A Wicked Night at the Theatre
Mar
1
7:00 PM19:00

A Wicked Night at the Theatre

MOVIE START TIME UPDATED TO 7:00 PM

Come have A Wicked Night at the Theatre! This special movie event will include a screening of the hit movie “Wicked” along with other fun activities.

Doors open at 6:00 PM, and in the hour leading up to the movie guests will enjoy one complimentary Wicked-themed drink (one alcoholic and one non) and free popcorn. Special activities during that hour will include trivia, an interactive caption contest, a photo booth, free Wicked-themed bundtinis, and tiaras or wands for everyone.

“Wicked” is the first installment of a two-part film adaptation of the stage musical of the same name. Set in the Land of Oz before Dorothy’s arrival from Kansas, the film follows Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and her friendship with her classmate Galinda, who becomes Glinda the Good.

TICKET POLICIES

  • You can present a hard copy of your tickets or the QR code on your phone.

  • All ticket sales are final. Please be aware of what event you are buying tickets for. Refunds or ticket exchanges will not be offered. If you can't attend, you're welcome to give your tickets to someone else.

  • Can’t find your tickets? First check your junk or spam folder for an email from “Ticketbud Orders.” If you don't see your tickets, try to retrieve them here. After trying both of these things, please contact us if you still don’t have your tickets. Do not contact Ticketbud – we’ll be able to help you much faster.

EVENT DETAILS

  • Doors open at 6 PM and the movie starts at 7 PM.

  • Seating is first come, first served. We recommend arriving early if you would like to secure your favorite seats.

  • Beer, wine and canned cocktails will be available for purchase at the theatre before and during the event. 

  • Free parking is available along North State Street, in the municipal lot between Washington and Centre Avenue, and in the municipal lot next to Newtown Borough Hall (23 North State Street).

  • We have a wheelchair lift on our front porch and an accessible restroom on the first floor. There are no steps to climb to access the first floor of the auditorium. There are steps to the balcony.

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Movie Club: Cinema Paradiso (Free for Members!)
Mar
5
7:30 PM19:30

Movie Club: Cinema Paradiso (Free for Members!)

The historic Newtown Theatre will launch a monthly movie club in March. Modeled after a book club, this series will include the screening of a different movie each month followed by audience discussion.

Each film will be introduced by Joe Amodei, president/CEO of Virgil Films & Entertainment. After the movie, Amodei and various special guests will discuss the film with participation from the audience.

The first film in the series will be 1988’s “Cinema Paradiso” on Wednesday, March 5 at 7:30 PM.

Our special guest on March 5 will be Temple University film professor Irv Slifkin. Slifkin hosts the popular Zoom “Movie Club” videocast and has contributed articles to The Philadelphia Inquirer, Los Angeles Times, and Entertainment Weekly among others. He is also the author of “Filmadelphia: A Celebration of a City’s Movies” and “Groovy Movies: Far-Out Films of the Psychedelic Era,” as well as the writer/co-producer of the documentary “Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All-Time.”

Tickets are available online or at the theatre's box office 30 minutes before the screening. Cost is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and FREE for theatre members (members may simply walk in, no digital ticket needed).

All seating is general admission.

TICKET POLICIES

  • You can present a hard copy of your tickets or the QR code on your phone.

  • All ticket sales are final. Please be aware of what event you are buying tickets for. Refunds or ticket exchanges will not be offered. If you can't attend, you're welcome to give your tickets to someone else.

  • Can’t find your tickets? First check your junk or spam folder for an email from “Ticketbud Orders.” If you don't see your tickets, try to retrieve them here. After trying both of these things, please contact us if you still don’t have your tickets. Do not contact Ticketbud – we’ll be able to help you much faster.

EVENT DETAILS

  • Doors open at 7 PM and the event starts at 7:30 PM.

  • Seating is first come, first served. We recommend arriving early if you would like to secure your favorite seats.

  • Beer, wine and canned cocktails will be available for purchase at the theatre before and during the event. 

  • Free parking is available along North State Street, in the municipal lot between Washington and Centre Avenue, and in the municipal lot next to Newtown Borough Hall (23 North State Street).

  • We have a wheelchair lift on our front porch and an accessible restroom on the first floor. There are no steps to climb to access the first floor of the auditorium. There are steps to the balcony.

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Movie Club: Harold and Maude (Free for Members!)
Apr
2
7:30 PM19:30

Movie Club: Harold and Maude (Free for Members!)

The next film in the theatre’s monthly Movie Club series will be 1971’s Harold and Maude.

