The Muppets News

Even after hundreds of Broadway performances, Darren Criss still loves playing Oliver in Maybe Happy Ending. Criss recently told Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show that he continues to enjoy sharing it with audiences. Watch the interview now.

The Muny announced the principal cast for HAIRSPRAY, opening its 108th season at Forest Park. Katy Geraghty and Richard Kind lead the production, which marks the show's return to the St. Louis stage for the first time since 2015.

Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Live to Film is coming to Bradford Live this festive season featuring a screening of the film while the musical score is performed live by an orchestra.

The 2025/26 Broadway season is slowly coming to a close, and what a season it has been! Audiences have enjoyed a ton of exciting performances over the past twelve months, and with awards season now upon us, we're looking back at how this year's productions add up and compare to seasons past.

The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) has unveiled the Nominees for the 30th Annual Webby Awards, honoring excellence on the Internet. 

TheaterWorksUSA has optioned the rights to Scholastic's animated TV series Clifford the Big Red Dog, based on the beloved book series by Norman Bridwell for a new musical adaptation.

Actor, comedian, and songwriter Riki Lindhome will bring her Edinburgh Fringe hit DEAD INSIDE to Soho Theatre for a three-week run in the venue’s Main House.

With a distinctive sound that resists categorization, Grammy Award-nominated violinist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird will make his debut with the San Francisco Symphony.

Patrick Bristow breaks down how live improv and Henson-style puppetry come together in Puppet Up! – Uncensored, playing Feb. 20 - Mar. 1 at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood.

Comedian and puppeteer Ricky Downes III has released his puppet comedy special, 'A Night at the Duck Pond,' on YouTube, featuring a unique blend of characters and high-energy performances.

The 92nd Street Y, New York will present An Evening with Brian Stokes Mitchell. Two-time Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career that spans Broadway, television, film, and concert appearances.

El Capitan Theatre will present a six-day film series featuring classics like 'Muppet Treasure Island.' The event offers a nostalgic cinema experience in Hollywood, starting February 2026.

The Muppet Show returned with a bang earlier this month, raking in views across Disney+ and ABC. The special episode, directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, saw 7.58 million viewers in the eight days since its February 4 debut.

It's time to meet Broadway's best on The Muppet Show tonight! With the new special now streaming, we have rounded up some of the best of Broadway talent during the show's original run.

Broadway star Leslie Margherita took to Instagram to confirm that she, along with fellow Broadway performer Max Clayton, was in the audience for the new Muppet Show special, which was released this week.

On Saturday evening, executive producer and guest star Seth Rogen and The Muppets hosted a party to celebrate the return of The Muppet Show, held at The Hollywood Roosevelt in Los Angeles. Check out photos from the event here!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

The Muppets are back! Check out a new sneak peek from the special episode of The Muppet Show, featuring Kermit the Frog and Scooter as they realize they have booked too many acts for their show.

This February, Broadway fans will be treated to many new things to stream, including a new episode of The Muppet Show with Sabrina Carpenter, an animated movie featuring Cole Escola, Ryan Murphy's Love Story, and Kiss of the Spider Woman with Jennifer Lopez.

It's time to play the music! The official trailer and new photos have been released for The Muppet Show, giving audiences a brand-new look at the upcoming special, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the iconic series.