The Pee-Wee Herman Show on Broadway (TV 2011)

Subversive humor and childlike wonder based on both Reubens' original stage show, "The Pee-wee Herman Show," and the Emmy-winning Saturday morning TV show, "Pee-wee's Playhouse."

Director:

Marty Callner

Writers:

Paul Reubens (created and conceived by), Paul Reubens,

Stars:

Paul Reubens, Lexy Fridell, Jesse Garcia

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys.

Cast

Credited cast:
Paul Reubens	...	Pee-Wee Herman
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Lexy Fridell	...	Chairry / Magic Screen / Ginger (voice)
Jesse Garcia	...	Sergio
Phil LaMarr	...	Cowboy Curtis
Josh Meyers	...	Firefighter
John Moody	...	Mailman Mike
John Paragon	...	Jambi / Pterri (voice)
Drew Powell	...	Bear / Mr. Window (voice)
Lance Roberts	...	King of Cartoons / Globey (voice) / Mr. Knucklehead (voice)
Anna Seidman	...	Penny (voice) (archive footage)
Lynne Marie Stewart	...	Miss Yvonne

Storyline

Subversive humor and childlike wonder based on both Reubens' original stage show, "The Pee-wee Herman Show," and the Emmy-winning Saturday morning TV show, "Pee-wee's Playhouse."

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Plot Keywords:

Remake | Reference To The Clapper | Satire | Place Name In Title | Dance | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

HBO [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 March 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

El Show de Pee-wee Herman

Company Credits

Production Co:

Home Box Office (HBO), Radio Mouse Entertainment

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

References Star Wars (1977)
When Jambi is channeling Pinocchio he quotes Princess Leia "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi; you're my only hope."

User Reviews

So thrilled and sentimental, I cried

25 years ago, every single Saturday morning at my sorority house meant watching Pee-Wee's Playhouse without fail. We all loved it; we all had our favorite characters. Mine was always Chairry. When CBS cancelled the show, I was heartsick. The show meant so much to us! And I have missed everything about it.

Seeing this Broadway comeback on HBO couldn't have been more thrilling for a Pee-Wee's playhouse fan like me. I only wish I were lucky enough to be in the audience. It was great seeing so many of the original characters. Sadly, we missed Phil Hartman. How great to see the original Miss Yvonne!

The staging and production was AMAZING. The puppeteers and voice-over artists were outstanding. And what can I say about Pee-Wee except I am so, so happy to see him again. There were so many moments that made me laugh so hard, but I don't want to spoil it for anyone. Let's just say, Pee-Wee is EXACTLY the same. He never misses a beat. The songs are exceptional. If you loved Pee-Wee's playhouse in the 1984 movie or in the late 80s on TV there is no way you won't enjoy this. And keep in mind, this was a live show...and everything came out perfectly. I hope this is just the beginning of Pee-Wee's comeback. You are our real Peter Pan! Thank you so much for this show!

Much love, your fan and friend, Susan in Chicago