Childish Gambino cancels Oakland opener

FOX THEATER — After months of anticipation, Donald Glover’s premiere for The Deep Web Tour was cancelled tonight in Oakland.

The Renaissance man known for his comedic work in Community and his latest revolutionary piece of art, Because the Internet (a traditional rap album laced with an existential screenplay), said the following about the cancellation via Twitter:

due to hardware issues beyond my control, i must cancel the DEEP WEB TOUR premiere tonight. id like to apologize to my fans.

— Childish Gambino (@DonaldGlover) February 28, 2014

this date has been rescheduled to may 6th.

— Childish Gambino (@DonaldGlover) February 28, 2014

everyone who bought a ticket, keep them. they will be honored. i will plan something special as a thank u for undertanding.

— Childish Gambino (@DonaldGlover) February 28, 2014

its a very technically complicated show that ran smoothly last night, but has not at all today. oakland is … http://t.co/po1RrKyb8q

— Childish Gambino (@DonaldGlover) February 28, 2014

again, i apologize for this and will do everything in my power to make aure it doesnt happen again.

— Childish Gambino (@DonaldGlover) February 28, 2014

The aforementioned “technical difficulties” likely emanate from the interactive app (Deep Web) designed to accompany the performance.

If this unfortunate cancellation is any indication, Gambino and company are clearly working to create a wholly unique and inventive musical experience for us.

Unfortunately, Gambino’s sincere sentiments seemed to be not enough to pacify the large, rowdy crowd at the Fox Theater, which wrapped around the back and into the front.

Audible frustration aplenty, ticket holders stood in line for many minutes after the announcement, flabbergasted and galvanized by what they just read.

On the upside, Gambino — in an attempt to makeup for the gaffe — strategically rescheduled the Oakland concert on May 6, making it the final show of his tour.

Lets hope he ends with a bang, and not a whimper.