Meet Macaulay Culkin At Holiday Screening Of ‘Home Alone’ In Newark

NEWARK, NJ — Fans of “Home Alone” will get a chance to re-experience their favorite moments from the iconic 1990s comedy classic at an upcoming screening at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark.

And they’ll get to do so alongside a special guest: Macaulay Culkin – aka, “Kevin McCallister.”

The NJPAC and Standing Ovations Live will present a special holiday season screening of “Home Alone” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13. It is open to fans of all ages.

The star of the film, Culkin, will participate in a moderated interview with an audience Q&A session afterwards, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and insights from the entertainment industry. He’ll also be musing on why the iconic film’s holiday-season appeal, which has transcended generations.

Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. A limited number of VIP tickets will be available, which include a personal post-show photo opportunity with Culkin. Learn more or purchase tickets here – and “Keep the change, ya filthy animal!”

The NJPAC provided some background about Culkin’s professional highlights, including his post-Home Alone accomplishments:

"Macaulay Culkin shot to international stardom with his lead role in the John Hughes film ‘Home Alone’ which has become a treasured holiday classic. As Kevin McCallister, a resourceful child who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation, Culkin earned critical and global acclaim, as well as aGolden Globe nomination for his performance. ‘HomeAloneII: Lost in New York’ was also a worldwide success. Culkin’s film credits include ‘Rocket Gibralter,’ ‘Uncle Buck,’ ‘My Girl’ and the independent film ‘Changeland.’ He also starred in the feature film ‘Saved!’ produced by Michael Stipe and as Michael Alig in the cult-favorite ‘Party Monster’ both of which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. His television credits include American Horror Story: Installment 10 for FX, The Righteous Gemstones for HBO Max, Kings, and Robot Chicken. Culkin was also a performer in the band The Pizza Underground and founded the media empire Bunny Ears which included a podcast, website, live events and merchandising components. Most recently, Culkin was honored with a star on the Walk of Fame, presented to him by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in celebration of his impressive 40 years in the entertainment industry."

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