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Video: Nik Walker Performs 'Who I'd Be' from SHREK THE MUSICAL at The Muny
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-06-18 21:02:27
Video/Photos: Watch the Official Trailer for THE MUPPET SHOW Special; Maya Rudolph Confirmed as Guest Star
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-23 12:13:41
Video: Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen Join THE MUPPET SHOW in New Teaser
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-02 11:28:56
Video: First-Look at THE MUPPET SHOW Special Event Coming in 2026
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-17 10:09:42
Video: Watch the First Trailer for THE FIRST SNOW OF FRAGGLE ROCK
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-01 10:21:37
Video: John Tartaglia Talks FRAGGLE ROCK Holiday Special and Fraggle Broadway Dreams
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-02 10:55:53
Video: Watch an Exclusive Clip of Al Roker Animated Series WEATHER HUNTERS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-04 12:35:50
Video: Get A First Look at JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at Marriott Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-23 14:18:18
Video: First Look at Apple TV+'s THE VELVETEEN RABBIT Animated Special
by Michael Major - 2023-11-06 14:21:04
Cast Set For MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Returning to the Barbican; Plus Watch a Rehearsal Video!
by Stephi Wild - 2023-09-29 06:11:26
Video: Watch the New FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S Trailer Featuring More of Jim Henson's Creature Shop Puppets
by Michael Major - 2023-08-30 15:07:52
Exclusive: Daveed Diggs Voices 'Jamdolin' in FRAGGLE ROCK Holiday Special
by Michael Major - 2022-11-17 12:02:53
VIDEO: Daveed Diggs Voices 'Jamdolin' in FRAGGLE ROCK Holiday Special Trailer
by Michael Major - 2022-11-14 10:29:13
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares SLUMBERKINS New Jim Henson Company Series
by Michael Major - 2022-10-17 10:32:48
VIDEO: Get a First Look at BETWEEN THE LINES, Now Playing Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2022-08-09 13:02:02
Photos & Video: First Look at Arielle Jacobs, Julia Murney & More in BETWEEN THE LINES Opening Off-Broadway Tonight
by Show Highlights - 2022-07-11 15:35:44
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Video: Nik Walker Performs 'Who I'd Be' from SHREK THE MUSICAL at The Muny
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026
The Muny has released rehearsal video featuring Nik Walker performing 'Who I'd Be' from Shrek The Musical. The production, directed by John Tartaglia, begins performances June 25 and features a cast led by Walker, Kara Lindsay, Marcus M. Martin, and Troy Iwata.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026
The Muny has released rehearsal video featuring Nik Walker performing 'Who I'd Be' from Shrek The Musical. The production, directed by John Tartaglia, begins performances June 25 and features a cast led by Walker, Kara Lindsay, Marcus M. Martin, and Troy Iwata.
INTERNATIONAL PUPPET FRINGE FESTIVAL to Return to NYC With Celebration of Women in Puppetry
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
The International Puppet Fringe Festival is set to return to the newly renovated Clemente Center in New York City, with this year's edition centering on a celebration of Women in Puppetry.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
The International Puppet Fringe Festival is set to return to the newly renovated Clemente Center in New York City, with this year's edition centering on a celebration of Women in Puppetry.
KATIE PRITCHARD IS SIR ELTON SCONE to Bring Baking Mayhem to Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2026
Multi-award-winning comedian Katie Pritchard transforms into Sir Elton Scone, a fictional Elton John-inspired baking character, in an interactive musical comedy show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2026
Multi-award-winning comedian Katie Pritchard transforms into Sir Elton Scone, a fictional Elton John-inspired baking character, in an interactive musical comedy show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
SHREK: THE MUSICAL At The Muny Announces Full Cast
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 14, 2026
The Muny has announced the full cast for its production of Shrek The Musical, which storms the James S. McDonnell Stage for eight nights this summer. Shrek The Musical, the family favorite based on the Oscar-winning 2001 DreamWorks Animation.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 14, 2026
The Muny has announced the full cast for its production of Shrek The Musical, which storms the James S. McDonnell Stage for eight nights this summer. Shrek The Musical, the family favorite based on the Oscar-winning 2001 DreamWorks Animation.
LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT to Return to London for 40th Anniversary Show
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
Jim Henson's LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT announced a one-night show at London's Eventim Apollo, featuring David Bowie's isolated vocals and a live band performing Trevor Jones' score alongside the 1986 cult classic film.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
Jim Henson's LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT announced a one-night show at London's Eventim Apollo, featuring David Bowie's isolated vocals and a live band performing Trevor Jones' score alongside the 1986 cult classic film.
OEDIPUS! A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY to Return to 54 Below with Janine LaManna
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
Janine LaManna leads the cast of OEDIPUS! A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at 54 Below, the award-winning musical adaptation that reimagines the Greek tragedy as a rom-com set in Appalachian coal country.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
Janine LaManna leads the cast of OEDIPUS! A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at 54 Below, the award-winning musical adaptation that reimagines the Greek tragedy as a rom-com set in Appalachian coal country.
JIM HENSON’S FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE is Coming to the Aronoff Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026
Jim Henson’s musical, fun-loving Fraggles are dancing their cares away across North America and coming to Cincinnati in Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE. The show will play the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026
Jim Henson’s musical, fun-loving Fraggles are dancing their cares away across North America and coming to Cincinnati in Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE. The show will play the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall.
Norm Lewis, Will Roland and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more.
