Jim Henson News

Assemblymember Eddie Gibbs' to Hold Prayer In East Harlem Today

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 15, 2024

Assemblymember Eddie Gibbs will hold a prayer at the Harlem African Burial Ground to honor and remember the souls resting at the site.

ETHEL & Friends Will Host DATE NIGHT AT THE MET With Jas Ogiste and Edward W. Hardy

by Stephi Wild — February 7, 2024

ETHEL and Friends brings Date Night to The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Great Hall Balcony Cafe next month.

LITTLE RED RIDINGHOOD Comes to The Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry

by Stephi Wild — February 5, 2024

To kick off its 2024 Spring Puppet Performance Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will bring back the popular Long Island company A Couple of Puppets to perform Little Red Ridinghood on Saturday, Feb.

HERE's Dream Music Puppetry Program to Celebrate 25th Anniversary With PUPPETOPIA

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 2, 2024

HERE's Dream Music Puppetry Program celebrates its 25th anniversary with a new edition of PUPPETOPIA.

Video: Apple TV+ Drops New Peanuts Special Trailer, 'Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin'

by Michael Major — February 2, 2024

Produced for Apple TV+ by Peanuts and WildBrain, the special is directed by Emmy winner Raymond S.

Clara Francesca, Tara Pacheco And Alysia Reiner To Star In 43 STAGES OF GRIEVING: A COMEDY

by A.A. Cristi — January 18, 2024

Clara Francesca, Tara Pacheco, and Alysia Reiner are set to star in '43 Stages of Grieving: A Comedy.

Wayne McGregor Brings Two Works to Sadler's Wells This March

by Stephi Wild — January 11, 2024

Company Wayne McGregor returns to Sadler's Wells Theatre this March with two works from Sadler's Wells Associate Artist and visionary choreographer Wayne McGregor CBE.

The Collaborative Season of Plays Announced At the Long Beach Playhouse, January 13- March 31

by A.A. Cristi — January 2, 2024

The Long Beach Playhouse Studio Collaborative Season is a season of plays mounted by local theater companies, performing arts organizations and individuals.

Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare, and More Receive 2023 Heartstrings Awards, Honoring Meaningful Chicago Theatre

by Stephi Wild — December 28, 2023

The Heartstrings Awards serve to acknowledge the most meaningful performances and productions of the year in Chicago.

Next Week At 54 Below 54 CELEBRATES THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL And More

by A.A. Cristi — December 15, 2023

NEXT WEEK at 54 Below: 54 celebrates The Muppet Christmas Carol with Patti Murin, Jelani Remy, and more! Join us for a festive evening of holiday music and cheer.

6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival to Return in January

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 13, 2023

The 6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is back January 18-28, 2024, ready to heat up Chicago with its annual international pageant of puppet shows and artists at dozens of venues around the city.

BWW Q&A: Matt Gutschick of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at The Rose Theater

by Joshua Wright — December 6, 2023

The world’s favorite holiday classic will give the gift of Christmas cheer to Omaha audiences when Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer flies onto The Rose stage, Dec.

Paul Williams And Henson Puppeteers Post-Show Talkback This Friday Following EMMET OTTER'S JUG BAND Performance

by A.A. Cristi — December 4, 2023

Join legendary composer Paul Williams and the puppeteers of Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas for a post-show talkback on Friday, December 8 at Chicago's Studebaker Theater.

Interviews: Hablamos con el equipo de LA HISTORIA INTERMINABLE en Barcelona

by Juan-Jose Gonzalez — November 27, 2023

Este jueves se estrena oficialmente en el Apolo el musical basado en la novela de Michael Ende y hemos hablado con sus protagonistas y creativos.

Synchronicity Theatre to Present THE LITTLE PRINCE This Holiday Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 27, 2023

Synchronicity Theatre will present 'The Little Prince,' a magical musical production.

Interview: 'This is a Show Where You Really Feel the Electricity': Actor Ami Okumura Jones on Returning to the Magic of MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO

by Kat Mokrynski — November 27, 2023

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Ami Okumura Jones, who returns to the role of Satsuki, Mei’s older sister.

Photos: EMMET OTTER'S JUG BAND CHRISTMAS Opens At Studebaker Theater

by A.A. Cristi — November 22, 2023

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 15-December 31, 2023, at the Studebaker Theater at the historic Fine Arts Building, 410 South Michigan Avenue.