A Monstrously Good Time: AARP New York Presents Free Screening of Young Frankenstein at the Palace Theatre
ALBANY, N.Y. — “It’s alive!” Join the Palace Theatre for a FREE screening of Mel Brooks’ comedy classic Young Frankenstein as part of the Movies Over Fifty series presented by AARP New York. First released in 1974, Young Frankenstein has become one of the most celebrated comedy classics of all time. Audiences can revisit the hilarious film on the big screen in the grand setting of the historic Palace Theatre. Admission is FREE!
“AARP New York is excited to present a free screening of Young Frankenstein at the Palace Theatre this fall.” said AARP Senior Associate State Director, Community Engagement Robyn Haberman. “We hope audiences will laugh, connect, and enjoy a monstrously good time together. After all, some things are better when shared, including comedy, community, and a perfectly pronounced Fronkensteen.”
This free movie screening is part of the Palace Theatre’s Community Engagement Initiative and is one of several free and low-cost programs offered by the Palace that positively impact local children and families each year. This free screening of Young Frankenstein is made possible thanks to the generous support of AARP New York.
“Thanks to AARP New York for collaborating with us to provide our community with another free opportunity to enjoy the historic Palace Theatre,” said Kevin Johnson, President & CEO of the Palace Theatre. “What better way to celebrate Halloween than with a spooky historic theatre and a hilarious movie featuring one of cinema’s most iconic monsters? We look forward to welcoming everyone to the Palace on October 18 for a monstrously good time.”
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN - FREE MOVIE!
SUN, OCTOBER 18, 2026
DOORS: 1PM | MOVIE: 2PM
Movies Over Fifty presented by AARP New York
Free tickets are available at the Palace Theatre Box Office at 19 Clinton Ave. Albany, NY 12207 and online at palacealbany.org
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About the Palace Theatre
The Palace has been Albany’s iconic downtown landmark for the past nine decades, bringing the biggest names in entertainment to the Capital Region. The history and programming of the Palace is a unique and often untold story with roots dating back to the period of the Great Depression. The Palace Theatre, built in 1931, originally presented vaudeville acts, feature films and became a civic auditorium before closing its doors in 1969. The theatre maintains its original beauty and design and is a historical landmark in the City of Albany. The Palace Performing Arts Center was established in 1984 and incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1989, created to operate the Palace Theatre. The mission of the Palace is to bring world-class arts and entertainment to New York’s Capital Region, greatly enhancing the area's cultural and economic development. Our mission is carried out through core programming and community initiatives that include performing arts entertainment, free arts education, family-friendly performances, free summer movies and a classic movie program series. The Palace has a significant economic footprint with over $3.5 million in ticket sales and 150,000 patrons.