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The Newton Theatre

The Newton Theatre
234 Spring Street,
973-383-3700

History:

In January 1923, the Newton Amusement Corporation awarded the construction contract for a stadium-type theater, capable of seating 1,000 people, to William Houghton. It was designed in "Colonial Style" by Reilly and Hall of New York. Load-bearing columns, consisting of 50 tons of steel supplied by the Submarine Boat Corporation of Newark, made the building of "the safest type known to modern engineering science." Tapestry brick, pilasters and niches of ornamental stonework, and a marquise with 180 electric lights decorated the facade.

Newton Theatre opened May 15, 1924. At that time, it was considered the most imposing theatre in any town of the size of Newton east of the Mississippi. A Griffith-Beach theater organ was installed in the Newton Theater in 1924.


Upcoming Events at The Newton Theatre

Big Apple Comedy Club 58

Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 8:00pm
Newton, NJ
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Big Apple Comedy Club 58

A Winter Gathering with Kathy Mattea

Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 at 8:00pm
Newton, NJ
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Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 8:00pm
Newton, NJ
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Shawn Colvin

Sunday, Dec 8, 2024 at 7:00pm
Newton, NJ
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Shawn Colvin

Squirrel Nut Zippers

Friday, Dec 13, 2024 at 7:00pm
Newton, NJ
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Squirrel Nut Zippers

Christmas With The Celts

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 8:00pm
Newton, NJ
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Christmas With The Celts

From Good Homes

Friday, Dec 20, 2024 at 8:00pm
Newton, NJ
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From Good Homes

New Year's Eve with Eric D'alessandro

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 6:00pm
Newton, NJ
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New Year's Eve with Eric D'alessandro

New Year's Eve with Eric D'alessandro

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 10:00pm
Newton, NJ
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New Year's Eve with Eric D'alessandro

Pink Talking Fish

Friday, Jan 17, 2025 at 8:00pm
Newton, NJ
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Pink Talking Fish

The Genesis Show

Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 at 8:00pm
Newton, NJ
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The Genesis Show

Recent News

Our Heartfelt Gratitude from The Newton Theatre!

To Our Friends and Supporters As the curtain draws to a close on another year, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the unwavering support you have generously provided to The Newton Theatre. Your enthusiasm as audience members and…

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Keep the Spotlight Shining at The Newton Theatre!

To Our Friends and Supporters We hope this message finds you in high spirits and good health. Since 2011, Skylands Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3), has been home to world class entertainment and a beacon of inspiration in our community. As a…

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The Newton Theatre - Support Art Funding!

Support Funding for the NEA, Arts Education and DoD Arts Funding ACT NOW! Thursday, July 27th, is a pivotal moment in the federal appropriations process and we need you to send a timely email to Senators Booker and Menendez in support of…

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