Newton Theatre
234 Spring Street,
Newton,
NJ
07860
234 Spring Street,
Newton,
NJ
07860
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As was posted 6 posts above, the theatre opened Friday night, 5/16.
Showtimes at Fandango: View link
Moviefone.com should have them next week as well.
also, no showtimes are posted online…is this theater’s opening delayed? Opening attractions include Baby Mama and Narnia. Next week Indy come out and will play alongside Narnia as Narnia 2 did well at the box office.
someone should change the status to open, as this theater is back running again…btw, any changes since the theater changed ownership, such as prices?
So far, I read that they’re installing new seats and improving the lobby while keeping the theater the way it is. Too bad they’ll show Indy at night the day I’m going to the nearby Hospital for an appointment, as opposed to day-long showtimes in Rockaway.
I don’t know, Justin. I’m not involved with the theatres on a day-to-day basis.
good article. BTW, will there be new sound systems in each auditorium as well as projectors, or will it still the the same old Newton twin when New Day acquired the theater for awhile?
It’ll be playing on Friday nights for now.
Here’s an article in yesterday’s NJ Herald about the re-opening:
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Great news Pete! Will the organ be playing Fri and Sat night? Being that it Grand-Reopening this weekend, it would be nice to have John play both nights!
Opens Friday 5/16 with Narnia: Prince Caspian on one side and Baby Mama on the other; Indiana Jones starts May 22. If the showtimes don’t hit the papers or online listings, call the info hotline at 973-300-4600.
yes, on friday. hopefully it’ll be in the local newspapers, such as the Daily Record and surrounding newspapers.
Looked in todays Star Ledger, but did not see anything about the theatre. Is it opening this week?
so far, no advance showtimes on the internet….
anyone know if they are hiring now that they’re reopening?
The plan for now is Narnia on the 16th and Indy on the 22nd.
Hopefully Narnia and Speed Racer open there, as the theater is known to show mostly family fare. The week of the 22nd when Indy comes out, hopefully it’ll play there as I’m going to nearby Newton Memorial Hospital for an appointment.
Friday May 16th is the SCHEDULED date for the GRAND-RE-OPENING of the HISTORIC NEWTON CINEMA! Three CHEERS for Bob, Nelson and the Galaxy staff!
what’s the latest? April’s almost over….I saw the repaired marquee…so it’s almost done. The title says “opening soon”…i can’t wait!!!
Hi, Peter –
Should be before the end of April. The guys are still cleaning up and refurbishing the place. The marquee got hit by a truck on Thursday, so that needs to be repaired as well.
Hey Pete Bob and Nelson when will the Newton Cinema have it’s GRAND RE-OPENING!!
thanks for the corrected spelling.
Much like Ziegfeld was incorrectly named Zeigfeld in the highest commented on Cinema Treasure, which is much larger than the newton but was built many years after the small theater. Hopefully the twin will have good projection and digital sound in both auditoriums and keep prices lower than the AMC over in Rockaway!!!
thanks for the update, peter? What movies will be playing there, and what will be new at the theater? Here’s a link to upcoming films this coming april…
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The Newton WILL have it’s GRAND RE-OPENING in MID APRIL!
Regarding the theatre’s longevity: Claims like this (that it’s been in continuous operation for X years) should always be suspect. People who make such claims never back them up and never do their research. It can’t even be 83 years since the theatre was closed for several months before Nelson Page picked it up in the mid-90s and I’m sure there were other changes in management that led to its closure in its long history. Never believe what you read! Or at the very least, be suspicious of it and ask for sources.
Good news!!! Found this article on the net…
http://www.njherald.com/290962064297839.php
there’s also some little info about that other theater in Newton that is now the municipal building. Kudos to Mr. Paige for taking great lengths to renovate the building. I hope they have digital sound in both auditoriums since both screens sound systems were mono and there was lack of bass, but the seating was very good.