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About Cranford Theater Drive-In
Welcome to Cranford Theater, a historic venue in Cranford, New Jersey. From its roots as the New Branford Theatre in 1926 to its modern rebuilding and reopening after a 2025 ceiling collapse, this venue has grown with the community. The Cranford Theater offers multi-screen cinema experiences and has hosted notable events like the Garden State Film Festival and the Cranford Film Festival. In addition, the Cranford Theater Drive-In provided drive-in showings in the Orange Avenue Pool parking lot, offering a unique outdoor cinema experience. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby places to stay and dine, so you can secure your seats with ease.
Whether you’re catching a screening at the indoor theater or enjoying a drive-in night, Cranford’s central location makes it convenient to pair your visit with a stay at nearby hotels and meals at local restaurants. We’ve highlighted affiliate-friendly hotel and restaurant options to help you plan a smooth outing. Remember, dates, capacities, and seating can vary by show, so check the event page for current details and secure your tickets with the event through a trusted local partner.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 25 North Avenue West, Cranford, NJ 07016.
- Indoor venue: Cranford Theater is a 5-screen cinema; historic seating was around 1,209–1,300 seats in older records; current exact per-screen seating not published.
- Drive-in venue: A temporary Cranford Theater Drive-In operated in the Orange Avenue Pool parking lot (pool parking area) with a 40-foot screen; capacity not publicly published.
- Parking: Downtown Cranford parking options include multiple lots and a municipal garage; drive-in parking used the Orange Avenue Pool lot.
- Transit: Located near Cranford Station (NJ Transit); accessible by train services in Cranford.
- Nearby hotels: The Westfield Inn in Westfield, NJ is about 2 miles away and commonly used as a nearby option.
- Notable events: The theater has hosted the Garden State Film Festival and the Cranford Film Festival; drive-in showings during COVID-19 era drew media attention.
- Renamed/demolished: Originally opened as New Branford Theatre (1926), then renamed New Cranford Theatre (1927), later Cranford Theatre; no demolition or final renaming reported. A ceiling collapse occurred in 2025 but the venue was rebuilt and reopened.