In light of Wednesday’s ICE officer shooting, comedian John Mulaney has postponed his Minneapolis concerts this weekend. After an ICE officer shot and murdered Renee Nicole Good, a local mother and poet, during a protest, the community saw enormous protests.
“What’s happening in your city is heartbreaking,” Mulaney said on Instagram. “I hate to postpone shows in a town going through such terrible challenges and grief because it feels unfair to the audience.”
Mulaney will resume his “Mr. Whatever” tour in St. Louis on Jan. 15 before flying to Seattle, New York, and London following the rescheduled Minneapolis dates.
Still, I don’t feel comfortable asking thousands of people each night to leave their homes, assemble at the arena, and return home when it’s so hazardous.
Friday through Sunday, April 10th, 11th, and 12th, tickets will be honored. Contact Ticketmaster or your purchasing point for inquiries or refunds.I apologize for disappointment. He continued, “A fun stand-up show can be a distraction, but I don’t like putting people at risk.”
“This was the right call,” one Instagram user said. Others asked Mulaney to assist remove ICE from Minneapolis, stating, “Please join us all in supporting our community by using your large platform to get ICE out of our city. You may feel comfortable performing here again once it’s safer.”A Thursday protest over Good’s assassination was greeted by tear gas, the New York Times reported. Some federal authorities declared the gunshot legal, while Minneapolis and Minnesota officials termed it “propaganda” and “garbage.” Protests against ICE have lasted weeks throughout the city.
