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Tom Hanks stars as Mister Rogers in the upcoming film “A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood,” hitting theaters Nov. 22.
The actor who played Mr. McFeeley in “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood” will greet fans at a special screening of the film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” presented by WVIA.
On Sunday, Dec. 8, David Newell will introduce the film and then greet fans afterward for photos and autographs at Cinemark 20 & XD, Moosic. Doors open at 2 p.m., and the movie starts at 3.
The film stars Tom Hanks as Fred Rogers, the legendary children’s television show star, and focuses on his interaction with a reporter writing a profile about him and the lessons the man learns from him.
Seating is on a first-come, first served basis. Guests are encouraged to wear cardigans in honor of Mr. Rogers, and prizes will be given out for best dressed.
Tickets cost $30 for VIA Members and $40 each for nonmembers, with all proceeds going to VIA Public Media. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com.
Caitlin Heaney West is the content editor for Access NEPA and oversees the Early Access blog in addition to working as a copy editor and staff writer for The Times-Tribune. An award-winning journalist, she is a summa cum laude graduate of Shippensburg University and also earned a master’s degree from Marywood University. Caitlin joined the Times-Shamrock family in 2009 and lives in Scranton. Contact: cwest@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5107; or @cheaneywest
