Clips from our tribute to Danny Elfman's score for Pee-wee's Big Adventure celebrating the 40th anniversary of the film performed at the The Alex Theatre. Composed by Danny Elfman Arranged/ Orchestrated by Captain Cody Conductor - Flora Cheng Flora Cheng Music 1st Violin - Dan Adams 2nd Violin - YenJu Viola - Heather Lockie Cello - Ryan Phipps Drums - Jerry Olsen #peeweesbigadventure #peeweeherman #paulreubens #dannyelfman #stringquartet Pee-wee Herman | Nostalgic Nebula

For the first time, meet the man behind the character. Starring Paul Reubens, the HBO Original Documentary Pee-wee As Himself premieres May 23 on @streamonmax | Pee-wee Herman

40 years ago today, Pee-wee’s Big Adventure hit the BIG screen! July 26, 1985, it premiered in limited release in just a few cities. August 9, it rolled out nationwide, and the rest is history. 🚴‍♂️ Do you remember the first time you saw it? What’s your favorite Big Adventure moment? 🎥 Original Theatrical Trailer | Pee-wee Herman

Before Pee-Wees big Adventure there was "The Pee-Wee Herman Show", featuring the late, great, Phil Hartman HBO special: The Pee-Wee Herman Show: Live From the Sunset Strip's Roxy Theatre 1981 Starring: Pee-wee Herman - Paul Reubens Mailman Mike - John Moody Jambi - John Paragon Miss Yvonne - Lynne Marie Stewart Captain Carl - Phil Hartman Hammy - Tito Larriva Mr. & Mrs. Jelly Donut - Brian Seff & Monica Ganas Joan - Joan Leizman Hermit Hattie - Edie McClurg Susan- Nicole Panter | DVR Time Machin