Newton
New Jersey
The Newton Theatre
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.
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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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »The Newton Theatre Just Announced - May 4, 2022
Mark Farner's American Band: Acoustic Show performs at The Newton Theatre on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 7:30PM. Ticket prices start at $54.00 and can be purchased online at skypac.org. Tickets go on sale 5/6, members on sale 5/5. TICKETS An Evening…
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