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: John Stamos Hosts PBS' 39th Annual A CAPITOL FOURTH, Featuring Laura Osnes, Keala Settle & More!
by Marianka Swain - July 05, 2019
John Stamos hosted PBS' 39th annual broadcast of A CAPITOL FOURTH, which aired on PBS Thursday, July 4, 2019 before a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network. Watch the full broadcast!...
THE ASHES OF FORGOTTEN RAIN Announced At The Toronto Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - June 24, 2019
The Ashes of Forgotten Rain is a story about the true indie theatre experience: taking yourself too seriously. It's a pretentious story about being pretentious. A deep dive into shallow waters. A feminist perspective written by a man. The Ashes of Forgotten Rain is a fast-paced, hard-hitting comedy ...
SESAME STREET LIVE! MAKE YOUR MAGIC Comes To Orleans Arena This Winter
by A.A. Cristi - June 12, 2019
The iconic children's show Sesame Street is bringing its celebrated production - "Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic" - to the Orleans Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 1....
Bo Burnham to Write Songs for SESAME STREET Film
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 10, 2019
Writer, director, and comedian Bo Burnham is set to write songs for the upcoming Sesame Street film from Warner Bros., according to Deadline....
BWW Review: AVENUE Q at Conejo Players Theatre
by Cary Ginell - May 19, 2019
'Avenue Q' uses 'Sesame Street' as a framework to deliver hilarious lessons on friendship and identity, with actors/puppeteers manipulating Muppet-like characters....
BWW Review: AVENUE Q at Theatre Harrisburg
Leslie Carrara-Rudolph Begins Brunch Residency At The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - April 22, 2019
Leslie Carrara-Rudolph (Sesame Street) a five-time daytime Emmy nominee, and 2019 MAC nominee for Musical Comedy Performer returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre with a new unique series of shows: 'Bizarre Brunch'. Enjoy a musical menu filled with savory stories, a cuisine of characters, and sweet s...
Photo Flash: AVENUE Q's Jennifer Barnhart Returns To Laurie Beechman With IT'S ABOUT TIME
by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2019
Jennifer Barnhart was such a hit in her first solo cabaret show at the Laurie Beechman Theatre this month that due to popular demand, she's been invited back for an encore performance of "It's About Time!" on Sunday, May 19th. Showtime is at 7pm. Click here for tickets....
BWW Feature: AVENUE Q at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - April 03, 2019
Opening April 12 and running to May 5, AVENUE Q, the Triple Crown Tony winner is part flesh, part fabric and packed with heart. Another "coming of age" parable, notable for its use of puppets, this wacky musical comedy brings us characters from the other side of Sesame Street....
Sesame Workshop to Honor First Lady Michelle Obama at 50th Anniversary Gala
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 26, 2019
Sesame Workshop today announced that former First Lady Michelle Obama will accept the Joan Ganz Cooney Award, named for Sesame Street's creator, at the nonprofit organization's annual benefit dinner on May 29. This event celebrates Sesame Street's landmark 50th anniversary year....
AVENUE Q Opens At Independent Theatre, North Sydney
by Stephi Wild - March 18, 2019
North Shore Theatre Company (NSTC) is ready to send its loyal audience into side-splitting laughter when it brings puppet musical comedy Avenue Q to The Independent Theatre, North Sydney from 26 April to 4 May....
AVENUE Q/Sesame Street's Jennifer Barnhart Makes Cabaret Debut At The Laurie Beechman
by Stephi Wild - March 03, 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 will direct two evenings of stories...
VIDEO: Bill Sherman Discusses His Work on SESAME STREET and His Responsibility to the Children on TODAY
by Stephi Wild - March 03, 2019
For the past decade, Sesame Street music director Bill Sherman has written over 3000 original songs for the hit children's television series. Sherman recently sat down with the Today Show to discuss his work on Sesame Street, and how he feels he has a responsibility to the children....
SESAME STREET LIVE! MAKE YOUR MAGIC Comes to the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
Everyone's invited on an amazing journey with Elmo to discover the “power of yet” in Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic. Building on a successful tour with Feld Entertainment's inaugural Sesame Street Live! show last season in partnership with the non-profit educational organization Sesame Work...
BWW Interview: How Brandon Wagner Captures the Larger Than Life Big Bird in SESAME STREET LIVE! MAKE YOUR MAGIC
by Paul Smith - February 11, 2019
Taking on the role of Big Bird requires some filling some very large shoes, but Brandon Wagner couldn't be more excited to be spreading the magic of Big Bird and Sesame Street around the country in Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic....
BWW Review: AVENUE Q is Cheeky, Naughty Puppet Fun
by Tanya Seale - February 04, 2019
Avenue Q, winner of the 2004 Tony awards for Best Book, Best Musical, and Best Score, makes its Playhouse at Westport Plaza debut, and, although I've seen other fine productions of this musical, Westport is the perfect venue-intimate and cozy-for this beloved brazen show....
Santino Fontana Stars in IMPOSSIBLE MONSTERS, Making its World Premiere at the Cinequest Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 24, 2019
Written and directed by Nathan Catucci, Impossible Monsters will have its World Premiere at the Cinequest Film Festival on Saturday, March 9, 2019. ...
BWW Review: AVENUE Q at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - January 13, 2019
I am so thrilled to report that director Greg Trax and his company completely nailed this show from beginning to end in this production at the Gettysburg Community Theatre....
Tim Kubart Receives GRAMMY Nomination For 'Building Blocks'
by A.A. Cristi - December 14, 2018
Grammy Award-winning artist Tim Kubart's album of 12 original songs, Building Blocks, has received a 2018 GRAMMY Award nomination for Best Children's Album. Building Blocks is one of five albums, out of hundreds released this year, to receive the honor. The 61st GRAMMY Awards celebrations will be ho...
SESAME STREET Introduces First Homeless Muppet, Lily
by Tori Hartshorn - December 13, 2018
According to The Washington Post, SESAME STREET introduced their first character to address homelessness. The characters name is Lily, and she was first introduced to the show back in 2011. Read more about the news from The Washington Post here!...
Anne Hathaway Offered Role in SESAME STREET Movie Musical
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 05, 2018
Anne Hathaway has been offered a starring role in the movie musical "Sesame Street' at Warner Bros, according to Variety....
Warner Music Group and Sesame Workshop Partner to Re-Launch Sesame Street Records
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 27, 2018
Warner Music Group's Arts Music division and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind the iconic children's show Sesame Street, have teamed up to re-launch Sesame Street Records in the United States and Canada. As a result of the multi-year deal, a deep catalog of beloved...
All New SESAME STREET LIVE Coming To The VETS In November
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2018
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...
Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Nov. 18
by Audition Roundup - November 18, 2018
Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, November 18, 2018 for productions in your area and around the country. ...
Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Nov. 11
by Audition Roundup - November 11, 2018
Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, November 11, 2018 for productions in your area and around the country. ...
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