The leader of New Orleans' famed Preservation Hall Jazz Band seeks to fulfill his late father's dream of retracing their musical roots to the shores of Cuba in search of the indigenous music that gave birth to New Orleans jazz. A TUBA TO CUBA celebrates the triumph of the human spirit expressed through the universal language of music and challenges us to resolve to build bridges, not walls.

A limited number of delicious Cuban Sandwiches with Fried Plantains from The Peasant Grill will be available at concessions on walk up or by calling the box office at 609-466-1964. Tonight 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.
 Shakespeare’s enduring love story is known the world over. Since its 1965 premiere with The Royal Ballet, Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet has become a modern ballet classic. The choreography captures the emotions of the young couple as they fall in love, despite the barriers that finally bring about the story’s tragic end. Each revival gives opportunities for new dancers to interpret the doomed lovers. The whole Company brings the colour and action of Renaissance Verona, where a busy market all too quickly bursts into sword fighting, and a family feud leads to tragedy for both the Montagues and Capulets.  Wednesday, July 24 at 7:00pm and Saturday, July 27 at 12:00pm.
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. Part 2 will screen on August 15 and 17.  Thursday, July 25 at 11:00am.

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.
Don your best Bowie look and get ready to party at HT’s Bowie Ball! 

Dance the night away with friends to the greatest hits of the 70s and 80s, belt your heart out at karaoke from 8 to 9 pm - Bowie songs highly encouraged - and enjoy delicious passed hors d’oeuvres. Take home some memories of the evening at our photo booth , complete with Bowie inspired props. 

Costumed patrons will be entered into a costume contest , with the winner taking home a Dual Membership to Hopewell Theater, a $90 value. Thursday, July 25 at 7:00 pm.
Jimmie Fails dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco. Joined on his quest by his best friend Mont, Jimmie searches for belonging in a rapidly changing city that seems to have left them behind. As he struggles to reconnect with his family and reconstruct the community he longs for, his hopes blind him to the reality of his situation.

A wistful odyssey populated by skaters, squatters, street preachers, playwrights, and other locals on the margins, The Last Black Man in San Francisco is a poignant and sweeping story of hometowns and how they’re made, and kept alive, by the people who love them.  Opens Friday, July 26.
Defying standard categorization, singer/songwriter Sloan Wainwright, consistently demonstrates her easy command of a variety of American musical styles — pop, folk, jazz and blues — held together by the melodious tone of her rich contralto, with the end result being a unique and soulful hybrid. 

Her family tree (brother and folk-music luminary Loudon Wainwright, nephew Rufus Wainwright, nieces Martha Wainwright and Lucy Wainwright Roche) reads like a who’s who of contemporary folk music. Sloan’s incredible gift is not only her unique songwriting ability but also her dramatically voiced rendition of original songs. 

“She’s folk influenced, but the real star here is her voice. Warm and smoky and smooth, it makes her earthy, ominous lyrics seem all the more intense.” Saturday, July 27th 8:00 pm.

July Concessions Specials
Cheese, Fruit, & Nut Platter $2.00
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Receive a Cheese, Fruit, & Nut Platter with purchase of any entree.
AND DON'T MISS:
MOVIES, COMEDY, SPECIAL PROGRAMS & LIVE MUSIC COMING SOON
BACK TO THE FUTURE
Family Matinee
In this 1980s sci-fi classic, small-town California teen Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is thrown back into the '50s when an experiment by his eccentric scientist friend Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) goes awry. Traveling through time in a modified DeLorean car, Marty encounters young versions of his parents (Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson), and must make sure that they fall in love or he'll cease to exist. Even more dauntingly, Marty has to return to his own time and save the life of Doc Brown. Saturday, August 3 at 4:30pm.
WORLDS OF URSULA K. LE GUIN
The Art of Living Well series
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

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

Tuesday, August 27
KUSAMA: INFINITY

Tuesday, September 10
ART & MIND

Tuesday, September 24
THE EDGE OF PARADISE

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
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
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
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 1: BACK TO THE FUTURE
August 8: Film TBD
August 22: Film TBD
August 29: Film TBD
COMEDY, PERFORMANCE, & BRUNCH CLUBS COMING SOON
Family Fun Concert: Bee Parks and
The Hornets
An indie pop-rock band for all insects and ages, Bee Parks and the Hornets perform high-energy concert parties that combine rockin’ music, puppetry and audience participation to inspire young people to get up and move — both with their feet and in their communities. With all-original songs that promote kindness, equality, self-confidence, social justice, environmental awareness and dancing your heart out, Bee Parks and the Hornets take audience members of all ages on a musical adventure that will open up spirits and imaginations.
Saturday, August 3 at 12pm.

Comedy Night:
James Camacho
with Alex Nichols
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.

The Actual Dance -
One Man Play by
Samuel Simon
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.

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. He dropped out of West Point, United States Military Academy, to pursue a career as a stand up comedian. Since that time, Ross has become one of the staples of the New York stand up comedy scene. For more than three decades, Ross has been making audiences laugh all across New York and Los Angeles, with stops along the way as well. He performs regularly at all of the top comedy clubs, including the Comedy Cellar, Stand Up NY, Gotham, Comic Strip Live, and Caroline’s on Broadway. Ross has received rave reviews in countless publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, The Examiner, and The Oakland Tribune. 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. Having lived as a child in East Africa, studied martial arts in India, and languished spiritually in New Jersey, Adam is attuned to the absurdities that arise in the everyday, mining the ironies and silliness found in the most humbling situations (with which he continues to gain vast experience).

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. In 2014, She was featured on AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live and regularly appeared on several TV shows including the popular Fox News satirical political comedy show Red Eye. Before heading to the Edinburgh Fringe festival where she debuted her stand up for an international audience, she was the face of Optimum TV's Soccer Mom Goals, a show with a comedic twist on "momentating" on the 2018 World Cup.

Brett Druck  is best known for the viral success of his chivalry joke. He 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. He frequently appears on the front page of Reddit and has had his jokes shared millions of times.
Friday, October 11th at 8:00pm.
Funny Women of a Certain Age: #FunnyNeverGetsOld
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. 

They’ve raised children both on and off the road, having club bouncers watch their babies while onstage. These women have stayed in comedy condos where you don’t want to use a blacklight on anything. They’ve been told women aren’t funny and asked to trade sexual favors for work. Trust us, they have A LOT to say and they say it hysterically.

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
Matt O'Ree Band
with The Mad Kings
Music that hasn't been heard or seen at this level since the '70s
Wednesday, July 31 7:30pm
The Bailsmen
Hot Jazz and Gypsy Swing group from New York City
Thursday, August 8th 7:30 pm
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
An Evening with
Jack Tempchin
Hall of Fame Songwriter for Eagles and others
Thursday, November 7th 7:30pm
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
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.