Sara Scully, Hopewell Theater’s co-founder, will lead HT's expansion to include our recently acquired restaurant at 7 West Broad Street, and oversee the arts hub as a whole. Learn more here !
With over 500,000 streets cats struggling to survive in NYC, and the city unwilling to address the problem, spirited volunteers like Sassee, Claire, Stu and Tara have come to their aid. THE CAT RESCUERS shows the skill, resilience and humor they bring to this challenging but rewarding work, and how their mission to reduce animal suffering, often at great sacrifice to themselves, has changed their lives. Opens Thursday, August 8 at 11:00am as a Crybaby Matinee. Regular screenings start Saturday.

Hopewell Theater is proud to offer  Crybaby Screenings  the third Thursday of each month. Babes-in-arms, infants in strollers, and carriers will be let in for free. Otherwise all tickets are $6. These screenings offer a sensory friendly environment.
Brooklyn’s The Bailsmen play Hot Jazz and Gypsy Swing. Their sound is straight from New York by way of New Orleans, nodding to Django Reinhardt, Sidney Bechet, Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Classics and originals are all given a fresh spin by these young musicians. The Bailsmen are Abraham Pollack, bass; Brandon Vetrano, guitar; Charlie Castelluzzo, guitar; and Gabriel Yonkler, sax.  Thursday, August 8 at 7:30pm.
James Camacho is a NYC based comedian. He performs all over the city and at various comedy festivals. James has made an appearance on the Kevin James show "Kevin Can Wait" on CBS. He also just finished filming the film "The Golden Phoenix", which is currently in production. He has also been seen on Cosmopolitan.com, ESPN, ID Channel, Elite Daily, and The Wendy Williams Show. He was also in the film, “What Happened Last Night”, and in Jay-Z's music video, "I Got the Keys". James is a single half Chinese and half Puerto Rican only child from New Jersey. His uniqueness, his likeability, and his point of view make him one of the most hilarious and interesting young comedians out there! Friday, August 9 at 8:00pm.
An award-winning play, The Actual Dance is a graceful and inspiring love story. It is theater that opens a rare window into the mind and soul of a husband and caregiver. Audiences are transfixed as the actor weaves in and out of a mystical ballroom getting ready to do what he could not imagine.

When first noticing his wife at the age of sixteen, Sam could not predict the profound connection they would share - they are two halves of the same whole. In their 33rd year of marriage, that love was tested…and the ringing in Sam’s ear was not as one would expect, in fact it was an orchestra, playing the music of his life - The Actual Dance. Saturday, August 10 at 8:00pm.
Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin tells the remarkable life story of writer Ursula K. Le Guin, who passed away in 2018 at the age of 88. Le Guin, mostly known for her science fiction and fantasy novels such as A Wizard of Earthsea and The Left Hand of Darkness, defiantly held her ground on the margin of American letters until the sheer excellence of her work, at long last, forced the mainstream to embrace fantastic literature. Tuesday, August 13 at 7:00pm.

This film is a part of Hopewell Theater's ongoing series,  The Art of Living Well , featuring inspiring films, speakers and interactive discussions exploring ways of cultivating serenity, meaning and a deeper connection to one’s self and the world.
Last Chance!
WILD ROSE
closes Wednesday!

Fresh out of prison, Rose-Lynn (Jessie Buckley) juggles her menial job, two children, and committed mother, expertly portrayed by Oscar-nominee Julie Walters, as she pursues her bold ambition of a one-way ticket to musical stardom. With the support of her boss (Sophie Okonedo), Rose-Lynn embarks on a life-changing journey that challenges her sense of self and helps her discover her true voice.

August Concessions Specials
Cheese, Fruit, & Nut Platter $2.00
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Receive a Cheese, Fruit, & Nut Platter with purchase of any entree.
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BOGO Free Hershey's
Chocolate Bar
AND DON'T MISS:
MOVIES, COMEDY, SPECIAL PROGRAMS & LIVE MUSIC COMING SOON
WOODSTOCK
Films That Made Music
In 1969, 500,000 people descended on a small patch of field in a little-known town in upstate New York called Bethel. In this documentary, the iconic event is chronicled in unflinching detail, from the event's inception all the way through to the unexpected air-delivery of food and medical supplies by the National Guard. The film contains performances, interviews with the artists and candid footage of the fans in a defining portrait of 1960s America.
Thursday, August 15 and August 22 at 7:00 pm

