A Christmas Story
November 21 – November 23
Starring Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon & Darren McGavin
In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.
The people of Cleveland were incredibly cooperative during filming, donating antique vehicles from every corner of the city. These vintage vehicles helped to enhance the authenticity of the production design.
During the filming in downtown Cleveland, the antique automobile club members, whose cars were used, were given a route to follow on Public Square. They were instructed to continue circling the square until otherwise instructed. Road salt was a major concern for the car owners and the cars were pressure-washed after each day’s filming and parked underground beneath the Terminal Tower.
In 2005 the original home used for the exterior shots of the family home was put up for auction on eBay, and avid fan of the movie, Brian Jones, purchased it directly from the seller for $150,000. Jones then spent the following year restoring the home to the way it looked on screen. The exterior was completely restored and the interior was renovated to match the interior of the home shown in the movie (parts of the interior were actually filmed in a Toronto studio). On November 25, 2006, the home finally opened its doors as a tourist attraction. Jones spent close to $500,000 in preparation for this grand opening. In addition, he also purchased the house next door and converted it to a gift shop and museum dedicated to the film and the house.
A Christmas Story House, restored to its movie splendor, is open year round to the public for tours and overnight stays! Directly across the street from the House is A Christmas Story Museum, which features original props, costumes and memorabilia from the film, as well as hundreds of rare behind-the-scenes photos.
In late 2023, the home and museum were sold, and it was recently announced that the buyer, Joshua Dickerson, was a long time employee, and purchased an ownership stake in the business, and continues to operate it as a tourist destination.
A Christmas Story
Friday & Saturday, November 21 & 22, 7:30pm
Sunday, November 23, 2:00pm
1983 | Rated PG | 1Hr, 34Min