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

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

Good Morning! On this day 40 years ago, a rebel and his bike set off on a Big Adventure! And tonight, at the Academy Museum, one of the original Big Adventure bikes personally owned by Paul and still in its original condition will be presented to the Academy as per his wishes and will become a permanent part of their collection for all to enjoy. 🚲🎬 @academymuseum | 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

The Pee wee Herman Show (Finale - Live 1981) - Jambi The Genie Grants Pee-wee's Wish To Fly