On Saturday, September 4, 2021, the Erie SeaWolves will host Wonders Night at UPMC Park presented by UPMC Hamot and UPMC Health Plan. The event will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 1996 film ‘That Thing You Do!’

As a part of the celebration, the SeaWolves have scheduled Tom Everett Scott (Guy “Shades” Patterson), Johnathon Schaech (James “Jimmy” Mattingly II), and Steve Zahn (Leonard “Lenny” Haise) to appear at UPMC Park. The three actors will participate in a pre-game VIP Meet and Greet and an in-game charity autograph session. Both of these experiences are sold out. The actors will also participate in game day activities such as the ceremonial first pitch and Take Me Out to the Ballgame.

The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive SeaWolves sunglasses in honor of the “Shades” that Guy Patterson wore in the movie. After the game, attendees can watch ‘That Thing You Do!’ on the UPMC Park video board from the outfield grass (weather permitting).

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UPDATE: As of 8/31/21, Ethan Embry (T.B. Player) is no longer scheduled to appear due to health and safety requirements associated with his current series. If any VIP or Autograph Pass holders would like to request a refund due to this change, please contact Tom Barnes at 814-456-1300 x209 or [email protected] no later than Thursday, September 2 at 5 PM (ET) and we will issue a refund and pass along the opportunity to those on the wait list. After the 9/2/21 deadline, no refunds will be issued.

The VIP Meet & Greet is SOLD OUT. If you have already purchased a VIP Meet & Greet pass, here's what you need to know:

HEALTH & SAFETY

• VIP attendees agree to follow all applicable health and safety requirements during the event. Due to the event space and the seating layout, attendees will be required to wear a mask (regardless of vaccination status) while in the panel discussion seating area and in any indoor line queues. Masks may be removed on the outdoor balcony and while actively eating or drinking at tables in the Stadium Club.
• Personal contact such as handshakes or hugs are not permitted for health and safety reasons.
• If you are unable or unwilling to follow event day health requirements, you can contact the Erie SeaWolves at 814-456-1300 x209 or [email protected] to request a refund. VIP refunds will be honored for health-related reasons until Thursday, September 2 at 2 PM (ET). Your event ticket waives any venue liability associated with COVID-19 or its variants.

MEET & GREET TIMELINE & EXPECTATIONS

• VIP Meet & Greet ticket holders should enter at the Club & Admin entrance, which is a set of double-glass doors located to the left of the UPMC Park ticket office. Doors will open no later than 1:00 PM and may open a few minutes earlier.** To ensure the session starts on time, **all VIP attendees must arrive by 1:30 PM.
• This is a RAIN or SHINE session. Even if weather affects the playability or timeline of the game or movie, the VIP Meet & Greet will occur as scheduled.
• A panel discussion with the actors, moderated by SeaWolves broadcaster Greg Gania, will begin promptly at 2:00 PM.
• Following the the panel discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to take a photo with the actors and receive ONE (1) autograph per actor. To avoid long lines, attendees will be assigned a VIP number and will be notified over the audio system when it's their turn to queue.
• Each attendee may bring a unique item, such as a musical instrument, to be signed, but the venue reserves the right to decline entry to any item that is perceived to be dangerous to event participants. Attendees assume all risk and responsibility for items they bring into UPMC Park. The actors reserve the right to refuse to sign any item for their own personal reasons.
• The actors will be participating in a first pitch ceremony and will need to temporarily depart the VIP Meet & Greet at approximately 3:40 PM. They will return to the UPMC Park Stadium Club to complete the session following the ceremony.

SEATING, BENEFITS & MEALS

• Your VIP ticket entitles you to admission to the game (with stadium seating), a seat for the panel discussion, a brief photo opportunity with the actors, a Wonders VIP session badge, an event T-shirt, Pepsi soft drinks (from 1-5 PM in the Stadium Club bar) and buffet access (from 3-5 PM). Each ticket purchaser will receive their badges and T-shirts for their party upon arrival at the Stadium Club. A cash bar will be available for guests of legal drinking age.
• Attendees are welcome to remain in the Stadium Club during the game, however there are limited seats with line of sight to the field and a limited number of tables for dining. Attendees may be more comfortable taking their meal and drink to their ticketed seat after meeting the actors. The buffet will be located in the 4th floor Stadium Club lobby.

The Autograph Session in Celebration Cove is SOLD OUT. If you have already purchased an Autograph Pass, here's what you need to know:

HEALTH & SAFETY

• Attendees agree to follow all applicable health and safety requirements during the event. Masks are recommended for unvaccinated attendees while at UPMC Park.
• Celebration Cove is an uncovered, outdoor space. In the event of inclement weather, the location may be changed to a covered location. The autograph session is RAIN or SHINE.
• Your event ticket waives any venue liability associated with COVID-19 or its variants.
• Personal contact such as handshakes or hugs will not permitted as social distancing will be observed between the actors and attendees.
• If you are unable or unwilling to follow event day health requirements, you can contact the Erie SeaWolves at 814-456-1300 x209 or [email protected] to request a refund. Refund requests for autograph passes will be honored for health-related reasons until Thursday, September 2 at 2 PM (ET).

AUTOGRAPH SESSION TIMELINE & EXPECTATIONS

• The line queue for the autograph session will open at approximately 4:30 PM.
• The actors will begin signing autographs shortly after the conclusion of their VIP Meet & Greet. We expect the Autograph Pass session will begin between 4:30-5:00 PM.
• Upon entering UPMC Park, Celebration Cove is located directly ahead.
• Autograph Pass holders will receive one souvenir badge upon entering the line queue.
• Autograph Pass holders will have the opportunity to receive ONE (1) autograph from each of the actors. The actors reserve the right to refuse to sign any item for their own personal reasons.
• To accommodate the greatest number of fans and to support NoticeAbility to the greatest extent, photo requests cannot be honored during the autograph session in Celebration Cove.
• Autograph holders may bring unique items (such as musical instruments) to be signed, but the venue reserves the right to decline entry to any item that is perceived to be dangerous to event participants. Attendees assume all risk and responsibility for items they bring into UPMC Park.