(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center presents Movies at the MAC! After years of watching at home on TV or even a phone, now is your chance to enjoy some of Hollywood's finest with fellow fans on the big screen at the Middletown Arts Center. Movies at the MAC launches with three separate programs spotlighting the best in comedy, theater and music on celluloid. Each will each feature monthly screenings with discounted tickets available for MAC Members.
“We are excited to kick off our expanded 2024 programming with Movies at the MAC,” said Middletown Arts Center Executive Director Maggie O’Brien. “The last time many of these films appeared on a big screen in town was when the UA Movies at Middletown was still standing on Route 35 and Palmer Avenue. This will be a great chance for folks to come together, have some popcorn and enjoy these classic films the way they were meant to be seen.”
Ticket prices are $5 for members and $10 for the general public. All tickets are general admission. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For more information, visit middletownarts.org or call 732-706-4100. The Middletown Arts Center is located at 36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ (next to the Middletown train station). Free parking is available onsite with additional free parking available in the station-metered lot on weekday evenings after 6:00pm and on weekends.
The MAC Classic Comedy Movie Series
The Mac Classic Comedy Movie Series will celebrate the likes of Mel Brooks, Steve Martin, Monty Python, and more. Middletown comedian and owner of The Stress Factory Comedy Club in New Brunswick Vinnie Brand serves as host, getting the crowd ready for an evening of communal laughs.
Surely we can’t be serious about kicking off the Series with Airplane! ? We are serious, and stop calling us Shirley. All shows are at 7:00pm.
January 20: Airplane!
February 17: Pee-wee’s Big Adventure
March 16: Caddyshack
April 20: Austin Powers - International Man of Mystery
May 11: Monty Python & the Holy Grail
June 15: Young Frankenstein (50th anniversary and happy 98th birthday Mel Brooks!)
July 13: Animal House
August 17: The Jerk (45th anniversary)
September 14: Better Off Dead
October 12: Clerks (30th anniversary)
November 16: Blues Brothers
December 14: Christmas Vacation
The Mac Broadway Matinee Film Series
The Mac Broadway Matinee Film Series celebrates the Great White Way with monthly Sunday matinees featuring Broadway’s best on film. All shows are at 2:00pm, except for October’s feature (7:00pm).
January 21: Cabaret
February 18: Grease (Happy 70th birthday John Travolta)
March 10: Rent
April 14: Dreamgirls
May 5: Jersey Boys (Happy 90th birthday Frankie Valli)
June 16: Mamma Mia! (Happy 75th birthday Meryl Streep)
July 14: Hairspray
August 18: Chicago (Happy 75th birthday Richard Gere)
September 15: Little Shop of Horrors
October 30: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (7:00pm)
November 10: The Producers
December 15: The Sound of Music
Monday Night Music Club at the Mac
Monday Night Music Club at The Mac will celebrate enduring concert films from the likes of David Bowie, Prince, Led Zeppelin, and more. Brookdale Public Radio 90.5 The Night air personalities serve as hosts, warming up the crowd with a brief discussion about that evening’s film. All shows are at 7:00pm.
January 29: Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
February 19: Gimme Shelter
March 11: This is Spinal Tap (40th anniversary)
April 15: The Last Waltz
May 20: Rattle and Hum
June 10: Sign O’ the Times (Happy Birthday Prince)
July 15: Grateful Dead Movie
August 12: Woodstock (55th anniversary)
September 16: The Kids Are Alright (45th anniversary)
October 21: Stop Making Sense (40th anniversary)
November 18: The Song Remains the Same
December 16: Depeche Mode: 101
The Middletown Arts Center (MAC) is an award-winning, state-of-the-art facility in Middletown, New Jersey that offers performances, exhibits, classes, demonstrations and camps centering on the arts. Its convenient location across from the Middletown train station on Church Street enables easy access and its expanded MAC Annex Education Building is minutes away next to the Middletown Reformed Church. The MAC is operated by a non-profit 501c3, the Middletown Township Cultural and Arts Council which is dedicated to bringing quality arts programming and events to Middletown and surrounding communities.
