Kermit the Frog News

On September 24, 2011, the world-renowned puppeteer, filmmaker, and television pioneer, Jim Henson would have turned 75.

A very rare personal appearance by Frank Oz, conversations with Brian Henson and illustrator Brian Froud, 25th anniversary screenings of Labyrinth, a preview of the new movie The Muppets, and rare showings of Jim Henson's experimental television works, are among the highlights of the next three months of programs to be presented by Museum of the Moving Image in conjunction with the exhibition Jim Henson's Fantastic World.

On September 24, 2011, the world-renowned puppeteer, filmmaker, and television pioneer, Jim Henson would have turned 75.

It just got a whole lot easier being green. Walt Disney Records is set to release Muppets: The Green Album, a musical tribute to the world's much-loved Muppets, featuring 12 fan favorite songs reinterpreted by today's hottest artists.

Television icon Regis Philbin, Muppets creator Jim Henson, the extraordinary actresses who vocally brought to life many modern-day Disney Princesses including Jodi Benson (Ariel from The Little Mermaid), Paige O'Hara (Belle from Beauty and the Beast), Lea Salonga (singing voices of Jasmine from Aladdin and Mulan from Mulan), Linda Larkin (speaking voice of Jasmine from Aladdin), and Anika Noni Rose (Princess Tiana from The Princess and the Frog) were honored as official Disney Legends during the D23 EXPO at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 19, in the Anaheim Convention Center Arena.

This summer, Broadway actors Darlene Love, Julia Murney, Anthony Rapp and Matt Dengler star in 'Free to Dream: New Songs for the American Journey,' a concert specially adapted for Colonial Williamsburg. Television personality Willard Scott also lends his recorded voice to the program, which showcases the people and places that make up the fabric of America with musical styles from country, rock and pop to swing and the blues. It is a compilation of pieces by Grammy-winning composer Doug Katsaros and two-time Emmy-nominated lyricist William Schermerhorn. A nine-piece band accompanies the singers.

Museum of the Moving Image today announced the schedule of screenings, special guest appearances, and workshops that will be presented in conjunction with the exhibition Jim Henson's Fantastic World, beginning July 16, 2011.

Museum of the Moving Image announced an updated schedule of screenings, special guest appearances, and workshops that will be presented in conjunction with the exhibition Jim Henson's Fantastic World, beginning Saturday, July 16, 2011.

Museum of the Moving Image today announced the schedule of screenings, special guest appearances, and workshops that will be presented in conjunction with the exhibition Jim Henson's Fantastic World, beginning July 16, 2011.

It just got a whole lot easier being green. Walt Disney Records is set to release Muppets: The Green Album, a musical tribute to the world's much-loved Muppets, featuring 12 fan favorite songs reinterpreted by today's hottest artists.

MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE announces their EXHIBITION AND PROGRAM OVERVIEW for JULY-SEPTEMBER 2011

This summer, Broadway actors Darlene Love, Julia Murney, Anthony Rapp and Matt Dengler star in 'Free to Dream: New Songs for the American Journey,' a concert specially adapted for Colonial Williamsburg. Television personality Willard Scott also lends his recorded voice to the program, which showcases the people and places that make up the fabric of America with musical styles from country, rock and pop to swing and the blues. It is a compilation of pieces by Grammy-winning composer Doug Katsaros and two-time Emmy-nominated lyricist William Schermerhorn. A nine-piece band accompanies the singers.

Victoria Theatre Association presents The Soundtrack of Your Life featuring Jimmy Webb, Barry Man and Paul Williams, Saturday, April 23, 2011 at the historic Victoria Theatre, starting at 8 PM.

Jim Henson, the internationally known creative genius whose work encompassed film, television, and puppetry, made elaborate imaginary worlds filled with unique characters, objects, and environments.

Victoria Theatre Association presents The Soundtrack of Your Life featuring Jimmy Webb, Barry Man and Paul Williams, Saturday, April 23, 2011 at the historic Victoria Theatre, starting at 8 PM.

TheatreWorks Presents "A CHRISTMAS MEMORY", based on the story by Truman Capote

In a big-hearted, gloriously tuneful world premiere musical from a team of celebrated Broadway veterans, Truman Capote's enchanting holiday tale A CHRISTMAS MEMORY springs to life at TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley.

TheatreWorks Presents "A CHRISTMAS MEMORY", based on the story by Truman Capote

TheatreWorks Presents "A CHRISTMAS MEMORY", based on the story by Truman Capote

Just in time to spread holiday cheer, The Scintas return to the Suncoast Showroom with A Scinta Christmas, December 3, 4 and 5, each evening at 7:30 p.m.