The Beacon Theatre’s roots began in 1928 first opening as The Broadway Theater, one week prior to its sister facility The Byrd Theater in Richmond, both designed by architect Fred Bishop.  The Broadway was sold in 1931 and renamed The Beacon Theatre, showcasing movies and live performances until closing in 1981. 

Following a number of unsuccessful attempts to restore and renovate the Theatre, the City of Hopewell was granted control of the building in 2011.  Restoration and rehabilitation began in April 2012 reviving the Theatre to its original condition. 

Reopening with a sold-out performance in January 2014, The Beacon Theatre has reprised its role as a center for concerts, live theatrical performances, recreational events, weddings, meetings, receptions even Hollywood movie productions!

You can now become part of history, helping to pave the way for The Beacon Theatre’s future by purchasing a permanent personalized engraved brick which will be placed in the Theatre’s commemorative walkway outside the main entrance.  Each brick is 4”x8” which can accommodate engraving of up to 3 lines of text, each line containing up  to 18 characters.

Each brick purchased for placement in The Beacon Theatre walkway is priced at $150.  If you would like a replica donor brick for yourself they may be purchased for $50 each.   

The Beacon Theatre reserves the right to review all text for appropriateness and to decline those that do not reflect the spirit of the project.