Sesame Street is a long-running American children's television series created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett. The program is known for its educational content, and images communicated through the use of Jim Henson's Muppets, animation, short films, humor, and cultural references. The series premiered on November 10, 1969 to positive reviews, some controversy, and high ratings.
VIDEO: Billy Eichner Goes In Search of Kindness on SESAME STREET
by Caryn Robbins - March 29, 2017
Billy Eichner is in search of a little kindness and compassion. That's why he's come to one of the kindest streets in the world: SESAME STREET! Join Billy and his pal Cookie Monster as they spread a little kindness. Check out the video below!...
by Caryn Robbins - March 29, 2017
Billy Eichner is in search of a little kindness and compassion. That's why he's come to one of the kindest streets in the world: SESAME STREET! Join Billy and his pal Cookie Monster as they spread a little kindness. Check out the video below!...
Lineup Announced for TIFF Kids Festival Industry Forum
by Caryn Robbins - March 27, 2017
The TIFF Kids Festival Industry Forum returns in 2017 with a two-day programme on April 19 and 20 during the TIFF Kids International Film Festival (April 7-23)....
by Caryn Robbins - March 27, 2017
The TIFF Kids Festival Industry Forum returns in 2017 with a two-day programme on April 19 and 20 during the TIFF Kids International Film Festival (April 7-23)....
VIDEO: Elusive Singer Sia Performs 'Mask-Free' on SESAME STREET
by Caryn Robbins - March 27, 2017
S is for Song! On the March 25th episode of SESAME STREET, Sia joined some of the show's favorite furry friends to sing about how much they love songs!...
by Caryn Robbins - March 27, 2017
S is for Song! On the March 25th episode of SESAME STREET, Sia joined some of the show's favorite furry friends to sing about how much they love songs!...
SESAME STREET to Introduce First Muppet Character with Autism
by Caryn Robbins - March 20, 2017
Sunday night's 60 MINUTES on CBS featured SESAME STREET's first character with autism named Julia, who will make her first appearance on the long-running children's series this April....
by Caryn Robbins - March 20, 2017
Sunday night's 60 MINUTES on CBS featured SESAME STREET's first character with autism named Julia, who will make her first appearance on the long-running children's series this April....
Taran Killam, James Monroe Iglehart, Richard Kind, Emily Skeggs, and More to Celebrate The Muppets at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - March 08, 2017
It's time to play the music... again! After two sold-out shows last summer, 54 Celebrates The Muppets is back....
by Julie Musbach - March 08, 2017
It's time to play the music... again! After two sold-out shows last summer, 54 Celebrates The Muppets is back....
BWW Interview: Make a New Friend with SESAME STREET LIVE's Ernie, Kayla Renee Smith
by Marissa Sblendorio - February 17, 2017
SESAME STREET LIVE is a fun way for your kids to experience live theatre while seeing their favorite, familiar characters come to life right before their eyes. Because the show has made its way to the Theater at Madison Square Garden, BroadwayWorld was able to chat with Kayla Renee Smith, who port...
by Marissa Sblendorio - February 17, 2017
SESAME STREET LIVE is a fun way for your kids to experience live theatre while seeing their favorite, familiar characters come to life right before their eyes. Because the show has made its way to the Theater at Madison Square Garden, BroadwayWorld was able to chat with Kayla Renee Smith, who port...
Photo Flash: Inside the SESAME STREET LIVE Friendship Bracelet Making Event at Madison Square Garden
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2017
On Wednesday, February 15, Elmo, Grover and children (ages 4-6) from the Garden of Dreams Foundation worked together to create friendship bracelets in celebration of Sesame Street Live's "Make A New Friend" production at the Theater at Madison Square Garden. The Garden of Dreams Foundation donated ...
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2017
On Wednesday, February 15, Elmo, Grover and children (ages 4-6) from the Garden of Dreams Foundation worked together to create friendship bracelets in celebration of Sesame Street Live's "Make A New Friend" production at the Theater at Madison Square Garden. The Garden of Dreams Foundation donated ...
SESAME STREET LIVE Takes the Stage in Columbus in March
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2017
Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover's friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities from singing and dancing to sharing cookies....
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2017
Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover's friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities from singing and dancing to sharing cookies....
Celebrate Elmo's Birthday at the Center for Puppetry Arts Today
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2017
The Center for Puppetry Arts is hosting a birthday bash for one of Sesame Street's most iconic muppets! On Today, February 4, fans are invited to celebrate Elmo's birthday with an Elmo-themed inflatable, party favors and more....
