World-Famous Author Coming To Cranford: See When

CRANFORD, NJ — R.L. Stine, author of the iconic "Goosebumps" franchise, is kicking off a new era at the Cranford Theater.

In collaboration with the Cranford Bookstore and Blackstone Publishing, Stine will be appearing at a meet and greet, author talk, and audience question and answer session on Feb. 21 at 12:30 p.m.

A book signing and photo opportunity will follow in the lobby of the Theater.

Stine is celebrating his new book, "Nightmare on Nightmare Street."

Tickets are $30 and include a copy of the book, a photo with Stine, small popcorn, a small drink, and a free audiobook of "Nightmare" or another Stine work.

The "Stephen King of children's literature" has sold more than 400 million books worldwide and is known for his blend of horror and humor.

The signing is one of the first events in a future that looks to build on standard film showings at the newly-upgraded Cranford Theater. The facility had its grand reopening in November 2025 after a partial ceiling collapse closed the venue for months.

Ownership said they are already preparing for different types of stage productions, festivals, and other varieties of events in 2026.

The Theater is the only independent movie theater left in Union County, and one of just a few in the entire state still operating.

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