waits to Townes Van Zandt. They’ve recorded three albums.
Both Gabe and Sonya are driven, personally and musically, by a deep love for wild places and creatures. They have completed three week-long music/walking tours up the California coast performing tiny concerts in small towns along the way, carrying their guitar on their back. Their future vision includes a tour by canoe down the Delaware River.
Cushetunk (Live Music - Band)
*Details to come.
James Christy (Comedy)
James Christy Jr. is an award-winning playwright and filmmaker. His solo show Not Right Now had a sold-out run at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival in September, and his feature film Love and Communication won the Audience Award at the New Hope Film Festival in July.
Meg Russell (Live Music - Solo)
Singer-songwriter Meg Russell is an award-winning Nashville recording artist. Meg is transitioning from an accomplished children’s musician with two full-length, award-winning CDs to an adult contemporary musician. Meg brings us her warm vibe and unique sound with her newest originals along with a special holiday tune. Meg will be releasing her new EP, Hidden Spaces, in 2023!
Nikolai Margulis (Live Music - Solo)
Nikolai Margulis first fell for the banjo at age five and hasn’t put it down since. He’s played in the kids award show band at the International Bluegrass Music Awards for the past two years, and was recently a finalist for the Freshgrass Banjo Award. He’s a high school tenth grader from Princeton.
Bill Ihling (Live Music - Solo)
Bill Ihling is a solo singer/guitarist from Erwinna, PA. After 35 years as a bassist and harmony singer in NJ, PA, and Midwestern bands, Bill answered the call of his “inner troubadour” in 2012 and began performing solo. Bill’s repertoire is multi-genre cornucopia of vaguely familiar covers that includes acoustic versions of 60s pop classics, 70s rock album “deep cuts,” old-school country favorites, the best of the Americana singer-songwriters, and “Great American Songbook” standards even your grandmother would enjoy.
Stephen Dijoseph (Live Music - Solo)
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- 14th December 2022 | 7:00 pm
- Danielia Cotton is a New York City based singer-songwriter originally from Hopewell, NJ. In 2010, Danielia was named Lilith Fair's OurStage Local Talent Winner for NYC. Since then, she has shared the stage with the likes of Robert Cray, Bon Jovi, and Gregg Allman.
- In the review of her Rare Child album, The New York Times says this: “She’s a belter who can hold back or work her way up to a gospelly blues-rock shout, and in the songs she writes with her band’s brawny guitar riffs, she grapples with the road, salvation, holding on and letting go. ‘The truth will set you free, but it always feels like it tears you apart,’ she sings. She’s a throwback, but a gutsy one.”
- Her latest studio album, Good Day, is out now where music is sold.
- Advanced Ticket Price: $35-40 plus tax and fees
- Day of Show Ticket Price: $45 plus taxes and fees
Early on she began veering from the gospel and jazz/blues of her mother and aunts finding greater allure in rock legends like, AC/DC, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, and Todd Rundgren and soul and R&B royalty like Stevie Wonder and Donnie Hathaway.
Cotton began crafting her own sound; an eclectic mix of the stuff that shaped her and the stuff that called her. Cotton’s magic is born of her ability to inhabit a song, to dwell in its rhythms and melodies, to live with the intricacies of its lyrical structure, and to emerge with an articulate proclamation of personal and social truths.
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- 17th December 2022 | 8:00 pm
- Over the past few years, The Matt O'Ree Band has done what most area bands do. They've played their shows, developed their sound, released their records and very quietly built a massive fan base in the process.
- What makes this band different from all the others is that their local fan base includes Bruce Springsteen, David Bryan, and Steve Cropper, all of whom have volunteered to perform on the band's album, Brotherhood.
- Prior to Brotherhood's release, Matt's talent was recognized globally when he got the nod to join rock legends Bon Jovi as their guitarist/backing vocalist on their 2015 stadium tour of the Far East.
- Advanced Ticket Price: $30-35 plus tax and fees
- Day of Show Ticket Price: $37 plus taxes and fees
In addition to being a creative songwriter, Matt was recognized by the industry as a guitar great after winning a national guitar contest hosted by B.B. King and John Mayer through Guitar Center and Guitar World magazine. Matt beat out over 4,000 competitors to win the grand prize which consisted of multiple guitars, an endorsement from Gibson, a shopping spree at Guitar Center and a new car from Scion. This major accomplishment was the spark that jumpstarted his career and gave his band momentum for their future success.
Growing up on influencers ranging from Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Rory Gallagher, ZZ Top, Robin Trower, Joe Walsh, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, the Matt O'Ree Band has taken all these diverse elements and forged a new iron.
Matt's writing is inspired by many life experiences and years of study from the ones that have written the book on how to play real guitar rock music. Not as a photocopy, but in a new light that hasn't been seen in quite some time. Now is the time for real music and real musicianship to make a resurrection.