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2017
The Center for Puppetry Arts is hosting a birthday bash for one of Sesame Street's most iconic muppets! On Today, February 4, fans are invited to celebrate Elmo's birthday with an Elmo-themed inflatable, party favors and more....
SESAME STREET LIVE Will Visit Theater at Madison Square Garden This February
by Nicole Rosky - January 23, 2017
No matter where you're from or where you've been, everyone is special - so join in! Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover's friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, fr...
by Nicole Rosky - January 23, 2017
No matter where you're from or where you've been, everyone is special - so join in! Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover's friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, fr...
Celebrate Elmo's Birthday at the Center for Puppetry Arts 2/4
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2017
The Center for Puppetry Arts is hosting a birthday bash for one of Sesame Street's most iconic muppets! On Saturday, February 4, fans are invited to celebrate Elmo's birthday with an Elmo-themed inflatable, party favors and more....
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2017
The Center for Puppetry Arts is hosting a birthday bash for one of Sesame Street's most iconic muppets! On Saturday, February 4, fans are invited to celebrate Elmo's birthday with an Elmo-themed inflatable, party favors and more....
VIDEO: Daveed Diggs Sings & Raps SESAME STREET Classic 'Rubber Duckie'!
by Caryn Robbins - January 11, 2017
It's a Rubber Duckie sing-along! Below, follow the words on the screen and join Tony Award winner Daveed Diggs as he sings (and raps!) this classic Sesame Street tune!...
by Caryn Robbins - January 11, 2017
It's a Rubber Duckie sing-along! Below, follow the words on the screen and join Tony Award winner Daveed Diggs as he sings (and raps!) this classic Sesame Street tune!...
VIDEO: Christopher Jackson Talks IN THE HEIGHTS, HAMILTON & More on 'Live'
by Caryn Robbins - January 09, 2017
Tony nominee Christopher Jackson stopped by today's LIVE WITH KELLY to discuss his new CBS drama series BULL and explains what first inspired him to move to New York to pursue a career in theater....
by Caryn Robbins - January 09, 2017
Tony nominee Christopher Jackson stopped by today's LIVE WITH KELLY to discuss his new CBS drama series BULL and explains what first inspired him to move to New York to pursue a career in theater....
DVR Alert: HAMILTON's Christopher Jackson to Stop by Live with Kelly This Week
by A.A. Cristi - January 06, 2017
Tony Award-nominee for 'Hamilton', Christopher Jackson, will be swinging by Live with Kelly, Monday, January 9th to discuss his role on the CBS television drama, 'Bull.' ...
by A.A. Cristi - January 06, 2017
Tony Award-nominee for 'Hamilton', Christopher Jackson, will be swinging by Live with Kelly, Monday, January 9th to discuss his role on the CBS television drama, 'Bull.' ...
VIDEO: Tori Kelly Teaches SESAME STREET's Elmo & Friends About Kindness
by Caryn Robbins - December 01, 2016
Billboard Hot 100 and People's Choice Award-nominated singer-songwriter Tori Kelly has teamed up with Sesame Workshop to close out their Love to Learn Campaign....
by Caryn Robbins - December 01, 2016
Billboard Hot 100 and People's Choice Award-nominated singer-songwriter Tori Kelly has teamed up with Sesame Workshop to close out their Love to Learn Campaign....
Sesame Street Live MAKE A NEW FRIEND Takes the Stage in Providence
by A.A. Cristi - November 14, 2016
No matter where you're from or where you've been, everyone is special - so join in! Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Streetfriends welcome Chamki, Grover's friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, fr...
by A.A. Cristi - November 14, 2016
No matter where you're from or where you've been, everyone is special - so join in! Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Streetfriends welcome Chamki, Grover's friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, fr...
Video Roundup: He's Teaching Us How to Say Goodbye - Chris Jackson Plays Final Performance in HAMILTON on Broadway Today
by Ashlee Latimer - November 13, 2016
After nearly two years of playing America's first President both off-and-on Broadway, Christopher Jackson is departing Hamilton musical, and will play his final performance in the Tony-nominated role of George Washington today. In honor of his powerful turn as the model of a modern major general, B...
by Ashlee Latimer - November 13, 2016
After nearly two years of playing America's first President both off-and-on Broadway, Christopher Jackson is departing Hamilton musical, and will play his final performance in the Tony-nominated role of George Washington today. In honor of his powerful turn as the model of a modern major general, B...
