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 Movie Musical Adds Chance the Rapper
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 03, 2020
Variety reports that Chance the Rapper is in talks to star in the upcoming 'Sesame Street' movie-musical. Anne Hathaway stars opposite the multi-talented musician....
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry Will Present PUPPETS AND LITTLE SHOW OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 28, 2020
For its second installment of the 2020 Spring Puppet Forum Series the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will host 'Puppets and Little Shop of Horrors' with Martin P. Robinson and UConn Puppet Arts graduate students Robert Ian Cutler and K. William Smith on Thu...
SESAME STREET Announces March Episodes
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 24, 2020
SESAME STREET is available on HBO, HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partners' streaming platforms....
PADDINGTON GETS IN A JAM Will Celebrate its 100th Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 20, 2020
Jonathan Rockefeller's Paddington Gets in a Jam will celebrate its 100th performance on Sunday, February 23, 2020 (2 PM) at Union Square's DR2 Theatre. Paddington Gets in a Jam began its limited Off-Broadway run on December 13, 2019....
PADDINGTON GETS IN A JAM Begins Toronto Run April 18
by A.A. Cristi - February 19, 2020
Jonathan Rockefeller's NY Times Critic's Pick Paddington Gets in a Jam will head to Toronto's Lower Ossington Theatre, ahead of its Canadian tour following its critically acclaimed run at New York's DR2 Theatre on March 8, 2020. Paddington Gets in a Jam will also be launching its National Tour beg...
Avenue Q's Jennifer Barnhart Will Return To The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 19, 2020
Avenue Q and Sesame Street's Jennifer Barnhart returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre on Sunday March 8th at 7pm, with a final encore performance of her critically acclaimed debut cabaret show. 'It's About Time'...
Billy Porter to Appear on SESAME STREET in Iconic Oscars Gown
by A.A. Cristi - January 31, 2020
This afternoon, Tony and Emmy award winner, Billy Porter, shared the news that he will be joining the long legacy of stars to stop by the classic children's program, Sesame Street!...
Jonathan Rockefeller's Hit Family Show PADDINGTON GETS IN A JAM Will Host A Free Post-Show Event
by A.A. Cristi - January 30, 2020
Jonathan Rockefeller's NY Times's Critic's Pick Paddington Gets in a Jam, now playing at Union Square's DR2, will host award-winning illustrator R.W. Alley on Sunday, February at 2 pm for a FREE * post-show event that will feature a talk-back, a Paddington illustration demonstration and book sig...
SESAME STREET LIVE! LET'S PARTY! Returns To Hulu Theater At Madison Square Garden
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2020
Everyone's invited to take part in the sunniest and funniest street celebration in Sesame Street Live! Let's Party!, an interactive stage production inspired by the iconic Emmy Award-winning television program. The production under Feld Entertainment's partnership with the non-profit educational org...
The Producers Guild Of America Announces Winners In Sports And Children's Categories
by A.A. Cristi - January 14, 2020
The Producers Guild of America hosted its annual East Coast Celebration of the 2020 PGA nominees last night at Ascent Lounge in New York City. ...
SESAME STREET's Original Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, Caroll Spinney, Has Died at Age 85
by Stephi Wild - December 08, 2019
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney has died at age 85. Spinney was the puppeteer behind characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. He died at his home in Connecticut, after a battle with Dystonia, according to SesameWorkshop.org....
PADDINGTON GETS IN A JAM to Begin Performances Friday, December 13th
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 06, 2019
Jonathan Rockefeller's Paddington Gets in a Jam will begin its limited run beginning Friday, December 13, 2019, as the star of page and screen, Paddington, will take to the stage in this new fun-filled comedy. This production is the eagerly anticipated follow-up to Rockefeller's critically acclaim...
PADDINGTON GETS IN A JAM Announces Its Cast
by Stephi Wild - December 02, 2019
Rockefeller Productions has announced its cast for their highly anticipated family show, Paddington Gets in a Jam which includes Jake Bazel (TV: a?oeSesame Street,a?? NYC & International Tour The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show), Jessica Bulzacchelli (Regional: James and the Giant Peach), John Cody (...
