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Frank Oz is an American actor, puppeteer, and filmmaker. He began his career as a puppeteer, performing the Muppet characters of Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, and Sam Eagle in The Muppet Show, and Cookie Monster, Bert, and Grover in Sesame Street.

He is also famously known for the role of Yoda in the Star Wars series, providing the voice for the character in several films and television series.

His work as a director includes The Dark Crystal (1982), The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984), Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988), What About Bob? (1991), In & Out (1997), Bowfinger (1999), The Score (2001), Death at a Funeral (2007), and an episode of the US TV series Leverage (2011).

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Video: Ron Howard-Directed Documentary JIM HENSON IDEA MAN Receives Trailer


The first trailer for Jim Henson Idea Man has dropped. The documentary features new interviews with Henson's children, Rita Moreno (who guested on The Muppet Show), Jennifer Connelly (Labyrinth) and Frank Oz and Michael Firth. Jim Henson Idea Man takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and beyond. Watch the trailer here!

Original LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Film Reboot in the Works


Little Shop of Horrors, the 1960 horror comedy that inspired the hit musical, is being rebooted for a new film. Little Shop of Halloween Horrors will launch a new franchise, led by Joe Dante and Roger Corman. Following the original film, Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's musical adaptation premiered Off-Broadway in 1982, where the revival now runs.

Photo: Laurence Fishburne and Sam Rockwell Visit LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS


An American Buffalo reunion took place at Little Shop of Horrors when Laurence Fishburne and Sam Rockwell came to visit their former co-star Darren Criss! See photos!

Kathleen Kennedy To Receive The 2024 Polly Platt Award For Producing At AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL


Kathleen Kennedy will be honored with the 2024 Polly Platt Award for Producing at the Austin Film Festival. The festival will celebrate Kennedy's illustrious career and contributions to the film industry.

Breaking: Jinkx Monsoon Will Play Audrey in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS


Jinkx Monsoon will make a return to the New York City stage, this time taking on the role of Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors! Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Updated: Darren Criss and Evan Rachel Wood Will Star in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Beginning in January


According to Darren Criss, he and Evan Rachel Wood will be headed to Skid Row for a short run as Seymour and Audrey, beginning in late January through the end of March.

Coolidge Corner Theatre to Launch New Season of Opera and Ballet


The Coolidge Corner Theatre (‘the Coolidge’) has revealed the lineup for its Winter / Spring 2024 Dance at the Cinema and Opera at the Cinema series. 

Video: Constance Wu Performs 'Somewhere That's Green' From LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS


Little Shop of Horrors has released a stripped-down rendition of 'Somewhere That's Green' sung by the production's current Audrey, Constance Wu. Wu is accompanied by Will Van Dyke and Nate Brown.

Constance Wu and Corbin Bleu Will Depart LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS in January


Constance Wu and Corbin Bleu are set to depart Little Shop of Horrors next month. The duo will perform the roles of Seymour and Audrey through January 28, 2024 only.

Constance Wu & Corbin Bleu to Perform LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Next Week


Corbin Bleu and Constance Wu are bringing Little Shop of Horrors to Good Morning America on Monday! The new Seymour and Audrey will sit down with the hosts of the ABC morning show before performing a song from the show. They will also appear on GMA 3: What You Need to Know.

Sneak Peek! LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Now Playing at Paramount Theatre


Aurora’s Paramount Theatre - the nation’s largest musical theater subscription house – is now performing Little Shop of Horrors.

Photos: First Look at Paramount Theatre's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS


Check out a first look at production photos from Paramount Theatre's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, running through October 15!

Video: Meet the New LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Cast- Corbin Bleu & Constance Wu


Get the latest news about the upcoming production of Little Shop of Horrors as Golden Globe nominee Constance Wu and stage star Corbin Bleu join the cast.

Constance Wu & Corbin Bleu to Join LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS in September


Get the scoop on the latest casting news for Little Shop of Horrors, as Constance Wu and Corbin Bleu join the cast!

THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN to Be Released on 4K Ultra HD in October


Broadway bound, the Muppets take Manhattan by storm in this magical musical about breaking into show business! Fresh out of college, Kermit, Fozzie and the entire cast of Kermit’s musical “Manhattan Melodies” head for the Big Apple with plans to turn their small play into a big hit!

Photos: First Look At The Cast of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At Paramount Theatre


Get a first look at the cast of Aurora’s Paramount Theatre's 12th Broadway Series opener, the beloved, doo-wop R&B sensation Little Shop of Horrors, running August 30-October 15. 

Cast & Creatives Set for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Aurora's Paramount Theatre


Aurora’s Paramount Theatre - the nation’s largest musical theater subscription house - has revealed the cast and creative team for its 12th Broadway Series opener, the beloved, doo-wop R&B sensation Little Shop of Horrors.

Bryce Pinkham to Return to LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS  as 'Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S.' in July


Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham will return to Little Shop of Horrors this summer as Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S. on July 18. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Jeremy Jordan Will Return to LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS This Summer


Tony and Grammy Award nominee Jeremy Jordan will return to Skid Row this summer in Little Shop of Horrors and again take on the lead role of Seymour.

Photos: First Look at Joy Woods and Drew Gehling in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS


Get a first look at photos of Joy Woods and Drew Gehling in Little Shop of Horrors!

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