Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 7:30PM
Special Screening of the Cult Classic Followed by Amazing Stories About the Making of the Film Told by Paul Reubens
Beloved Film Starring and Co-Written by Paul Reubens,
Directed by Tim Burton, with Music by Danny Elfman
to Honor Milestone in 2020
Tickets On Sale to the General Public December 13
2020 marks 35 years since Paul Reubens’ classic, quirky sensation Pee-wee’s Big Adventure hit theaters. A critical and financial triumph at the box office, the 1985 comedy, Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, starring and co-written by Reubens grossed over $40M domestically and made Pee-wee Herman a household name. The movie marked the feature film directorial debut of Tim Burton and the first major studio film for composer Danny Elfman, beginning the now legendary filmmaking duo’s partnership which has resulted in 16 films over the last three decades. The movie is a timeless classic that continues to entertain and enthrall generations of fans to this day.
The 35th anniversary of the film is being celebrated with Pee-wee’s Big Adventure 35th Anniversary Tour with Paul Reubens including a show at the CORAL SPRINGS CENTER FOR THE ARTS on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 7:30PM. Each event will include a special screening of the film, followed by amazing stories about the making of the movie told by Paul Reubens.
Tickets start at $49.50 and go on public sale this Friday, December 13, by calling the Box Office at 954-344-5990 or going online to www.TheCenterCS.com. Three levels of exclusive VIP packages will be available that include a ticket as well as a super secret gift, plus photo opportunity as well as a signed print. For further details visit peewee.com.
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About Paul Reubens:
Paul Reubens created the iconic character, Pee-wee Herman, as a member of the famed Los Angeles improv group The Groundlings. His breakthrough stage production, The Pee-wee Herman Show, premiered at The Groundlings Theatre and moved to The Roxy on Sunset Strip where it ran for an unprecedented five months. The HBO broadcast of the show introduced Pee-wee to a national audience.
Pee-wee Herman was brought to the big screen in the hit 1985 comedy Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, which Reubens co-wrote and marked Tim Burton’s feature film directorial debut. Reubens went on to create, co-write and co-direct Pee-wee’s Playhouse on CBS. The series earned 22 Emmy® Awards during its five year run. Reubens has personally been nominated for 14 Emmy® Awards, winning twice.
Pee-wee returned to the big screen in Big Top Pee-wee, directed by Randal Kleiser. Reubens co-wrote and co-produced the film.
In 2010, Reubens produced, co-wrote and starred in an updated revival of The Pee-wee Herman Show in Los Angeles. The show went to Broadway, opening to rave reviews at The Stephen Sondheim Theater. The New York Times called it, “Yummier than chocolate”, New York Post proclaimed, “the audience screams for joy!” and New York Magazine said, “Welcome back, Pee-wee! You were sorely missed”.
Reubens returned to HBO with an exclusive version of The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway which was nominated for an Emmy® for Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Special.
In 2015, Reubens teamed with Judd Apatow to produce the third Pee-wee film, Pee-wee’s Big Holiday. The Netflix movie was written by Reubens and Paul Rust, and co-starred Joe Manganiello.
Reubens has starred in a number of diverse television roles, including 30 Rock, Pushing Daisies, Reno 911, Everybody Loves Raymond, Portlandia, The Blacklist, Gotham, Steven Soderbergh’s Mosaic, The Conners and What We Do In The Shadows. His film credits include The Blues Brothers, Cheech and Chong’s Nice Dreams, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Batman Returns, Matilda, Mystery Men and Todd Solondz’s Life During Wartime.
Reubens has lent his voice to many animated projects including The Nightmare Before Christmas, Star Wars Rebels, Family Guy, American Dad, The Smurfs, Batman: The Brave And The Bold, Tron: Uprising, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Robot Chicken and Minecraft: Storymode. He can currently be heard at Disneyland and Disneyworld as the voice of DJ-R3X, the droid pilot turned DJ in Oga’s Cantina at Galaxies Edge.
Reubens is currently writing his memoir, putting the finishing touches on two more Pee-wee movie scripts and developing projects for television, including a variety show and a western called ‘Fancypants’.
About the Coral Springs Center for the Arts
The Coral Springs Center for the Arts (also known as THE CENTER) brings the finest in music, dance, comedy and more to the community; offering a variety of entertainment and artistic events for all ages and interests. From the best of Broadway, to top comedians, jazz and pop concerts, and a diverse selection of family productions, the theater has something for every taste. It is the cultural lifeblood of the community, with approximately 200,000 people visiting the facility yearly.
In addition to the intimate 1,471-seat theater, the Coral Springs Center for the Arts houses a dramatic dance studio, a variety of meeting rooms for corporate and private events and the elegant Coral Springs Museum of Art. Along with the museum’s permanent collection, every three months they offer new exhibits for the enjoyment of its patrons.
The Coral Springs Center for the Arts is truly unique in all that it offers as a cultural resource for North Broward and South Palm Beach Counties. Easily accessible from the Sample Road exits off I-95, the Florida Turnpike and the Sawgrass Expressway, the Coral Springs Center for the Arts draws audiences preferring an intimate theater experience and museum visit closer to home. For more information, please call 954-344-5990 or visit the official website at www.TheCenterCS.com.
