What is RomaDrama Christmas?
RomaDrama Christmas celebrates all the warmth and inclusiveness of the Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas!
Friday, Dec. 2 (6:30 p.m.), we offer a sneak peek of ‘A Fabled Holiday’ starring Ryan Paevey and Brook D’Orsay. The screening will be followed by a fun behind-the-scenes Q&A, hosted by Variety’s Emily Longeretta, and featuring Ryan, Brooke, and director, Ruby Munro (A Mrs. Miracle Christmas, The Magicians, and more). After magical holiday goodness, we move into the Christmas dream gala, which will offer food, drinks, and unlimited celebrity interactions with all our celebrity guests.
Saturday, Dec. 3 (8:00 a.m.) offers all things Santa, Elves, and Three Wise Men! Join us in your Christmas Jammies for a Grown-Up Breakfast with Santa. Eat waffles, Drink a Christmassy breakfast cocktail (Boozy Hot Chocolate, anyone?) and make merry with all our celebrity guests. Once we’ve had our merry fill, we will enjoy a live commentary screening of ‘Three Wise Men and a Baby’. Get all the behind-the-scenes details, stories from the set and witty repertoire you’ll only hear from the actors and director, Terry Ingram (Wedding Veil trilogy, Marry Me at Christmas, Chesapeake Shores and so many more!) themselves! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you won’t want to miss!
Following the screening, small group meet and greets will be offered with Tyler Hynes and Paul Campbell. Details will be offered on site.
KEY DETAIL: THERE ARE NO BOOTHS! THERE ARE NO LONG LINES! THIS IS A PARTY! YOU WILL CASUALLY MIX & MINGLE WITH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY GUESTS… ALL WEEKEND!
When is RomaDrama?
December 2 & 3, 2022
Where is RomaDrama?
The Drake Hotel
140 E. Walton Street
Chicago, IL
Who is Coming to RomaDrama?
The guest list is on the homepage at https://romadrama.com/
What are the Ticket Prices?
You can find our ticket prices here: https://romadrama.com/tickets/
Tell me about autographs, selfies & photos at the event?
RomaDrama Christmas tickets are all-inclusive. You will have unlimited access to celebrity interactions (selfies, autographs, and conversations). Photos with Santa and select celebrities will be offered on Saturday, Dec 3rd.*** Small group meet and greets with Tyler Hynes and Paul Campbell will be offered at the end of the event. Details provided on site.
What are the hours of the event?
Friday 12/2/22:
6:30 p.m. Doors
7:00 p.m. Red Carpet
7:30 p.m. Welcome and ‘A Fabled Holiday’ sneak peek
9:00 p.m. Q&A hosted by Emily Longeretta from Variety
9:30 p.m. Holiday Gala Celebration
Saturday 6/25/22:
8:00 a.m. Doors open for Grown Up Breakfast With Santa
9:30 a.m. Screening of ‘Three Wise Men and a Baby’
12:30 p.m. Pictures with Santa and Celebrities
1:30 p.m. Small group meet and greets with Tyler Hynes and Paul Campbell
What Should I Wear?
Friday evening is your time to shine! You’ve seen your favorite Hallmark Channel movie Christmas Gala, right?! Wear your Christmas dream dress! No, you won’t be overdressed. Yes, if you wear jeans or leggings, you will be underdressed. There will be ladies in full ball gowns!! This is your moment… live it!!
Saturday is your chance to be totally snuggled up in your favorite Christmas jammies, eat breakfast, enjoy a Christmas cocktail, and watch one of your favorite Christmas movies! If jammies aren’t your thing, wear your favorite Christmas morning attire. Comfy and casual are key! Yes, jeans and leggings are appropriate here!
When can I pick up my badge/wristband?
Early pick-up is available Friday, December 2nd. Please visit the hotel registration lobby between 1 pm-3 pm and look for the RomaDrama Christmas table.
Registration pick-up will also be available during event hours, in the pre-function space, just outside the ballroom doors. This area will open 1 hour prior to event doors on Friday and Saturday.
ADA Registration and Escort?
We offer customized registration and escort for anyone who needs assistance. Please register using this link. Our staff will reach out to you directly to coordinate. LINK: https://airtable.com/shrqXp1bdNVJGFaJZ
Can I come and go from the event?
Yes, if you have a badge/wristband, you may come and go during event hours.
Can I upgrade my ticket to attend BOTH events?
YES! Email [email protected] for requests to upgrade tickets. They will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis until capacity is reached.
If I can’t come, can I get a refund or sell my ticket?
Admission tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Do you have special hotel rates available?
We currently have special rates still available at The Drake, a Hilton property. Please note that double occupancy rooms are sold out in our block but are still available on the Hilton website and app.
Room Block Link: HERE
Will there be food and beverage available at the show?
Tickets to RomaDrama Christmas are all-inclusive! A variety of food options, as well as alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, will be offered. Beverage tickets will be provided in your registration packet. Once you have used them, additional beverages may be purchased on site. Please note: additional beverage purchase is CASH ONLY. Alcoholic beverage purchases require a valid ID, and you must be 21 or older to purchase.
Coat Check?
Yes, coat check will be available and located adjacent to the ballroom. Please note: CASH ONLY!
Valet Parking and Self-Parking:
Valet: Walton Street Door- Credit Card payment available
Self-Park: Bloomingdales garage and The Drake Towers garage (not affiliated with The Drake Hotel)
Where can I buy RomaDrama Christmas merchandise?
Buy all of your favorite merch HERE!
Link: https://romadrama-merch.myshopify.com/