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: Sneak Peek - Joseph Gordon-Levitt Guests on SESAME STREET
by Caryn Robbins - February 14, 2013
Joseph Gordon-Levitt will appear on an upcoming episode of PBS's long-running children's series SESAME STREET. The actor will join Sesame Street resident 'Murray' in a segment which teaches kids the meaning of the word 'reinforce.' Check out the appearance below!...
by Caryn Robbins - February 14, 2013
Joseph Gordon-Levitt will appear on an upcoming episode of PBS's long-running children's series SESAME STREET. The actor will join Sesame Street resident 'Murray' in a segment which teaches kids the meaning of the word 'reinforce.' Check out the appearance below!...
First-Ever Autism-Friendly SESAME STREET LIVE Performance to Play Fox Theatre Today
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2013
Autism Speaks and Olympia Entertainment Inc. have announced the Fox Theatre will present the first ever autism-friendly Sesame Street Live performance today, February 8, at 7 p.m., with accommodations to make the theater experience more enjoyable for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and...
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2013
Autism Speaks and Olympia Entertainment Inc. have announced the Fox Theatre will present the first ever autism-friendly Sesame Street Live performance today, February 8, at 7 p.m., with accommodations to make the theater experience more enjoyable for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and...
Photo Flash: SESAME STREET's Super Grover and FAB 5 Visit Rockefeller Center's Top of the Rock
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2013
In celebration of Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Super Heroes!" everyone's favorite super heroes, Super Grover, Elmo, Zoe, Abby Cadabby and Telly stopped by the Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center today, February 5. Check out photos from their visit below!...
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2013
In celebration of Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Super Heroes!" everyone's favorite super heroes, Super Grover, Elmo, Zoe, Abby Cadabby and Telly stopped by the Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center today, February 5. Check out photos from their visit below!...
Sesame Street NOOK Books Now Available on Barnes & Noble's NOOK HD and NOOK HD+ in the UK
by Robert Diamond - February 04, 2013
Barnes and Noble's NOON Media today announced the availability of popular Sesame Street favorites as NOOK Books, including Abby Cadabby's Rhyme Time, Elmo Loves You and 1, 2, 3 Count with Me in the UK. Children and parents can now experience their favorite Sesame Streettitles in an exciting new way ...
by Robert Diamond - February 04, 2013
Barnes and Noble's NOON Media today announced the availability of popular Sesame Street favorites as NOOK Books, including Abby Cadabby's Rhyme Time, Elmo Loves You and 1, 2, 3 Count with Me in the UK. Children and parents can now experience their favorite Sesame Streettitles in an exciting new way ...
SESAME STREET LIVE to Offer Half-Off Seats at Fox Theatre, 2/3
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2013
Due to popular demand, Olympia Entertainment and VEE Corporation have announced the return of 'Super Sunday Savings' for this weekend's Sesame Street Live 'Elmo Makes Music' at the Fox Theatre; where seats are 50% off for all performances this Sunday, Feb. 3 at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. 'Supe...
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2013
Due to popular demand, Olympia Entertainment and VEE Corporation have announced the return of 'Super Sunday Savings' for this weekend's Sesame Street Live 'Elmo Makes Music' at the Fox Theatre; where seats are 50% off for all performances this Sunday, Feb. 3 at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. 'Supe...
Photo Flash: SESAME STREET LIVE's Super Grover Teaches Garden of Dreams Kids How to Be a Super Hero
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2013
Super Grover, everyone's favorite super hero, taught children from Garden of Dreams partner organization, WHEDco, how to be a super hero today, January 24. The kids learned about nutrition and health, warmed up to their favorite Sesame Street Live songs and transformed into super heroes as Super Gro...
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2013
Super Grover, everyone's favorite super hero, taught children from Garden of Dreams partner organization, WHEDco, how to be a super hero today, January 24. The kids learned about nutrition and health, warmed up to their favorite Sesame Street Live songs and transformed into super heroes as Super Gro...
SESAME STREET LIVE's ELMO MAKES MUSIC Comes to Fox Theatre, Now thru 2/18
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2013
Mark your calendar for a musical event like no other-monsters making music! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the Fox Theatre stage to share their love of music in Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music" for 41 performances from today, Jan. 24 through Monda...
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2013
Mark your calendar for a musical event like no other-monsters making music! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the Fox Theatre stage to share their love of music in Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music" for 41 performances from today, Jan. 24 through Monda...
Photo Flash: Elmo and Garden of Dreams Foundation Celebrate NYU Tisch Pediatric Ward Reopening
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2013
On January 17, 2013, Garden of Dreams Foundation and Sesame Street Live Elmo's Super Heroes! Elmo was the the first visitor to the NYU Tisch Pediatric Ward following its reopening this week, after being closed since Hurricane Sandy, and the kids were so excited to see him. Check out photos of the st...
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2013
On January 17, 2013, Garden of Dreams Foundation and Sesame Street Live Elmo's Super Heroes! Elmo was the the first visitor to the NYU Tisch Pediatric Ward following its reopening this week, after being closed since Hurricane Sandy, and the kids were so excited to see him. Check out photos of the st...
