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Joshua Holden is an award winning puppeteer actor and joy-maker based in NYC. He was seen on the Broadway national tour of AVENUE Q, and was the Lead Puppeteer in Peter Pan 360, the world’s first production to use brand new 360-CGI technology from London-Based ThreeSixty Entertainment. Most recently, Joshua received critical acclaim for playing the title role in Me & My Girl (Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston). He has also worked with international artist Banksy on his controversial piece Sirens of the Lambs. In August 2013, Joshua was one of 24 puppeteers representing American puppetry at The Puppeteers of America’s National Festival, with his one man show, The Joshua Show. It was awarded “Best Performance” and was voted “Audience Favorite.” The Joshua Show inspires audiences across the nation, through live performances and online videos, to be themselves and help make the world a better place through gestures of kindness and love. This proud Massachusetts native is an alumni of the Walnut Hill School for the Arts, and has a B.F.A. in Acting from The Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University. www.TheAmbassadorOfJoy.com

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Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway


Rehearsals are officially underway for the upcoming Broadway musical Water for Elephants. Check out photos from inside the first day of rehearsals here!

Watch: HOCUS POCUS 2's Taylor Paige Henderson & TREVOR's Holden Hagelberger Join Joshua Turchin


The Early Night Show with Joshua Turchin: Live from the Broadway Makers Marketplace released a new episode today starring Taylor Paige Henderson and Holden Hagelberger. Watch here!

Segerstrom Center to Kick Off Family Series with Award-Winning Puppet Show THE JOSHUA SHOW: EPISODE 1


A modern-day Mr. Rogers with hipster appeal, Joshua Holden and his puppet sidekick, Mr. Nicholas, are bringing their award-winning family production The Joshua Show to Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL & More Announced for Segerstrom Center for the Arts 2022-2023 Season


Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced its line-up of shows for its 2022-2023 Subscription Series. Get the schedule and find out how to get tickets. Back by popular demand, multiple series genres will be available on a season ticket basis including Broadway, Curtain Call, Jazz, Cabaret, Chamber, and Family series.

The 'West of Broadway' Podcast Welcomes Joshua Holden from 'The Joshua Show'


Segerstrom Center for the Arts' in Costa Mesa, California continues it's 2019 - 2020 Family Series with The Joshua Show: Episode 2. This family-friendly production plays February 1 and 2 in Samueli Theater. Will caught up with Joshua himself. Joshua holden is an Award-winning puppeteer and Ambassador joy. He shares how he uses singing, tap dancing and a cast of zany puppets to thrill audiences of all ages in his whimsical production about friendship and the value of being yourself.

Segerstrom Center's Family Series Continues With THE JOSHUA SHOW: Episode 2


Segerstrom Center for the Arts' 2019 - 2020 Family Series continues with The Joshua Show: Episode 2 February 1 and 2 in Samueli Theater. Award-winning puppeteer and Ambassador of Joy Joshua Holden uses singing, tap dancing and a cast of zany puppets to thrill audiences of all ages in a whimsical production about friendship and the value of being yourself. Said The New York Times, 'Mr. Holden has dedicated his shows to lightening the mood of all in the theater, puppets and humans alike.'

Wake Up With BWW 6/19: FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME and GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTY on Broadway, and More!


Today's top stories: Freestyle Love Supreme and Girl From The North Country are heading to Broadway, and more!

TV Exclusive: Broadway Sessions Says Goodbye to AVENUE Q


Broadway Sessions bid farewell to Avenue Q recently. Current cast members as well as Q alumni joined together to celebrate the Tony winning musicals 16 year run in NYC. And yes, there was plenty of puppet action! Enjoy these highlights featuring Rick Lyon, Jennifer Barnhart, Ben Durocher, Lisa Helmi Johanson, Maggie Lakis, Erin Quill, Carmen Ruby Floyd, Sharon Wheatley, Joshua Holden, Imari Hardon, Jed Resnick as well as our Rising Star Cassandra Giovinne.

