Crandell Theatre

08/30/2026

The Crandell packed them in for a sell-out event last night celebrating investigative journalism and a screening of All The President's Men, celebrating its 50th anniversary. Many, many thanks to WAMC Northeast Public Radio CEO Sarah Gilbert and "The Roundtable" host Joe Donahue, and to the distinguished panel: Marty Baron, former executive editor of ; award-winning filmmaker Anne Alvergue; Fred Rutberg, former publisher of The Berkshire Eagle; and Benjamin Ginsberg, Republican political strategist.

When Gilbert asked the crowd if they'd seen the film more than once, everyone raised their hands. 📷by John Shea

08/28/2026

Opening Friday, Aug. 28 at 4pm and 7pm: Teenage S*x and Death at Camp Miasma

Written and directed by Chatham's own Jane Schoenbrun, this NYT Critic's Pick is a surreal, horror-comedy that hat tips everything from "Sunset Boulevard," "Portrait of a Lady on Fire," and the very best and worst of 1980s horror classics.

We are thrilled to announce that in October, Schoenbrun will be FilmColumbia 2026's festival honoree! They will be feted at the annual Kick-Off Party on opening night, Oct. 16. The festival runs for ten full days of pre-release, upcoming films through Oct. 25. Advance-access and discount Crandell member tickets go on sale on September 25. Become a member today and get in line early!

For more info, visit https://crandelltheatre.org/filmcolumbia

A director (Hannah Einbinder) is making a slasher franchise sequel and becomes obsessed with casting the original film's star (Gillian Anderson), leading both women...

08/22/2026

Summoning chaos! See "Minions & Monsters" on the big screen at the Crandell in Chatham with the entire family! Continues 8/22 - 8/27.
Tickets: https://crandelltheatre.org/film/minions-monsters/

08/22/2026

This Saturday, Aug. 22, starting at 12:30pm: Come out for a fun fishbowl craft and the Summer Kid Flicks showing of Miyazaki's classic, "Ponyo!" Children under 12 are free and receive a free small popcorn (when accompanied by an adult).

A five-year-old boy develops a relationship with Ponyo, a young goldfish princess who longs to become a human after falling in love with him.

08/22/2026

This Sunday, Aug. 23 at 4pm: "The King of Comedy," Crandell's 100th Anniversary Screening Presented by Academy CEO Bill Kramer

Don't miss this rare chance to see Martin Scorsese's prophetic look at toxic fandom, starring Robert De Niro as Rupert Pupkin, a social misfit with a ravenous appetite for validation and fame.

Academy CEO Bill Kramer will present the film, sharing his industry insights and what makes Scorsese's 1982 feature, made long before the social media age, as relevant as ever.

Martin Scorsese’s The King of Comedy is a biting, satirical masterpiece about the dark and obsessive nature of fame.

08/21/2026

Opening Tonight, Aug. 22 @ 7pm: Maddie's Secret

Sunny, sincere Maddie never dreamed she'd become an Internet sensation. But she's got a terrible secret that just might deflate her soufflé ambition for good. This delicious, dark comedy satirizes the entire kitchen sink, from influencer culture to vintage TV movies-of-the-week. As John Early fans already know, you're in for a treat!

Comedian John Early writes, directs, and stars as Maddie, a humble food-media dishwasher in Los Angeles turned viral influencer whose skyrocketing online fame triggers...

08/21/2026

Opening Tonight, Aug. 22 @ 7pm: Maddie's Secret

Sunny, sincere Maddie never dreamed she'd become an Internet sensation. But she's got a terrible secret that just might deflate her souffle ambition for good. This delicious, dark comedy satirizes the entire kitchen sink, from influencer culture to vintage TV movies-of-the-week. As John Early fans already know, you're in for a treat!

08/20/2026

Tonight's the night (Aug. 20) to see singer-songwriter Jack McKeon, CHS Class of 2016, in a documentary about up-and-coming Nashville artists. Stay to hear him play his original Americana tunes live with fellow Nashville musician Chris Canterbury! See you all there!

Tickets still available: https://crandelltheatre.org/film/ten-year-town/

Chatham Central School District

08/18/2026

This Thursday, August 20 at 7pm: Ten Year Town + Live Concert

A new documentary about up-and-coming singer-songwriters in Nashville, followed by a live set of roots music from two of its featured artists! Both the film and the concert will feature Chatham High Class of 2016 grad, Jack McKeon, along with singer-songwriter Chris Canterbury. It’s going to be a beautiful homecoming for a young Chatham-ite who’s been making his way as a musician in Nashville.

Click the link below for tickets.

Soak up the roots music and cheer on the homegrown talent!

In a city built on overnight success stories, Nashville's reputation as a hard-working "Ten Year Town" lingers in the shadows of the limelight.