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.
STAGE TUBE: SHE LOVES ME's Jane Krakowski Talks Being a 'Second Banana' on CBS Sunday Morning
by Louisa Brady - May 29, 2016
Jane Krakowski, recently nominated for a Tony Award for this season's revival of SHE LOVES ME, stopped by CBS Sunday Morning to chat with Rita Braver about SHE LOVES ME, working with Tina Fey, her early childhood exposure to theatre, and more. Watch the video below!...
by Louisa Brady - May 29, 2016
Jane Krakowski, recently nominated for a Tony Award for this season's revival of SHE LOVES ME, stopped by CBS Sunday Morning to chat with Rita Braver about SHE LOVES ME, working with Tina Fey, her early childhood exposure to theatre, and more. Watch the video below!...
SESAME STREET LIVE - ELMO MAKES MUSIC Set for NJPAC, 10/7-8
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 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 Tyler Peterson - May 18, 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....
VIDEO: Nick Jonas & His SESAME STREET Pals Teach Kids About Shapes in All-New Song
by Caryn Robbins - May 18, 2016
Nick Jonas will stop by this Saturday's episode SESAME STREET to help teach Bert, Cookie Monster, and The Count about different shapes with an all-new song titled 'Check That Shape.'...
by Caryn Robbins - May 18, 2016
Nick Jonas will stop by this Saturday's episode SESAME STREET to help teach Bert, Cookie Monster, and The Count about different shapes with an all-new song titled 'Check That Shape.'...
VIDEO: HAMILTON's Christopher Jackson Talks Beyonce's 'Lemonade' Controversy on NIGHTLY SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - April 28, 2016
On last night's NIGHTLY SHOW, HAMILTON star Christopher Jackson joined Ricky Velez and Franchesca Ramsey for a panel discussing the controversy surrounding Beyonce's politically charged visual album 'Lemonade.'...
by Caryn Robbins - April 28, 2016
On last night's NIGHTLY SHOW, HAMILTON star Christopher Jackson joined Ricky Velez and Franchesca Ramsey for a panel discussing the controversy surrounding Beyonce's politically charged visual album 'Lemonade.'...
VIDEO: Meet Afghanistan's First Female SESAME STREET Character 'Zari'!
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2016
In her first interview in the United States, Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric sat down with SESAME STREET's first Afghanistan's female character Zari and EVP of Global Impact and Philanthropy Sherrie Westin....
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2016
In her first interview in the United States, Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric sat down with SESAME STREET's first Afghanistan's female character Zari and EVP of Global Impact and Philanthropy Sherrie Westin....
SESAME STREET LIVE Coming to NJPAC in October
by Tyler Peterson - April 12, 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 Tyler Peterson - April 12, 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....
SESAME STREET's Sonia Manzan to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at 2016 Daytime Emmys
by Tyler Peterson - April 06, 2016
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) today announced that Sonia Manzano, legendary performer of “Maria” from Sesame Street, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the Westin Bonaventure Hote...
by Tyler Peterson - April 06, 2016
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) today announced that Sonia Manzano, legendary performer of “Maria” from Sesame Street, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the Westin Bonaventure Hote...
Sesame Street, Tea Party & More Set for Tonight's MetroFocus on THIRTEEN
by Caryn Robbins - April 01, 2016
The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast....
by Caryn Robbins - April 01, 2016
The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast....
SESAME STREET LIVE 'LET'S DANCE!' Set for PPAC This April
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2016
Elmo's got the moves. Have you got the moves? Get up and get moving with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and everyone's favorite Sesame Street friends when Sesame Street Live 'Let's Dance!' visits the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) from Today, April 1 through Sunday, April 3, 2016....
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2016
Elmo's got the moves. Have you got the moves? Get up and get moving with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and everyone's favorite Sesame Street friends when Sesame Street Live 'Let's Dance!' visits the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) from Today, April 1 through Sunday, April 3, 2016....
VIDEO: Idina Menzel Performs National Anthem at Today's White House Easter Egg Roll
by Caryn Robbins - March 28, 2016
Below, watch Menzel's performance of 'The Star Spangled Banner' with the President, Mrs. Obama, and even the Easter Bunny at her side!...
by Caryn Robbins - March 28, 2016
Below, watch Menzel's performance of 'The Star Spangled Banner' with the President, Mrs. Obama, and even the Easter Bunny at her side!...
