Cranford Theatre Reopens Friday. See Showtimes

CRANFORD, NJ - The highly anticipated reopening of the Cranford Theatre on North Avenue West Friday will bring with a series of changes for patrons.

During the venue's surprise downtime this fall, the theater underwent full renovations including new seats, drapes, floors, digital projectors, sound system, and an upgraded concession stand. The theater will play a mix of art house, classic, foreign, special events and family-friendly films. It will also be available to rent for private and corporate functions.

Doreen Sayegh, owner of the Cranford Theater, said she is excited to be reopening in Cranford.

“Cranford is such a welcoming community and we are thrilled to be a of part it," she said. "At the Cranford Theater, we treat our customers like family and want to provide enjoyment and an experience that will continue to bring people to Downtown Cranford.”

Movie And Showtimes

Last Christmas

• Friday: 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:40 p.m.
• Saturday: 12:20 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:40 p.m.
• Sunday: 12:20 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
• Monday Nov. 11 through Thursday Nov. 14: 7:30 p.m.

Joker

• Friday: 4:50 p.m., 7:25 p.m., 10 p.m.
• Saturday: 11:45 a.m., 2:20 p.m., 4:50 p.m., 7:25 p.m., 10 p.m.
• Sunday: 11:45 a.m., 2:20 p.m., 4:50 p.m., 7:25 p.m.
• Monday Nov. 11 through Wednesday Nov. 13: 7:25 p.m.

Judy

• Friday: 4:40 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 9:35 p.m.
• Saturday: 11:40 a.m., 2:10 p.m., 4:40 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 9:35 p.m.
• Sunday: 11:40 a.m., 2:10 p.m., 4:40 p.m., 7:10 p.m.
• Monday Nov. 11 through Wednesday Nov. 13: 7:10 p.m.

The Addams Family

• Friday: 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
• Monday Nov. 11 through Wednesday Nov. 13: 7 p.m.

Midway

• Friday: 7 p.m., 9:45 p.m.
• Saturday: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:45 p.m.
• Sunday: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m.
• Monday Nov. 11 through Thursday Nov. 14: 7 p.m.

The Irishman

• Thursday Nov. 14: 7 p.m.

Ford vs Ferrari

• Thursday Nov. 14: 7:15 p.m.

The Cranford Theatre opened as the New Branford Theatre on Nov. 29, 1926 with Noah Berry in "Padlocked," according to Cinema Treasures. It had 1,300 seats and a Wurlitzer pipe organ. In 1927, the name was changed to Cranford Theatre and by 1941 the Cranford Theatre was operated by Warner Bros. Circuit Management Corp., the site noted.

The theatre was later twinned and was operated by Cineplex Odeon in the 1980's and 1990's. In 1998, it was taken over by an independent operator and was divided into five screens. Operated by Digiplex Destinations, it was taken over by Carmike Cinemas in 2014 before being taken over by NewVision Theatres in March 2017 it was renamed Cranford Theatre again, Cinema Treasures noted.

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