Hopewell Theater is known for its selectively eclectic lineup of films, storytelling events, stand-up comedy acts, and live music, but did you know we also host live performances here too?
See what’s on our stage in the coming months:
Summer Lovin’ Storytelling Night
Friday, July 12 at 7:30pm
From camp crushes to learning that sometimes no amount of sunscreen can keep you from getting burned, join host Danny Artese and a trio of stellar storytellers for Summer Lovin’, true stories of flings and heartbreak from some of the most hilarious and heartfelt storytellers in NYC. Tell me more, tell me more! Featuring Sandi Marx, Joe Charnitski, and Edith Gonzalez.
Traveling Lantern Theatre Company: My Mother the Astronaut
Saturday, July 13 at 12:00pm
Aquarius’ mom is an astronaut and today is “Take Your Child to Work Day” and she can’t wait to go to NASA and find out what it’s like to be in space! They visit Mission Control where she meets scientists and engineers who show her what they do and she learns all about space travel. Her imagination blasts off and she dreams of incredible journeys through the cosmos! Traveling Lantern Theatre Company has been educating and entertaining children all over the country since 1985. Their mission is to bring great stories to children, to draw them into an interactive theater experience, to excite their minds and to tickle their imaginations. Their plays present important ethical ideas to children on a level that they can absorb, relate to, and consider.
The Actual Dance – One Man Show
Saturday, August 10 at 8:00pm
The Actual Dance is an award-winning, autobiographical play that has moved audiences to laugh, cry and then cheer for six years. Written and performed by Samuel A. Simon, The Actual Dance is told through the eyes and heart of a husband as he struggles with his worst fears in what everyone expects to be his wife’s losing battle to breast cancer. In the hour-long performance, and with original music, the story takes the audience on an emotional but uplifting journey that rewards them with an unexpected happy ending, and a universal, life-affirming lesson of hope and faith.
Our Shakespeare fans will be happy to hear that we’re also screening the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of The Taming of the Shrew on July 10th and 13th and the Royal Ballet’s production of Romeo & Juliet on July 24th and 27th for our “From Stage to Screen” series.
And a sneak peak for Fall: juggler and world traveler Michael Menes’ “Above and Beyond” in September, as he weaves a fascinating journey with projections, variety acts, and world class comedy. Then June Ballinger’s one-woman show “Remembrance Day” and the Shadow Box Theater’s child-friendly “Tobias Turkey” in November. To stay in the loop on upcoming live events at Hopewell Theater, sign up for our weekly e-blast or like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!