ABOUT US

Our Mission

At the Eagle Theatre, our mission is clear: to tell meaningful stories through innovative, dynamic, and professional productions. We are dedicated to advancing the live theatre experience on our mainstage, engaging with our community, and offering educational opportunities that inspire future generations of artists. Through a commitment to creativity and excellence, we seek to captivate audiences with powerful performances that resonate long after the curtain falls.

Our History

The Eagle Theatre’s rich history is rooted in the silent film era, when it first opened its doors in 1914 under the ownership of Samuel Litke. For over a decade, the theatre brought magic to Hammonton, but it closed in 1927. It went on to serve as a church for 15 years before being used as storage for an auto-parts company from 1959 to 2006.

In 2006, when the building faced demolition, devoted community members rallied to save the historic theatre, seeing its potential as a cornerstone of downtown revitalization. Their efforts paid off, and the Eagle Theatre reopened as a movie theatre on July 9, 2009, with a screening of Somewhere in Time, starring Christopher Reeve. In 2012, thanks to more than half a million dollars in grants and loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Eagle Theatre Inc. was able to purchase the building and make vital improvements, including upgrading the stage and ticketing systems.

Today, the Eagle Theatre stands as a testament to the power of community, preserving a historic space while evolving into a vibrant hub for professional theatre in South Jersey. Partnering with the nonprofit Hammonton Revitalization Corporation, we continue to secure the theatre’s future as a cultural landmark, bringing world-class performances to our town.