Photo: Idina Menzel to Perform at Today's White House Easter Egg Roll
by Caryn Robbins - March 28, 2016
This year's special guest is Tony Award Winning, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist, Idina Menzel. Menzel will sing the National Anthem as well as perform on the Rock 'n' Egg Roll Stage....
by Caryn Robbins - March 28, 2016
This year's special guest is Tony Award Winning, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist, Idina Menzel. Menzel will sing the National Anthem as well as perform on the Rock 'n' Egg Roll Stage....
SESAME STREET LIVE! Coming to Playhouse Square
by Tyler Peterson - March 25, 2016
Live on stage from the popular PBS-TV show, the Sesame Street friends return to Playhouse Square for 6 lively performances April 7 - 10 at the State Theatre. Hosted by two live performers, Sesame Street Live "Let's Dance!" offers an up-close, interactive experience that includes dance parties!...
by Tyler Peterson - March 25, 2016
Live on stage from the popular PBS-TV show, the Sesame Street friends return to Playhouse Square for 6 lively performances April 7 - 10 at the State Theatre. Hosted by two live performers, Sesame Street Live "Let's Dance!" offers an up-close, interactive experience that includes dance parties!...
Tony Winner Idina Menzel to Perform at White House's Annual Easter Egg Roll
by Tyler Peterson - March 04, 2016
Tony winner and FROZEN star Idina Menzel is among the talent for this year's Easter Egg Roll, which will take place on Monday, March 28th, on the South Lawn of the White House, it was announced today. To honor the final Easter Egg Roll of the Obama Administration, this year's theme will be 'Let's Ce...
by Tyler Peterson - March 04, 2016
Tony winner and FROZEN star Idina Menzel is among the talent for this year's Easter Egg Roll, which will take place on Monday, March 28th, on the South Lawn of the White House, it was announced today. To honor the final Easter Egg Roll of the Obama Administration, this year's theme will be 'Let's Ce...
Shadowbox Live to Present SCANDALOUS
by Tyler Peterson - March 04, 2016
Admit it. Everyone loves a good scandal, a juicy little tidbit of information, and the most delightfully shocking gossip. Shadowbox Live is taking all of those mischievously naughty guilty pleasures and rolling them into one outrageous show, Scandalous, opening March 24th at 503 S. Front Street!...
by Tyler Peterson - March 04, 2016
Admit it. Everyone loves a good scandal, a juicy little tidbit of information, and the most delightfully shocking gossip. Shadowbox Live is taking all of those mischievously naughty guilty pleasures and rolling them into one outrageous show, Scandalous, opening March 24th at 503 S. Front Street!...
SESAME STREET LIVE to Dance Into Shea's Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2016
Elmo's got the moves. Have you got the moves? Get up and get moving with Elmo, Abby Cadabby and everyone's favorite Sesame Street friends when Sesame Street Live 'Let's Dance!' visits Shea's Performing Arts Center from Today, February 24, through Sunday, February 28, 2016....
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2016
Elmo's got the moves. Have you got the moves? Get up and get moving with Elmo, Abby Cadabby and everyone's favorite Sesame Street friends when Sesame Street Live 'Let's Dance!' visits Shea's Performing Arts Center from Today, February 24, through Sunday, February 28, 2016....
SESAME STREET LIVE to Dance Into Shea's Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2016
Elmo's got the moves. Have you got the moves? Get up and get moving with Elmo, Abby Cadabby and everyone's favorite Sesame Street friends when Sesame Street Live 'Let's Dance!' visits Shea's Performing Arts Center from Wednesday, February 24, through Sunday, February 28, 2016....
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2016
Elmo's got the moves. Have you got the moves? Get up and get moving with Elmo, Abby Cadabby and everyone's favorite Sesame Street friends when Sesame Street Live 'Let's Dance!' visits Shea's Performing Arts Center from Wednesday, February 24, through Sunday, February 28, 2016....
SESAME STREET LIVE 'LET'S DANCE!' Set for PPAC This April
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2016
Elmo's got the moves. Have you got the moves? Get up and get moving with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and everyone's favorite Sesame Street friends when Sesame Street Live 'Let's Dance!' visits the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) from Friday, April 1 through Sunday, April 3, 2016....
