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'Weird Al' Yankovic to Celebrate UHF with Special Anniversary Screening
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 12, 2026
“Weird Al” Yankovic will bring his 1989 comedy UHF back to the big screen for one night only at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 31. The film’s original score will be performed live on stage by a full orchestra, conducted by the score’s composer, John Du Prez.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 12, 2026
“Weird Al” Yankovic will bring his 1989 comedy UHF back to the big screen for one night only at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 31. The film’s original score will be performed live on stage by a full orchestra, conducted by the score’s composer, John Du Prez.
Shout! TV to Air PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE Marathon
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 19, 2024
Spark creativity and imagination with Shout! TV’s Pee-wee Forever – a 24-hour marathon of every episode of the iconic television series Pee-wee’s Playhouse. The marathon streams all-day on August 27 in honor of Paul Reubens and his beloved character Pee-wee Herman. Join Pee-wee, Cowboy Curtis, Miss Yvonne, Chairry, Conky and more for adventures at the fantastic Playhouse.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 19, 2024
Spark creativity and imagination with Shout! TV’s Pee-wee Forever – a 24-hour marathon of every episode of the iconic television series Pee-wee’s Playhouse. The marathon streams all-day on August 27 in honor of Paul Reubens and his beloved character Pee-wee Herman. Join Pee-wee, Cowboy Curtis, Miss Yvonne, Chairry, Conky and more for adventures at the fantastic Playhouse.
Shout! Studios Acquires Home Entertainment and Digital Distribution Rights for PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024
Shout! Studios announced they have once again acquired worldwide home entertainment, broadcast, and digital distribution rights for Paul Reubens’ groundbreaking TV series PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE. Shout! Studios now has extensive distribution rights to all 45 episodes of PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE as well as PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL.
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024
Shout! Studios announced they have once again acquired worldwide home entertainment, broadcast, and digital distribution rights for Paul Reubens’ groundbreaking TV series PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE. Shout! Studios now has extensive distribution rights to all 45 episodes of PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE as well as PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL.
VIDEO: On This Day, November 11- THE PEE WEE HERMAN SHOW Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2020
The show was based on Paul Reubens' 1981 cult classic stage production, The Pee-Wee Herman Show, with elements added from his children's show 'Pee-Wee's Playhouse'.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2020
The show was based on Paul Reubens' 1981 cult classic stage production, The Pee-Wee Herman Show, with elements added from his children's show 'Pee-Wee's Playhouse'.
Remastered PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE The Complete Series Comes to Blu-ray Today
by TV News Desk - Oct 21, 2014
Experience Pee-wee's Playhouse like never before! All 45 wacky episodes, plus the Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special, have been meticulously remastered from the original film elements — and now you can see this ground-breaking series for the first time in beautiful high-definition!
by TV News Desk - Oct 21, 2014
Experience Pee-wee's Playhouse like never before! All 45 wacky episodes, plus the Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special, have been meticulously remastered from the original film elements — and now you can see this ground-breaking series for the first time in beautiful high-definition!
Remastered PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE The Complete Series Coming to Blu-ray 10/21
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 17, 2014
Experience Pee-wee's Playhouse like never before! All 45 wacky episodes, plus the Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special, have been meticulously remastered from the original film elements — and now you can see this ground-breaking series for the first time in beautiful high-definition!
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 17, 2014
Experience Pee-wee's Playhouse like never before! All 45 wacky episodes, plus the Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special, have been meticulously remastered from the original film elements — and now you can see this ground-breaking series for the first time in beautiful high-definition!
Pee Wee Creating New Movie with Judd Apatow
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 22, 2011
According to Darkhorizons.com, Paul Reubens confirmed at at Comic Con yesterday that he is currently working with Judd Apatow's production company to crate a new Pee Wee Herman movie. Reubens and Paul Rust have written the script, but there is still no word on who will direct the project.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 22, 2011
According to Darkhorizons.com, Paul Reubens confirmed at at Comic Con yesterday that he is currently working with Judd Apatow's production company to crate a new Pee Wee Herman movie. Reubens and Paul Rust have written the script, but there is still no word on who will direct the project.
