LI native Jim Breuer cancels comedy shows over COVID-19 policies

Vaccines are not currently required at indoor venues in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

News 12 Staff

Sep 14, 2021, 10:52 AM

Updated 952 days ago

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Long Island native Jim Breuer is canceling some upcoming performances over the venues' COVID-19 policies.
Breuer took to social media to announce canceled shows in New Jersey and Michigan because the theaters require that spectators either be immunized or show a negative COVID-19 test.
"I cannot perform these venues," says Breuer. "Due to segregation of them forcing people to show up with vaccinations, to prove you had a shot. I am absolutely not doing those shows."
Vaccines are not currently required at indoor venues in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
James Dolce, of Governor's Comedy Club in Levittown, says he plans to follow that guidance unless it changes.
"The new governor if she mandates it, I'll be the first to say it's got to be a vaccinated show," says Dolce. "But for now, it's your body, your choice."
A spokesperson for the Paramount says Breuer is expected to come back to perform at the venue in 2022, but no specific dates have been announced. The Paramount has changed its policy now requiring patrons to either be vaccinated or have proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
The owner of Governor's says he has reached out to Breuer to ask him to perform at the venue.


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