CELEBRATE THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF ‘NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION’ WITH ACTOR CHEVY CHASE AT RIVERS CASINO PITTSBURGH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Live conversation with the comedy legend follows special screening of the holiday classic
PITTSBURGH — Aug. 29, 2024 — Rivers Casino Pittsburgh has a “fun, old-fashioned family Christmas” planned for holiday movie lovers. On the 35th anniversary of its original release, actor and “Saturday Night Live” legend Chevy Chase brings a special screening of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” to the North Shore on Friday, Nov. 29.
Tickets for this unique watch party begin at $39 and are on sale now at RiversCasino.com. The screening and Q&A with Clark Griswold himself, aka Chevy Chase, will be held in The Event Center starting at 7 p.m.
Chase is known for his breakthrough performance on the first season of “SNL.” Along with Lorne Michaels, as the head writer, Chase co-created the template for the longest-lasting TV sketch comedy show in history.
Best remembered for movie titles such as “Foul Play,” “Caddyshack” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation,” the prolific actor also starred in the comedy films “European Vacation,” “Fletch,” “Spies Like Us,” “Three Amigos,” “Funny Farm,” “Modern Problems” and, last but not least, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” one of his biggest hits.
“It’s a rare occasion to screen a classic film in the company of its iconic star,” said Shannon Redmond, vice president of marketing at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. “A ‘Christmas Vacation’ rewatch is a family tradition for many people, and this year, Pittsburghers have the opportunity to join the film’s 35th anniversary celebration.”
For more information about Rivers Casino Pittsburgh’s upcoming entertainment schedule, including this event featuring legendary comedy actor Chevy Chase, please visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh.
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ABOUT RIVERS CASINO PITTSBURGH
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, located on the city’s North Shore and open 24/7, is one of Western Pennsylvania’s premier gaming and entertainment destinations. Rivers offers over 1,900 slot machines, 95 table games, 55 hybrid gaming seats, and a 30-table poker room, which holds the record for the largest bad beat jackpot in U.S. history (over $1.2 million). Home of BetRivers Sportsbook, Pittsburgh’s first and only licensed sportsbook, Rivers is the spot for any and all sports fans and bettors. Other amenities include a diverse lineup of eight distinct bars and restaurants, including Martorano’s Prime, the Italian-American steakhouse by celebrity cook Steve Martorano, and a 25,000-square-foot, second-level Event Center that hosts concerts, weddings, and more. Guests of The Landing Hotel adjacent to the casino have immediate access to the gaming floor. For additional information and current offerings, please visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh.
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