ELMO MAKES MUSIC Comes to Cleveland, 2/28
by Kelsey Denette - January 17, 2013
Mark your calendar for a musical event like no other-monsters making music! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share their love of music in Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music" at PlayhouseSquare from Thursday, Feb. 28 through Sunday March 3....
by Kelsey Denette - January 17, 2013
Mark your calendar for a musical event like no other-monsters making music! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share their love of music in Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music" at PlayhouseSquare from Thursday, Feb. 28 through Sunday March 3....
SESAME STREET LIVE: ELMO'S SUPER HEROS Comes to Hershey, Now thru 1/13
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2013
Calling all super heroes! Super Grover needs your help, and it's Elmo and the Fabulous Five to the rescue when this fantastic musical production zooms into Hershey. Join Elmo, Zoe, Abby Cadabby, Telly Monster and Zoe's pet rock Rocco for Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Super Heroes" at Hershey Theatre fr...
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2013
Calling all super heroes! Super Grover needs your help, and it's Elmo and the Fabulous Five to the rescue when this fantastic musical production zooms into Hershey. Join Elmo, Zoe, Abby Cadabby, Telly Monster and Zoe's pet rock Rocco for Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Super Heroes" at Hershey Theatre fr...
First-Ever Autism-Friendly SESAME STREET LIVE Performance to Play Fox Theatre, 2/8
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2013
Autism Speaks and Olympia Entertainment Inc. have announced the Fox Theatre will present the first ever autism-friendly Sesame Street Live performance on Friday, February 8, at 7 p.m., with accommodations to make the theater experience more enjoyable for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)...
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2013
Autism Speaks and Olympia Entertainment Inc. have announced the Fox Theatre will present the first ever autism-friendly Sesame Street Live performance on Friday, February 8, at 7 p.m., with accommodations to make the theater experience more enjoyable for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)...
VIDEO: SESAME STREET's Big Bird Featured in New Obama Ad
by Caryn Robbins - October 09, 2012
President Obama's new television ad features the beloved star of PBS's SESAME STREET, Big Bird. The ad ridicules Presidential candidate Mitt Romney's pledge to cut the Public Broadcasting Service if he is elected to office. Check out the Obama campaign's response below!...
by Caryn Robbins - October 09, 2012
President Obama's new television ad features the beloved star of PBS's SESAME STREET, Big Bird. The ad ridicules Presidential candidate Mitt Romney's pledge to cut the Public Broadcasting Service if he is elected to office. Check out the Obama campaign's response below!...
VIDEO: Sesame Street Spoofs HBO's BOARDWALK EMPIRE
by - October 01, 2012
Two groups go beak to beak on the 'Birdwalk' in the Sesame Street spoof of HBO's BOARDWALK EMPIRE. In the spoof, Nucky Ducky and Mallard Capone face off against Clucky Luciano (voiced by Frank Oz) in a birdwalk beak-off that ends as expected: With everyone learning an important lesson about compromi...
by - October 01, 2012
Two groups go beak to beak on the 'Birdwalk' in the Sesame Street spoof of HBO's BOARDWALK EMPIRE. In the spoof, Nucky Ducky and Mallard Capone face off against Clucky Luciano (voiced by Frank Oz) in a birdwalk beak-off that ends as expected: With everyone learning an important lesson about compromi...
Sesame Street Live Presents ELMO MAKES MUSIC at the Times Union Center, Now thru 9/30
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2012
Sesame Street Live presents ELMO MAKES MUSIC, today, September 28 - 7:00PM, Saturday, September 29 - 10:30AM & 2:00PM, and Sunday, September 30 - 1:00PM & 4:30PM at the Times Union Center for the Performing Arts....
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2012
Sesame Street Live presents ELMO MAKES MUSIC, today, September 28 - 7:00PM, Saturday, September 29 - 10:30AM & 2:00PM, and Sunday, September 30 - 1:00PM & 4:30PM at the Times Union Center for the Performing Arts....
Sesame Street Live Brings ELMO'S SUPER HEROES to Stamford's Palace Theatre, 4/17; Tickets on Sale 9/27
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2012
Stamford Center for the Arts is teaming up with Sesame Street Live for the second year as "Elmo's Super Heroes" comes to the Palace Theatre on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM and on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 10:30 AM, 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now to SCA members and will go on ...
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2012
Stamford Center for the Arts is teaming up with Sesame Street Live for the second year as "Elmo's Super Heroes" comes to the Palace Theatre on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM and on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 10:30 AM, 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now to SCA members and will go on ...
ELMO MAKES MUSIC Arrives at the Fox Theatre, January 2013
by Kelsey Denette - August 28, 2012
Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the Fox Theatre stage to share their love of music in Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music" for 41 performances from Thursday, Jan. 24 through Monday, Feb. 18. ...
by Kelsey Denette - August 28, 2012
Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the Fox Theatre stage to share their love of music in Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music" for 41 performances from Thursday, Jan. 24 through Monday, Feb. 18. ...