Pee-Wee's Broadway Show Gets DVD Release This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2011
Image Entertainment, Inc. (OTCQB: DISK) has acquired the home entertainment rights to THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW ON BROADWAY and will be releasing it on Blu-rayTM and DVD in the fall in honor of the 25th Anniversary of Pee-wee's Playhouse. Opening to critical acclaim at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on Nov. 11, 2010, 'The Pee-wee Herman Show' is 90 minutes of 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,' which became a cultural phenomenon. The New York Times called the new Broadway show 'yummier than chocolate,' New York Magazine said, 'Welcome back, Pee-wee! You were sorely missed,' and the New York Post noted, 'The audience screams for joy!' The announcement was made by Image Entertainment's Chief Acquisition Officer, Bill Bromiley.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2011
Image Entertainment, Inc. (OTCQB: DISK) has acquired the home entertainment rights to THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW ON BROADWAY and will be releasing it on Blu-rayTM and DVD in the fall in honor of the 25th Anniversary of Pee-wee's Playhouse. Opening to critical acclaim at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on Nov. 11, 2010, 'The Pee-wee Herman Show' is 90 minutes of 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,' which became a cultural phenomenon. The New York Times called the new Broadway show 'yummier than chocolate,' New York Magazine said, 'Welcome back, Pee-wee! You were sorely missed,' and the New York Post noted, 'The audience screams for joy!' The announcement was made by Image Entertainment's Chief Acquisition Officer, Bill Bromiley.
Photo Flash: Pee-Wee Asks for Emmy Consideration
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 3, 2011
Three decades after his first HBO special, Paul Reubens returned to the network in an exclusive presentation of his recent hit Broadway show. The HBO presentation THE Pee-Wee Herman SHOW ON BROADWAY was shot at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York in January, immediately following the conclusion of the show's exclusive Broadway engagement. Now, Pee-Wee is asking Emmy voters for their consideration in an ad that closely resembles the one that Melissa Leo made for this year's Oscars. Check out the photo below!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 3, 2011
Three decades after his first HBO special, Paul Reubens returned to the network in an exclusive presentation of his recent hit Broadway show. The HBO presentation THE Pee-Wee Herman SHOW ON BROADWAY was shot at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York in January, immediately following the conclusion of the show's exclusive Broadway engagement. Now, Pee-Wee is asking Emmy voters for their consideration in an ad that closely resembles the one that Melissa Leo made for this year's Oscars. Check out the photo below!
THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Will Air on HBO March 19th
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2011
Three decades after his first HBO special, Paul Reubens returns to the network in an exclusive presentation of his recent hit Broadway show. Debuting SATURDAY, MARCH 19 (10:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), the HBO presentation THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW ON BROADWAY was shot at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York in January, immediately following the conclusion of the show's exclusive Broadway engagement.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2011
Three decades after his first HBO special, Paul Reubens returns to the network in an exclusive presentation of his recent hit Broadway show. Debuting SATURDAY, MARCH 19 (10:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), the HBO presentation THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW ON BROADWAY was shot at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York in January, immediately following the conclusion of the show's exclusive Broadway engagement.
THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Will Air on HBO March 19th
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 28, 2011
Three decades after his first HBO special, Paul Reubens returns to the network in an exclusive presentation of his recent hit Broadway show. Debuting SATURDAY, MARCH 19 (10:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), the HBO presentation THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW ON BROADWAY was shot at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York in January, immediately following the conclusion of the show's exclusive Broadway engagement.
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 28, 2011
Three decades after his first HBO special, Paul Reubens returns to the network in an exclusive presentation of his recent hit Broadway show. Debuting SATURDAY, MARCH 19 (10:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), the HBO presentation THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW ON BROADWAY was shot at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York in January, immediately following the conclusion of the show's exclusive Broadway engagement.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of PEE-Wee's HBO Special
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2011
Three decades after his first HBO special, Paul Reubens returns to the network in an exclusive presentation of his hit Broadway show. Debuting March 19, the HBO presentation THE Pee-Wee Herman SHOW ON BROADWAY shot at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre New York in January. Check out two teasers for the HBO special below!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2011
Three decades after his first HBO special, Paul Reubens returns to the network in an exclusive presentation of his hit Broadway show. Debuting March 19, the HBO presentation THE Pee-Wee Herman SHOW ON BROADWAY shot at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre New York in January. Check out two teasers for the HBO special below!
Photo Flash: PEE-WEE on Broadway's HBO Poster!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2011
Three decades after his first HBO special, Paul Reubens returns to the network in an exclusive presentation of his hit Broadway show. Debuting March 29, the HBO presentation THE Pee-Wee Herman SHOW ON BROADWAY shot at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre New York in January. Check out the poster for the HBO special below!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2011
Three decades after his first HBO special, Paul Reubens returns to the network in an exclusive presentation of his hit Broadway show. Debuting March 29, the HBO presentation THE Pee-Wee Herman SHOW ON BROADWAY shot at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre New York in January. Check out the poster for the HBO special below!
