A special event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Stand By Me will take place with a screening of the film followed by a live reunion conversation with stars Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, and Wil Wheaton.
The event will be held at The Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda, where the actors will share memories from the making of the movie and reflect on their experiences working with co-star River Phoenix.
Strathmore is offering several VIP add-on packages, sold separately from admission tickets. Options include a professionally photographed meet-and-greet with the three actors, an autographed tour poster, or a premium package that includes both.
Per the event website: “Some stories don’t fade with time—they grow deeper. For 40 years, Stand By Me has spoken to something timeless in all of us: the wonder and heartbreak of growing up, the bonds we form in childhood, and the way those moments stay with us long after the journey ends.
Join us for a deeply special evening honoring one of the most beloved films of a generation. Experience Stand By Me on the big screen once more, followed by an intimate, long-awaited reunion and live conversation with the stars who lived it—Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, and Wil Wheaton.
Together, they’ll revisit the summer that changed everything—on set and on screen—sharing memories, laughter, and secrets behind a film that still brings people together after all these years. The evening will also include heartfelt reflections on working with their friend and co-star, the late River Phoenix, whose iconic performance continues to resonate with audiences around the world.
“I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve.”
This night is for anyone who knows exactly what that means.
VIP Experiences
A limited number of VIP opportunities are available for each date, offering three exclusive ways to elevate your experience beyond the standard ticket. Options include a professionally shot photo of you together with Jerry O’Connell, Corey Feldman, and Wil Wheaton, an autographed tour poster signed by all three stars, or a premium VIP package that includes both.
- Premium Package: includes photo op and poster; click here to purchase
- Snapshot Package: includes photo op only; click here to purchase
- Keepsake Package: includes poster only; click here to purchase
This package must be purchased separately from your ticket; it does not include admission.
VIP packages are run by an outside company. By purchasing a VIP package, you agree that Strathmore can share your contact information with the organizer. For questions or assistance with this VIP package, click here.“
