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: THE MUSICAL to Premiere Off-Broadway This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 07, 2022
Sesame Street: The Musical just set its world premiere of a new stage production: Sesame Street: The Musical, in New York. Sesame Street’s beloved furry friends will appear in their original puppet form in an Off-Broadway musical, with previews starting September 8, 2022. Find out how to get ticke...
WarnerMedia Kids & Family and Sesame Workshop Expand Content Partnership
by Michael Major - March 08, 2022
Sesame Street Mecha Builders, the first of many new Sesame Workshop originals for WarnerMedia’s Cartoonito preschool programming block. More animated series and specials, including newly greenlit family miniseries Charlotte’s Web, upcoming preschool shows Bea’s Block and a Sesame Street-themed...
Keith Cooper To Retire As Executive Director Of Gateway Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 21, 2022
Keith Cooper, Executive Director of The Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point,NJ, will retire from that position on Sunday April 3rd . There will be a celebration for Keith during a concert that day at the playhouse Starring Broadway Veterans Kelly Briggs, Jerry Christakos, Krissy Fraelich and musical d...
BWW Interview: Caitlin Sheppard & J'Kobe Wallace Talk SESAME STREET LIVE! LET'S PARTY!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 15, 2022
Join Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Abby Cadabby and more when Sesame Street Live! Let's Party! visits the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden from Saturday, February 19 through Sunday, February 27, 2022!...
Student Blog: Avenue Q - How Puppets Can Tell A Deeply Human Story
by Student Blogger: Sarah Tennille - February 07, 2022
Avenue Q is one of Broadway's most unique masterpieces of all time. With the simple charm, music, and felt-faced protagonists of Sesame Street and the biting humor, prolific swearing, and relatable depiction of mediocre adult life, the 2003 Tony winner for Best Musical certainly made a name for itse...
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of WINNIE THE POOH Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - January 18, 2022
In honor of Winnie the Pooh Day, the cast of Disney's Winnie the Pooh appeared on Good Morning America today for a special performance. The segment also included an interview with Jake Bazel, the puppeteer and voice actor who plays Pooh Bear in the current Off-Broadway production....
HAMILTON's Fergie L. Phillipe Joins SESAME STREET's Tyler Bunch In Conversation
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2022
Broadway's 'Hamilton' actor and budding puppeteer, Fergie L. Phillipe, interviews one of his revered creative influences, 'Sesame Street's' own, Tyler Bunch ('The Muppets', 'Bear In The Big Blue House', 'The Tick'). The conversation will revolve around creating and establishing characters....
SESAME STREET Podcast Sets Season Two Release
by Michael Major - January 10, 2022
The Sesame Street Podcast is perfect for family listening, with Foley the Sound-Maker Monster and her friend Mikee the microphone guiding Sesame Street fans through everyday topics. Along with them, the new season will feature special appearances by Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Grover, and of cour...
Listen: Jake Bazel Talks WINNIE THE POOH on THE THEATRE PODCAST WITH ALAN SEALES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 16, 2021
Jake Bazel has directed two national tours of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, as well as an international tour and two regional co-productions. Jake helped create and write Disney Theatrical's newest collaboration, Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Adaptation, which he stars in, and is now playing ...
VIDEO: Check Out a New Clip of WINNIE THE POOH at the Hundred Acre Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 30, 2021
Disney’s Winnie the Pooh, the new musical stage adaption opened to rave reviews including “Winnie the Pooh Is a Perfect Reintroduction to Live Theater. The show features the Sherman Brothers’ classic Grammy Award-winning music with additional songs by A.A. Milne. ...
VIDEO: HBO Releases STREET GANG: HOW WE GOT TO SESAME STREET Trailer
by Michael Major - November 23, 2021
The documentary is a rare window into the early days of “Sesame Street,” revealing the creators, artists, writers and educators who together established one of the most influential and enduring children’s programs in television history. It details how Muppets creator Jim Henson and Jon Stone c...
Stage and Screen Actor Ira Hawkins Has Passed Away
by Stephi Wild - November 16, 2021
Hawkins' Broadway credits include Timbuktu! (1978), The Tap Dance Kid (1983), Honky Tonk Nights (1986), and Roza (1987). Off-Broadway, he appeared in The Crystal Tree (1981), The Gig (1994), and 70, Girls, 70 (2006). His regional theatre credits include The Desert Song (1984) and Roza (1986)....