Upcoming films in the Films That Made Music series:

Thursday, September 19
THE HARDER THEY COME

Thursday, October 17
QUADROPHENIA
SUPERMAN CARTOONS:
PART TWO
Saturday Afternoon Cartoons
It's a bird…it's a plane...it's Superman cartoons! The Man of Steel first came to the screen in 1941 and there was no turning back. Since then, films, television series and collectables based on the superhero have become a classic part of pop culture. Don't miss out on these original, rare cartoons featuring one of the most beloved characters of all time in his first animated appearance.
Wednesday, August 21 at 1:00 pm
DIRTY DANCING
Wayback Wednesdays
Baby (Jennifer Grey) is one listless summer away from the Peace Corps. Hoping to enjoy her youth while it lasts, she's disappointed when her summer plans deposit her at a sleepy resort in the Catskills with her parents. Her luck turns around, however, when the resort's dance instructor, Johnny (Patrick Swayze), enlists Baby as his new partner, and the two fall in love. Baby's father forbids her from seeing Johnny, but she's determined to help him perform the last big dance of the summer.

A delicious BBQ dinner from Entrata can be added to your ticket at check out or by calling the box office at 609-466-1964. The menu includes Ribs and Smoked BBQ Chicken with Brussel Sprouts Slaw.
Wednesday, August 21 at 7:00 pm
THE FAREWELL
In this funny, uplifting tale based on an actual lie, Chinese-born, U.S.-raised Billi reluctantly returns to Changchun to find that, although the whole family knows their beloved matriarch, Nai-Nai, has been given mere weeks to live, everyone has decided not to tell Nai Nai herself. To assure her happiness, they gather under the joyful guise of an expedited wedding, uniting family members scattered among new homes abroad. Opens Friday, August 23.
KUSAMA: INFINITY
The Art of Living Well Series
Now the top-selling female artist in the world, Yayoi Kusama overcame countless odds to bring her radical artistic vision to the world stage. For decades, her work pushed boundaries that often alienated her from her peers and those in power in the art world. Kusama was an underdog with everything stacked against her-the trauma of growing up in Japan during World War II, life in a dysfunctional family that discouraged her creative ambitions, sexism and racism in the art establishment, mental illness in a culture where that was a particular shame, and eventually growing old and continuing to pursue and be devoted to her art full time. In spite of it all, Kusama has endured and has created a legacy of artwork that spans the disciplines of painting, sculpture, installation art, performance art, poetry, and novels. 
Tuesday, August 27

All screenings are at 7 pm. Upcoming films in The Art of Living Well series:

Tuesday, September 10
ART & MIND

Tuesday, September 24
THE EDGE OF PARADISE

Tuesday, October 8
ANTHROPOCENE
HIS GIRL FRIDAY
Classic Cinema Sundays
One of the fastest, funniest, and most quotable films ever made, His Girl Friday stars Rosalind Russell as reporter Hildy Johnson, a standout among cinema’s powerful women. Hildy is matched in force only by her conniving but charismatic editor and ex-husband, Walter Burns (played by the peerless Cary Grant), who dangles the chance for her to scoop her fellow news writers with the story of an impending execution in order to keep her from hopping the train that’s supposed to take her to Albany and a new life as a housewife. When adapting Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur’s smash hit play The Front Page, director Howard Hawks had the inspired idea of turning star reporter Hildy Johnson into a woman, and the result is an immortal mix of hard-boiled newsroom setting with ebullient remarriage comedy.
Sunday, September 8 at 4:30pm

All screenings are at 4:30 pm. Upcoming films in the Classic Cinema Sundays series:

Sunday, October 13
CHARADE

Sunday, November 10
TILL THE CLOUDS ROLL BY
THAT PÄRT FEELING Documentary Screening
Arvo Pärt is the most performed living composer in the world and known for his minimalistic style that employs his self-invented compositional technique: tintinnabuli. It is this harmonious, spiritual and minimalistic approach to music that forms the basis of That Pärt Feeling – a feeling of wholeness, beauty and essence of being, embraced by millions of persons all around the world.

