Jim Henson

Casting for the live theatrical adaptation of “Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas” is now set for the Chicago premiere production, November 14-December 31, 2023, at the Studebaker Theater. Learn more about the production here!

Get all the details on the upcoming industry readings of FEMALE TROUBLES, featuring stars like Kate Rockwell, Ryann Redmond, and Lesli Margherita.

Violinist Edward W. Hardy will perform with the University of Northern Colorado Symphony Orchestra on September 25.

A live theatrical adaptation of “Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas” is making its Chicago debut this holiday season, November 14-December 31, 2023. Learn how to purchase tickets!

The film stars Josh Hutcherson (Ultraman, The Hunger Games franchise), Elizabeth Lail (You, Mack & Rita), Piper Rubio (Holly & Ivy, Unstable), Kat Conner Sterling (We Have a Ghost, 9-1-1), with Mary Stuart Masterson (Blindspot, Fried Green Tomatoes) and Matthew Lillard (Good Girls, Scream). Watch the video trailer now!

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present a special performance of Jeghetto's Variety Show by famed North Carolina-based puppeteer Tarish “Jeghetto” Pipkins, on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Ballard Institute Theater, located at 1 Royce Circle in Downtown Storrs.

Broadway bound, the Muppets take Manhattan by storm in this magical musical about breaking into show business! Fresh out of college, Kermit, Fozzie and the entire cast of Kermit’s musical “Manhattan Melodies” head for the Big Apple with plans to turn their small play into a big hit!

 Atlanta’s Synchronicity Theatre has announced the four works that have been selected as part of this season’s Stripped Bare Arts Incubator Project. Learn more about the works here!

“The Princess Strikes Back” opens Friday, August 11 at 7:30 PM at Skokie Theatre on Chicago's North Shore (7924 Lincoln Avenue, in Skokie, IL) with a second performance Friday, August 18.

Get a first look at the new Peanuts special 'Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie' coming to Apple TV+. Premiering on August 18, join Marcie as she makes a difference behind the scenes and navigates unexpected roles. Don't miss this heartfelt story of friendship and self-discovery. Watch the video trailer now!

Join us for PhysFestNYC, the first-ever festival dedicated to physical theaters in New York City. Experience the magic of physical storytelling with performances from Broken Box Mime Theater and other talented artists. Don't miss this unique celebration of the art form that brings stories to life through movement and expression.

International Puppet Fringe Festival has announced its complete programming schedule, set to take place August 9 –13, 2023 in the Lower East Side. As the only international festival dedicated to puppetry, it is organized by Teatro SEA, Grupo Morán (The Morán Group) and The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Education Center.

On Sunday, August 13, Flushing Town Hall will present the award-winning Paper Play by Puppet Beings Theatre. Families are invited to join a 1 PM workshop prior to the 2:15 PM family show.

New 42 has revealed the 2023-24 cohort of New Victory LabWorks and LabWorks Launch artists.

Feisty Elephant, Little Shadow Productions, and Pam Arciero Productions are presenting Aanika's Elephants at the Tryon Fine Arts Center, Tryon, NC, July 14th and 15th and opening the Puppeteers of America Festival at the University of Maryland, College Park on July 18th.

Get ready for summertime fun as New York City  is set to host the free and 3rd Annual International Puppet Fringe Festival from August 9 –13, 2023, in the Lower East Side.

The terrifying horror game phenomenon becomes a blood-chilling cinematic event, as Blumhouse— the producer of M3GAN, The Black Phone and The Invisible Man— brings Five Nights at Freddy’s to the big screen. The film’s iconic animatronic characters will be created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. Watch the new video trailer now!

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Ben Rector brings his Old Friends Acoustic Tour to the Aronoff Center's Procter & Gamble Hall on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 8:00 PM. The show is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association's 2023-24 Season.

Ruth Eckerd Hall presents The Old Friends Acoustic Tour starring Ben Rector with special guest Jordy Searcy on Saturday, November 18 at 8 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 23 at 10 am.

Reichard, who originated the role of Bob Gaudio in the world-famous Broadway musical, Jersey Boys, will present his new concert “It's You I Like,” a compilation of iconic, nostalgic tunes from our childhoods re-explored through an adult perspective.