Independent Arts News Reporting Historic Newtown Theatre Announces 2024 Holiday Classic Film Series
Reported & updated, Monday, December 2, 2024.
Pictured Above: Entrance Doors of the Historic Newtown Theater. Photo Credit: Contributed.
NEWSROOM POST: NEWTOWN, PA
Newtown, PA – Screening classic holiday movies is a tradition dating back decades at the historic Newtown Theatre. This year’s lineup includes something for all ages, including all-time classics such as “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “White Christmas” and family favorites like “Home Alone” and “The Muppet Christmas Carol.” The lineup also includes “Die Hard!”
“You can watch many of these movies at home, of course, but nothing gets you in the holiday spirit like sharing the experience with a theatre full of people who are laughing, smiling, clapping, singing and sometimes crying along with you,” says Andrew Smith, executive director of the Newtown Theatre. “People come out of the theatre smiling every year.”
Unless indicated otherwise, tickets for the holiday classics are $5 for everyone and are available at TheNewtownTheatre.com or the theatre box office starting 30 minutes prior to each movie (if not sold out). This year’s lineup of holiday films include:
-“The Bells of St. Mary’s” – Tuesday, December 10 at 3:00 and 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Attleboro Wealth Management.
-“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” – Wednesday, December 11 at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Attleboro Wealth Management.
-“Elf: Grownups-Only Screening” – Friday, December 13. Only elves 21 and older will be admitted. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the movie begins at 8:00 p.m. In the hour leading up to the movie, guests will enjoy one complimentary drink (beer, wine, canned cocktail, or a signature Elf-themed cocktail), free popcorn, a trivia contest, and a costume contest. Elf-themed prizes will be given for trivia winners, and the best-dressed elf will win a pair of free concert tickets. Tickets are only available online at TheNewtownTheatre.com. Sponsored by Renee Noel, Your Resident Newtown Realtor.
-“Home Alone” – Sunday, December 15 at 9:00 a.m.
-“It’s a Wonderful Life” – Sunday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Karen Ann Ulmer, Attorneys at Law.
“White Christmas” – Wednesday, December 18 at 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by Alice Hart Hughes, Attorney at Law.
-“White Christmas: Singalong Version” – Wednesday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Alice Hart Hughes, Attorney at Law.
-“Die Hard” – Thursday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m.
-“The Muppet Christmas Carol” – Saturday, December 21 at 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by Neville Law and Grace’s Braces.
-“It’s a Wonderful Life” – Sunday, December 22 at 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by Karen Ann Ulmer, Attorneys at Law.
-“A Christmas Story” – Monday, December 23 at 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by Christine McKee.
-“Love Actually” – Friday, December 27 at 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by Neville Law.
-“Little Women” (2019) – Saturday, December 28 at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Attleboro Wealth Management.
For the latest news about the Newtown Theatre, visit TheNewtownTheatre.com. The theatre is located at 120 N. State Street in Newtown Borough.
Pictured Above: Newtown Theater’s stage view from the balcony. Photo Credit: Contributed.
About Newtown Arts Company:
Newtown Arts Company is dedicated to supporting the theatre arts in the heart of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This mission is accomplished through the production of family-friendly live theatre, the granting of scholarships and the development of theatre arts education for area residents. Newtown Arts Company is committed to entertaining and moving audiences, as well as to offering an inclusive and inspiring creative experience to volunteers, both on stage and behind the scenes.
