Jim Henson Company News

Apple TV+ revealed the trailer for the highly anticipated season two of Emmy Award-winning “Jane.” Watch the video here!

Get a sneak peek into Season 2 of the Emmy-winning series JANE on Apple TV+, inspired by the life and mission of Dr. Jane Goodall.

All 13 episodes of “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock” season two premiered globally on Apple TV+. Watch a clip here!

John Tartaglia is heading back to Fraggle Rock for a new season of Apple TV's beloved reboot! Ahead of the new season, BroadwayWorld sat down with Tartaglia to discuss what to expect from the new season, the differences between puppeteering for stage versus screen, and bringing Jim Henson's work to Broadway.

Experience the U.S. premiere of EPIERMIS CIRCUS at SoHo Playhouse. This unique puppetry show, co-created by Ingrid Hansen and Britt Small, has entertained sold-out crowds across Canada. The show is described as hilarious, absurd, and profoundly human.

The new season features Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose, Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein, Emmy Award winner Catherine O’Hara, Tony and Grammy Award winner, Emmy Award nominee Daveed Diggs, Grammy nominee Adam Lambert and K-pop group aespa, and more. Watch the video trailer now!

 SoHo Playhouse will present the U.S. premiere of Epidermis Circus, co-created and performed by Ingrid Hansen. Epidermis Circus runs Off-Broadway March 20 - 24, 2024.

SoHo Playhouse's U.S. premiere of Epidermis Circus will begin performances this month. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Produced for Apple TV+ by Peanuts and WildBrain, the special is directed by Emmy winner Raymond S. Persi (“The Simpsons,” “Wreck-It-Ralph”) and is co-written by Robb Armstrong (“Jump Start”) along with Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz and Cornelius Uliano, from an original story by Armstrong and Scott Montgomery (“The Snoopy Show”). Watch the video!

The Long Beach Playhouse Studio Collaborative Season is a season of plays mounted by local theater companies, performing arts organizations and individuals.

The Heartstrings Awards serve to acknowledge the most meaningful performances and productions of the year in Chicago. They are bestowed by Life and Times, under the direction of chief theatre critic Rikki Lee Travolta. Learn more about this year's winners here!

The world’s favorite holiday classic will give the gift of Christmas cheer to Omaha audiences when Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer flies onto The Rose stage, Dec. 1 - 23, 2023. Based on the 1964 Rankin & Bass Claymation television special, The Rose’s production will feature puppetry and other fun elements to create the characters from the North Pole, the Island of Misfit Toys and the Abominable Snowman, Bumble.

Join legendary composer Paul Williams and the puppeteers of Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas for a post-show talkback on Friday, December 8 at Chicago's Studebaker Theater.

The live theatrical adaptation of “Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas” opens in Chicago on November 20, 2023 and plays through December 31, 2023, at the Studebaker Theater at the historic Fine Arts Building. See photos from the production below!

The scintillating MOUSE KING marks its 10th anniversary with a four-day run beginning on December 8 at The Mandelstam Theater, located on the campus of The Mandelstam School in South Miami.

Featuring Phoenix Laroche (“The Royal Nanny”) as “William,” the all-star cast includes the voices of Alex Lawther (“Andor”) as “the Velveteen Rabbit,” Academy Award nominee Helena Bonham Carter (“The Crown,” “Harry Potter”) as “Wise Horse,” Nicola Coughlan (“Bridgerton”) as “Playroom Fairy,” and more. Watch the video teaser now!

The Art of Elysium has announced the celebration of its 25th Anniversary Heaven benefit, set to take place on the eve of the Golden Globes in Los Angeles. Esteemed storyteller Neil Gaiman has been chosen as the recipient of this year's Visionary award.

Casting for the live theatrical adaptation of “Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas” is now set for the Chicago premiere production, November 14-December 31, 2023, at the Studebaker Theater. Learn more about the production here!

A live theatrical adaptation of “Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas” is making its Chicago debut this holiday season, November 14-December 31, 2023. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Get a first look at the new Peanuts special 'Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie' coming to Apple TV+. Premiering on August 18, join Marcie as she makes a difference behind the scenes and navigates unexpected roles. Don't miss this heartfelt story of friendship and self-discovery. Watch the video trailer now!