Kennedy Center Announces A Week Of Free Performances That Pay Tribute To The 2019 Kennedy Center Honorees
by Stephi Wild - November 21, 2019
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces a week of free Millennium Stage performances that pay tribute to the 2019 Kennedy Center Honorees. Events include a film screening in honor of Sally Field (December 3), a Michael Tilson Thomas tribute concert (December 4 at 8 p.m.; note al...
VIDEO: SNL's Weekend Update Tackles Trump's Impeachment Hearing, Colin Kaepernick, and More!
by Stephi Wild - November 17, 2019
During last night's Weekend Update segment of Saturday Night Live, anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che tackleed the week's biggest news, like Marie Yovanovitch testifying at the public Trump impeachment hearings, Sesame Street turning 50 years old, and Colin Kaepernick's workout,...
SESAME STREET LIVE! MAKE YOUR MAGIC Brings Family Fun To Orleans Arena
by A.A. Cristi - November 13, 2019
The iconic children's show Sesame Street is bringing its celebrated production a?" a?oeSesame Street Live! Make Your Magica?? a?" to the Orleans Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 1. ...
A Sing-A-Long With Alan Muraoka Comes to Patchogue Theatre
by Stephi Wild - November 10, 2019
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts presents Sing-A-Long with Alan Muraoka featuring Sesame Street songs and puppeteers on Sunday November 17, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. Ticket prices range between $20.00-$40.00, plus applicable fees. Purchase online, by phone or at the box office. For more information...
VIDEO: SESAME STREET Cast Crashes THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 08, 2019
Big Bird, Elmo, Grover, The Count, Oscar The Grouch, Cookie Monster, Bert and Abby Cadabby sing a special Late Late Show version of Sunny Days (the classic Sesame Street theme song) while searching for James Corden. But before they can find the late night host, the Sesame Street characters stop to p...
SESAME STREET LIVE! Comes To The Wolstein Center In April
by A.A. Cristi - November 05, 2019
Everyone's invited to take part in the sunniest and funniest street celebration in Sesame Street Live! Let's Party! The inaugural production under Feld Entertainment's new partnership with the non-profit educational organization, Sesame Workshop features favorite Sesame Street pals Elmo, Abby Cadabb...
PBS to Premiere SESAME STREET: 50 YEARS & STILL SUNNY This December
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 05, 2019
SESAME STREET: 50 YEARS & STILL SUNNY! is a lively, entertaining and emotionally engaging new documentary special brimming over with music, laughter, tears, celebrity appearances and locally generated viewer content that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the iconic PBS KIDS children's series. Se...
Encore Date Added For Jennifer Barnhart's Solo Cabaret Debut At The Laurie Beechman Theater In It's About Time!
by Stephi Wild - October 26, 2019
After years of playing well with others - whether singing backup for friends' shows, or crooning alongside a cast of puppet characters - Jennifer Barnhart finally steps into the spotlight in her first solo cabaret, fittingly titled, 'It's About Time!' Alan Muraoka directs an evening of stories, sill...
SESAME STREET Returns for Historic 50th Season This November
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 16, 2019
Sesame Street got its start at the height of the civil rights movement and the war on poverty, in answer to a simple but powerful question: could television help prepare less advantaged children for school? In 1969, the show's founders tapped researchers, entertainers, and other visionaries to crea...
SESAME STREET LIVE! LET'S PARTY! Comes to the Hulu Theatre at Madison Square Garden
by Stephi Wild - October 07, 2019
Everyone's invited to take part in the sunniest and funniest street celebration in Sesame Street Live! Let's Party!, an interactive stage production inspired by the iconic Emmy Award-winning television program. The production under Feld Entertainment's partnership with the non-profit educational org...
HBO Max and Sesame Workshop Announce New Content Partnership
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 03, 2019
HBO Max solidifies its commitment to kids' and family programming announcing today an expansive partnership with Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit media and educational organization, to bring four new series and five new seasons of Sesame Street, annual specials, as well as its historic 50-year library...
VIDEO: Christopher Jackson Talks Being Unable to Avoid HAMILTON
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 16, 2019
Christopher Jackson was a guest on Monday morning's episode of GMA3: Strahan, Sarah and Keke to talk about the CBS series he stars in 'Bull.' Jackson shares with the morning show hosts, however, that he can't escape his iconic role as George Washington in the Broadway musical Hamilton - it follows...
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