Jim Henson News

West End Cast Set For PETER PAN GOES WRONG

by Stephi Wild — September 28, 2023

Mischief has announced the West End cast of Peter Pan Goes Wrong which sails into the West End for 7 and a half weeks only at the Lyric Theatre this Christmas.

Andy Mientus and Kathleen Elizabeth Monteleone Will Lead the Chicago Premiere of JIM HENSON'S EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS

by Stephi Wild — September 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 14-December 31, 2023, at the Studebaker Theater.

Kate Rockwell, Ryann Redmond, Lesli Margherita, Lilli Cooper & More to Lead FEMALE TROUBLES Industry Readings

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 20, 2023

Get all the details on the upcoming industry readings of FEMALE TROUBLES, featuring stars like Kate Rockwell, Ryann Redmond, and Lesli Margherita.

Edward W. Hardy To Perform With The University Of Northern Colorado Symphony Orchestra Next Week

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 19, 2023

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Andy Mientus to Star in JIM HENSON'S EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS in Chicago

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 11, 2023

A live theatrical adaptation of “Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas” is making its Chicago debut this holiday season, November 14-December 31, 2023.

Video: Watch the New FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S Trailer Featuring More of Jim Henson's Creature Shop Puppets

by Michael Major — August 30, 2023

The film stars Josh Hutcherson (Ultraman, The Hunger Games franchise), Elizabeth Lail (You, Mack & Rita), Piper Rubio (Holly & Ivy, Unstable), Kat Conner Sterling (We Have a Ghost, 9-1-1), with Mary Stuart Masterson (Blindspot, Fried Green Tomatoes) and Matthew Lillard (Good Girls, Scream).

The Ballard Institute And Museum Of Puppetry Presents JEGHETTO'S VARIETY SHOW

by A.A. Cristi — August 28, 2023

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present a special performance of Jeghetto's Variety Show by famed North Carolina-based puppeteer Tarish “Jeghetto” Pipkins, on Thursday, Sept.

THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN to Be Released on 4K Ultra HD in October

by Michael Major — August 24, 2023

Broadway bound, the Muppets take Manhattan by storm in this magical musical about breaking into show business! Fresh out of college, Kermit, Fozzie and the entire cast of Kermit’s musical “Manhattan Melodies” head for the Big Apple with plans to turn their small play into a big hit!

Atlanta's Synchronicity Theatre Reveals Lineup For Stripped Bare Arts Incubator Project

by Stephi Wild — August 8, 2023

Atlanta’s Synchronicity Theatre has announced the four works that have been selected as part of this season’s Stripped Bare Arts Incubator Project.

THE PRINCESS STRIKES BACK Comes to the Skokie Theatre

by Stephi Wild — August 7, 2023

“The Princess Strikes Back” opens Friday, August 11 at 7:30 PM at Skokie Theatre on Chicago's North Shore (7924 Lincoln Avenue, in Skokie, IL) with a second performance Friday, August 18.

Video:Apple TV+ Releases Trailer for New Peanuts Special 'Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie'

by Michael Major — August 2, 2023

Get a first look at the new Peanuts special 'Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie' coming to Apple TV+.

Experience the Magic of Physical Theater: Broken Box Mime Theater Presents PhysFestNYC

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 13, 2023

Join us for PhysFestNYC, the first-ever festival dedicated to physical theaters in New York City.

International Puppet Fringe Festival Reveals Complete Programming Schedule

by Stephi Wild — July 12, 2023

International Puppet Fringe Festival has announced its complete programming schedule, set to take place August 9 –13, 2023 in the Lower East Side.

Taiwanese Puppet Show PAPER PLAY Comes to Flushing Town Hall

by Stephi Wild — July 12, 2023

On Sunday, August 13, Flushing Town Hall will present the award-winning Paper Play by Puppet Beings Theatre.

New 42 Reveals 2023-24 Cohort of New Victory LabWorks Artists

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 10, 2023

New 42 has revealed the 2023-24 cohort of New Victory LabWorks and LabWorks Launch artists.

AANIKA'S ELEPHANTS to be Presented at the Tryon Fine Arts Center & Puppeteers of America Festival

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 5, 2023

Feisty Elephant, Little Shadow Productions, and Pam Arciero Productions are presenting Aanika's Elephants at the Tryon Fine Arts Center, Tryon, NC, July 14th and 15th and opening the Puppeteers of America Festival at the University of Maryland, College Park on July 18th.