Jim Henson News

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts kicks off its 2013-14 Programs for Young Audiences series with Boxtales Theatre Company's Brer Rabbit & Other Trickster Tales From Around the World. This 60-minute exciting, story-filled adventure is recommended for audiences ages 4 and up. Performances are Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Thistle Theatre captures the beloved world of Beatrix Potter by combining 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' with 'The Tale of Benjamin Bunny.' One lovely morning Peter's sisters, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail, obediently pick berries, but Peter goes on a daring adventure in Mr. McGregor's garden. After losing his clean blue jacket in a narrow escape, Peter must venture once more into the garden to retrieve it, this time accompanied by his cousin Benjamin Bunny. Will Peter and Benjamin make it out of the garden safely?

Ralph Lee's Mettawee River Theatre Company presents its new production of 'TALIESIN', with script by Robert Bagg from a medieval Welsh tale, running September 6, 7, 8 and 13, 14, 15 at 7:30 PM (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) at the Outdoor Garden of St. John the Divine.

The Guthrie Theater today announced the casting and creative team for the presentation of the Dowling Studio's 2013-14 season opener Moon Show 143 by Minnesota-bred, Seattle-based theater and visual artist Kyle Loven. Loven's body of work combines puppetry, projections and other art forms with live actors. Nick Hubbard will direct the world premiere of this production inspired by moon myths and beliefs from around the world.

Japan Society proudly welcomes renowned puppet artist Basil Twist with the return of his critically acclaimed, award-winning Dogugaeshi as Japan Society's Performing Arts Program commences its 60th Anniversary season: Japan, the U.S. & Beyond!. A limited engagement, 7 performances only, plays September 18-22 at Japan Society (333 East 47th Street).

Join Buddy, Tiny, Shiny, Don and all of their friends and family in this upbeat interactive, multi-media live trip back to the Mesozoic. Jim Henson's Dinosaur Train Live! Buddy's Big Adventure makes a stop for two performances at the Fox Theatre on Friday, November 22 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

A semi-autobiographical mockumentary from puppetry and performance art pioneer, James Godwin, 'Lunatic Cunning' mixes experiences from Godwin's own life with esoteric concepts and strikingly theatrical visuals. As a storyteller, Godwin creates a thread of narrative that bridges the gap between the mundane and the mythical. The show is a humorous examination of the occult roots of puppetry and performance itself.

Olivier Award nominee and Theatre World Award winner Linzi Hateley, Clare Foster, and the legendary Louise Gold headline a cast of West End leading ladies at the St. James Theatre, Saturday September 7th 2013.

New York University's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts has revealed its 2013-14 lineup in musical theater, music, dance and more.

Single tickets are now on sale to the general public for performances taking place during Puppet Festival (r)Evolution, the 2013 National Festival of the Puppeteers of America, today, August 5 - 10 at Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, PA.

The Rainbow Connection is going digital, as Walt Disney Records celebrates the upcoming 35th Anniversary of the classic frogs-to-riches story, 'The Muppet Movie,' with the re-release of its Grammy-winning soundtrack album.

Party with your personal demons - join the Trouble Puppet Theater Company tonight, August 1 from 7-11 p.m. for their 5th annual party and festival of troublemaking. Admission includes live performances by Adam Sultan, Datri Bean, and others, as well as games, raffles, food by Counter Culture, and drink. Plus a sneak peek at Trouble Puppet's upcoming show THE HEAD, an original Trouble Puppet show, and the personal demons living inside the head.

A semi-autobiographical mockumentary from puppetry and performance art pioneer, James Godwin, "Lunatic Cunning" mixes experiences from Godwin's own life with esoteric concepts and strikingly theatrical visuals. As a storyteller, Godwin creates a thread of narrative that bridges the gap between the mundane and the mythical. The show is a humorous examination of the occult roots of puppetry and performance itself.

The Garden Theatre is pleased to announce Heather Henson's IBEX Puppetry Presents: Sing Along with The Muppet Movie will take place at the Garden Theatre today, July 27, 2013 at 3pm and 7pm.

The Castle Craig Players will present AVENUE Q, the smash-hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets through a hilariously irreverent, Tony-winning book and score, for six performances only - today, July 26-August 4!

Party with your personal demons - join the Trouble Puppet Theater Company on August 1 from 7-11 p.m. for their 5th annual party and festival of troublemaking. Admission includes live performances by Adam Sultan, Datri Bean, and others, as well as games, raffles, food by Counter Culture, and drink. Plus a sneak peek at Trouble Puppet's upcoming show THE HEAD, an original Trouble Puppet show, and the personal demons living inside the head.

The Jim Henson Company in conjunction with Mills Entertainment, Gables Grove Productions and The Brad Simon Organization announced today that the Emmy Award nominated PBS KIDS series Dinosaur Train is being adapted as a live stage production, DINOSAUR TRAIN - LIVE! BUDDY'S BIGADVENTURE. The show is scheduled to start its 60-city U.S. tour in October 2013. A complete schedule of performances with ticket information can be found at www.DinosaurTrainLive.com.

Spybird Theater's 'Eye of the Storm' returns to Sandglass Theater tonight, July 12 and Saturday July 13 at 7:30pm. After their first staging completely selling out at last fall's 'Puppets in the Green Mountains' festival, Jana Zeller and Zak Grace are bringing their darkly comic puppet show back to Sandglass, revamped and revised.