FAQs

The box office is open one hour before show time and can be reached by phone Monday through Friday M-F 9a-5p (closed 12-1pm) at +1 (609) 466-1964, or by email at BoxOffice@HopewellTheater.com

Hopewell Theater is a 180 seat theater with flexible seating options, from intimate banquette table seating to traditional fixed theater seats, as well as a balcony overlooking the stage—a place where everyone can feel comfortable.

See our seat plan here.

At this time, we do not offer student or senior discounts.

Hopewell Theater features a projector and a state-of-the-art surround sound system.

HT features state-of-the-art theater technology when it comes to the lighting the space. With a newly updated system of color-changing LEDs and top of the line programming options, there are endless possibilities for lighting, from theatrical performances to presentations.

Custom tailored to the size and acoustics of the venue, the new state-of-the-art sound system at Hopewell Theater provides smooth and even audio coverage for every seat in the venue. The professional digital audio system was installed with flexibility in mind, and is well suited for a range of events, from sound effects for theatrical presentations to live sound reinforcement for musical acts. And the new sound system doesn’t stop in the theater auditorium – speakers in the lobby, bathrooms, and the second-floor lounge ensure that even if you have to leave your seat, you’ll never miss a note!

To check out our full tech specs, please click here.

There are no ticket fees applied to tickets purchased in person at our Box Office.

For a live music or event ticket purchased online or by phone, each ticket will be subject to a ticket fee of either $3.50, $7.00, or $10.50 based on the price of the ticket:

• Tickets up to $15 are subject to a $3.50 fee
• Tickets from $16 to $30 are subject to a $7.00 fee
• Tickets $31 or above are subject to a $10.50 fee

For film tickets purchased online or by phone, each ticket will be subject to a $3.50 ticket fee.

An optional fee of $2.00 will be added to Will Call tickets. Ticket delivery via Print-at-Home or Mobile is free of charge.

In the event that a performance is canceled, refunds on tickets purchased will be allowed. In all instances when a ticket is refunded, only the cost of the ticket is refunded.

All sales are final. You may swap your ticket for another of equal or lesser value by calling the box office at 609-466-1964. If the ticket you’re swapping for is of greater value, you must pay the difference; if it is of lesser value, the difference will not be refunded.

In order to swap your ticket, you must present the order confirmation. In all instances when a ticket is refunded/credited, only the cost of the ticket is refunded/credited.

If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 the day of an event, or have been exposed to someone who has COVID, please stay home for the safety of our staff, talent, and fellow patrons. Call the box office to discuss your options at 609-466-1964.

Hopewell Theater houses a Lost and Found, located at the box office, for any items left behind at our theater. Any items placed in the Lost and Found will be held for thirty days before being donated or discarded.

To see pictures of Hopewell Theater, visit our Gallery.

We have temporarily suspended our membership program, and are not offering memberships at this time.

Hopewell Theater is not offering outdoor or livestream concerts at this time.

Free parking can be found on the street in front of the theater. See attached maps for additional parking.

At Hopewell Theater, the safety of our patrons, talent, and staff is of utmost importance. We continue to stay up-to-date on local, state, and CDC health, cleanliness, and safety guidelines to include in our COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan. These guidelines are evolving and are subject to change over time. Please refer to our COVID-19 Health and Safety page for the most up-to-date info.

Ticket buyer and members of the ticket buyer’s party agree to voluntarily waive, release, defend, indemnify and save harmless HT together with its employees, artists, and affiliates against any damages, claims, lawsuits, liabilities, attorney fees and expenses which they may sustain, be subjected to, or caused to incur should ticket buyer or members in of his/her party contract Covid-19 or any other illness or injuries related to the Covid-19 virus including death or otherwise. By visiting Hopewell Theater you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

All public areas and common touch points will be cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis by FOH staff before, during, and after events. All HVAC equipment have high capacity AFP3000 MERV 13 filters. 400 CFM of mechanical fresh air and 600 CFM of direct fresh air are flown into all air handlers. 2 Aerus Air Scrubbers with UV Filters have been installed in the main theater air handlers.

