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Inside Hopewell Theater's Fall Season

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 09/06/2022


(HOPEWELL, NJ) -- After a summer of film and pop-up events, Hopewell Theater will be fully reopening September 15 with a robust fall schedule featuring a variety of live music, live performance, comedy, film, and special programs September through November of 2022.

LIVE MUSIC LINEUP: Start your fall with Celtic music when Karan Casey brings traditional Irish folk to New Jersey. Also in September, Los Angeles street singer and roots music revolutionary Sunny War, followed by The RT’s of Brooklyn, who mix punk-rock energy with horn-drenched soul.

October features folk-pop singer-songwriter Dar Williams and “Neofunkadelicfolkpoptwangrock” band Christine Havrilla & Gypsy Fuzz. Starting off November are Philadelphia folk and acoustic guitarist Vance Gilbert and Texas native Rhett Miller, frontman of the Dallas-based alt-country band, the Old 97’s. Later, Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root with Dirk Miller bring a mix of acoustic worldbeat, rock, and folk to Hopewell. Finishing the month is Live at the Fillmore, acknowledged as the #1 worldwide tribute to the original Allman Brothers Band.

PERFORMANCE LINEUP: Hopewell Theater’s stage is alive with live performances. From Broadway to Buckingham Palace, John D. Smitherman has performed there! Enjoy famous Broadway songs during Smitherman’s October live concert, The Music of the Night. Also in October is Somebody’s Daughter, a one-woman-show written and performed by Zara Phillips, accompanied live by musician Richard Thompson. 

STAND-UP COMEDY LINEUP: If you want to relax and laugh, take a night off for stand-up comedy entertainment! In October, join us for Progressively Funny starring John Fugelsang & Friends, or in November, Salami’s East Coast Comedy Presents Gemini & Friends.




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OPEN MIC: Hopewell Theater’s fan favorite performance showcase series, Your Stage at Any Stage, also returns, once again hosted by Michelle Klein of The Peasant Grill restaurant.

INDEPENDENT FILM FEATURES: Miss the movies? In October, 18 ½ comes to the big screen twice - the second screening includes a post-film Directors Talk with filmmakers Daniel Moya and Dan Mirvish. Fall will also bring a continuation of the theater’s Art of Living Well series, featuring inspiring films, speakers, and interactive discussions exploring ways of cultivating serenity, meaning, and a deeper connection to one’s self and the world. Explore the Art of Living Well with AOLW: Kendal Mountain Tour in November. 

SUPPER CLUBS: HT’s AOLW supper club series begins September with the film, Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story, with more supper clubs to be announced in the coming weeks. 

Also keep an eye out for future “pop-up” events. Tickets for all events can be purchased at the box office, by phone at (609) 466-1964, or on Hopewell Theater’s website.

HEALTH AND SAFETY UPDATE: The theater has taken the necessary precautions for the safety of its patrons, staff, and talent, including HVAC upgrades, thorough cleaning and sanitation before and after shows, and requiring all staff to wear a mask when inside the building.

As of September 2022, patrons and talent are no longer required, but strongly encouraged to wear a mask when inside the building. Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is also no longer required for entry to events at Hopewell Theater. Read more about the theater’s Health & Safety Policy here.

Hopewell Theater is located at 5 South Greenwood Avenue in Hopewell, New Jersey. Enjoy this fall season with your loved ones at one of the best performing arts theaters in New Jersey!


EVENT PREVIEWS

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The Freakin Rican presents Arte de Nuestra Isla: Series Two, the second installment of its cultural art exhibition celebrating Puerto Rican artists, storytelling, and community connection. The event takes place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at The Freakin Rican (468 Cedar Lane) in Teaneck.
Wise Animal Rescue to Host "Barknic" on August 8th

Wise Animal Rescue to Host "Barknic" on August 8th

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Wise Animal Rescue presents Barknic, its biggest fundraising event of the year, on Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm at Lackawanna Station in Montclair. Perfect for both pets and their humans, Barknic is an indoor, family-friendly, and animal-friendly celebration that brings together the NJ community for an afternoon of fun while supporting a meaningful cause. Guests can enjoy local vendors, music, interactive activities for dogs and their humans, unique photo opportunities, and the chance to meet adoptable pets from local rescue organizations.
Create Spectacular Giant Puppets and More for the Illumination 250 Parade, the Largest Public Art Experience in Bergen County

Create Spectacular Giant Puppets and More for the Illumination 250 Parade, the Largest Public Art Experience in Bergen County

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation invites the public to participate in the special 'Giant Puppets Workshop Series' led by artists from the internationally acclaimed Processional Arts. The puppets created in the workshop series from August 14 through August 19, 2026 will be featured in a giant puppet parade marching down Main Street in Hackensack during Illumination 250, an all-day arts festival taking place on October 3rd to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

"Allen AME: Our Stories, Our Space, Our Legacy" to Celebrate Faith, History, Art, and Community

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The public is invited to attend "Allen AME: Our Stories, Our Space, Our Legacy," a free special program honoring the enduring history and cultural significance of the former Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church in Cape May. The event will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the historic Allen AME Church (717 Franklin Street) in Cape May.
Nearly One-Third of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival Lives at Cannonball This September

Nearly One-Third of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival Lives at Cannonball This September

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Nearly one-third of the 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival comes to life at Cannonball Festival this September, as more than 100 artists present bold new work across five stages in a nonstop celebration of fearless live performance. Celebrating its sixth year, Cannonball is the largest hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, championing a revolutionary artist-led model that prioritizes equity, experimentation, and community connection.
 

FEATURED EVENTS


Tyler Henry: An Evening of Hope and Healing

Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ


Deadgrass

Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ


Gilbert and Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore

Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Grunin Center - Main Stage
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ


Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights

Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ


Mala Aria

Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 1:00pm
Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ


NYC Musical Marathon & Jack Dallas presents 1756 - Making America

Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Divinity Hall @ Centennial AME Zion Church
5 Lewis Place, Closter, NJ



 

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