Sesame Workshop & Audible Announce Two More Seasons of SESAME STREET Podcast
by Michael Major - October 29, 2021
Audible Inc. and Sesame Workshop have announced the return of their original Sesame Street podcast. Hosted by new monster on the block Foley, it’s the first podcast of its kind from the beloved children’s show – with original music, interactive games, jokes, and visits from friends like Elmo i...
Photos: First Look at the Cast (and Puppets) of WINNIE THE POOH
by Nicole Rosky - October 21, 2021
Pooh Bear is bring the Hundred Acre Wood to midtown Manhattan! Disney's Winnie The Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation created by Jonathan Rockefeller begins performances today, October 21, 2021, at Theatre Row and BroadwayWorld has your first look at the cast in action!...
SESAME STREET LIVE! LET'S PARTY! Will Be Performed at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in February 2022
by Stephi Wild - October 13, 2021
Everyone's invited to take part in the sunniest and funniest street celebration in Sesame Street Live! Let's Party!. This Feld Entertainment, Inc. production features favorite Sesame Street pals Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and more in a sensory adventure live on stage. ...
VIDEO: Corbin Bleu Performs Theme Song From WINNIE THE POOH Musical
by Stephi Wild - September 25, 2021
Corbin Bleu performed The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh theme song alongside a montage of puppets ahead of the upcoming off-Broadway run of Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Adaptation, coming to New York City this October....
Disney's WINNIE THE POOH to Hold Open Call for Young Actors for the Role of Christopher Robin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 24, 2021
Rockefeller Productions and casting director Cindi Rush will host an open call on Monday, October 4 from 3-6 PM at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street) with the hopes of finding a young actor to play Christopher Robin in the upcoming new musical, Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adapt...
Cast Announced for WINNIE THE POOH: THE NEW MUSICAL STAGE ADAPTATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 17, 2021
Rockefeller Productions has announced its cast and creative team for their highly anticipated debut of Disney’s Winnie The Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation created by Jonathan Rockefeller beginning performances on October 21, 2021, at Theatre Row. ...
Hellosaurus Joins Forces with Jake Bazel to Bring a New Interactive Musical Experience to Kids
by A.A. Cristi - September 02, 2021
Jake Bazel, renowned puppeteer from Sesame Street (HBO/PBS) and a writer on Disney's Winnie the Pooh: The New Stage Adaptation (Disney Theatrical), has launched a NEW interactive musical, Duncan the Skunk and the Big Costume Trunk, exclusively on Hellosaurus! Hellosaurus, named 'Mister Rogers for ...
BWW Interview: Alan Muraoka talks about directing A GENTLEMANS GUIDE TO MURDER in online concert for CollaborAzian
by E.H. Reiter - July 12, 2021
If you are looking for some fantastic vocals, aristocratic hijinks, and want to support a good cause then look no further than CollaborAzian’s upcoming abridged A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER on July 15th. Directed by Alan Muraoka, and features an all-Asian American cast and productio...
VIDEO: Trailer for All-Asian A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by Nicole Rosky - July 02, 2021
Tony Award Winner and Disney Legend Lea Salonga will make a special appearance as the host of CollaborAzian's production of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder on July 15th, 2021. The abridged version of Robert L. Freedman and Steven Lutvak's musical is directed by Sesame Street's Alan Muraoka an...
Sonia Manzano Begins Performances in THE TEMPEST at Radial Park
by Stephi Wild - May 07, 2021
Sonia Manzano, who spent 44 years performing as Maria and writing for the popular and enduring children's television series Sesame Street, and who was recently featured in the new documentary Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street will begin performances tonight in this live outdoor production o...
Adam Schlesinger Will Be Honored With Tribute Concert Featuring Rachel Bloom, John Gallagher Jr., & Many More
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 16, 2021
Participants include 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' star and co-writer Rachel Bloom and Tony-winning actor John Gallagher Jr., as well as collaborators like Mike Viola, Mickey Dolenz, Sean Ono Lennon, and Taylor Hanson. ...
John Oliver, First Lady Jill Biden Join SESAME STREET: 50 YEARS OF SUNNY DAYS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 14, 2021
The documentary, which highlights the more than 50-year impact of this iconic show and the nonprofit behind it, Sesame Workshop, will also include never-before-seen footage of an episode produced in 1992 focusing on the topic of divorce....
Two new MADE IN NY Talks Announced for Spring 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 13, 2021
The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment has announced two new “Made in NY” Talks for Spring 2021: “Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street” on April 22, and “Marketing, Messaging and the Public Interest” on April 26. All “Made in NY” Talks are free, virtual and open t...
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