Jim Henson News

A favorite Orlando REP actor, Stephen Pugh, takes on multiple characters as he vividly takes us back to the quaint village of Sleepy Hollow, where stories of wonder and spookiness surround the legend of a headless horseman and schoolmaster Ichabod Crane. Derek G. Martin and Jesse M. Sullivan adapted this Washington Irving classic for the stage. 

Today, New Victory announced their upcoming 2021-22 season, which will include holiday performances of Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, directed by Christopher Gattelli (NEWSIES). This season will see a return to in-person performances at the New Victory Theater, as well as the opportunity for guests to stream the season in their homes.

The International Puppet Fringe Festival, New York's only international fringe festival dedicated to puppetry, has been awarded a 2021 Allelu Award by the Jim Henson Foundation. The foundation chose to honor Puppet Fringe, NYC for its efforts to bring high quality international puppetry work to a significant American festival.

Opening on August 13, 2021, the exhibition features more than 100 puppets spanning New York City history, from theater, television, and street life, including Lamb Chop, Sesame Street, Avenue Q and Lion King on Broadway, avantgarde theater, parades, and more.

Since its release two weeks ago, '2 Wrecked 2 Care' has been picked up by Flood, Ghettoblaster Dork, DIY, Clash and others.

Japan Society will continue a return to live, in-person performance at the Society with programs in the disciplines of theater, dance, music and more, slated for Fall 2021 and Winter/Spring 2022.  In Fall 2021, Japan Society is kicking off with the timely and topical works of three NYC-based artists with deep ties to Japan and its culture.

The Academy Museum’s exhibitions, screenings, and public and educational programs are being developed with the expertise of Academy members—film artists and professionals who are leaders in their craft and industry areas.

“The Snoopy Show” will stream alongside Apple Originals hailing from Peanuts and WildBrain including Daytime Emmy Award-winner, 'Peanuts in Space: Secrets of Apollo 10,' and Daytime Emmy Award-nominated “Snoopy in Space,” which are both now streaming globally on Apple TV+.

Dixon Place announces its Spring 2021 Production Season, premiering four commissioned puppetry productions performed for in-person and virtual audiences, with video on demand (VOD) streaming available immediately following the live premieres.

Dixon Place has announced its Spring 2021 Production Season, premiering four commissioned puppetry productions performed for in-person and virtual audiences, with video on demand streaming available immediately following the live premieres.

“From the creative imaginations of superstar baker Duff Goldman and the iconic Jim Henson Company, Duff’s Happy Fun Bake Time is a magical collaboration that led to the creation of a series unlike any other,” said Courtney White, President, Food Network.” 

Included in the lineup is The Royal Ballet's presentation of Company Wayne McGregor in The Dark Crystal: Odyssey. Based on Jim Henson's iconic 1982 film, this magical coming-of-age story brings together a team of world-class collaborators...

The Royal Opera House has shared early plans for its 2021/22 Season, the first full Royal Opera House Season since 2019.   

Dixon Place has announced its Spring 2021 Production Season, premiering four commissioned puppetry productions performed for in-person and virtual audiences, with video on demand (VOD) streaming available immediately following the live premieres.

In a major UK/US co-publication deal, world rights were acquired by Ann-Janine Murtagh, Executive Publisher, HCCB UK, and Suzanne Murphy, President and Publisher, HCCB US, from Crystal Mahey-Morgan at OWN IT! Entertainment Ltd.

Milo the Magnificent is a highly engaging puppet show about an aspiring magician. This wordless comedy, the winner of a Jim Henson Foundation Grant, is inspired by turn of the century vaudeville entertainers, is as highly physical as it is charming. Using stunningly innovative puppetry, Milo presents a variety of magic tricks which don't always go as planned.

Fellow late-teens and early-twenty-somethings, consider this your invitation to play the music and light the lights. It’s time to meet The Muppets, on your couch tomorrow night.

Joe Wong released his new video for double single “Minor” / “Nuclear Rainbow,” filmed at the beginning of the pandemic over the course of several weeks in both Los Angeles and Washington, DC.

“Minor” / “Nuclear Rainbow” was directed by Sam Macon (Dum Dum Girls, Goat, Crocodiles, Cave Singers); features Mary Timony (Helium, Ex Hex), Mary Lattimore, Steven McDonald (Redd Kross, OFF!, Melvins), Anna Warnoker (that dog.), and more.

Which Muppet would John Oliver be if he could live in the world of Jim Henson? We made the 'Last Week Tonight' host take a Buzzfeed quiz to find out, and let's just say he's not a Rowlf.