Member Screening: Pee-wee as Himself

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Held on Mon, May 12, 2025, 7:00–9:00 p.m.

MoMA, Floor T1, Theater 1

The Roy and Niuta Titus Theater 1

Image: Pee-wee as Himself. 2025. USA. Directed by Matt Wolf. Courtesy Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Member eligibility

Not eligible Annual Pass

Not eligible Access

Eligible: Explore

Eligible: Family

Eligible: Supporting

Eligible: Patron

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Join us for a member-only screening of part one of Pee-wee as Himself, followed by an exclusive preview of part two. Then, enjoy a discussion with filmmaker Matt Wolf, moderated by writer, director, and actress Lena Dunham.

Driven by a soul-baring interview with Paul Reubens, the man behind the iconic character Pee-wee Herman, Pee-wee as Himself is the definitive portrait of the comedic performer, and a window into his never-before-discussed personal life. Determined to correct the record and tell the factual story of his life, Reubens excavates his kaleidoscopic influences, origins in the circus and avant-garde performance theater, and career choices, while reflecting on the reasoning behind—and the consequences of—severing his beloved alter ego from his authentic self.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the screening will begin at 7:00 p.m. Please enter through the Ronald S. and Jo Carole Lauder Building entrance at 11 West 53 Street. Advance registration is required and capacity is limited.

Questions? Please contact [email protected].

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Sign language interpretation available Closed caption

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This film is part of Other member programs.

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