Holiday Special and New Season Coming to SESAME STREET on HBO
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2016
SESAME STREET has been educating and entertaining kids, helping them grow smarter, stronger and kinder, for more than four decades....
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2016
SESAME STREET has been educating and entertaining kids, helping them grow smarter, stronger and kinder, for more than four decades....
Theater Works Welcomes Jim Henson Award-Winning Puppeteer
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2016
Former Sesame Street Puppeteer and Jim Henson Award-winner David Stephens returns to Theater Works for a special performance and a Master Class....
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2016
Former Sesame Street Puppeteer and Jim Henson Award-winner David Stephens returns to Theater Works for a special performance and a Master Class....
VIDEO: Zachary Levi, Daveed Diggs & More in Promo for New Season of SESAME STREET
by Caryn Robbins - October 18, 2016
Daveed Diggs, James Corden and Zachary Levi are among the stars featured in a new promo for the 47th season of SESAME STREET, premiering on HBO in January 2017....
by Caryn Robbins - October 18, 2016
Daveed Diggs, James Corden and Zachary Levi are among the stars featured in a new promo for the 47th season of SESAME STREET, premiering on HBO in January 2017....
SESAME STREET LIVE - ELMO MAKES MUSIC to Stop at NJPAC This Fall
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music is on tour and hits New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) at 1 Center Avenue, Newark, New Jersey with three performances set for Today, October 7, 2016 at 6:30PM and on Saturday, October 8th at 10:30AM & 2PM....
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music is on tour and hits New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) at 1 Center Avenue, Newark, New Jersey with three performances set for Today, October 7, 2016 at 6:30PM and on Saturday, October 8th at 10:30AM & 2PM....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - HAMILTON's Christopher Jackson Featured in Tonight's Episode of BULL
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2016
HAMILTON star Christopher Jackson is featured in tonight's episode of the new CBS drama series BULL, titled 'The Woman in 8D.' In the episode, Dr. Bull and his Trial Analysis Corporation (TAC) team must formulate a new defense strategy when they discover the jury has a subconscious gender bias towar...
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2016
HAMILTON star Christopher Jackson is featured in tonight's episode of the new CBS drama series BULL, titled 'The Woman in 8D.' In the episode, Dr. Bull and his Trial Analysis Corporation (TAC) team must formulate a new defense strategy when they discover the jury has a subconscious gender bias towar...
SESAME STREET LIVE - ELMO MAKES MUSIC to Stop at NJPAC This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2016
Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music is on tour and hits New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) at 1 Center Avenue, Newark, New Jersey with three performances set for Friday, October 7, 2016 at 6:30PM and on Saturday, October 8th at 10:30AM & 2PM....
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2016
Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music is on tour and hits New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) at 1 Center Avenue, Newark, New Jersey with three performances set for Friday, October 7, 2016 at 6:30PM and on Saturday, October 8th at 10:30AM & 2PM....
Broadwaysted Podcast Welcomes THE COLOR PURPLE's Antoine L. Smith for Vodka & Games
by Broadwaysted - August 10, 2016
Tune in this week as we get Broadwaysted with THE COLOR PURPLE's Antoine L. Smith, and #extrafriendoftheshow, Antoine's cousin Rainbo! On this episode, we drink vodka cranberry and pineapple (or a couple of ciders) and Antoine chats about working with powerhouses Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, and...
by Broadwaysted - August 10, 2016
Tune in this week as we get Broadwaysted with THE COLOR PURPLE's Antoine L. Smith, and #extrafriendoftheshow, Antoine's cousin Rainbo! On this episode, we drink vodka cranberry and pineapple (or a couple of ciders) and Antoine chats about working with powerhouses Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, and...
Three Longtime SESAME STREET Cast Members to Bid Farewell to Children's Series
by Caryn Robbins - July 28, 2016
Three longtime SESAME STREET cast members, Bob McGrath, Emilio Delgado ('Luis') and Roscoe Orman ('Gordon') will be saying farewell to the long-running children's series....
by Caryn Robbins - July 28, 2016
Three longtime SESAME STREET cast members, Bob McGrath, Emilio Delgado ('Luis') and Roscoe Orman ('Gordon') will be saying farewell to the long-running children's series....
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