Jim Henson News

On August 2, 2010, at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM, take a musical road trip across the country in Free to Dream, an evening devoted to the songs of Katsaros and Schermerhorn at Joe's Pub.

'Fou Fou Ha!' is an animated performance troupe extraordinaire. They have been described as "wildly unique" (NBC) and as "genuine talent at it's best" (Metrowise Magazine). 'Fou Fou Ha!' will play the Brava Theater Center from June 18 to 28.

THE OJAI PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE (OPC) is thrilled to announce its 2010 Season - 13th Annual program of playwrights, readings and special performances featuring some of the most talented, established and up-and-coming playwrights writing today.

STUFFED AND UNSTRUNG, from WestBeth Entertainment and Henson Alternative, is the live uncensored show that lets loose the perilous and provocative elements of comedic improvisation on stage with a bunch of puppets.

'Fou Fou Ha!' is an animated performance troupe extraordinaire. They have been described as "wildly unique" (NBC) and as "genuine talent at it's best" (Metrowise Magazine). 'Fou Fou Ha!' will play the Brava Theater Center from June 18 to 28.

A musical spectacle featuring live neo-vaudevillian Dixie brass band music, jaw dropping dance numbers, and slapstick antics!

Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals has announced that they will produce an extraordinary new musical this fall at The Norma Terris Theatre, its home for developing new works in Chester, Conn. Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach will charm audiences October 21 through November 14. This production is made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts honoring Artistic Excellence.

A musical spectacle featuring live neo-vaudevillian Dixie brass band music, jaw dropping dance numbers, and slapstick antics!

DirectorsLabChicago, founded in 2005 by Chicago-based directors Elizabeth Margolius and Karin Shook, has grown into an international yearly event at the Chicago Cultural Center. Directors from around the world gather to exchange ideas and discuss what it means to be a director.

Brava closes it 2009-2010 theatrical season with the final reading from THE KITCHEN SERIES, THE THREE SISTERS and with the highly anticipated THE DYNAMITE SHOW featuring Fou Fou Ha! You don't want to miss either of these fantastic shows.

What do you think of when you read the word 'puppet'? The Katonah Museum of Art will challenge your thoughts and preconceptions with the presentation of The Art of Contemporary Puppet Theater, running now in all three galleries through June 13, 2010.

Goodspeed Musicals will proudly honor Composer/Lyricist Paul Williams at a Gala evening on Saturday, June 12, 2010 when he will receive The Goodspeed Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre in recognition of his extraordinary career. Previous award recipients include Julie Andrews, Ira Gershwin, Jerry Herman, William Ivey Long, Michael P. Price, Stephen Schwartz, Tommy Tune, Susan Stroman and Gerald Schoenfel

Today we are talking to Tony Award Special Honors Regional Theater Winner Preston Whiteway of the Eugene O'Neill Theater. We discuss the various plays and musicals begun there - NINE, AVENUE Q, IN THE HEIGHTS, the forthcoming TALES OF THE CITY by the Scissor Sisters, as well as the first plays by three-time Pultizer-prize winner August Wilson and much, much more! Michael Douglas will be presenting the award on Tony night as an accreditation to the legacy and accomplishment of the theater with particular, singular focus aimed at Mr. Whiteway himself. We also discuss the plays musicals on the horizon such as a new show by PASSING STRANGE's Stew and NEXT TO NORMAL's Tom Kitt.

Make sure the kids are in bed because Henson puppets are about to unleash their inner tabloid personalities as GSN (Game Show Network) debuts LATE NIGHT LIARS. The original new late night comedy game show, produced by Henson Alternative, is set in the glamorous, cocktail-soaked world of five outrageous puppets - who also happen to be celebrities. Actor-comedian Larry Miller ('10 Things I Hate About You,' 'Best In Show') serves as ringleader, er, host of the late-night shenanigans. LATE NIGHT LIARS features the brilliant puppet design of Henson Alternative, a label of The Jim Henson Company for content specifically and exclusively for adults. LATE NIGHT LIARS premieres on Thursday, June 10 at 11 PM (ET/PT), only on GSN.

DirectorsLabChicago, founded in 2005 by Chicago-based directors Elizabeth Margolius and Karin Shook, has grown into an international yearly event at the Chicago Cultural Center. Directors from around the world gather to exchange ideas and discuss what it means to be a director.

Fans of The Jim Henson Company's well-known brands like Fraggle Rock and Farscape, as well as fans of the Company's new hit pre-school properties, including Sid the Science Kid and Dinosaur Train, now have an online retail destination to shop for all of their favorite merchandise at the Company's official e-commerce website at www.henson.com.

STUFFED AND UNSTRUNG from WestBeth Entertainment and Henson Alternative (The Jim Henson Company's label for content created specifically and exclusively for adult audiences) celebrates its extension (and the start to summer!) with PAY YOUR AGE weekend. On Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5, audiences members have the opportunity to ‘pay their age' for tickets to the show at the Union Square Theatre.

Brava closes it 2009-2010 theatrical season with the final reading from THE KITCHEN SERIES, THE THREE SISTERS and with the highly anticipated THE DYNAMITE SHOW featuring Fou Fou Ha! You don't want to miss either of these fantastic shows.

Goodspeed Musicals will proudly honor Composer/Lyricist Paul Williams at a Gala evening on Saturday, June 12, 2010 when he will receive The Goodspeed Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre in recognition of his extraordinary career.

Goodspeed Musicals will proudly honor Composer/Lyricist Paul Williams at a Gala evening on Saturday, June 12, 2010 when he will receive The Goodspeed Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre in recognition of his extraordinary career. Previous award recipients include Julie Andrews, Ira Gershwin, Jerry Herman, William Ivey Long, Michael P. Price, Stephen Schwartz, Tommy Tune, Susan Stroman and Gerald Schoenfel