Pärt’s intense collaboration with the Cello Octet Amsterdam forms the heart of this documentary which sheds a bright light on Pärt’s universe. A universe not only inhabited by classical musicians like Tõnu Kaljuste, Candida Thompson or Daniel Reuss, but also by choreographers like Jiří Kylián, filmmakers like Alain Gomis and young techno musicians like Kara-Lis Coverdale. They are all looking for that Pärt feeling.
Friday, September 13 at 7:00pm
BLUE STEEL
Spaghetti Western Wednesdays
Undercover federal marshal John Carruthers (John Wayne) is suspected by the local sheriff, Jake (George Hayes), of stealing the town's payroll, but his suspicions are sidelined when young Betty Mason (Eleanor Hunt) announces that her father, an important businessman, has been murdered. Without him, supplies will not reach town, and homesteaders will starve. When town leader Malgrove (Edward Peil) offers to buy the locals out, John and Jake get suspicious, and uncover a land-grabbing conspiracy.

Enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner while you watch the film. Pre-order your dinner at check out or call our box office at 609-466-1964 for assistance. Full menu to be announced. 
Wednesday, September 18 at 7:00pm

All screenings are at 7:00 pm. Upcoming films in the Spaghetti Western Wednesday series:

Wednesday, October 18
THE OUTLAW

Wednesday, November 20
WEST OF THE DIVIDE
SNOOPY,
COME HOME
Family Matinee
Snoopy, Come Home centers upon the adventures of Charlie Brown's pet beagle, Snoopy, and his tiny, yellow pal, Woodstock. When Snoopy's original owner Lila is hospitalized, the two take-off to comfort her. Back home, Charlie Brown is being ribbed by his friends because of the revelation that Snoopy had a previous owner ("You've got a used dog, Charlie Brown!"). All of this leads up to a fateful decision for Snoopy -- which owner will Snoopy choose to live with?
Saturday, September 28 at 2:30pm. Tickets coming soon!

All screenings are at 2:30 pm. Upcoming films in the Family Matinee series:

Saturday, October 26
CASPER

Saturday, November 23
E.T.
Crybaby Matinees
Crybaby Matinees take place every Thursday at 11 am, though not all films will be programmed in advance.
Upcoming dates in the series:
August 8: THE CAT RESCUERS
August 22: THE CAT RESCUERS
August 29: Film TBD
COMEDY, PERFORMANCE, & BRUNCH CLUBS COMING SOON
Brunch Club ft. live music by Bill Flemer
Join Hopewell Theater for a delicious and entertaining brunch with a performance by local musician Bill Flemer. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet with an array of delectable food items while listening to the uplifting tunes! Bill will be playing 80s favorites. Menu to be announced. A performance only ticket is available. To purchase, select mezzanine seats or call our box office at 609-466-1964 for assistance.

Although he was born, raised, and still lives in Princeton, Bill Flemer found his musical mecca in Texas and Nashville. He learned harmonic theory from listening to the Beatles, played in a barn-based rock band in high school, and moved into bluegrass in college. Today he plays and sings both traditional and more recent, alternative country music and western swing tunes, both as a solo performer and with a diverse assortment of area musicians. Sunday, August 18 at 11:00 am.

Michael Menes'
A Juggler's Travelogue Adventure:
Above & Beyond
Part performance, part travelogue, ALL AMAZING. An avid juggler and world traveler, Michael Menes has toured the world for over 3 decades as a virtuoso juggler, mime, physical comedian and video geek. With a long and successful career in the cruise industry, Michael has been virtually everywhere and has brought back an astonishing collection of short travelogue films. These video gems become his onstage partners as he weaves a fascinating journey with projections, variety acts, and world class comedy. The show’s finale is his dazzling new OPTICAL JUGGLING ACT. Friday, September 6th at 8:00pm.

Comedy Night: Ross Bennett: Comedy for the Rest of Us
Ross Bennett is one of the best kept secrets in show business. For more than three decades, Ross has been making audiences laugh all across New York and Los Angeles. He performs regularly at all of the top comedy clubs and has received rave reviews in countless publications. Ross Bennett’s comedy album  New York Country  is available on iTunes, where it has become a top-selling comedy album. On television, Ross has been featured on all of the major television networks, including regular appearances on Comedy Central’s  Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn,  where his incisive and topical humor endeared him to fans and fellow comedians alike.
Saturday, September 28th at 8:00pm.
Aged Whine: Stand-Up for Grown-Ups
with Adam Oliensis, Kyle Ocasio, and Brett Druck
Get a baby-sitter. Leave the kids at home. This is Stand-Up for Grown-Ups.

