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Garden State Film Festival: Ct40 (6 Films)

Saturday, March 28, 2026 @ 5:30pm

Cranford Theater
25 N Ave W, Cranford, NJ 07016

The 12 Inch Pianist - A bar joke goes awry, unraveling into a surreal tale that explores the acceptance of self, others, and queer identity. Directed by Lucas Ansel (00:07:28) New Jersey Premiere

A Slice Of The Family Business - Anthony Mongiello, is an Italian-American entrepreneur who owns a global cheese empire called Formaggio. Anthony is ready to sell his company and retire. However, Anna Rose, his eldest daughter, wants to take over the family business. She shares many of her father's passionate and creative qualities - but does she truly have what is takes to manage Formaggio for the next 20-30 years? Directed by Stefano Da Fre (00:24:02) World Premiere



The Dumbletons - When his mother receives grave medical news, Walter Dumbleton is forced to reconcile with his reclusive brother Stan in order to carry out a harebrained scheme to pay for their mother's life saving operation. Directed by Wendell Laurent (00:14:00) World Premiere



Hallow's Eve - As Penny and Cooper look for some privacy, neither of them has any idea what lies ahead. Directed by Amanda Marino (00:02:32) New Jersey Premiere



The Henchman - A Gotham henchman faces his greatest challenge yet: his wife. Directed by Michael Cerisano, Kevin Burns (00:05:05) East Coast Premiere



Perfectly Seasoned - Bikram, a longtime chef and confirmed bachelor, runs his restaurant with heart and discipline. But when his niece and two meddling Aunties host a speed-dating night there, his world is thrown into comedic chaos—blending family pressure, unexpected romance, and the perfect dash of second chances. Directed by Brittany Ramjattan, Andrew Ramjattan (00:13:00) Asbury Park Premiere




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EVENT PREVIEWS

Arden

Arden Children's Theatre presents "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- This spring, Arden Children's Theatre invites families into a hilariously twisted world where classic fairy tales don't go quite as expected in its next production of the 2025/26 season, The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (The Stinky Cheese Man). Based on the beloved book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, adapted by John Glore, the production brings the book's fractured fairy tales to life for kids and adults alike. Directed by Steve Pacek, the production runs on the Arden’s Arcadia stage with previews starting April 8, opening night on April 18, with performances running through May 31.



Haddon

Haddon Township to Hold 4th Annual String Band Parade

(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Camden County Board of Commissioners, along with Haddon Township, invites residents and visitors to the fourth annual String Band Parade down Haddon Ave, featuring the Philadelphia Mummers String Bands on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. (note: it was rescheduled from April 25th due to the weather)



Hitchcock

Hitchcock Meets Hilarious: Bergen County Players presents "The 39 Steps"

(ORADELL, NJ) -- Fresh off being named the top live music or theater venue by 201 Magazine's "Best of Bergen" readers, Bergen County Players (BCP) invites audiences to brace themselves for a whirlwind of espionage and outrageous comedy with the Tony Award-winning The 39 Steps, which runs weekends from May 2-31, 2026. Directed by BCP life member Steve Bell, this breakneck adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film classic blends film noir suspense with Monty Python-style absurdity.



McCarter

McCarter Theatre Center presents "Mrs. Christie" - a new comedy-mystery by Heidi Armbruster

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents Mrs. Christie, a witty new comedy-mystery by Heidi Armbruster, from May 6–31, 2026. The production is directed by BOLD Associate Artistic Director Donya K. Washington in her McCarter directorial debut.



The

The Barn Theatre presents Monty Python's "Spamalot"

(MONTVILLE, NJ) -- The Barn Theatre presents Monty Python's Spamalot weekends from May 15 through June 6, 2026. King Arthur's legendary quest for the Holy Grail gets a hilarious twist in this uproarious musical, lovingly ripped from the 1975 classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail.






 

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