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Pee-wee's Big Adventure 35th Anniversary Tour With Paul Reubens on Tour
In 1985, comedian Paul Reubens brought his geeky man-child alter-ego Pee-wee Herman to the big screen with Pee-wee's Big Adventure — a colorful fusion of fun-loving, family-friendly road-trip flick and bizarro-world midnight-movie experience that both delighted and (thanks to a certain creepy truck driver named Marge) bewildered a generation of kids. The film has gone to become a multigenerational cult classic, and to mark its 35th anniversary, Pee-wee is once again hitting the road — for a multi-city American tour where screenings of the film will be followed by a live Q&A session with Reubens. Like a DVD-commentary track brought to life, Reubens will share behind-the-scenes stories of the film's creation — the perfect chaser to another round of "Tequila!"
Pee-wee's Big Adventure 35th Anniversary Tour With Paul Reubens Background
As a member of legendary Los Angeles improv troupe The Groundlings, Paul Reubens developed his irrepressibly manic Pee-wee Herman character as a caricature of a cluelessly bad comedian, decked out in a tight gray suit and nerdy red bowtie. In the early ‘80s, the Pee-wee persona gained notoriety through a popular stage revue, The Pee-wee Herman Show, an irreverent spin on a '50s-era kids program that was a lot more risqué than the childish humor for which he would become famous. After filming the show for a 1981 HBO special, Pee-wee became a recurring guest on Late Night With David Letterman, and gradually transformed from fringe figure to national star. In 1985, Reubens teamed up with a then-unknown young director named Tim Burton to adapt his puppet-populated universe into a feature film about Pee-wee's cross-country search for his stolen vintage Schwinn. The result, Pee-wee's Big Adventure, was more kid-oriented than Reubens' stage show, but thanks to Burton's visual ingenuity, still plenty surreal. While not exactly a blockbuster smash in its time, the film was successful enough to spawn the beloved Saturday-morning program Pee-wee's Playhouse, which ran on CBS from 1986 to 1990. And though Reubens retired the character shortly thereafter, the cult of Pee-wee Herman has only continued to grow in the decades since, as parents introduce new generations of kids to his uniquely eccentric charms.
Congradulations to Paul Rubens and the cast and crew for a wonderful updated PeeWee's Playhouse. This is an amazing , full circle career achievement. For those of us who love the character, it was like actually getting to go home again!
Pee Wee is my hero! Friday nights show was amaze!!
Classic and fantastic - Pee Wee hasn't aged a bit, and he's as funny and campy as ever. The place was packed and Pee Wee had everyone laughing (and screaming whenever anyone said the word of the day) throughout the show. It's not to be missed!
The show was fantastic with the flavor of the old show and a fresh feel as well. The audience never stopped laughing. We love Pee Wee!
We flew all the way across the country to see this show! It was worth every dollar, every minute, and all the work missed. This show brought back the nostalgia of Pee-Wee's Playhouse, while incorporating new characters (don't be afraid), a slight re-casting of Cowboy Curtis (used to be Lawrence Fishburne, now played by Phil LaMarr - but he was awesome!), and original favorites like Miss Yvonne and Jambi. Pee-Wee's Playhouse gets the audience interacting from the moment the show starts, which had folks on their feet applauding within the first minutes. The rest of the show is paced so quickly, that we found ourselves cutting our laughter short to hear what the next line would be. All in all, the best stage show I've seen in years, and hopefully a resurrection of this beloved television icon.
A must see for everyone who remembers the old show.
Great show, but I couldn't see part of the stage! The Nokia Theater is NOT a good set up for a play performance.
I would recommend this show to anyone who loves PeeWee. I was reluctant to go because it was mainly for my husband, but I loved the show and I want to go again!
What an amazing show! Three adults and one 12 year old boy were howling with laughter and thoroughly delighted. An evening to remember. The after talk was fun too. Thanks, Paul!
Was completely blowen away from the beginning to end. The set was absolutely amazing and I laughed the whole time. The entire crowd seemed to have a great time.
The show brought back so many great memories of watching Pee Wee on Saturday mornings as a kid. From their reactions, the entire audience must have had the same feeling.
I remember first seeing Pee-wee's Playhouse many years ago. Back then I thought it was pretty kookie and very fun. Now many years later, I found the show to be even better. In many ways, Pee-wee Herman is a big slice of Americana; the freedom to imagine, the freedom to feel as if we were a children again. Although there are many adult jokes there is also a sense of innocents that Pee-wee portrays. Paul Ruben's character is lovable and filled with big dreams. I loved the show. I hope I get a chance to see it again. Thanks Pee-wee for making it OK to wish, love, and laugh.
We've missed you Pee Wee! The production of this show was incredible! Pee Wee is as adorable, wacky, and loveable as he ever was. You will laugh, enjoy, and have FUN! The crowd loved the performances, and it seemed to go by way too quickly, we just couldn't get enough! My friend and I traveled from the east coast to see PW, and it was a long trip, but well worth it. Long live Pee Wee!
I had been looking forward to this show for years and enjoyed it tremendously. I felt like I was seeing old friends. All the characters were just as charming as ever and the updated show sequences/references were hilarious. He was gone too long and I am so glad that Pee-Wee is back!
This is the best experience I have ever had at the theater. Every aspect of the show, from the music, to the performances, to the technical aspects were absolutely phenomenal. I felt like I was five again. Sitting in the living room on Saturday morning singing along with the tv. Paul Reubens is a living legend and an entertainment treasure. I speak for me and my friend that came with, this is a must see show.
The Pee-Wee Herman Show was absolutely amazing! There was never a dull moment! Every character, video, and random dance number was hilarious! If you're already a Pee-Wee fan, you HAVE to go! For others, I would still highly recommend The Pee-Wee Herman Show!
This was only the third performance of the show, and it started about 10 minutes late, but once Pee-Wee came out his charm and chemistry with the source material came out for a tour de force 90 minutes of comedy aimed at adults, but also safe for children. All the seats in the theater are close, and even the general admission would be fine for people that don't mind standing. I can't wait to go again!
HURRY GO SEE THIS SHOW, DON'T MISS IT!!! just like the Playhouse!!!
FUN FUN FUN Anyone who ever watched PEE WEEs PLAYHOUSE or just wants a laugh should aquaint themselves with this show. Loads of FUN, Loads of laughs. Very eclectic crowd so everyone should go. :)
I've loved PeeWee since I was a little girl, so when the opportunity came up to see him I had to get tickets. The show was better than I could have ever imagined. With the manners video and cartoon nothing was left out. I even bought tickets to see the show again I loved it so much.
