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The Newtown Theatre Bucks County historic theatre offering live music, comedy, family events, movies & more. The Newtown Theatre has an extensive history dating back to 1831.
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Originally built as a hall for town gatherings and a non-sectarian church for traveling ministers, it soon became a center of entertainment in Newtown. By the early 1850’s “Newtown Hall” (as it was then called) was used regularly for performances. These ranged from social dances and concerts to theatrical productions and magic lantern shows. In 1883, the building was reconstructed, larger than the first, and designed with stage performances in mind. In 1906 the first movie was shown, making it the oldest movie theater in the United States. In 1936, the interior of the building was redone and new equipment was purchased to enhance the movie-going experience. With the coming of television and modern movies, Newtown Hall movies were becoming outdated. Rescued in 1953 by the Newtown Community Welfare Council, which now serves as the theatre’s trustee, the beloved landmark survives complete with the flavor of a bygone era. In 1972, Amos Farruggio, a movie buff and licensed projectionist, rented the hall from the Community Welfare Council, spruced it up and kept the theatre alive until his death. The theatre was then ably run by his wife until her death in 2005. The theatre had air conditioning installed in 2002 for the premier of M. Night Shyamalan’s “Signs,” which was partially filmed in Newtown. In 2014, the theatre installed a new digital projection system, which will allow it to keep showing movies far into the future.

No need to “Give My Regards to Broadway” because Broadway is coming to the Newtown Theatre on December 27!Three Broadway...
10/15/2026

No need to “Give My Regards to Broadway” because Broadway is coming to the Newtown Theatre on December 27!

Three Broadway singers are doing a whole evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber here. Dee Roscioli (Wicked, Death Becomes Her), Jason Gotay (Bring It On, Floyd Collins) and Shereen Pimentel (West Side Story, The Lion King) will be singing songs from Phantom, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar and more. On piano is Dan Micciche, who spent 14 years as the music director and conductor of Wicked.

This is our sixth From Broadway to Newtown concert, and it's a lot easier than getting into the city. You'll be sitting pretty close to them, too.

Tickets in the comments!

The American Bombshells Patriotic Services take our stage on November 14. What a perfect show to see the weekend after V...
10/15/2026

The American Bombshells Patriotic Services take our stage on November 14. What a perfect show to see the weekend after Veteran’s Day!

They sing the old 1940s songs in three-part harmony. "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," "Rum & Coca Cola," "God Bless America," that kind of thing. They're also part of a nonprofit that does free shows for troops, veterans and first responders.

If there's a veteran in your family, or a grandparent who grew up on this music, this would be a nice one to bring them to.

Saturday, November 14. Tickets in the comments!

Halloween is Saturday, so consider Friday night your warm-up.Come see Young Frankenstein with us on October 30. It’s a l...
10/15/2026

Halloween is Saturday, so consider Friday night your warm-up.

Come see Young Frankenstein with us on October 30. It’s a little spooky, very silly, and honestly the best way to get in the mood before the big night. Get here at 7 for trivia, drinks and more fun activities, and the movie starts at 8. 🎃

Tickets in the comments!

There's a sweet story behind the name Jackie's Boy. Jackie was his mom. ❤️He started out singing on the streets of Savan...
10/15/2026

There's a sweet story behind the name Jackie's Boy. Jackie was his mom. ❤️

He started out singing on the streets of Savannah, Georgia, went on to write songs for Madonna and Flo Rida, and picked up a Grammy along the way. He's kept her name with him the whole time.

Now he's bringing "Let's Get It On" to Newtown on November 1, a full afternoon of Marvin Gaye and Motown. If you grew up on this music, come join us!

Tickets in the comments!

Before your own family shows up for Thanksgiving, come laugh at somebody else's. 🦃On November 15, the theatre is showing...
10/14/2026

Before your own family shows up for Thanksgiving, come laugh at somebody else's. 🦃

On November 15, the theatre is showing "The Family Recipe," an indie comedy about several generations spending the holiday under one roof, and it goes about as smoothly as you'd expect. It was shot entirely in New Jersey and has been drawing crowds at screenings around the Northeast.

Stay after the movie for a Q&A with writer and director Karl Ryan Erikson.

Tickets in the comments!

Bill Griese is coming back on November 12 & 13 with his James Taylor show, Sweet Baby James, and we're really looking fo...
10/14/2026

Bill Griese is coming back on November 12 & 13 with his James Taylor show, Sweet Baby James, and we're really looking forward to it. 🎶

If you’ve seen him before, you know how close he sounds to the real thing. He's not doing an impression -- just singing and playing these songs really, really well. You'll hear "Fire and Rain," "You've Got a Friend," "Shower the People," and a bunch more.

Tickets in the comments!

We know, we know. It's not even Halloween yet. 🎃But Chris Pinnella is coming back on December 11 with his 12-piece orche...
10/13/2026

We know, we know. It's not even Halloween yet. 🎃

But Chris Pinnella is coming back on December 11 with his 12-piece orchestra for two shows of Christmas classics. This is one of our highest rated concerts each year, so don’t miss out on tickets.

Chris used to sing with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and his "Hallelujah" alone is worth coming for. You'll also hear "O Holy Night," "Silver Bells," "The Christmas Song," and a whole lot more.

So go ahead and get in the holiday spirit a little early. We won't tell anyone. 🎄

Tickets in the comments!

The Bucks County FilmFest is this Saturday! 🎬After 25 years in Doylestown, the festival is coming to Newtown, and we're ...
10/13/2026

The Bucks County FilmFest is this Saturday! 🎬

After 25 years in Doylestown, the festival is coming to Newtown, and we're so happy to be hosting it for the first time. Come see new work from up-and-coming filmmakers and screenwriters.

If you've been meaning to grab tickets, now's the time. Link in the comments!

CaBOOret is the Newtown Arts Company first Halloween cabaret and we are thrilled to see it on our stage on October 16.Gr...
10/12/2026

CaBOOret is the Newtown Arts Company first Halloween cabaret and we are thrilled to see it on our stage on October 16.

Grab tickets at the link in the comments.

He's been lurking in that lagoon since 1954, and he's finally coming to Newtown. 🌿Creature from the Black Lagoon is up n...
10/12/2026

He's been lurking in that lagoon since 1954, and he's finally coming to Newtown. 🌿

Creature from the Black Lagoon is up next in the Cult Vault on October 20. Grab some popcorn and a friend who scares easily (we think that always makes it more fun!).

Tickets in the comments!

The Cult Vault is sponsored by Attleboro Wealth Management in Yardley.

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120 N State St
Newtown, PA
18940

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