(NEWARK, NJ) -- Join New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer and laughs on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 8:00pm. They will be presenting a special screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation followed by a live conversation with none other than “Clark Griswold” himself.

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation was released in 1989 and instantly became a holiday classic.  The film, written by John Hughes and directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik, tells the story of what happens when Clark Griswold fails to get the Christmas bonus he was planning on receiving while dealing with a house full of relatives.  In addition to Chevy Chase, the cast includes Beverly D'Angelo and Randy Quaid.

Chevy Chase and his wife Jayni share behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the making of the movie, and answer your questions about Chevy’s storied career, including SNL and Caddyshack. A limited number of VIP tickets will be available to take photos after the show. So grab your ugly holiday sweater and refill your eggnog, because “nobody’s walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas!”

Tickets go on-sale Friday, June 16 at 10:00am and can be purchased by visiting NJPAC.org or calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located at One Center Street in downtown Newark, N.J., is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, which have reached almost 2 million children, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 10 million visitors since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.