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THE MUPPET SHOW Special Brings in 7.58 Million Viewers in First 8 Days
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026

The Muppet Show returned with a bang earlier this month, raking in views across Disney+ and ABC. The special episode, directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, saw 7.58 million viewers in the eight days since its February 4 debut.

Lesli Margherita, Max Clayton Among Audience Members in THE MUPPET SHOW Special
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026

Broadway star Leslie Margherita took to Instagram to confirm that she, along with fellow Broadway performer Max Clayton, was in the audience for the new Muppet Show special, which was released this week.

Photos: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, & More Attend THE MUPPET SHOW Special Screening
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2026

On Saturday evening, executive producer and guest star Seth Rogen and The Muppets hosted a party to celebrate the return of The Muppet Show, held at The Hollywood Roosevelt in Los Angeles. Check out photos from the event here!

Video: Watch a New Sneak Peek Clip From THE MUPPET SHOW Special
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2026

The Muppets are back! Check out a new sneak peek from the special episode of The Muppet Show, featuring Kermit the Frog and Scooter as they realize they have booked too many acts for their show.

Video/Photos: Watch the Official Trailer for THE MUPPET SHOW Special; Maya Rudolph Confirmed as Guest Star
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026

It's time to play the music! The official trailer and new photos have been released for The Muppet Show, giving audiences a brand-new look at the upcoming special, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the iconic series.

Video: Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen Join THE MUPPET SHOW in New Teaser
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 2, 2026

In anticipation of The Muppet Show special event, a brand-new teaser has been released featuring a first look at special guest star Sabrina Carpenter and executive producer Seth Rogen. Check it out now!

Video: First-Look at THE MUPPET SHOW Special Event Coming in 2026
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2025

It's time to light the lights! The Muppet Show is returning for a very special event on February 4, 2026 in celebration of the show's 50th anniversary. Check out a first-look now.

THE MUPPET SHOW Returning in 2026; Sabrina Carpenter to Guest Host
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2025

The Muppet Show, the beloved variety series originally created by Jim Henson, will officially return next year for a television special celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Interview: Theatre Life with Jonathan Rockefeller
by Elliot Lanes - Jul 25, 2025

Today’s subject Jonathan Rockefeller is currently living his theatre life bringing “Suuuuny days” to Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater as the book writer and director for Sesame Street the Musical. The shows will continue its DC residency through August 31st.

Video: Celebrate 20 Years of AVENUE Q
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 31, 2023

20 years ago, Avenue Q opened on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre, where it ran for over six years and 2534 performances. Watch videos from throughout the show's Broadway journey!

THE MUPPETS MAYHEM Musical Series Will Debut on Disney+ in May
by Michael Major - Apr 4, 2023

'The Muppets Mayhem' stars Lilly Singh ('A Little Late with Lilly Singh') as Nora, Tahj Mowry ('Baby Daddy') as Moog, Saara Chaudry ('The Mysterious Benedict Society') as Hannah, Bill Barretta as Dr. Teeth, Dave Goelz as Zoot, Eric Jacobson as Animal, Peter Linz as Lips, David Rudman as Janice, and more. Watch the video teaser for the series now!

Give Kids The World Village's DIS Con 2022 to Feature 50+ Iconic Disney Personalities
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022

 An Aladdin 30th Anniversary Reunion will headline DIS Con 2022, a one-of-a-kind expo celebrating all facets of the wonderful world of Disney – from Disney, Marvel and Pixar animation to film, television, theme parks, music and memorabilia.

Photo Coverage: AVENUE Q Celebrates 15th Anniversary With Cake Before The Show
by Walter McBride - Aug 1, 2018

The official 15th anniversary performance of Avenue Q was last night, and BroadwayWorld was in attendance! Check out the photos of the cast, original cast members, and special guests, arriving below! In addition, the cast celebrated with a cake before the show, and photos of that can be found below as well!

The Muppets Headline the 2018 PuppetPalooza Festival
by Rebecca Russo - Jan 23, 2018

PuppetPalooza is excited to announce its headline panel performance, Meet The Muppets and the Performers Who Make Them Great! at the Marjorie Luke Theatre on Friday, March 2 at 6:00 pm. Fresh off their resoundingly successful The Muppets Take the Bowl live Hollywood Bowl spectacular, The Muppets and the remarkable performers who bring them to life -- will enthrall audiences with an evening of story-telling, interviews, exclusive footage, musical puppetry madness and improvised mayhem!

BWW Flashback: Welcome to AVENUE Q - The Musical Comedy Marks Its 12th Anniversary
by Jessica Khan - Jul 31, 2015

If ever a show has become part of the 'fabric' of New York and pop culture, it's the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q, with its colorful -- in costume and in language -- cast of humans and puppets. The ground-breaking musical hits a new landmark today, July 31, when it celebrates its 12th anniversary at New World Stages (340 W. 50 St.), where AVENUE Q has performed for the past six years, following its triumphant six-year run on Broadway. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back through some of the show's best moments over the years!

MUPPETS Movie Memorabilia to Be Auctioned Off to Benefit VH1 Save The Music
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 30, 2014

In celebration of the upcoming home entertainment release of Disney's "Muppets Most Wanted" on August 12, Yamaha Entertainment Group is auctioning off an incredible Yamaha Disklavier grand piano that has been signed by 18 cast members

Puppets! Family Day Held At Katonah Museum of Art 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2010

If your family is wild about puppetry, then you won't want to miss Puppets! Family Day: Design • Create • Perform at the Katonah Museum of Art on Sunday, May 16 from 12-4pm featuring special guests Theo, the bibliophile puppet of PBS's Between the Lions and his creator, Peter Linz.

Puppets! Family Day Held At Katonah Museum of Art 5/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 17, 2010

If your family is wild about puppetry, then you won't want to miss Puppets! Family Day: Design • Create • Perform at the Katonah Museum of Art on Sunday, May 16 from 12-4pm featuring special guests Theo, the bibliophile puppet of PBS's Between the Lions and his creator, Peter Linz.

AVENUE Q 'Exit Interview' with Jennifer Barnhart, Its Longest-Running Star
by Adrienne Onofri - Sep 5, 2009

Trekkie's right hand, Lucy's swagger, Kate's nasty boss...Jen has provided them all and more for the show's entire run.

Photo Coverage: Ann Harada's Baby Shower
by Linda Lenzi - Nov 1, 2004

Avenue Q's Ann Harada celebrated her baby shower at Tony's DiNapoli on Oct. 29 along with the rest of the Q bunch.