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2016
Elmo's got the moves. Have you got the moves? Get up and get moving with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and everyone's favorite Sesame Street friends when Sesame Street Live 'Let's Dance!' visits the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) from Friday, April 1 through Sunday, April 3, 2016....
Photo Flash: SESAME STREET LIVE's Elmo & Grover Visit NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
by Tyler Peterson - January 29, 2016
In celebration of Sesame Street Live 'Let's Dance!' coming to The Theater at Madison Square Garden February 11-21, favorite Sesame Street friends Elmo and Grover made an appearance at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital yesterday, Wednesday, January 27....
by Tyler Peterson - January 29, 2016
In celebration of Sesame Street Live 'Let's Dance!' coming to The Theater at Madison Square Garden February 11-21, favorite Sesame Street friends Elmo and Grover made an appearance at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital yesterday, Wednesday, January 27....
VIDEO: Watch JIMMY KIMMEL's 'Sesame Street'/'Girls' Mash-Up!
by - January 20, 2016
On Saturday, “Sesame Street” officially made the move to HBO from PBS. It’s a family show and HBO has a very adult audience. ...
by - January 20, 2016
On Saturday, “Sesame Street” officially made the move to HBO from PBS. It’s a family show and HBO has a very adult audience. ...
Alan Cumming, Nick Jonas & More Set for SESAME STREET's Debut on HBO, Starting Today
by TV News Desk - January 16, 2016
For more than four decades, SESAME STREET has helped children grow smarter, stronger and kinder by providing preschoolers with the gold-standard in quality educational programming. ...
by TV News Desk - January 16, 2016
For more than four decades, SESAME STREET has helped children grow smarter, stronger and kinder by providing preschoolers with the gold-standard in quality educational programming. ...
VIDEO: Jimmy Fallon & the Sesame Street Gang Photo Bomb Unsuspecting Kids
by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 2016
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy joined Sesame Street characters Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster and more to photobomb unsuspecting parents and their children taking pictures at 30 Rock....
by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 2016
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy joined Sesame Street characters Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster and more to photobomb unsuspecting parents and their children taking pictures at 30 Rock....
Big Bird Creator Caroll Spinney to Speak at U of U Screening of I AM BIG BIRD Documentary
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2016
UtahPresents brings a beloved Sesame Street character to Salt Lake, with a screening of the acclaimed feature-length documentary I AM BIG BIRD. The film chronicles the life of Caroll Spinney, who has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969... and at 80 years old, he has no inte...
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2016
UtahPresents brings a beloved Sesame Street character to Salt Lake, with a screening of the acclaimed feature-length documentary I AM BIG BIRD. The film chronicles the life of Caroll Spinney, who has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969... and at 80 years old, he has no inte...
VIDEO: JIMMY KIMMEL Presents 'Seasame Street'/'True Detective' Mash-Up
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2016
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE took some audio from the HBO show "True Detective" and combined it with an episode of "Sesame Street" to give viewers and idea of what they have to look forward to come Jan 16th!...
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2016
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE took some audio from the HBO show "True Detective" and combined it with an episode of "Sesame Street" to give viewers and idea of what they have to look forward to come Jan 16th!...
Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant to Celebrate Repeal of Prohibition on NYE
by Tyler Peterson - December 15, 2015
1920s themed Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant will ring in the New Year with two headliner shows loaded with laughs, champagne toasts, and party favors on Thursday, December 31....
by Tyler Peterson - December 15, 2015
1920s themed Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant will ring in the New Year with two headliner shows loaded with laughs, champagne toasts, and party favors on Thursday, December 31....
BWW Review: Tribute to The Muppets Master Jim Henson at Urban Stages Is Again Charming But Suffers From Inconsistent Performances
by Alix Cohen - December 12, 2015
Last year during their annual Winter Rhythms Festival, Urban Stages presented a Jim Henson tribute show called The Lovers, The Dreamers, and Jim, and decided to bring it back again this season (presented last night) by "popular demand." Conceived, hosted, and authored by besotted fan, actor/singer A...
by Alix Cohen - December 12, 2015
Last year during their annual Winter Rhythms Festival, Urban Stages presented a Jim Henson tribute show called The Lovers, The Dreamers, and Jim, and decided to bring it back again this season (presented last night) by "popular demand." Conceived, hosted, and authored by besotted fan, actor/singer A...
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