Harold and Maude follows the exploits of Harold Chasen, a young man who is intrigued with death and who rejects the life his detached mother prescribes for him. Harold develops a friendship, and eventual romantic relationship, with 79-year-old Maude, who teaches Harold about the importance of living life to the fullest. The movie incorporates elements of dark humor and existentialist drama.

Each Movie Club film will be introduced by Joe Amodei, President/CEO of Virgil Films & Entertainment. After the movie, Amodei and various special guests will discuss the film with participation from the audience.

The guest for “Harold and Maude” will be Joel Gibbs, host of “Moviemania!” “Everything Entertainment,” and “The Movie Show” – nationally syndicated radio talk shows where listeners across America gather to quench their thirst for everything they love about movies.

Cost is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and FREE for theatre members (members may simply walk in, no digital ticket needed).

TICKET POLICIES

  • Members can simply walk in - no need to purchase tickets.

  • You can present a hard copy of your tickets or the QR code on your phone.

  • All ticket sales are final. Please be aware of what event you are buying tickets for. Refunds or ticket exchanges will not be offered. If you can't attend, you're welcome to give your tickets to someone else.

  • Can’t find your tickets? First check your junk or spam folder for an email from “Ticketbud Orders.” If you don't see your tickets, try to retrieve them here. After trying both of these things, please contact us if you still don’t have your tickets. Do not contact Ticketbud – we’ll be able to help you much faster.

EVENT DETAILS

  • Doors open at 7 PM and the event starts at 7:30 PM.

  • Seating is first come, first served. We recommend arriving early if you would like to secure your favorite seats.

  • Beer, wine and canned cocktails will be available for purchase at the theatre before and during the event. 

  • Free parking is available along North State Street, in the municipal lot between Washington and Centre Avenue, and in the municipal lot next to Newtown Borough Hall (23 North State Street).

  • We have a wheelchair lift on our front porch and an accessible restroom on the first floor. There are no steps to climb to access the first floor of the auditorium. There are steps to the balcony.

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Movie Club: City Lights (Free for Members!)
May
7
7:30 PM19:30

Movie Club: City Lights (Free for Members!)

The next film in the theatre’s monthly Movie Club series will be 1931’s City Lights starring Charlie Chaplin.

Charlie Chaplin produced, directed, and starred in City Lights. While the film has no audible dialog, it was released with a synchronized musical score. The story follows the misadventures of Chaplin’s Tramp as he falls in love with a blind girl and develops a turbulent friendship with an alcoholic millionaire. Today, many critics consider it not only the highest accomplishment of Chaplin’s career, but one of the greatest films of all time.

Each Movie Club film will be introduced by Joe Amodei, President/CEO of Virgil Films & Entertainment. After the movie, Amodei and various special guests will discuss the film with participation from the audience.

Cost is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and FREE for theatre members (members may simply walk in, no digital ticket needed).

TICKET POLICIES

  • Members can simply walk in - no need to purchase tickets.

  • You can present a hard copy of your tickets or the QR code on your phone.

  • All ticket sales are final. Please be aware of what event you are buying tickets for. Refunds or ticket exchanges will not be offered. If you can't attend, you're welcome to give your tickets to someone else.

  • Can’t find your tickets? First check your junk or spam folder for an email from “Ticketbud Orders.” If you don't see your tickets, try to retrieve them here. After trying both of these things, please contact us if you still don’t have your tickets. Do not contact Ticketbud – we’ll be able to help you much faster.

EVENT DETAILS

  • Doors open at 7 PM and the event starts at 7:30 PM.

  • Seating is first come, first served. We recommend arriving early if you would like to secure your favorite seats.

  • Beer, wine and canned cocktails will be available for purchase at the theatre before and during the event. 

  • Free parking is available along North State Street, in the municipal lot between Washington and Centre Avenue, and in the municipal lot next to Newtown Borough Hall (23 North State Street).

  • We have a wheelchair lift on our front porch and an accessible restroom on the first floor. There are no steps to climb to access the first floor of the auditorium. There are steps to the balcony.

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A Sweet & Spicy Galentine's Day
Feb
13
8:00 PM20:00

A Sweet & Spicy Galentine's Day

Grab your squad for a special night out with chocolate, wine, and a screening of Magic Mike on Thursday, February 13 (AKA Galentine’s Day).

When the doors open at 7 PM, you’ll be treated to 1-ounce pours of a range of wines and a buffet of handcrafted chocolates from Newtown Chocolatier. At 8 PM enjoy a screening of Magic Mike (2012) starring Channing Tatum and Olivia Munn.

Tickets are $42 per person for the full experience. Only 150 tickets available!

TICKET POLICIES

  • You can present a hard copy of your tickets or the QR code on your phone.

  • All ticket sales are final. Please be aware of what event you are buying tickets for. Refunds or ticket exchanges will not be offered. If you can't attend, you're welcome to give your tickets to someone else.