'The Count' Puppeteer Jerry Nelson Dies at 78
by Caryn Robbins - August 24, 2012
People.com reports that puppeteer Jerry Nelson, the voice behind the beloved Sesame Street character 'The Count', has died at age 78. The news of his death from 'unspecified causes' was released by CBC Radio-Canada....
by Caryn Robbins - August 24, 2012
People.com reports that puppeteer Jerry Nelson, the voice behind the beloved Sesame Street character 'The Count', has died at age 78. The news of his death from 'unspecified causes' was released by CBC Radio-Canada....
SESAME STREET LIVE's ELMO MAKES MUSIC Comes to Fox Theatre, 1/24-2/18
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2012
Mark your calendar for a musical event like no other-monsters making music! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the Fox Theatre stage to share their love of music in Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music" for 41 performances from Thursday, Jan. 24 through Mo...
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2012
Mark your calendar for a musical event like no other-monsters making music! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the Fox Theatre stage to share their love of music in Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music" for 41 performances from Thursday, Jan. 24 through Mo...
Sesame Street Live Presents ELMO MAKES MUSIC at the Times Union Center, 9/28 - 9/30
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2012
Sesame Street Live presents ELMO MAKES MUSIC, Friday, September 28 - 7:00PM, Saturday, September 29 - 10:30AM & 2:00PM, and Sunday, September 30 - 1:00PM & 4:30PM at the Times Union Center for the Performing Arts....
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2012
Sesame Street Live presents ELMO MAKES MUSIC, Friday, September 28 - 7:00PM, Saturday, September 29 - 10:30AM & 2:00PM, and Sunday, September 30 - 1:00PM & 4:30PM at the Times Union Center for the Performing Arts....
BWW Reviews: Hot Summer Nights | Theatre Raleigh's AVENUE Q is a Hilarious Hit
by Larissa Mount - August 17, 2012
Did you ever wonder what would have happened if Sesame Street grew up with us and continued teaching us important life lessons even as adults? Wonder no more -Avenue Q has made its way to downtown Raleigh with Hot Summer Nights | Theatre Raleigh....
by Larissa Mount - August 17, 2012
Did you ever wonder what would have happened if Sesame Street grew up with us and continued teaching us important life lessons even as adults? Wonder no more -Avenue Q has made its way to downtown Raleigh with Hot Summer Nights | Theatre Raleigh....
SESAME STREET LIVE: ELMO'S SUPER HEROS Comes to Hershey January 2013
by Kelsey Denette - June 25, 2012
Calling all super heroes! Super Grover needs your help, and it's Elmo and the Fabulous Five to the rescue when this fantastic musical production zooms into Hershey. Join Elmo, Zoe, Abby Cadabby, Telly Monster and Zoe's pet rock Rocco for Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Super Heroes" at Hershey Theatre fr...
by Kelsey Denette - June 25, 2012
Calling all super heroes! Super Grover needs your help, and it's Elmo and the Fabulous Five to the rescue when this fantastic musical production zooms into Hershey. Join Elmo, Zoe, Abby Cadabby, Telly Monster and Zoe's pet rock Rocco for Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Super Heroes" at Hershey Theatre fr...
SESAME STREET Film in the Works at 20th Century Fox
by Caryn Robbins - June 20, 2012
According to The Hollywood Reporter, 20th Century Fox Studio has acquired the film rights to the long-running public television children's series, SESAME STREET....
by Caryn Robbins - June 20, 2012
According to The Hollywood Reporter, 20th Century Fox Studio has acquired the film rights to the long-running public television children's series, SESAME STREET....
Museum of the Moving Image Features Conversation with Joan Ganz Cooney Tonight, 5/2
by Movies News Desk - May 02, 2012
Museum of the Moving Image presents a conversation with television pioneer Joan Ganz Cooney, co-founder of Sesame Workshop and originator of Sesame Street. Moderated by CBS reporter Lesley Stahl, the program will take place tonight, May 2, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Museum's main theater....
by Movies News Desk - May 02, 2012
Museum of the Moving Image presents a conversation with television pioneer Joan Ganz Cooney, co-founder of Sesame Workshop and originator of Sesame Street. Moderated by CBS reporter Lesley Stahl, the program will take place tonight, May 2, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Museum's main theater....
Museum of the Moving Image to Feature Conversation with Joan Ganz Cooney
by Kelundra Smith - April 24, 2012
Museum of the Moving Image will present a conversation with television pioneer Joan Ganz Cooney, co-founder of Sesame Workshop and originator of Sesame Street. Moderated by CBS reporter Lesley Stahl, the program will take place on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Museum's main theater....
by Kelundra Smith - April 24, 2012
Museum of the Moving Image will present a conversation with television pioneer Joan Ganz Cooney, co-founder of Sesame Workshop and originator of Sesame Street. Moderated by CBS reporter Lesley Stahl, the program will take place on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Museum's main theater....
Kentucky Center Welcomes Sesame Street Live: 1-2-3 Imagine! 3/30-31
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2012
Sesame Street Live presents 1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo & Friends Friday, March 30 - 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 31 - 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m....
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2012
Sesame Street Live presents 1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo & Friends Friday, March 30 - 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 31 - 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m....
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