For over 60 years, the Muppets have been entertaining the world through laughter, learning, love - and lots of music. For one night only, some of Broadway and comedy's brightest stars came together in a celebration of the songs they've brought us and the stories they've told us - those most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, muppetational Muppets. Scroll down for photos from the sold-out 54 CELEBRATES THE MUPPETS, hosted by Griffin Newman (HBO's Vinyl, Amazon's The Tick)!
The night featured hits and hidden gems from the Muppets' musical catalog sung by Broadway and cabaret favorites, as well as some of NYC's best comedians (including commentary from our very own Statler & Waldorf).
The concert featured: James Monroe Iglehart (Tony Award winner, Aladdin, Memphis); Lesli Margherita (Olivier Award winner, Dames At Sea, Matilda the Musical); Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Tony Award nominee, Avenue Q, Sesame Street); Rick Lyon (Avenue Q, Sesame Street); Laura Shoop (She Loves Me); The Skivvies (Nick Cearley & Lauren Molina); Mara Wilson (Matilda, Welcome to Night Vale, author - Where Am I Now?); Max Crumm (Disaster!, The Fantasticks, Grease); Emily Padgett (Bright Star, Side Show); Brian Gonzales (Aladdin; One Man, Two Guvnors; Shrek the Musical; ...Spelling Bee); Julia Mattison (Godspell, Ruby Manger, Brooklyn Sound); Grace McLean (Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812; Brooklynite); Molly Pope (Molly Pope Likes Your Status, Found); George Salazar (Be More Chill, Here Lies Love, Godspell); Noah Forman (The Chris Gethard Show, Improvised Seinfeld); and Dru Johnston (Andy Kaufman Award winner, The Chris Gethard Show, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt). Music Direction by Ben Caplan. Produced and Directed by Philip Romano.
An encore performance is set for Sunday, August 28 at 9:30, featuring both new and returning performers. For more information and tickets, go to 54below.com/muppets - the code WAKA35 can be used for 35% off through next Friday (7/22).
Photo Credit: Ronni Chow

Julia Mattison & George Salazar

Julia Mattison & George Salazar

Original AVENUE Q cast members/MUPPET veterans Jennifer Barnhart, Rick Lyon, and Stephanie D'Abruzzo

Stephanie D'Abruzzo & James Monroe Iglehart

Brian Gonzales & James Monroe Iglehart

James Monroe Iglehart & Brian Gonzales

The cast of 54 CELEBRATES THE MUPPETS

The cast of 54 CELEBRATES THE MUPPETS

Griffin Newman

Griffin Newman

Noah Forman & Dru Johnston as Statler & Waldorf-esque hecklers

Noah Forman & Dru Johnston

James Monroe Iglehart & Brian Gonzales

James Monroe Iglehart & Brian Gonzales

James Monroe Iglehart & Brian Gonzales

Noah Forman & Dru Johnston

Griffin Newman

The Skivvies (Nick Cearley & Lauren Molina)

The Skivvies see a fork in the road (portrayed by Max Crumm)!

The Skivvies (Nick Cearley & Lauren Molina)

The Skivvies run into a strange creature (Lesli Margherita)

The Skivvies (Nick Cearley & Lauren Molina)

Stephanie D'Abruzzo

Stephanie D'Abruzzo

Stephanie D'Abruzzo

Joe Rumrill

Tim Platt and his 'son'

Griffin Newman

Mara Wilson & Craig Fogel

Mara Wilson & Craig Fogel

Mara Wilson & Craig Fogel

Mara Wilson & Craig Fogel

Brian Gonzales & George Salazar

Brian Gonzales & George Salazar

Brian Gonzales & George Salazar

Brian Gonzales & George Salazar

Jennifer Barnhart, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, & Rick Lyon

The Skivvies (Nick Cearley & Lauren Molina), James Monroe Iglehart, Max Crumm, & Rick Lyon

Kermit poses for a photo by James Monroe Iglehart as The Skivvies, Max Crumm, Rick Lyon, Jennifer Barnhart, and Stephanie D'Abruzzo look on during 'Rainbow Connection'

The Skivvies (Nick Cearley & Lauren Molina), James Monroe Iglehart, Max Crumm, Rick Lyon, Jennifer Barnhart, & Stephanie D'Abruzzo

Craig Fogel, Laura Shoop, Mara Wilson, James Monroe Iglehart, Philip Romano, George Salazar, Max Crumm, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Julia Mattison, & Brian Gonzales

James Monroe Iglehart & Philip Romano

Dru Johnston, Philip Romano, & Noah Forman

Joe Rumrill, Philip Romano, Tim Platt, & Brett Davis

Ben Caplan & Philip Romano
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