  • Can’t find your tickets? First check your junk or spam folder for an email from “Ticketbud Orders.” If you don't see your tickets, try to retrieve them here. After trying both of these things, please contact us if you still don’t have your tickets. Do not contact Ticketbud – we’ll be able to help you much faster.

EVENT DETAILS

  • All guests must be 21 or older with a valid photo ID.

  • Seating for the movie is first come, first served.

  • Beer, wine and canned cocktails will be available for purchase

  • Free parking is available along North State Street, in the municipal lot between Washington and Centre Avenue, and in the municipal lot next to Newtown Borough Hall (23 North State Street).

  • We have a wheelchair lift on our front porch and an accessible restroom on the first floor. There are no steps to climb to access the first floor of the auditorium. There are steps to the balcony.

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Cult Vault: Spaceballs
Jan
30
7:30 PM19:30

Cult Vault: Spaceballs

RESCHEDULED FROM TUESDAY, JANUARY 7

The Newtown Theatre’s Cult Vault series is back with four Mel Brooks films in January 2025. Join us for Spaceballs (1987) on Tuesday, January 30 at 7:30 PM.

In this iconic spoof, star pilot Lone Starr and his sidekick, Barf, must rescue Princess Vespa and save Planet Druidia from Spaceballs.

Packed with Mel Brooks’ signature humor and unforgettable performances from Rick Moranis, John Candy, Bill Pullman, and Daphne Zuniga, Spaceballs hilariously parodies Star Wars and other sci-fi classics with lines and scenes that fans still quote to this day.

Details

  • The doors open at 7:00 PM and the film begins at 7:30 PM.

  • All tickets are general admission. You can present a hard copy of your tickets or the QR code on your phone.

  • Members may not purchase tickets for non-members. Those presenting member tickets will have membership verified at the door.

  • All ticket sales are final. Refunds or ticket exchanges will not be offered. If you can't attend, you're welcome to give your tickets to someone else.

  • Can’t find your tickets? First check your junk or spam folder for an email from “Ticketbud Orders.” If you don't see your tickets, try to retrieve them here. After trying both of these things, contact us. Do not contact Ticketbud – we’ll be able to help you much faster.

CULT VAULT MOVIES

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Cult Vault: Blazing Saddles
Jan
28
7:30 PM19:30

Cult Vault: Blazing Saddles

What in the wide, wide world of sports is going on here?

The Newtown Theatre’s Cult Vault series is back with four Mel Brooks films in January 2025. The lineup continues with Blazing Saddles (1974) on Tuesday, January 28 at 7:30 PM.

In this iconic comedy, a Black sheriff is appointed to protect a racist frontier town, leading to a series of outrageous and hilarious events.

With its sharp satire and clever social commentary, Blazing Saddles challenges stereotypes while delivering laugh-out-loud moments. Starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder, Blazing Saddles stands the test of time. Don’t miss your chance to see it back on the big screen!

Details

  • The doors open at 7:00 PM and the film begins at 7:30 PM.

  • All tickets are general admission. You can present a hard copy of your tickets or the QR code on your phone.

  • Members may not purchase tickets for non-members. Those presenting member tickets will have membership verified at the door.

  • All ticket sales are final. Refunds or ticket exchanges will not be offered. If you can't attend, you're welcome to give your tickets to someone else.

  • Can’t find your tickets? First check your junk or spam folder for an email from “Ticketbud Orders.” If you don't see your tickets, try to retrieve them here. After trying both of these things, contact us. Do not contact Ticketbud – we’ll be able to help you much faster.

CULT VAULT MOVIES

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Cult Vault: History of the World, Part I
Jan
21
7:30 PM19:30

Cult Vault: History of the World, Part I

It's good to be the king.

The Newtown Theatre’s Cult Vault series is back with four Mel Brooks films in January 2025. The lineup continues with History of the World, Part I (1981) on Tuesday, January 21 at 7:30 PM.

This hysterical movie reimagines history through a series of outrageous events. From caveman antics to the gluttony of ancient Rome and the absurdities of the French Revolution, the film blends slapstick, song, and wit into a comedy classic. Starring Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise, and Madeline Kahn.

Details

  • The doors open at 7:00 PM and the film begins at 7:30 PM.

  • All tickets are general admission. You can present a hard copy of your tickets or the QR code on your phone.

  • Members may not purchase tickets for non-members. Those presenting member tickets will have membership verified at the door.

  • All ticket sales are final. Refunds or ticket exchanges will not be offered. If you can't attend, you're welcome to give your tickets to someone else.

