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NEWTOWN ARTS COMPANY

Community Theatre Since 1983
 
myfoxphilly HOT LIST Nominated: Best Theatre Group in Philadelphia Newtown Arts Company has been ranked as the Number #2 Theatre Group in the entire Delaware Valley in an on-line poll conducted by myfoxphilly.
For the second year in a row we were the
Top-Ranked Theatre Group in all of Bucks County!  
Thanks to everyone who voted for us!
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October 2006: Newtown Arts Company presents the first two live theatre productions at the historic Newtown Theatre since 1934!  
August - November 2007: A three-show season featuring "Our Town," "Over the River and Through the Woods" and "Steel Magnolias."
Audiences have been thrilled to see live theatre make a reappearance at the oldest movie theatre in America!  We've been asked to come back for more, so in 2008 we're bringing you six shows, including two musicals. Book early for your best choice of seats!!!
 

Auditions for "The Importance of Being Earnest"

Newtown Arts Company will be holding auditions November 23rd from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm for
"The Importance of Being Earnest"
Auditions will be held at the Newtown Theatre, 120 N. State Street, Newtown, PA.

For more information click here!

 
Curly and Laurie                        sing about Oklahoma! The cast of Love, Sex and the IRS Steel Magnolias
Curly sings to Laurie about their future in "Oklahoma!"-- April, 2008. The cast of "Love, Sex and the I.R.S." in the New York apartment of Jon and Leslie -- June 2008 At the Summer Young People's Theatre Program, children display costumes they selected to convey specified characteristics -- Summer 2008.
Plaza Suite, Muriel and Jesse rekindle their romance

In "Plaza Suite" Muriel and Jesse rekindle their romance -- February 2008.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Luisa DiCapua reaches the Red Carpet Oct 4, 2006
October 4, 2006, Luisa DiCapua on the red carpet for gala opening night.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our Town Cast on Stage, August 2007
Cast of "Our Town" fills the stage in August, 2007
 
 
 
 
 
Show Times
PREVIEW Shows Thursdays at 7:30pm
Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm
Sunday Matinees at 3pm
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:30pm
 
 
 
 
 
 

Seating Chart

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2008 Season
NUNCRACKERS
by Dan Goggin
December 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10

The Nunsense Christmas Musical is presented as the first TV special taped in the Cable Access Studio built by Reverend Mother in the convent basement. It stars the nuns you love plus Father Virgil and four of the Mount Saint Helen's most talented students. Featuring all new songs including Twelve Days Prior to Christmas, Santa Ain't Coming to Our House, We Three Kings of Orient Are Us, and It's Better to Give than to Receive, this show is filled with entertaining Nunsense humor.
2009 Season
The Importance of Being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde
February 12-18

This masterpiece is probably the most famous of all comedies. It revolves wittily around the most ingenious case of "manufactured" mistaken identity ever put into a play.
Little Women - the musical
Music by Jason Howland, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, book by Allan Knee
April 16-22

Based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences, “LITTLE WOMEN”, follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. The story of the March sisters is timeless and deals with issues as relevant today as when they were written. Now, this wonderful narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating new musical filled with glorious music, dancing and heart.”LITTLE WOMEN”, guarantees a night of laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit.
Barefoot in the Park
by Neil Simon
June 11-17

Barefoot in the Park After a six day honeymoon a spanking new lawyer and his young bride move into the apartment she has chosen for them. The apartment is six wheezing flights up, absolutely bare of furniture, a paint job that came out all wrong, a broken skylight, no room for a double bed, and no bathtub. The outlandish gourmet who lives in a loft on the roof uses the window ledge as the only access to his padlocked premises. The situation is enough to keep the audience rolling in the aisles!
Sweet Land
August 20-26

Sweet Land -- An epic production celebrating Newtown’s 325th birthday. Originally written and performed for Newtown’s 275th birthday, the pageant was updated and presented in 1983 for Newtown’s 300th birthday. The 2009 version is the culmination of more than a year of 325th anniversary events.
Laura
by Vera Caspary and George Sklar
October 15-21

Laura” by Vera Caspary and George Sklar -- When Detective Mark McPherson falls in love with the portrait of Laura, he knows he's in love with a phantom—for Laura is dead, and he's investigating her murder. WhenLaura appears out of a thunderstorm, very much alive, we find the real victim is Laura's best friend, and all the evidence seems to point to Laura.
Meet Me in St. Louis
December 3-9

Travel back to the turn of the 20th century. The World's Fair is coming and so are changes for the Smith family. While the two older sisters dream of happily-ever-after with their beaus, the two younger girls dream up mischief. Memorable songs include "The Boy Next Door" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."

The Hollow

Lady Angkatell wonders, "Where did I lay my eggs?" in The Hollow October 2008.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Cast of Cheaper by Dozen in antique car

The cast of Cheaper by the Dozen tries to fit into a 1920 car for delivery to the Newtown Theatre. In August 2008.

 
 
 
 
 
Steel Magnolias
At Truvy's the cast of  "Steel Magnolias" share tears and laughter -- November, 2007.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Surcharge applies to credit card orders
Online Ticketing now available, click on the show name for more information!
 
 
 
 

Tickets are available by phone using your credit card by calling 800-838-3006,
 or at the Theatre Box Office to buy tickets by check please call (215) 860-7058

 
 
 
 

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   The Newtown Theatre is located at 120 N. State St., Newtown, PA 18940
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