Recently, the band has been promoting two new singles "Without You" and "Through Time With You" co-written and produced by John Ginty, B3 Organ player for the Allman Betts Band and the Dixie Chicks. The songs are an indication that the band is moving in a new direction forming a powerhouse team, blending Eryn's soulful vocals with Matt's gritty vocals and unparalleled guitar. Together these two front an incredible sound where the audience can feel the sparks between them. The chemistry on stage is unstoppable.
Eryn is an accomplished artist in her right. She won awards such as the BELK Southern Musician Showcase/Blues Artist as well as Asbury Park's Top Female Vocalist and Top Blues Band. She is also the youngest artist to be inducted into the NJ/NY Blues Hall of Fame and one of only three females who have been inducted. She has performed or opened for artists such as Don McLean, Gregg Allman, Johnny Winter, Robert Cray, Dr. John, Shemekia Copeland, The Gin Blossoms, Little River Band, Marcia Ball, Walter Wolfman Washington, Eric Lindell, Sonny Landreth, The Radiators, Johnny A and so many more. She also recently sang backup vocals with the Smashing Pumpkins on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Together, the band takes their fans on a ride that hasn't been heard or seen at this level since the '70s. Their live show is like revisiting a Zeppelin concert at the Garden, and with Lex Lehman's smooth soulful bass, John Hummel's Bonham-esque drums, and Eryn's angelic and gutsy lead and backing vocals, Matt and company have built a foundation that can hold up the biggest house on the block.
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- 30th December 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
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 less
Franciebabe9/20/2019The 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 Angelus4/19/2018My 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 less
madmiz4/19/2019If 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 Bennison4/13/2019Lovely 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 lessJ243BTcheryls10/04/2019Terrifically 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- 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 S5/28/2019Went 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 Murphy1/29/2018Go 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 lesskevinXoxo10/28/2019 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 Wasilewski12/07/2019Great 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. Markland3/20/2019Really fun time bringing in the New Year!
Dawn Cargiulo Berman1/01/2019- 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 lessAgonalSounds3/09/2020Hopewell 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 lessvwarta2/13/2020jay 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 k1/16/2020 - First 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
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 lesscatherinesmitch1/15/2020Best 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 lessConnector685669298763/26/2020 - 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 less
Road176068952054/25/2019Hopewell 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 lessfrankier011/01/2019A 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 Great sound, comfy seats...not a bad one in the house.. Bravi !
Christopher Darrah7/29/2019A 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 S7/11/2019Sugar 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- The 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 lessppdujour258/27/2019A 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
vps426/07/2019Went 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 - Frequent 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 lessalanstewart3611/30/2019
What 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 Bohrer9/21/2019We 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 Marie12/22/2018 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 Walter3/15/2019Intimate 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 D11/10/2019Cool 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- 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 lessshocktrauma0810/28/2019Documentary 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
redhutch684/15/2019Little 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 We had an awesome time there last night. Will definitely return!
Annie Saunders Mingle2/25/2018Great intimate theatre with nice food establishments nearby. BYOB
Robert Arnold4/01/2019Local 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 J1/22/2020Fantastic 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 Brody1/03/2019I'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 Villiers4/27/2018Wonderful 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- 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 lessrobsip101/09/2020Unique 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 lessSightseer79199711/01/2019The 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 Ciempola6/29/2019 - Great, 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 G6/16/2019felice 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
Camper4582655/18/2019Very 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 lessNavigator7381966/14/2019 Such a warm cozy perfect place no bad seats will be back for many more
Jon Hallowell12/09/2018Table seating, BYOB, decent snacks and remarkable interior.
Michael Competielle11/19/2017Absolutely 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 S2/14/2020- Hidden 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 lessKenigator3/21/2020great 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 b11/25/2019Great 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 lesssaphiresunset11/16/2020
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 Koch11/17/2018great place for wonderful entertainment and a local night out
Henry Joseph1/06/2019Had 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- Absolutely 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
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 Margolin10/21/2018A 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_Bubba3/12/2020 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 Yank5/26/2018Eclectic 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 lessmcm882/23/2020My 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 Bolton9/28/2017- Excellent 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 W9/27/2019Best 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 lesspeaches2302/24/2020
Went last night for first time and love the venue
Mary Michaele Knops-Powers7/22/2018 - 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
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 Carter6/19/2019A 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 - 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 lessThomas D5/01/2019sue 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 lessdavidckyle1/09/2020
Excellent venue. Nice snack stand. Good acoustics.
Thomas Reed11/17/2017 - Love 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
Delchel5/01/2019Such 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 Dunlevy4/07/2019First time there but will definitely go back
Diane Keller3/20/2019 Great music venue. Great jazz, and a brunch!
Charles Legg3/10/2019An 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 lessjamescavanagh20202/27/2020Hopewell 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 F1/13/2020- Great 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 lessdgichan1/06/2020Go 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 lessrobsip101/09/2020excellent 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 M6/04/2019 - 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 less
Len J5/07/2019Hopewell 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 lessExtraordinary4810061/23/2020Excellent 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 - 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 less
ScorpioWordsmith5/16/2019Hopewell 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 lessWastedontheway7/23/2019Great 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 lessWander337711264976/13/2019 - 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 B1/06/2020Hopewell 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
Navigator666366578664/18/2019Just what we needed in our area! Fabulous acoustics!!
