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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 Bad Voodoo Daddy

Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 at 8:00pm
Newton, NJ
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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Dweezil Zappa - The Rox(Postroph)y Tour

Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 8:00pm
Newton, NJ
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Easton Corbin

Thursday, Apr 24, 2025 at 8:00pm
Newton, NJ
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Home Again - A Tribute to Carole King

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 8:00pm
Newton, NJ
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Sugar Mountain

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 8:00pm
Newton, NJ
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Sugar Mountain

Nazareth 'Bite the Bullet' Tour

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 8:00pm
Newton, NJ
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Nazareth 'Bite the Bullet' Tour

Sara Evans: Unbroke Tour

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm
Newton, NJ
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The Last Waltz Celebration

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 8:00pm
Newton, NJ
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The Last Waltz Celebration

Roger McGuinn

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 8:00pm
Newton, NJ
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Roger McGuinn

Omar Hakim and Sonic Boom Squad

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 8:00pm
Newton, NJ
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Omar Hakim and Sonic Boom Squad

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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