STAGE TUBE: Pee-Wee Herman Featured on SNL
by Lauren Wolman - Jan 16, 2011
On Saturday Night Live's latest Digital Short, Pee Wee Herman (Paul Reubens) and Andy Samberg end up on a bender which results in dancing on the bar, assaulting Anderson Cooper and a police officer with a chair. To view the video from NBC, click below.
by Lauren Wolman - Jan 16, 2011
On Saturday Night Live's latest Digital Short, Pee Wee Herman (Paul Reubens) and Andy Samberg end up on a bender which results in dancing on the bar, assaulting Anderson Cooper and a police officer with a chair. To view the video from NBC, click below.
Pee-Wee Herman May Return To The Small Screen
by Charlie Piane - Jan 7, 2011
Film and television icon Pee-Wee Herman (Paul Reubens) brought his signature brand of hilarious mayhem to Broadway for a special limited engagement of the acclaimed stage play, The Pee-Wee Herman Show. The show was filmed Jan. 6 for a HBO Special to air later this year. As reported by zap2it.com, Reubens, who spoke via satellite from New York at the Television Critics Association press tour, told press there's been a lot of interest in a television return for 'Pee-Wee.'
by Charlie Piane - Jan 7, 2011
Film and television icon Pee-Wee Herman (Paul Reubens) brought his signature brand of hilarious mayhem to Broadway for a special limited engagement of the acclaimed stage play, The Pee-Wee Herman Show. The show was filmed Jan. 6 for a HBO Special to air later this year. As reported by zap2it.com, Reubens, who spoke via satellite from New York at the Television Critics Association press tour, told press there's been a lot of interest in a television return for 'Pee-Wee.'
TV Closing Night Flashback: THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW
by Robert Diamond - Jan 2, 2011
In honor of the show's closing on January 2, BroadwayWorld.com brings you a look back at opening night! Film and television icon Pee-Wee Herman (Paul Reubens) brings his signature brand of hilarious mayhem to Broadway for a special limited engagement of the acclaimed stage play, The Pee-Wee Herman Show. The production began previews October 26 at the Sondheim Theatre and opened Thursday, November 11. Below, Broadway Beat brings you video coverage of the after party!
by Robert Diamond - Jan 2, 2011
In honor of the show's closing on January 2, BroadwayWorld.com brings you a look back at opening night! Film and television icon Pee-Wee Herman (Paul Reubens) brings his signature brand of hilarious mayhem to Broadway for a special limited engagement of the acclaimed stage play, The Pee-Wee Herman Show. The production began previews October 26 at the Sondheim Theatre and opened Thursday, November 11. Below, Broadway Beat brings you video coverage of the after party!
BroadwayWorld.com's Guide to January 2011 Show Closings
by BWW - Jan 1, 2011
BroadwayWorld offers highlights of the several productions which will complete their Broadway runs in January.
by BWW - Jan 1, 2011
BroadwayWorld offers highlights of the several productions which will complete their Broadway runs in January.
STAGE TUBE: Pee-Wee Continues the Fun at Stage Door
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 30, 2010
Yesterday, December 28, the fun of Pee-Wee continued post-show when Paul Reubens chatted with his fans at the stage door of the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. Click below to watch Pee-Wee in action!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 30, 2010
Yesterday, December 28, the fun of Pee-Wee continued post-show when Paul Reubens chatted with his fans at the stage door of the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. Click below to watch Pee-Wee in action!
PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW to Be Taped for 2011 HBO Special
by Robert Diamond - Dec 21, 2010
Three decades after his first HBO special, Paul Reubens will return to the network in an exclusive presentation of his current hit Broadway show, it was announced today by Nancy Geller, senior vice president, HBO Original Programming. Debuting in 2011, the HBO presentation THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW ON BROADWAY will shoot at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre New York this January, immediately following the conclusion of its exclusive Broadway engagement, running through Jan. 2.
by Robert Diamond - Dec 21, 2010
Three decades after his first HBO special, Paul Reubens will return to the network in an exclusive presentation of his current hit Broadway show, it was announced today by Nancy Geller, senior vice president, HBO Original Programming. Debuting in 2011, the HBO presentation THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW ON BROADWAY will shoot at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre New York this January, immediately following the conclusion of its exclusive Broadway engagement, running through Jan. 2.
TWITTER WATCH: Pee-wee: 'Joan Rivers came to my show!'
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 8, 2010
BroadwayWorld.com presents Twitter Watch, which brings you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 8, 2010
BroadwayWorld.com presents Twitter Watch, which brings you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has John Paragon been in?
John Paragon has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has John Paragon been in?
John Paragon has not appeared in the West End.
How many shows has John Paragon written?
John Paragon has written 1 shows including The Pee-wee Herman Show (Special Material).
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