Lisa Bengivenga Meisenbacher1/27/2018 - 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 lessJet7242487/29/2019Intimate 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
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 Sroka10/28/2018 - 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
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 McQuarrie9/15/2019Great food and atmosphere! Super cool venue!
Amy Elizabeth12/29/2018 - 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 lessDeparture090854618977/08/2019Great sound, great room, great staff, excellent location.
Caleb Estey9/16/2019Well run, well organized and state of the art and modern.
Scott Tolkacz1/25/2020 - 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
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 Lewis11/03/2017Mick 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 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 Crain11/30/2019Great 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 lessJordanHamowy10/18/2019Great 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 lessFearless38470511/07/2019- 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
First time here & loved this theater. I will be back for more shows.
Jeanne M. Olsen3/01/2020Great 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 Nice folks and excellent acoustics! ❤️🎶
Patrick Martin3/31/2019I 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 lessramabi19632/21/2020amazing venue, not a bad seat in the house
Matthew Budd12/21/2018This is an excellent gem of a room. Would love to play there one day!!
Eddie Kamenitzer5/23/2019delightful 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 lessmarinereef9/26/2019Hidden 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 lesstophermyers10/28/2019- Charming 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 M1/22/2020
Initimate 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 Brannen2/08/2020Warmest 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 - 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 lesseasulton11/02/2019Saw 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
great 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 Figorito10/29/2019 
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 C1/06/2020Thank 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 lesskcsellers28/22/2019Wonderful performance tonight by Lucy Kaplansky
Joel Stein8/16/2019- 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 K11/21/2019A 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 d1/06/2020SUPER 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
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. Segarra10/25/2017Loved 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 lessybeylins10/28/2019Great 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 Devlin10/15/2018- 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 lessjemjones478/22/2019This 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 lesstms2159/16/2019Hopewell 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 Really beautiful, clean venue with super friendly service!
Kalo Kalt Maloney11/17/2018Desperately 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 D8/23/2019Visited 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- 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
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 lessRobert Crain11/30/2019- 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
- 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
- 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
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 Koch11/17/2018First time there but will definitely go back
Diane Keller3/20/2019- 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
- Hopewell 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 lessWastedontheway7/23/2019
- First 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
Such a warm cozy perfect place no bad seats will be back for many more
Jon Hallowell12/09/2018- 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
- A 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
- Desperately 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 D8/23/2019
- 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
- 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
- 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 F1/13/2020
What 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 Bohrer9/21/2019- 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 - 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
This is an excellent gem of a room. Would love to play there one day!!
Eddie Kamenitzer5/23/2019- Love 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 lessDelchel5/01/2019
Just what we needed in our area! Fabulous acoustics!!
Lisa Bengivenga Meisenbacher1/27/2018Fantastic 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 Brody1/03/2019Great music venue. Great jazz, and a brunch!
Charles Legg3/10/2019- 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 lessJ243BTcheryls10/04/2019
- felice 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 lessCamper4582655/18/2019
- 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
great 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 Figorito10/29/2019My 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 Bolton9/28/2017Initimate 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 Brannen2/08/2020Lovely 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- Warmest 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
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 Marie12/22/2018Such 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 Dunlevy4/07/2019- 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 last night for first time and love the venue
Mary Michaele Knops-Powers7/22/2018- Absolutely 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 S2/14/2020
- 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
Great sound, great room, great staff, excellent location.
Caleb Estey9/16/2019- Cool 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
Really fun time bringing in the New Year!
Dawn Cargiulo Berman1/01/2019Great 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 Devlin10/15/2018The 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 lessChristine Resende Ciempola6/29/2019- Unique 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
- 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 lessConnector685669298763/26/2020
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 Wasilewski12/07/2019- 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
- 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 intimate theatre with nice food establishments nearby. BYOB
Robert Arnold4/01/2019- 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 lessCarrie S5/28/2019
Latest News from HT
Here’s what’s in store at Hopewell Theater this December:
Friday, December 2
Lucy Kaplansky is an acclaimed singer-songwriter of rare talent, “a truly gifted performer with a bag full of enchanting songs” (The New Yorker) and “the troubadour laureate of modern city folk” (The Boston Globe).
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- Wednesday November 30th, 2022
Over 40 years ago, back in October 1980, the town of Kendal (England) hosted a new, low-key, two-day event. Named the “Kendal Mountaineering Film Festival,” visitors experienced art, seminars, films, and photography. Little did they know what they had started, or how influential the event would become.
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- Tuesday November 8th, 2022
Here’s what’s in store at Hopewell Theater this November:
Rhett Miller – Sunday, November 6
Texas native Rhett Miller is perhaps best known as the frontman of the Dallas-based alt-country band the Old 97’s,
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- Wednesday November 2nd, 2022