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How can you support the Hiway Theater? Be a member. Become a member of the non-profit Hiway Theater and show your support for good films and a cultural landmark. See back panel for a membership form or join online. Your financial support is tax-deductible.
Make a gift. Your additional gifts and support make us even better. Your donations are fully tax-deductible. Contact our Business Office at 215 348 1878 x117 or at [email protected].
Remember us in your will. Make a legacy gift to the Hiway Theater. Contact our Business Office at 215 348 1878 x117 or email [email protected].
Be a sponsor. Receive prominent recognition for your business in exchange for helping our nonprofit theater. Recognition comes in a variety of ways – on our movie screens, in our brochures, and on our website. Contact us at 215 348 1878 x112 or at [email protected].
Special thanks. The Hiway Theater receives funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Welcome to the nonprofit Hiway TheaterThe Hiway Theater is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
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THANK YOU MEMBERS! Your membership is the foundation of the theater’s success. Without your membership support, we would not exist. Thank you for being a member. Contact us with your feedback or questions at 215 348 1878 x115 or email us at [email protected].
*Affiliated Theater Members All members of our theater are entitled to members tickets at all “Renew Theaters” (Ambler, County, Garden, and Hiway), as well as at participating “Art House Theaters” nationwide. For more informa-tion, visit our website.
Give us feedback. Your film experience is the most important thing to us, so we welcome your feedback. Please let us know what we can do better. Contact us at 215 348 1878, or [email protected].
We’re Nonprofit. The Hiway Theater is owned and operated by Hiway Theatre, Inc., a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. The official registration and financial information of Hiway Theatre, Inc. may be obtained for the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1 800 732 0999. Registration does not imply en-dorsement.
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General ............................................................$11.25Members ...........................................................$6.75Seniors (62+) & Students ..................................$9.00Matinees Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri before 4:30 Sat & Sun before 2:30 .....................................$9.00 Wed Early Matinee before 2:30 ........................$8.00 Affiliated Theater Members* .............................$6.75
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Policies Children under 6 – Children under age 6 will not be admitted to our films or programs unless specifically indicated.
Late Arrivals – The Theater reserves the right to stop selling tickets (and/or seating patrons) 10 minutes after a film has started.
Outside Food and Drink – Patrons are not permitted to bring outside food and drink into the theater.
Accessibility & Hearing Assistance – The Hiway Theater has a wheelchair-accessible auditorium and restroom, and is equipped with hearing enhancement headsets and closed cap-tion devices. (Please inquire at the concession stand.)
Parking Check our website for parking information.
M A I N A T T R A C T I O N SMain AttractionsWhat main films will play at the Hiway? Predicting in advance what films will play at our beloved one-screen Hiway is the biggest challenge that we face. It is very hard to know ahead of time. The films listed here are an educated guess. Our website is always the best place to get up-to-the-minute information.Scheduling our main films is week-to-week. On Monday, we decide what main film will play starting that Friday. On Tuesday and Wednesday, we set the showtimes for the upcoming week and then update our website and telephone hotline.We also send out a weekly email (sign up at our website). Sometimes, we book a main film a few weeks in advance, which we post on our website. For our latest Main Attractions plans, visit: HiwayTheater.org. (Or call our Hotline at 267-864-0065)
A Star is Born USA - Bradley Cooper 2 hrs 15 minJenkintown native Bradley Cooper moves behind the camera and makes his directorial debut with a reimagining of this classic Hollywood tale. An aging musician helps a young singer and actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. With a breakout performance by Lady Gaga and also starring Sam Elliott and Dave Chappelle.
Mary Queen of Scots UK - Josie RourkeSaoirse Ronan stars as Mary Stuart in this elegant and fascinating period piece set in the 16th century. After becoming the Queen of France at 16 and being widowed at 18, Mary returns to her native Scotland and is embroiled in the politics of religion and the contentious claims for the throne of England. Also starring Margot Robbie as Queen Elizabeth I.
Widows USA - Steve McQueen 2 hr 8 minFollowing up his Best Picture-winning 12 Years a Slave, director Steve McQueen returns with a thrilling heist film starring Viola Davis. Set in modern day Chicago, a group of women, left with the debt created by their husbands’ criminal activities, conceive of a plan to realign their lives. WIDOWS features a screenplay co-written by novelist Gillian Flynn and crafted by the expert hand of McQueen.
First Man USA - Damien Chazelle 2 hr 18 min Damien Chazelle and Ryan Gosling team up again (after La La Land) to tell the story of Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon. Set in the years leading up to the launch of Apollo 11, Armstrong and the country prepare for this daring achievement. Next year, of course, will be the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. With Claire Foy and Kyle Chandler.
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The Philadelphia Story1940 - 1 hr 52 min - USA - b/w - DCP - d: George Cukor - w/ Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, Jimmy StewartA classic, dazzling romantic comedy starring three of Hollywood’s most legendary stars: Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and Jimmy Stewart. On the eve of a wealthy socialite’s second marriage, she spars with her ex-husband and flirts with an undercover tabloid reporter. Jimmy Stewart won an Academy Award for his performance. An impeccably charming masterpiece of comedy, now presented in a brand new digital restoration!
