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Performance Center

The New Hope Performance Center is located at 4401 Xylon Ave N (just west of the New Hope Aquatic Park). The performance

front of performance center center hosts music in the park, city programs and special events, and is home to the Off Broadway Musical Theatre.

Music in the Park
All musical acts have been booked for summer 2026. 

If you are interested in sponsoring Music in the Park, please email us at [email protected]

Movies in the Park

Movies will be shown on a jumbo screen at the outdoor Performance Center. Bring a blanket or chair for the natural seating area and come a little early to participate in pre-movie activities!

  • New Hope Performance Center, 4401 Xylon Ave N
  • Movies start at dusk
  • Free!

June 11 - "The Big Green"
kids in front of soccer goalA British exchange teacher arrives at a small Texas school where her students are less than enthusiastic. In an effort to turn things around, she starts a soccer team. Rated PG. Sponsored by New Hope Women of Today.

August 6 - "How to Train Your Dragon"
A Viking boy defies centuries of tradition bymovie poster, boy on flying dragon befriending a dragon. Rated PG (2010). Sponsored by Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy.

August 20 - "The Count of Monte Cristo"
two men with sword betweenDashing sailor Edmond Dantes' peaceful life is abruptly shattered when his best friend, Fernand deceives him. Rated PG-13 (2002). Sponsorship available.

If you would like to sponsor a Movie in the Park, please email [email protected]


Storytime in the Park

Hosted by the cities of New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale. Presented by Princes Party Pals. All ages welcome! 

  • 10:30-11:15 a.m.
  • Free!

June 17 - Cinderella
Cinderella will share an enchanting fairywoman in cinderella costume tale about courage, kindness and following your heart.

  • New Hope Performance Center, 4401 Xylon Ave N

July 8 - Park Ranger Rachel
women in ranger costume, sitting on dinosaurMeet seven different dinosaurs as Park Ranger Rachel takes you on a Jurassic adventure!

  • Becker Park, 5530 Douglas Drive, Crystal

August 5 - Rainbow Fish
Meet Rainbow Fish for a colorful storytimewoman in rainbow fish costume and under the sea adventure.

  • Lakeview Terrace Park, 3769 Crystal Lake Blvd, Robbinsdale


August 19 - Emma Wiggles

woman next to giant stuffed giraffeSing classic children's songs, learn dances, and pet Emma's giant giraffe named Jerry.

  • Brookview Park Gazebo, 200 Brookview Pkwy, Golden Valley
Acting Camps
 Check back for 2026 schedule
New Hope Summer Theatre

Off Broadway Musical Theatre presentsthe addams family "The Addams Family" in summer 2026. Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen for a charming young man, but comedy chaos ensues when their parents meet for the first time. American Sign Language date is July 31.

  • Wednesdays through Saturdays,
  • July 22-Aug. 1
  • 8 p.m.
  • New Hope Performance Center, 4401 Xylon Ave N

A free will donation of $5 per person is suggested to help cover the cost of production. Food shelf donations for PRISM will also be accepted.

Auditions (mid to late-April)
Open auditions will be for anyone age 7 and older who is interested in being involved in the show. For more information go to obmt-newhope.org.

Volunteers Needed
Must be 16 years of age or older. No experience needed. For more details go to obmt-newhope.org.

Theater Production Crew Class
Youth ages 12-19 can explore theater production in this new class! Learn lighting, sound, set building, and help run an OBMT summer performance of "The Addams Family". Instruction from the technical director and stage manager on Wednesdays, and the set designer on Saturdays. Register by June 11.

  • Thursdays & Saturdays,
  • June 18-July 9 (no class 7/4)
  • Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m.
  • New Hope Performance Center
  • $30 per person
  • Sign Up Now!
 

Contact

Parks and Recreation
4401 Xylon Ave N
Phone: 763-531-5151
Email: [email protected]

Directions

Performance Center map

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