Arts & Entertainment

Birthday Celebration for Fred Rogers, Tonight at Hollywood Theater

Hollywood Theater will hold a special event Friday evening in honor of Fred Rogers' birthday.

Dormont’s will hold a special event this evening to celebrate the birthday of one of television’s most beloved children’s show hosts: Mister Rogers.

Fred Rogers, who died in 2003, would have been 84.

Friday’s event includes a showing of “Speedy Delivery,” a documentary featuring David Newell (Mr. McFeely) that traces the continuing importance of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” and the legacy of Fred Rogers.

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, will be at the theater for discussion and autograph signing.

Those who attend are asked to bring a sweater to donate to the Mister Rogers Neighborhood Sweater Drive.

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If you’re going:

  • What: “Speedy Delivery” showing.
  • Where: Hollywood Theater, 1449 Potomac Ave., Dormont.
  • When: Friday, March 23 at 7 p.m.
  • Cost: Tickets are $10.

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