Sept 6 Thurs 7:00 Date subject to change. See intro explanation.
Marnie 1964 - 2 hr 10 min - USA - color - Universal d: Alfred Hitchcock - w/ Tippi Hedren, Sean Connery, Martin Gabel Tippi Hedren and Sean Connery star in this late Hitchcock psychological drama. A cool, calculated professional woman embezzles from her employer then relocates to some distant town where she repeats her crimes under an assumed identity. One of her male victims tries to help her resolve her behavior. But their relationship evolves to something deeper and more complex as Hitchcock’s film refuses to conform to genre expectations.See this film version in advance of Nico Muhly’s new adaptation commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera, the suite from which will be premiered by the Philadelphia Orchestra this fall.
Sept 20 Thurs 7:00 Date subject to change. See intro explanation.
The Hiway Theater has a new year-round film series: Classic Thursdays. We will have a classic film every other Thursday night.
Dates subject to change. Due to the fact that we are a single screen theater, we occasionally must postpone special classic screenings. This happens due to unavoidable contractual obligations with our distributors. Any change will be announced at least a week ahead of time, and will result in pushing the date forward or back one week. So before you come, please check our website or hotline for confirmation.
Why? Because that’s how the movie biz works. Believe us, we wouldn’t have this “subject to change” policy if we didn’t have to. (If we made the rules, we’d show 3 or 4
different films every week!) But that’s not how the movie business works, so we must be flexible in programming these special titles. All things considered, this is the best way to bring you the most varied programs possible.
Stay up-to-date by email. The best way to be aware of everything happening at the Hiway is to get our weekly email. You can sign up right from our website. Each week, we will let you know about the Hiway’s upcoming films and events. We’ll also let you know about the screenings at our sister theater, the Ambler, which members can attend for the same member price as the Hiway.
Ticket prices for Classic Thursdays. Our normal ticket prices apply to Classic Thursdays, except for young cineastes: patrons 25 and younger will only be charged an admission of $3 for this series.
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Grease Sing-a-long 1978 - 1 hr 50 min - USA - color - PG-13 - DCP - d: Randal Kleiser - w/ John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John Celebrate the 40th anniversary of this musical cultural phenomenon with a sing-a-long screening. Greaser Danny and good-girl Sandy say a sad goodbye after a fling at the beach during the summer of 1959, and are surprised to find each other again when they both attend Rydell High in the fall. Experience a school year of escapades and romance with the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies set to unforgettable songs.
Oct 4 Thurs 7:00 Date subject to change. See intro explanation.
The Shining 1980 - 2 hr 26 min - USA - color - DCP - R d: Stanley Kubrick - w/ Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall Stanley Kubrick’s horror classic. Jack Nicholson plays an aspiring writer who accepts a position as the off-season custodian at an elegant hotel so he can write undisturbed. But shortly after he settles in with his wife and his young son, the ominous hotel begins to wield its sinister power. The film is filled with one memorable scene after another.
Oct 25 Thurs 7:00 Date subject to change. See intro explanation.
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One Saturday a month all year long we’ll be screening new and classic films that the whole family can enjoy! Come early at 10am for fun kids activities before the show at 10:30am. Tickets
are only $5, $3 for kids 15 and under, and admission is free for members and their children.
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Nov 7 Wed 6:00
Brewmaster2018 - 1 hr 35 min - USA - color - DCP d: Douglas TirolaWe’re partnering with our neighbors at the Borough Brewhouse for a special screening of this new documentary about the craft beer movement. Framed by the stories of a young New York lawyer who dreams of opening his own brewery and a Milwaukee based beer educator trying to pass the Master Cicerone exam, the film also includes interviews and beer history lessons from craft beer heavyweights Sam Calagione, Vaclav Berka, Jim Koch, Garrett Oliver, and Charles Papazian. This is the definitive documentary on beer and the community of craft beer.
Special events with Borough Brewhouse to be announced.
Dec 13 Thurs 6:30
Old York Road Symphony Holiday Sing-Along The Old York Road Symphony returns to the Hiway for a night of festive holiday music. Raise your voices and then stick around for a special screening of the holiday classic IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946). Frank Capra directed James Stewart, Donna Reed, and Lionel Barrymore in this iconic holiday film about an angel sent to help a desperate man find what’s important in life.
The film will begin after the concert at approximately 8:00. Tickets: $10
Annual Member MeetingJoin us for our annual meeting to showcase the state of the Hiway. We will unveil our annual report and answer questions about the theater. Stick around after the meeting for a screening of the holiday comedy PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles1987 - 1 hr 33 min - USA - color - DCP - R d: John Hughes Steve Martin and John Candy delight in this classic roadtrip comedy about an uptight workaholic who is trying to get home to his family for Thanksgiving, but is trapped with a boorish shower curtain-ring salesman as his travel companion. Widely considered to be the greatest Thanksgiving movie. Free for Members.
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When you become a member of the Hiway Theater, you can see more great films at the Ambler Theater for the member rate. So why wait?
Join the Hiway - get the Ambler!
