The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

HBO | Season Premiere Date: March 19, 2011

Summary: Pee-Wee is back on TV appearing on a special HBO broadcast of the Broadway show The Pee-Wee Herman Show filmed at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

Genre(s): Comedy, Kids

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E1. The Pee-Wee Herman Show on Broadway
Air Date: March 19, 2011

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Tom Gliatto

Mar 17, 2011

Reubens is getting a bit old for this, but Pee-wee's innocence, infantilism and camp haven't dated--there's a rebel in the ridiculousness. [21 Mar 2011, p.46]

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Mar 18, 2011

It's a long pull that can be fun and funny--and more than a wee bit tedious. Read full review

Kris King

Mar 21, 2011

The Pee-Wee Herman Show is manic, crazy, and most of all, a whole lot of, ahem, "fun." Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Mar 17, 2011

It's mildly amusing, but it comes off as an extended appetizer, not a meal. Read full review

David Wiegand

Mar 17, 2011

While it seems apparent that seeing the show live would be a hoot, it doesn't translate to television all that well--it just feels shrunken and confined by the medium. Read full review

Tanner Stransky

Mar 17, 2011

While the acting and jokes are still solid, it's clear this particular iteration was meant for the stage. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Mar 18, 2011

For the most part, The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway is stale sugary shtick on a candy-colored set with no new resonance--no undercurrents about childhood, or innocence, or even Pee-wee Herman. Read full review

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jjlandry6a

Mar 25, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The show is a slight upgrade from the original LA stageshow(and HBO special), with Phil Hartman's Captain Carl character written out. This is definitely a Pee Wee love fest, with a feel of Rocky Horror. And enough winks to 2011 to keep you listening carefully. You know the jokes, you know when to participate and you still love the Luckiest Boy in the World. Turn off your cynicism for a while, bring out your inner child and slide on down to Puppet Town.… Expand

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Tony

Mar 20, 2011

Although the show becomes a bit tiresome with a 90 minute running time, Reubens' childlike joy is infectious and it is worth watching for fans of the series.

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