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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 less

Such 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

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

amazing venue, not a bad seat in the house

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 less

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 less

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 less

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 less

Wonderful performance tonight by Lucy Kaplansky

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

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 less

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 less

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 less

Excellent venue. Nice snack stand. Good acoustics.

I'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

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

This is an excellent gem of a room. Would love to play there one day!!

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

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 less

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 less

Great 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

A 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

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

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 less

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

Great intimate theatre with nice food establishments nearby. BYOB

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

Great sound, comfy seats...not a bad one in the house.. Bravi !

Really beautiful, clean venue with super friendly service!

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 less

First time there but will definitely go back

Great music venue. Great jazz, and a brunch!

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

Great 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

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

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 less

Such a warm cozy perfect place no bad seats will be back for many more

Visited 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

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

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 less

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 less

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 less

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 less

We had an awesome time there last night. Will definitely return!

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

Terrifically 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

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 less

Great sound, great room, great staff, excellent location.

The 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

Went 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

Really fun time bringing in the New Year!

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 less

My 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

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 less

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 less

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

Hidden 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 less

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

5 stars

Very intimate theater that holds about

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

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 less

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 less

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

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 less

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

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

Fantastic 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

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 less

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 less

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 less

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

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 less

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 less

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

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

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 less

Great food and atmosphere! Super cool venue!

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 less

Went last night for first time and love the venue

SUPER 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 less

Mick 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

Hopewell 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 less

Nice folks and excellent acoustics! ❤️🎶

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 less

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 less

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 less

Just what we needed in our area! Fabulous acoustics!!

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

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

Table seating, BYOB, decent snacks and remarkable interior.

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 less

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 less

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 less

great place for wonderful entertainment and a local night out

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 less

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

Hopewell 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

Great 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 less

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 less

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 less

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