Pee-wee Herman cancels Vancouver appearance scheduled for NorthWest Comedy Fest

by The Georgia Straight Staff on February 18th, 2014 at 4:35 PM

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What was hyped as a Pee-wee Herman comeback has encountered a bit of a hiccup, or flu, to be more accurate.

The comedian known to friends and family as Paul Reubens was scheduled to host an evening of entertainment as part of the NorthWest Comedy Fest at the Orpheum Theatre this Thursday, February 20.

However, according to a festival media release sent out today (February 18), the show has been cancelled on account of Pee-wee suffering a “case of the flu” and being advised not to travel.

Organizers have moved the event titled “Best of the Fest” to the Vancouver Playhouse.

Performers still scheduled to take part include Dave Foley, Bobby Lee, Matt Braunger, Phil Hanley, Katie Crown, Ivan Decker, and MC Graham Clark.

Ticket refunds are available at points of purchase. Inquiries are being directed to Northern Tickets at info@northerntickets.com or 604.569.1144.

The inaugural run for the NorthWest Comedy Fest continues until through to February 22.

Comments

3 Comments

Rod Grim

Feb 19, 2014 at 5:29am

I want a Refund ... simple ...

gamey clod

Feb 20, 2014 at 3:30pm

Does anybody really buy the flu excuse? It was pretty obvious ticket sales were tanking once the deep discounts started coming. The Pee-Wee nostalgics can't come up with that kind of dough from their barista Mcjobs.