JIM HENSON'S FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE to Play Columbus Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
The first-ever live touring production of JIM HENSON'S FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE is set to play Columbus' Palace Theatre, presented by CAPA, featuring puppetry by Jim Henson's Creature Shop and direction by John Tartaglia.
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
The first-ever live touring production of JIM HENSON'S FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE is set to play Columbus' Palace Theatre, presented by CAPA, featuring puppetry by Jim Henson's Creature Shop and direction by John Tartaglia.
Industry Kids To Present Concert For The PBS Endowment Fund
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 23, 2026
The Green Room 42 will present a youth concert featuring music from Sesame Street, The Muppets, and Fraggle Rock, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the PBS Endowment Fund.
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 23, 2026
The Green Room 42 will present a youth concert featuring music from Sesame Street, The Muppets, and Fraggle Rock, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the PBS Endowment Fund.
A SKETCH OF NEW YORK Adds Physical Theater Artist Melanie Santos Cordero
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
Melanie Santos Cordero, a core company member of The American Mime Theatre, has joined the cast of A SKETCH OF NEW YORK at The Producers' Club Theaters in Manhattan's Theater District.
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
Melanie Santos Cordero, a core company member of The American Mime Theatre, has joined the cast of A SKETCH OF NEW YORK at The Producers' Club Theaters in Manhattan's Theater District.
THE FROG PRINCE AND THE PRINCESS Gets World Premiere at Theatre at the Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Philip Potempa's THE FROG PRINCE AND THE PRINCESS: A HOPPY TALE will have its world stage premiere at Theatre at the Center in Munster, Ind., featuring a mixed human and puppet cast in a Brothers Grimm adaptation.
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Philip Potempa's THE FROG PRINCE AND THE PRINCESS: A HOPPY TALE will have its world stage premiere at Theatre at the Center in Munster, Ind., featuring a mixed human and puppet cast in a Brothers Grimm adaptation.
PUPPET UP! To Play Limited Run At The Ricardo Montalbán Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 16, 2026
Brian Henson’s Puppet Up!, will play for a limited eight performances only at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre. This is no ordinary puppet show. Puppet Up! is a night of outrageous, off-the-cuff comedy for adults.
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 16, 2026
Brian Henson’s Puppet Up!, will play for a limited eight performances only at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre. This is no ordinary puppet show. Puppet Up! is a night of outrageous, off-the-cuff comedy for adults.
Garde Arts Center Celebrates 100 Years With Centennial Season & New Flex Pass
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Garde Arts Center in New London, Conn. will mark its 100th season with a landmark performance lineup and a new Garde Flex Pass, offering audiences a flexible, single-purchase ticketing option for the Centennial Series.
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Garde Arts Center in New London, Conn. will mark its 100th season with a landmark performance lineup and a new Garde Flex Pass, offering audiences a flexible, single-purchase ticketing option for the Centennial Series.
Interview: Chatting with John Tartaglia the Director of SHREK THE MUSICAL at The Muny
by James Lindhorst - May 14, 2026
John Tartaglia promises that this new production will be refreshed and unlike any other production of Shrek that audiences may have seen before. He told Broadway World, “I’ve learned a lot directing nine other shows at The Muny. The theater has grown, and the technology and capabilities have changed. It is a much different theater than it was when I directed Shrek the first time.”
by James Lindhorst - May 14, 2026
John Tartaglia promises that this new production will be refreshed and unlike any other production of Shrek that audiences may have seen before. He told Broadway World, “I’ve learned a lot directing nine other shows at The Muny. The theater has grown, and the technology and capabilities have changed. It is a much different theater than it was when I directed Shrek the first time.”
National Playwrights Conference and More Set for Eugene O'Neill Theater Center 2026 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has unveiled its 2026 summer conference lineup. From June through August, the O’Neill’s conferences will serve as a hub for puppeteers, playwrights, composers, critics, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has unveiled its 2026 summer conference lineup. From June through August, the O’Neill’s conferences will serve as a hub for puppeteers, playwrights, composers, critics, and more.
Paula Cole, Punch Brothers & FRAGGLE ROCK LIVE Set for Scottsdale Center 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts announced select shows for its upcoming season, including Paula Cole, Punch Brothers, FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE, and the return of Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversations series.
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts announced select shows for its upcoming season, including Paula Cole, Punch Brothers, FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE, and the return of Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversations series.
FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE Will Make NYC Debut at New Victory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
The New Victory Theater will present FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE, the first-ever live musical Fraggle Rock touring show, written, directed, and choreographed by John Tartaglia. Tickets start at $30.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
The New Victory Theater will present FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE, the first-ever live musical Fraggle Rock touring show, written, directed, and choreographed by John Tartaglia. Tickets start at $30.
The Middletown Arts Center Will Present MAC ONE-ACTS Annual Play-Reading Festival
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
The Middletown Arts Center will soon present the seventh edition of The MAC ONE-ACTS Play-Reading Festival, featuring original, one-act works by New Jersey playwrights read theatrically by local actors.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
The Middletown Arts Center will soon present the seventh edition of The MAC ONE-ACTS Play-Reading Festival, featuring original, one-act works by New Jersey playwrights read theatrically by local actors.
HADESTOWN, Audra McDonald, Leslie Odom, Jr. and More Set for Charleston Gaillard Center 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
The Charleston Gaillard Center announced its 2026–2027 season featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and a world premiere from Beeple and Sō Percussion.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
The Charleston Gaillard Center announced its 2026–2027 season featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and a world premiere from Beeple and Sō Percussion.
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