FAQ's
Hopewell Theater has assisted listening devices available upon request at the box office for deaf or hearing impaired. Closed captioning is available on films that provide them. To find out if your film includes closed captioning, please inquire at the box office at least 15 minutes before the film program starts, or call/email ahead of time. Phone: +1 (609) 466-1964. Email: BoxOffice@HopewellTheater.com
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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Hopewell Theater is temporarily closed.
Our box office is open for call-in only the following days and times:
- M-F 9a-5p (closed 12-1pm)
Box office is open one hour before show time and can be reached by phone Monday through Friday 9AM - 5PM at +1 (609) 466-1964, or by email at BoxOffice@HopewellTheater.com
All areas of the Hopewell Theater accommodate dining except for the second and third rows of fixed seating on the left and right, and second row of fixed seating in the center. Click here to see Hopewell Theater’s seat map with seat types indicated.
Patrons can enjoy traditional concessions fare such as popcorn and candy at any show. In additional to concessions items, our anytime menu features a wide array of choices of entrees and delicious desserts that can be ordered at our concession stand during live music and special performances. On movie nights, the kitchen is closed and entree items will not be available for purchase. On nights when the kitchen is open, to limit disruption of live events, prepared menu items cannot be ordered after 15 minutes before posted show time.
On special occasions we feature Supper Club Nights with a full meal served before the show, by a local chef or caterer. Tickets to the Supper Club must be purchased separately from tickets to the show.
Our Supper Clubs are full dinners served by wait staff at the tables in our theater, and are scheduled occasionally. Supper Clubs take place in the two hours prior to a scheduled show (never during a show) when the concession stand is closed. Please note, concessions will not offer dine-in menu items on nights of supper clubs. Check our dine-in schedule on the home page for full list of upcoming Supper Club events.
Whereas, our concession stand is open during all shows. On movie nights, the kitchen is closed and entree items will not be available for purchase. On nights when the kitchen is open, to limit disruption of live events, prepared menu items cannot be ordered after 15 minutes before posted show time.
Yes, Supper Clubs are a package and include dinner and a ticket to the show afterward.
Yes, our concession stand offers traditional movie theater food like popcorn, candy, and soft drinks, along with delicious desserts and entree options.
We use only local caterers for Supper Clubs and the hosting chef’s name will be posted with the Supper Club event details. For our concession menu of small plates and desserts, we partner with local partners like The Bent Spoon and The Peasant Grill, and more!
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.
Our concession menu features some locally made and organic items, as well as vegan and gluten-free options. The menu is seasonal and often changing, so please check at the theater for the most up-to-date and fresh menu offerings. Supper Clubs vary depending on event and hosting chef.
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.
We are proud to offer a 10% discount on regularly priced film tickets to students with a valid student ID and senior citizens aged 55+. Student and Senior Citizen discounted tickets can be purchased at our Box Office in person or by calling 609-466-1964 during business hours. We also offer $6 film tickets to all patrons for screenings on Tuesday through Thursday evenings and weekend matinees. Some exclusions apply, including film series and special screenings. Additional fees may apply for online and phone orders.
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Free parking can be found on the street in front of the theater. See attached maps for additional parking.
The Theater features a projector and a state-of-the-art surround sound system. The Hopewell Theater features state-of-the-art theater technology unlimited possibilities 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 theatre 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 fees applied to tickets purchased in person at our Box Office. As a member-benefit, HT will also waive Members’ ticketing and handling fees on phone orders.
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.
- Each online order of live music or event tickets will be subjected to a Handling Fee of $6.
For film tickets purchased online, each ticket will be subjected to a $3.50 Ticket Fee and no Handling Fee. For film tickets purchased by phone, each ticket is subject to a $3.50 Ticket Fee as well as a $6 Handling Fee per order. In the event that a performance is cancelled, 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. No request for cancellations or refunds will be accepted. You may swap your ticket for another of equal or lessor value by calling or visiting the box office in person. If the ticket you're swapping for is of greater value, you must pay the difference; if of lessor value, the difference will not be refunded. In order to swap your ticket, you must present the order confirmation.
On certain shows, HT will allow ticket resale on our ticketing system only. To find out if your ticket is elligible for resale, please check your event on our website to see if "ticket resale is available" is indicated on the event page. If you do resell your ticket on our system, upon completion of the resale process, you will be credited the face value of your ticket(s), and any fees will be forfeited. If your ticket(s) remain unsold upon event start-date, no refund will be received and the ticket(s) will become valid through event end-time.
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 learn more about the 135-year history of the site and building, visit our History page.
To see pictures of Hopewell Theater, visit our Gallery.
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Our stage is yours! Learn more about hosting your private event at Hopewell Theater by visiting our Private Events page.
