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Town Topics Article: Montessori Musical “Born to Learn” Opens At Hopewell Theater March 7
By Donald Gilpin
“A transcendental experience” is how Alex Mitnick, Princeton Montessori School’s (PM) Emmy Award-winning music teacher, described the creation of Born to Learn: The Maria Montessori Story.
He wrote and produced the hour-long musical celebrating the life of Maria Montessori,
Hopewell Theater Now Participating in New Jersey’s Families First Program
- Hopewell Theater is pleased to announce our participation in the recently launched New Jersey’s Families First Discovery Pass Program!
- Individuals and families in the Families First program will now have access to the arts via discounted and free tickets to many of our events.
Famous Directors’ Favorite Movies of 2019
Which 2019 films did your favorite directors love? In this IndieWire article, famous directors share their favorite films released last year! What were your favorite films of 2019? And what are you looking forward to in 2020 this year?
- Ana Lily Amirpour (The Bad Batch,
Culture Seep: “Spanish, Very Spanish” Celebrates Everything Art & Living Through Dance!
by Mandee K. Hammerstein
“Looking at life from a different angle through dance, that infuses all things” is the theme, as stated when talking with Founder and Director Linda Erickson of Europium Dance Theater, regarding the company’s upcoming show “Spanish, Very Spanish,” running January 25th and 26th at Hopewell Theater.
Big Artists Are Coming to Small Venues
- Major artists have started coming to small venues with low seating capacities more and more.
- These “underplays” offer unique, close-up experiences that can’t be found in large, overcrowded arenas.
- Hopewell Theater’s gives you a human experience with both established and emerging talent in a warm,
We’re listening… please keep talking!
Though our search for the perfect restaurant partner continues, we still want to know what you want. Over the past few months we’ve asked you via social media what you are craving and have been blown away by your responses. While more research and other variables will be considered before we decide which direction to go in,
Study Finds Live Concerts Increase Wellbeing & Life Expectancy!
- A UK study found that even just 20 minutes of live music increases well-being better than yoga and dog-walking.
- Live concerts were also found to increase feelings of self-worth, closeness to others, and mental stimulation.
- Hopewell Theater’s warm, intimate venue makes it perfect for creating a uniquely close,
On Our Screen and Stage – Week of November 24, 2019
This week at Hopewell Theater:
- Closing this Wednesday with a cast of famous actors like Adam Driver, Annette Bening, and Jon Hamm is THE REPORT.
- On Friday and Saturday BAND OF CHANGES brings the music featuring Chris Harford, Dave Dreiwitz,
Jack Broadbent Brings His New Album to HT in February
- Jack Broadbent recently released his newest album, Moonshine Blue.
- Defying genre and categorization, the album is inspired by Broadbent’s travels.
- See Jack Broadbent on Friday, February 7 – get tickets now during our Holiday Sale to waive ticketing fees.
Give Hope to Families in Need November 22 through January 6
HomeFront and Hopewell Theater believe that for a full and rich life, one that truly breaks through the cycle of poverty, the human spirit needs nourishment.
Through HomeFront’s ArtSpace Program, the creative process becomes a tangible tool for self-expression,