As of September 2022, patrons and talent are no longer required to wear a mask when inside the building. However, we strongly encourage our patrons to wear masks due to the unpredictable nature of COVID-19 and its variants. Our staff will also continue to wear masks.

Hopewell Theater reserves the right to change vaccination, testing, and/or mask policies due to the unpredictable nature of COVID-19 or at the request of an artist. Please refer to your show-specific event page or pre-show email for more details.

Under Governor Murphy’s Executive Order, as of May 2021, Hopewell Theater is no longer required to limit the number of patrons based on a percentage capacity and no longer required to maintain 6 Feet of social distance. Hopewell Theater will sell tickets at full capacity, 180 seats. Distancing will be encouraged in the lobby and during ingress and egress.

A limited selection of Concessions items will be available for purchase via mobile phone. Concessions items will be delivered to patrons at their seat prior to the start of the show. We do not allow outside food or non-alcoholic beverages. Please call our box office at 609-466-1964 for more information.

Under Governor Murphy’s Executive Order, as of May 2021, Hopewell Theater is no longer required to limit the number of patrons based on a percentage capacity and no longer required to maintain 6 feet of social distance. Hopewell Theater will sell tickets at full capacity, 180 seats. Distancing will be encouraged in the lobby and during ingress and egress.

Please notify the Front of House Manager on Duty (MOD) if you have any concerns with safety compliance during an event. You may also contact the box office for any questions or concerns prior to the event at 609-466-1964 or emailing BoxOffice@hopewelltheater.com

As of September 2022, proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is no longer required for entry to events at Hopewell Theater. We still ask that anyone with symptoms remain home for the safety of other patrons, staff, and talent.

Hopewell Theater reserves the right to change vaccination, testing, and/or mask policies due to the unpredictable nature of COVID-19 or at the request of an artist. Please refer to your show-specific event page or pre-show email for more details.

As of May 17, 2021, New Jersey’s travel advisory is no longer in effect. We encourage all patrons to still monitor their symptoms after traveling, and to not attend your event if you are experiencing any symptoms day of show.

If you have knowingly been exposed to someone with COVID-19 within 14 days of the date of your event, we ask that you please stay home. Please contact the box office for a refund or exchange your ticket for another future event. We thank you for helping to keep all other Hopewell Theater staff, patrons, and talent safe!

If you are feeling ill, experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or have recently been exposed to someone with COVID-19. please stay home for the safety of our staff, talent, and fellow patrons.

You may receive a full refund on the price of the ticket or swap your ticket for another of equal or lesser value by calling the box office at 609-466-1964. If the ticket you’re swapping for is of greater value, you must pay the difference; if of lesser value, the difference will not be refunded. In order to swap your ticket, you must present the order confirmation. In all instances when a ticket is refunded, only the cost of the ticket is refunded.

At this time, concessions will be open for bottled beverages, packaged snacks, candy, and popcorn available to purchase via mobile phone prior to the start of the performance.

We do not serve alcohol, wine, or beer.

In an effort to reduce HT’s use of plastics and lessen our negative impact on the environment, we have discontinued use of disposable plastic drinkware for cold beverages at our film and live events. Hopewell Theater currently offers a stemless souvenir glass for sale at concessions. We encourage our patrons to bring their favorite glasses or mugs as well.

We do not allow outside food or non-alcoholic beverages. Coolers or cases of outside beverages and bags over one cubic foot are prohibited. We reserve the right to inspect the contents all bags brought into the theater. Please call our box office at 609-466-1964 for more information.

Entrances: The main lobby entrance is wheelchair accessible, along with the theater entrance to seating areas.

Seating: There are four spaces for wheelchair seating at the back of the theater, left, right, and center sections.

Restrooms: Two wheelchair accessible restrooms are located in the lobby.

Parking: There is a loading zone parking spot next door to the theater, in front of the Post Office, for those who need to be dropped off.

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See our technical specifications here.

To see pictures of Hopewell Theater, visit our Gallery.

Our stage is yours! Learn more about hosting your private event at Hopewell Theater by visiting our Private Events page.

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