Jim Henson Company News

Following his wildly successful 2015 tour, four-time Grammy-winning artist "Weird Al" Yankovic has announced the continuation of his Mandatory World Tour in 2016. The acclaimed comedian will take the stage at the Fox Theatre on Sunday, June 19 at 7:30PM.

Following his wildly successful 2015 tour, four-time Grammy-winning artist "Weird Al" Yankovic has announced the continuation of his Mandatory World Tour in 2016.  The Mandatory World Tour stops at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 7:30P.  

PBS, the nation's most trusted provider of educational media for children, today announced that it will launch new 24/7 children's services later this year.

Television Critics Association Press Tour: In fall 2016, PBS KIDS will premiere SPLASH (w.t.), a new animated series that dives into marine biology and ocean science.

Netflix, the world's leading Internet TV network, today announced premiere dates for several upcoming comedy series and kids series; the renewal of its acclaimed drama Marvel's Jessica Jones; and casting on the highly-anticipated series Black Mirror.

If you need us in the foreseeable future, we'll be in a comfy chair binge-watching Netflix.

This week FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visitwww.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Today, The Jim Henson Company is honoring its founder, Jim Henson (born on September 24, 1936), on his birthday by celebrating the 60th anniversary of the company he created, the timeless characters that have remained global favorites, and the newest members of the Company's family of characters.

Patrick Bristow (Ellen, Showgirls) joins the cast of new hit comedy MISERABLE WITH AN OCEAN VIEW which has been playing to sold out houses since it opened June 6th at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, CA.

Nickelodeon is expanding its hit preschool roster with the launch of the inventive Mutt & Stuff, a live-action preschool series created by TV legends Sid and Marty Krofft.

Expanding its award-winning programming for everyone in the household, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX), the world's leading Internet TV network adds three new animated series to its growing slate of original preschool content.

Amazon will debut its next kids pilot season of 2015 today, June 26, on Amazon Instant Video in the US, UK and Germany.

Amazon today announced it will debut its next kids pilot season of 2015 on Friday, June 26 on Amazon Instant Video in the US, UK and Germany.

Nickelodeon is expanding its hit preschool roster with the launch of the inventive Mutt & Stuff, a live-action preschool series created by TV legends Sid and Marty Krofft.

The popular Emmy Award nominated PBS KIDS series Dinosaur Train will come to life on the stage in a big way with Jim Henson's Dinosaur Train - Live! Buddy's Big Adventure at the Raymond. F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach on Saturday, May 9 at 10 am and 1 pm.

Hackensack High School will be hosting Broadway actor Rick Lyon for An Avenue Q & A on Friday, March 13 at 7:00pm in the school auditorium.

Eddie Izzard will bring his massive Force Majeure world tour back to the U.S., kicking off May 19 in Fargo and visiting 25 cities through July 1 including a June 6 return to the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Izzard will be at the Washington Pavilion on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 8p.m.

The estate of Henry Mancini has chosen leading independent music publisher Spirit Music Group to administer the prestigious music publishing catalog of Henry Mancini for North America as announced today by David Renzer, Chairman, Spirit Music Group. The catalog was previously administered by Universal Music Publishing Group (the company retains admin rights to the catalog outside of North America).

Two fun family shows for children and their caregivers come to Mayo Performing Arts Center in January. Pinkalicious (Sunday, January 25) and Sid the Science Kid (Tuesday, January 27) appeal to children ages three and above.

Renowned puppet company Swazzle Productions presents Dream Carver. Dream Carver, a bilingual musical based on the children's book of the same name by Diana Cohn, will be brought masterfully to life for one night only on Friday, January 23rd at 6:30 PM as part of the Orpheum Family Series.