John Mulaney has made the decision to postpone a series of performances in Minneapolis following the tragic shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on Wednesday. The comedian announced the postponement through his Instagram account, expressing his sorrow over the events unfolding in the city and acknowledging the deep feelings of heartache within the community.
“I hate to postpone shows in a town going through such awful challenges and such grief because it feels unfair to the audience,” Mulaney stated. He emphasized his discomfort in encouraging large gatherings amid such unsafe conditions, stating, “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.”
Mulaney was scheduled to perform three concerts over the weekend as part of his Mister Whatever Tour, but now those shows will be rescheduled. He assured fans that “Tickets for this weekend will be honored for their respective days of Friday through Sunday, April 10th, 11th and 12th.”
The incident involving Good has sparked widespread protests throughout Minneapolis, as residents express their outrage and grief over her death. In a heated response, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey rejected claims made by President Donald Trump on Truth Social that the shooting was a case of self-defense, labeling those assertions as “garbage.”
As Mulaney concluded his announcement, he extended his apologies to those disappointed by the postponements and acknowledged that while a comedy show could serve as a temporary escape, the safety and well-being of attendees must take precedence. His decision reflects a deep sensitivity to the community’s current pain and underscores the importance of prioritizing safety in challenging times.