Photo Flash: Broadway Sessions Celebrates AVENUE Q At The Laurie Beechman Theatre


Last night, Broadway Sessions will held the ultimate AVENUE Q Farewell/Reunion Show. The show's current cast will joined Q alumni for a night of story and song that was uniquely Q.

Broadway Sessions Bids Adieu To AVENUE Q With Reunion Show


BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway cast twice monthly. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida, Footloose, Dance Captain Dance Attack web series) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. This Thursday night, May 23rd Broadway Sessions will hold the ultimate AVE Q Farewell/Reunion Show. Current cast will join Q alumni for a night of story and song that is uniquely Q.

THE JOSHUA SHOW: EPISODE 2 Arrives At The Center For Puppetry Arts


Award-winning puppeteer Joshua Holden returns to the Center for Puppetry Arts for a limited engagement of The Joshua Show: Episode 2 from March 12-17. In this new production, Joshua's right-hand man and the grumpiest grump, Mr. Nicholas, is planning to escape to outer space. Through singing, tap dancing and help from a cast of zany puppets, Joshua sets out to convince Mr. Nicholas to stay.

CAMP BROADWAY Begins Musical Theatre Residency In Beijing, China


Camp Broadway LLC is pleased to announce that the company has formed an alliance with T School, a prestigious, private International School in Beijing, to introduce musical theatre to their students from around the world. This Broadway/Beijing alliance commences today, Monday, October 1, when a 4-member team from Camp Broadway begins a 6-day residency at the school.

THE JOSHUA SHOW Comes to Symphony Space


A recognized 'Ambassador of Joy' and award-winning puppeteer who has performed with the Broadway national tour of "Avenue Q," Joshua Holden returns to the Just Kidding stage with his newest show (no need to have seen Episode 1!).

Symphony Space Announces February Just Kidding Performances


The acclaimed Upper West Side institution provides a boredom-busting venue for eclectic, all-ages live experiences on three Saturdays in February. Tickets to all upcoming Just Kidding performances are available now.

Photo Flash: THE JOSHUA SHOW: EPISODE 2 at HERE


Little Shadow Productions, in association with HERE, is pleased to share a first look at THE JOSHUA SHOW: EPISODE 2, written and performed by award-winning puppeteer Joshua Holden (Avenue Q National Tour), with live musical stylings by Jeb Colwell, and directed by Jessica Lazar.

THE JOSHUA SHOW: EPISODE 2 to Bring Puppets and Joy to HERE This September


Little Shadow Productions, in association with HERE, presents THE JOSHUA SHOW: EPISODE 2, written and performed by award-winning puppeteer Joshua Holden (Avenue Q National Tour), with live musical stylings by Jeb Colwell, and directed by Jessica Lazar.

Center for Puppetry Arts Presents 2016 National Puppet Slam


Experience the beauty, ingenuity and hilarity of short-form puppet theater in this showcase of slam acts from across the country. Nominated by their respective slams in the Puppet Slam Network and curated by the Center for Puppetry Arts, the nation's best slam performances will be presented for three nights only! Recommended for ages 18+ ONLY, the 2016 National Puppet Slam at the Center for Puppetry Arts is sponsored in part by Dragon Con and the Puppet Slam Network.

HERE's Dream Music Puppetry Program to Present MARCH OF THE PUPPETS, 3/11-19


HERE's Dream Music Puppetry Program proudly presents March of the Puppets, taking place March 11 - 19.  March of the Puppets features three unique events: "Puppet Parlor 2016" (March 11 & 12), "The Joshua Show" (March 13) and "Steve of Tomorrow" (March 16 - 19).  Performances, detailed below, take place in the Dorothy B. Williams Theater at HERE (145 Sixth Avenue).            

BWW Reviews: AVENUE Q Wows Packed House


From the superb set, to the amazing puppetry of the cast, everything about AVENUE Q at UAB was top notch entertainment. I was definitely impressed with UAB and their theatre department.

Over 14,000 People Attend 2015 Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival


Nearly nine out of every ten seats were filled at last month's inaugural Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, a major success that attracted a total audience of more than 14,000 to 83 different festival events, sold out more than 80 percent of its shows, and played to 87 percent capacity over the course of its 12-day run, January 14-25.

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