Hoboken Actor To Interview '80s Movie Star Live, With Q&A

HOBOKEN, NJ — Actor and New Jersey native Andrew McCarthy is touring the country — virtually — to promote his recently released tell-all memoir, Brat. In the book, McCarthy talks about failed auditions, dangerous addictions, and keeping his distance from costars Molly Ringwald and Jon Cryer.

The actor gained fame starting in the 1980s by appearing in various coming-of-age sagas including "Pretty in Pink," "St. Elmo's Fire," and "Class."

This Thursday (July 1) at 8 p.m., he appears in conversation with actor and Hoboken resident Matt Lawler, thanks to Hoboken independent bookstore Little City Books.

They interview will be streamed over Zoom, and they'll take questions from the audience.

Tickets (including a signed book) are available here.

"Join us for an intimate virtual conversation with Andrew McCarthy and his tv/film colleague Hoboken resident Matt Lawler," said the book store. "We'll ship books anywhere in the USA."

Read more about what's revealed here: READ MORE: Westfield Native Andrew McCarthy Says '80s Weren't Always 'Pretty In Pink'

Find out about other upcoming events regarding the book here.

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