An Evening with Christian Siriano, featuring Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead

  • Thursday, Oct 29

Showtimes updated on Tuesday evenings
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An Evening with Christian Siriano, featuring Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead

Presented on 35mm—Q&A with Fashion Designer Christian Siriano

Join us for a night of fabulous fun with fashion designer to the stars Christian Siriano as he shares one of his all-time favorite films: the cult comedy classic Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead.

When her mother leaves for a long summer vacation, teenager Sue Ellen Crandell is looking forward to a season of carefree fun. Then the elderly babysitter hired to watch her siblings promptly kicks the bucket. Forced to find a job, Sue Ellen lies her way into the high-stress world of fashion, where she’s soon running with the grown-ups and learning to hold her own.

Anchored by a star-making performance from Christina Applegate and packed with iconic looks, Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead is a blast of pure escapist fun.

After the film, Christian takes the stage for a Q&A moderated by Leslie Ziff. Expect stories from the runway and beyond, a look at what the film means to him, and the kind of candid, funny conversation that has made him a favorite with fans and celebrities alike.

“Gilded by personable performances, particularly from [Christina Applegate and Josh Charles], this wish-fulfilling fantasy manages to be wholeheartedly ridiculous in a manner that leaves criticism disarmed.”
Tim Pulleine, The Guardian

SPECIAL EVENTS

Q&A with fashion designer Christian Siriano moderated by Leslie Ziff

Q&A with fashion designer Christian Siriano moderated by Leslie Ziff

Thursday, Oct. 29 2026, 7:00

  • Christian Siriano launched his eponymous collection in 2008 following his studies in London under Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen. Dubbed "the new king of old-school glamour" by Elle and "the next billion-dollar designer" by Yahoo! Style, his designs have appeared on the world's biggest stars and most prestigious red carpets. Christian Siriano is the youngest person to ever appear on the Crain's "40 Under 40" list, and was a member of Forbes' "30 Under 30" in 2015. He was named "Designer of the Year" at the 2016 AAFA American Image Awards and won the Couture For A Cause "Designer of the Decade" award that same year. He co-founded accessories e-commerce retailer "Send the Trend" and served as Chief Curator until its acquisition by QVC.

Tickets: $20 (members), $25 (nonmembers)

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