MORE CHOICESAmbler: Sept 12 Wed 7:30
Local Filmmakers: Glenn Holsten and Chayne Gregg Wyeth 2018 - 1 hr 25 min - USA - color - DCP d: Glenn HolstenWYETH is a documentary that tells the story of Andrew Wyeth, one of America’s most popular artists. While his exhibitions routinely broke attendance records, art critics attacked his work. Through unprecedented access to Wyeth family members, archival materials, and his work, WYETH presents a complete and nuanced portrait of the artist. Free for members. Screening followed by a Q&A with filmmakers Glenn Holsten and Chayne Gregg.
Local Filmmakers Doylestown Food Market
Ambler: Sept 26 Wed 7:30 The Bigamist 1953 - 1 hr 20 min - USA - b/w - DCP - d: Ida Lupino w/ Edmond O’Brien, Joan Fontaine, Ida Lupino Edmond O’Brien, Joan Fontaine, and Ida Lupino are featured in this sympathetic portrait of an ordinary salesman, who has relationships with two women; an upper-crust lady and a tough-talking waitress. We wrap our year celebrating Lupino with this vibrant film, which is the first that a woman both starred in and directed. Presented in person by Senior Lecturer in Cinema Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, Professor Meta Mazaj.
Film 101 is a series that explores elements of filmmaking, film criticism, and film theory. Each month we will present an exemplary classic film introduced by an important figure in the film community. This series is underwritten by The Vesta Fund.
Free for Members.
Lupino at 100Film 101 with Meta Mazaj
Cast AMiller as Victor; Cumberbatch as Creature
Ambler: Oct 28 Sun 12:30
Cast BCumberbatch as Victor; Miller as Creature
Ambler: Nov 11 Sun 12:30
National Theatre Live ENCORE
Frankenstein Running time: 2 hrs 6 min Danny Boyle directed a sensational production with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternating roles as Victor Frankenstein and his “creature.” Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Captured live on March 17 & 24, 2011 at the National Theatre, South Bank, London.
Tickets: $18 General; $16 Members
National Theatre Live
Ambler: Oct 14 Sun 12:30
King Lear Running time: TBD Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, KING LEAR sees an aging father reject the child who truly loves him. His blind-ness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery, as family and state are plunged into a violent power struggle with bitter ends.Jonathan Munby directs Ian McKellen and a superb cast in this nuanced and powerful con-temporary retelling of Shakespeare’s tender, violent, moving, and shocking play.
Tickets: $18 General; $16 Members
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Ambler: Nov 8 Thurs 7:30
Mary and the Witch’s Flower2017 - 1 hr 43 min - Japan - color - DCP d: Hiromasa Yonebayashi - w/ subtitlesStudio Ghibli animator Hiromasa Yonebayashi directs this dazzling adventure story about a young girl named Mary, who discovers a flower that grants magical powers for one night. It’s an action-packed film full of imaginative worlds and ingenious characters. Based on Mary Stewart’s children’s book “The Little Broomstick.”
Ambler: Nov 15 Thurs 7:30
Film 101 with Steven Carter
The Seventh Seal 1957 - 1 hr 36 min - Sweden - b/w - 35MM - d: Ingmar Bergman - w/ subtitlesOne of the defining films of Bergman’s career, THE SEVENTH SEAL encapsulates the style, themes, and philosophy of his work. Max von Sydow plays a young knight returning home from the Crusades, seeking answers about life, death, and the existence of God. After a meeting with Death, he plays a game of chess for his life against the backdrop of the Black Plague. Haunting visuals and a brilliant screenplay secure this film as one of the greatest ever made. Selected and presented in person by Steven Carter of the Westminster Theological Seminary. Shown in 35MM.
Film 101 is a series that explores elements of filmmaking, film criticism, and film theory. Each month we will present an exemplary classic film introduced by an important figure in the film com-munity. This series is underwritten by The Vesta Fund.
Free for Members.
Bergman Centenary
Ambler: Dec 6 Thurs 7:30
Gremlins 1984 - 1 hr 46 min - USA - color - DCP Warner - d: Joe Dante - w/ Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates An alternate classic for the holiday season. A man brings home an adorable creature as a Christmas present for his son, but the shopkeeper’s advice — no midnight snacks, no water, mood lighting only — goes unheeded. The result unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous creatures who take over his small town on Christmas Eve. This 80s hit was written by Chris Columbus and executive produced by Steven Spielberg.
Ambler: Dec 13 Thur 7:30
The Apartment 1960 - 2 hr 5 min - USA - b/w - 4k - DCP d: Billy Wilder - w/ Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray Billy Wilder masterfully walks the fine line between comedy and drama in this sophisticated classic. An insurance clerk lends his apartment to various higher-ups for their amorous affairs. But his fast track to an executive suite gets derailed when he becomes involved with his boss’ latest conquest.
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Ambler: Nov 18 Sun 12:30
Degas: Passion for Perfection 1 hr 25 min The fascinating story of Degas’ pursuit for perfection through both new techniques and lessons from past masters. A journey from the streets of Paris to the extensive collection at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, England, this film provides exclusive access to rare and diverse works and examines one of the most influential French artists of the late 19th century.
Tickets: $14 General $12 Members
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