Celebrate 40 years of “A Christmas Story” with the BIGGEST cast reunion ever at Cleveland Public Auditorium with the Greater Cleveland Film Commission.
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 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!
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.
Visit ClevelandFilm.com to learn more and join the movement!
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 opportunities. 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
Email: gcfcevents@clevelandfilm.com
2023/11/10 - 2023/11/12
Additional time info:
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
Cleveland Public Auditorium
500 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
The Public Auditorium & Music Hall provides accommodations for guests with special needs including elevators, accessible seating and restrooms, and a map for those who are visually impaired. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
The Behind the Camera panel on Friday, November 10th offers accessible seating on the first level of the Music Hall. On the TIXR ticket website, when you click on ‘Behind the Camera’, select “Mid-Level GA – ADA” for the accessible seating options.
All our hotel partners who are offering special “Ralphie Rates” are also wheelchair accessible and very close to the venue (5-13 minutes via the sidewalks). You can find our current hotel partners on the main ticket page here.
If you have your own transportation, there are parking garages near the venue with accessible parking spaces. Additional accessible transportation services are available if you prefer to have transportation from your hotel to the venue.
All Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority buses and trains are ADA compliant. Information can be found here: https://www.riderta.com/accessibility
Also, here is a link to the Regional Transit Authority paratransit: http://www.riderta.com/paratransit. It is necessary to plan rides in advance. Additional Options also include:
Freedom to Go: https://www.fdm2go.com/locations/cleveland/
Ace Taxi: https://www.acetaxi.com