In his stand-up, Adam Oliensis explores the lessons in humility he’s learning from his wife and children, along with the adjustments being forced on him by being a grown-up. Kyle Ocasio has been performing stand up all over the country for well over a decade. She brought laughter to the US troops in eight different countries while performing with Armed Forces Entertainment in Europe and The Middle East. Brett Druck  was a cast member and guest host on Laughs TV Show seasons 2 & 3 on FOX and HULU and you may have seen him on America's Got Talent, in NBC SeeSo's “SCHTICK OR TREAT: HALLOWEEN STAND UP SPECIAL” , mentioned in Rolling Stone, or heard him on Pandora Comedy Radio.
Friday, October 11 at 8:00pm.
Pecha Kucha: Hopewell
Calling all storytellers! Pecha Kucha Nights are informal and fun gatherings where creative people get together and share their ideas, works, thoughts, holiday snaps -- just about anything, really -- in the Pecha Kucha format. PechaKucha is a simple presentation format where you show 20 images, each for 20 seconds. The images advance automatically and you talk along to the images. It was devised in Tokyo in February 2003 as an event for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. 

Good Pecha Kucha presentations are the ones that uncover the unexpected -- unexpected talent, unexpected ideas. Some PechaKuchas tell great stories about a project or a trip. Some are incredibly personal, some are incredibly funny, but all are very different, and they turn each Pecha Kucha Night into “a box of chocolates.”

Interested in being a storyteller? More information to follow or call our box office at 609-466-1964. 
Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00pm.
Funny Women of a Certain Age: #FunnyNever
GetsOld
Women of a Certain Age Comedy is a show straight from the unfettered mouths and uninhibited minds of the funniest, most daring, most experienced people in comedy: the women that have seen it all. 

Known as the comic's comic, Women of a Certain Age Comedy creator Carole Montgomery has already brought to the stage some of the most respected names in standup including Janeane Garofalo, Julia Scotti, Cathy Ladman, Kira Soltanovich, Vanessa Hollingshead, Wendy Liebman, Tammy Pescatelli and Nikki Carr. Dozens of other comedians that have been headlining and selling out clubs and theaters all over the country for many years are part of the show’s roster of rotating comedians. Performers for this show include Sandy Ehlers and Missy Hall with Carole Montgomery as host. Saturday, November 9 at 8:00pm.
LIVE MUSIC COMING SOON
Lucy Kaplansky
“A truly gifted performer…full of enchanting songs...” - New York Times
Friday, August 16th 8:00 pm
Sugar Ray and the Bluetones
Chicago style blues band led by Grammy nominated Sugar Ray Norcia
Saturday, August 17th 8:00 pm
Danielia Cotton
Hopewell's own returns to HT!
Saturday, September 7th 8:00 pm
XPN Welcomes Steve Forbert and the New Renditions
Respected singer/songwriter with new book and album
Saturday, September 14th 8:00 pm
XPN Welcomes Johnny Irion & Darren Jessee of Ben Folds Five
Timeless rock and folk
Friday, September 20 8:00 pm
Tameca Jones
Rising Austin, TX star with a " big, sweet, soulful voice"
Friday, September 27th 8:00 pm
Mike Block & Sandeep Das
Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Ensemble performers join cello and tabla
Friday, October 4th 8:00 pm
Jonah Tolchin
Artfully occupies the gulf between old-school tradition and contemporary appropriation
Saturday, October 12th 8:00 pm
Toshi Reagon Trio
A big hearted, hold-nothing back approach to rock, blues, R&B, country, folk, spirituals and funk
Friday, October 18th 8:00pm
Gibson Brothers:
Mockingbird Band
A blend of classic '70s-infused rock and timeless country
Saturday, October 26th 8:00pm
Sonny Landreth with
Cindy Cashdollar
Slide guitarists collaborate
to mix genres
Thursday, November 14th 8:00pm
Sierra Hull, Noam Pikelny, & Stuart Duncan
Mandolin, banjo, and fiddle in an acoustic folk blend
Thursday, November 21st 7:30pm
Band of Changes
Constantly changing musicians playing ever evolving music
Member pre-sale happening now!
Saturday, November 30th 8:00pm
Martha Redbone Roots Project
Roots music embodying folk and mountain blues
Saturday, December 7th 8:00pm
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Live music that spans the sonic spectrum. Indie, foreign and classic cinema. Satisfying snacks and personable people. Here at Hopewell Theater, they all come together. Join us for an upcoming event . Or join us for real and become a member to receive special perks and privileges. Either way, you’re in for a selectively eclectic experience.