"I hate to postpone shows in a town going through such awful challenges and such grief, because it feels unfair to the audience, Mulaney said in a social media post."
"Still, I don't feel comfortable asking thousands of people each night to leave their homes, gather at the venue, and then make their way home when the situation is so unsafe."
"I am sorry to anyone who is disappointed. I know a fun stand-up show could be a nice distraction, but it doesn't sit right with me to put anyone at risk."
John Mulaney postponed his upcoming standup shows in Minneapolis amid unrest following the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer. Three scheduled performances at the Armory beginning Friday were moved and rescheduled for April. Mulaney cited safety concerns about asking thousands of people to leave their homes, gather at the venue, and travel home given the unsafe conditions. He expressed regret for disappointing audience members and acknowledged that a stand-up show could provide a distraction. He emphasized that putting anyone at risk did not feel right and prioritized public safety over holding the performances as planned.
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