  • Can’t find your tickets? First check your junk or spam folder for an email from “Ticketbud Orders.” If you don't see your tickets, try to retrieve them here. After trying both of these things, contact us. Do not contact Ticketbud – we’ll be able to help you much faster.

CULT VAULT MOVIES

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Spaghetti Western Night
Jan
16
5:00 PM17:00

Spaghetti Western Night

Join us on Thursday, January 16, for Spaghetti Western Night, a unique night out featuring a delicious Italian dinner and a classic western film. Only 90 tickets available!

Start the evening at 5 PM with a family-style feast at La Stalla Italian restaurant, where you’ll enjoy a hearty meal of spaghetti, meatballs, Caesar salad, fresh bread, and cannolis for dessert. After dinner, head to the historic Newtown Theatre for a screening of Sergio Leone’s iconic "A Fistful of Dollars" starting at 7 PM.

ABOUT A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS

This classic spaghetti western stars Clint Eastwood as the famed Man with No Name, a mysterious gunfighter who pits two rival families against each other in a tale of greed, pride, and revenge. Often shot in rugged Spanish deserts, spaghetti westerns are famous for their complex anti-heroes, gritty style, and unforgettable music. A Fistful of Dollars' iconic score by Ennio Morricone helping to launch the genre in the 1960s.

TICKET POLICIES

  • You can present a hard copy of your tickets or the QR code on your phone.

  • Don’t want dinner? Movie-only tickets can be purchased at the theatre’s box office starting at 6:30 PM.

  • All ticket sales are final. Please be aware of what event you are buying tickets for. Refunds or ticket exchanges will not be offered. If you can't attend, you're welcome to give your tickets to someone else.

  • Can’t find your tickets? First check your junk or spam folder for an email from “Ticketbud Orders.” If you don't see your tickets, try to retrieve them here. After trying both of these things, please contact us if you still don’t have your tickets. Do not contact Ticketbud – we’ll be able to help you much faster.

EVENT DETAILS

  • Seating for the movie is first come, first served.

  • Beer, wine and canned cocktails will be available for purchase at the theatre before and during the show. 

  • Free parking is available along North State Street, in the municipal lot between Washington and Centre Avenue, and in the municipal lot next to Newtown Borough Hall (23 North State Street).

  • We have a wheelchair lift on our front porch and an accessible restroom on the first floor. There are no steps to climb to access the first floor of the auditorium. There are steps to the balcony.

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Cult Vault: Young Frankenstein
Jan
14
7:30 PM19:30

Cult Vault: Young Frankenstein

It's pronounced “Fronkensteen.”

The Newtown Theatre’s Cult Vault series is back with four Mel Brooks films in January 2025. The lineup continues with Young Frankenstein (1974) on Tuesday, January 14 at 7:30 PM.

In this beloved horror-comedy, Dr. Frankenstein (Gene Wilder) inherits his infamous grandfather’s castle and uncovers the secret to reanimating life. Joined by his quirky assistant Igor, his lab assistant Inga, and the eccentric Elizabeth, Frederick’s attempts to create a new monster lead to hilariously spooky results.

Also starring Peter Boyle, Teri Garr, and Madeline Kahn, Young Frankenstein brings Mel Brooks’ brilliant satire to the horror genre with unforgettable characters and scenes.

Details

  • The doors open at 7:00 PM and the film begins at 7:30 PM.

  • All tickets are general admission. You can present a hard copy of your tickets or the QR code on your phone.

  • Members may not purchase tickets for non-members. Those presenting member tickets will have membership verified at the door.

  • All ticket sales are final. Refunds or ticket exchanges will not be offered. If you can't attend, you're welcome to give your tickets to someone else.

  • Can’t find your tickets? First check your junk or spam folder for an email from “Ticketbud Orders.” If you don't see your tickets, try to retrieve them here. After trying both of these things, contact us. Do not contact Ticketbud – we’ll be able to help you much faster.

CULT VAULT MOVIES

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Confessions of a CEO
Jan
9
7:30 PM19:30

Confessions of a CEO

This documentary offers a crackling critique of corporate America told by toxic Midwestern tire mogul Tom Gegax, who evolves from philandering, cancer, divorce, and near-bankruptcy to populist messenger and mentor to major American figures.

Gegax’s journey rebuilds his life and company, with the help of Deepak Chopra whom Tom mentors in business, along with Bobby Kennedy Jr., Blue Zones Founder Dan Buettner, and Al Gore.

DETAILS

  • Doors open at 7 PM and the film starts at 7:30 PM.

  • Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, and $6 for Newtown Theatre members.

  • Tickets can be purchased only at the box office right before the film. All tickets are general admission.

  • Members, please be prepared to present your membership card at the door.

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