 As
one of Hopewell's most visible landmarks, the Beacon Theatre opened in
1928 and has captured the hearts of the community from
one
generation
to the next for
over 75 years. The 1950’s were a golden era for the theatre,
when many a Friday and Saturday night one could find the residents of Hopewell
taking in a great show at the always bright and bustling Beacon. Sadly, in
1981, the theater had its last curtain call and the doors of the Beacon were
closed
indefinitely. But in 1987, with the establishment of Hopewell Preservation,
Inc., a grassroots campaign was initiated to restore, revive and reopen the
historic Beacon Theatre.
 Just
like the show, the history of the Beacon Theatre must go on. Having completed
two phases of a three-phase restoration project, the Beacon
Theatre is newly remodeled, bustling and revitalized. With the theatre’s
transformation comes an entirely new amenity for all to enjoy. A grand reopening
gala was held in May 2005 to applaud the dramatic progress that
the Beacon Theatre has made, as well as to generate awareness and support for
the
last phase of the Beacon’s renovation. Throughout the remainder of 2005
and into 2006, Hopewell Preservation, Inc. will take on its most challenging
project yet — the complete and total restoration of the theatre itself.
With the completion of Phase III, the original theatre will be fully restored
to its
original beauty, allowing the Beacon to shine once more and bring show-stopping
venues and grand galas for all to enjoy. |
Thank
you from the Beacon Theatre and Hopewell Preservation, Inc. for the
generous support of those who have helped make this a reality.
 
Want to learn more about the historic Beacon Theatre and the City of
Hopewell?
Follow
this link for more information - http://www.ci.hopewell.va.us/
Interested in learning more about tourism
in the Petersburg area?
Follow this link for
more information - http://www.petersburgarea.org/
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