For the first time ever since making "A Christmas Story"...RALPHIE COMES HOME!
The Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) invites you to attend the BIGGEST cast reunion ever of "A Christmas Story" at Behind the Camera: "A Christmas Story" Official 40th Anniversary November 10th - 12th, 2023 at Cleveland Public Auditorium.
Hear behind-the-scenes production stories with the entire cast during the Behind the Camera panel, moderated by TODAY's Al Roker, on Friday night in the Public Music Hall, and visit Peter Billingsley (Ralphie) and the rest of the cast at the Cast Expo in the Public Auditorium all weekend for autographs, photo opportunities, and more!
TIMELINE OF EVENTS:
• Friday, November 10th:
- Cast Expo: 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm in Public Auditorium
- Behind the Camera Panel: 7:00 pm in the Music Hall
• Saturday, November 11th:
- Cast Expo: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Sunday, November 12th:
- Cast Expo: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
CAST PHOTO OP SCHEDULE AT CAST EXPO:
FRIDAY:
• 2:00 pm - Ian Petrella & Yano Anaya
• 2:15 pm - Scott Schwartz & R.D. Robb
• 2:30 pm - Patty Johnson & Drew Hocevar
• 2:45 pm - Dwayne McLean
• 3:00 pm - Zack Ward
• 3:30 pm - Peter Billingsley
• 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Full Cast / Superticket
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
• 1:00 pm - Ian Petrella & Yano Anaya
• 1:15 pm - Scott Schwartz & R.D. Robb
• 1:30 pm - Patty Johnson & Drew Hocevar
• 1:45 pm - Dwayne McLean
• 2:00 pm - Zack Ward
• 2:30 pm - Peter Billingsley
• 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Full Cast / Superticket
For general event questions, contact TIXR Support by clicking here.
For questions regarding cast autographs and photo ops, please send a message to ralphie40th@gmail.com.
Please note: The Greater Cleveland Film Commission is not responsible for cast autographs and photo opportunties. All autographs and photo opportunities are offered at the sole discretion of the cast.
CLICK HERE FOR THE CAST EXPO RED RYDER POLICY.
Due to State of Ohio law and Cleveland Public Auditorium (CPA) policy, no weapons of any kind, including Daisy Red Ryders, are allowed in the venue.
Because of the significance of the Daisy Red Ryder to the film, we are pleased to announce that the Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade (located just two blocks south of Cleveland Public Auditorium at 420 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114) will serve as a drop-off location for Premium Autograph or Superticket Premium Autograph(s) ticket holders for their Daisy Red Ryders to be autographed by the cast at designated times.
Daisy Red Ryders Drop-Off & Pick-Up Schedule:
Friday, November 10th
- Drop-off between 11 am - 3 pm
- Pick-up between 10 am - 2 pm on Saturday
Saturday, November 11th
- Drop-off between 10 am - 2 pm
- Pick-up between 10 am - 12 pm on Sunday
Sunday, November 12th
- Drop-off between 10 am - 12 pm
- Autographed Daisy Red Ryders will be shipped at an additional cost
ABOUT GREATER CLEVELAND FILM COMMISSION
The Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, whose mission is to attract economic investment and job creation via the film and media industry to Northeast Ohio by advocating for legislation that drives spending to Ohio, attracting media production to choose our region as their base of operations, and educating the local workforce with the skills to fill the local industry jobs.
GCFC was the driving force behind the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit (OMPTC) in 2009. Since then, GCFC has attracted over 300 productions, most recently Netflix’s “White Noise” and Universal Pictures “Shooting Stars,” the Lebron James bio-pic. These projects have created 7,092 full-time equivalent jobs and brought over $1.38 billion into Ohio’s economy. GCFC connects cast and crew talent directly to production opportunities and invests in developing a strong local workforce by presenting workshops, seminars, FilmSkills training and internships designed to give local talent the education, experience and professional connections for a prosperous career in the film industry. GCFC works tirelessly to generate real, sustainable opportunities that attract and retain talent and economic growth.