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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.

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...


Sesame Street Live Comes to The Theater at Madison Square Garden
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2012

Where can your imagination take you? Anywhere you want to be! Audiences in New York City are invited to make a world of adventure come to life with Elmo, Abby Cadabby and friends as the stage lights come up on Sesame Street Live '1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo & Friends'....


Sesame Street Live 1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo & Friends Comes To Fox Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2011

Where can your imagination take you? Anywhere you want to be!...


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....


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 ...


Gustavo Dudamel To Make An Appearance on Sesame Street 9/26
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2011

Los Angeles Philharmonic Music Director Gustavo Dudamel will make an appearance on the award-winning preschool series Sesame Street, which begins its 42nd season on September 26 on PBS KIDS (please check your local listings)....


Sesame Street Live Asks Children's Hospital of Michigan to 'Be My Valentine' 2/14
by Kassie Rivera - February 11, 2011

Cookie Monster and Elmo have a special Valentine's Day delivery! The two Sesame Street Live stars will bring special valentines signed by the Sesame Street Live cast; including Bert and Ernie, Zoe, Oscar the Grouch and Super Grover to patients and visitors at the Children's Hospital of Michigan on M...


Gustavo Dudamel To Make An Appearance on Sesame Street 9/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 09, 2011

Los Angeles Philharmonic Music Director Gustavo Dudamel will make an appearance on the award-winning preschool series Sesame Street, which begins its 42nd season on September 26 on PBS KIDS (please check your local listings)....


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...


STAGE TUBE: First Look - Trailer for BEING ELMO Documentary, Now Available on Netflix
by Caryn Robbins - February 21, 2012

At this year's 2011 Sundance Film Festival, moviegoers were delighted by a fascinating documentary, BEING ELMO: A PUPPETEER'S JOURNEY, which follows the life of Kevin Clash, the puppeteer responsible for creating the beloved Sesame Street character Elmo....


Sesame Street Live Comes to The Theater at Madison Square Garden
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 20, 2011

Where can your imagination take you? Anywhere you want to be! Audiences in New York City are invited to make a world of adventure come to life with Elmo, Abby Cadabby and friends as the stage lights come up on Sesame Street Live '1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo & Friends'....


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....


Gustavo Dudamel to Appear on Sesame Street 2/6
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2012

LA Phil Music Director Gustavo Dudamel is set to guest on PBS' Sesame Street, Monday, February 6....


JACK & THE BEANSTALK Plays Peoria Center for the Performing Arts 9/17
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2011

Professional puppeteer David Stephens is coming to Theater Works to perform his original puppet play of Jack and the Beanstalk....


Guest Puppeteer David Stephens Set for Theater Works, 9/17-18
by Lauren Wolman - August 20, 2011

'Fee-fi-fo-fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman'... professional puppeteer David Stephens is coming to Theater Works to present the classic story Jack and the Beanstalk. He will also be teaching a Hand and Rod Puppet Manipulation Master Class....


Sesame Street to Feature Appearances from Sofia Vergara, Nicole Kidman, et al. in New Season
by Kelsey Denette - August 08, 2011

Following in the steps of this year's celebrities - among them Sutton Foster, Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs - to appear in lessons on the long-running children's show Sesame Street, today PBS announced the scheduled celebrities to appear in next season's episodes....


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....


SESAME STREET LIVE to Return to Playhouse Square, 3/8
by Max Schwager - January 23, 2012

Elmo, Zoe, Abby Cadabby, Telly Monster and Zoe's pet rock Rocco are set for Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Super Heroes" at State Theatre - PlayhouseSquare from Thursday, March 8th through Sunday, March 11th....


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....


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!...


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 ...


Sesame Street Live Offers President's Day Savings For All Seats, 2/20
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2012

In honor of President's Day, Elmo and his furry and feathered friends are celebrating with a special offer "President's Day Savings" to everyone attending Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Super Heroes" at the Fox Theatre; where all seats are 50% off for all performances on Monday, Feb. 20 at 10:30 a.m. an...


'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....


SESAME STREET LIVE Closes at Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2012

Elmo, Zoe, Abby Cadabby, Telly Monster and Zoe's pet rock Rocco are set for Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Super Heroes" at State Theatre - PlayhouseSquare through Sunday, March 11th....


STAGE TUBE: First Look - Trailer for BEING ELMO Documentary, Now Available on Netflix
by Caryn Robbins - February 21, 2012

At this year's 2011 Sundance Film Festival, moviegoers were delighted by a fascinating documentary, BEING ELMO: A PUPPETEER'S JOURNEY, which follows the life of Kevin Clash, the puppeteer responsible for creating the beloved Sesame Street character Elmo....






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