Christmas Movies Featured At Historic Newtown Theatre

NEWTOWN BOROUGH, PA — Screening classic Christmas movies is a tradition that dates back decades at the historic Newtown Theatre.

This year’s lineup includes something for everyone, 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.”

“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 theater 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 theater smiling every year.”

Unless indicated otherwise, tickets for the Christmas classics are $5 for everyone and are available at the theatre box office starting 30 minutes prior to the movie. This year’s lineup of Christmas films include:

• “The Bells of St. Mary’s” – Wednesday, December 6 at 3:00 and 7:30 p.m.
• “The Muppet Christmas Carol” – Sunday, December 10 at 9:00 a.m. Sponsored by America Insurance Agency .
• “White Christmas: Singalong Version” – Sunday, December 10 at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Alice Hart Hughes, Attorney at Law.
• “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” – Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Attleboro Wealth Management.
• “Home Alone” – Sunday, December 17 at 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by Step Up Performance and Dancewear.
• “It’s a Wonderful Life” – Sunday, December 17 at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Karen Ann Ulmer, Attorneys at Law .
• “White Christmas” – Thursday, December 21 at 3:00 and 7:30 p.m. Sponsored byAlice Hart Hughes, Attorney at Law.
• “Elf: Grownups-Only Screening” – Friday, December 22. Only elves 21 and older will be admitted. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the movie begins at 8 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 free theatre rental. Tickets are only available online at TheNewtownTheatre.com. Sponsored by Renee Noel, Your Resident Newtown Realtor.
• “It’s a Wonderful Life” – Saturday, December 23 at 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by Karen Ann Ulmer, Attorneys at Law.
• “Love Actually” – Friday, December 29 at 8 p.m. Sponsored by Neville Law .

For the latest news about the Newtown Theatre, visit TheNewtownTheatre.com. The theatre is located at 120 N. State Street in Newtown Borough.