The Muppets News

BWW Blog: It's Time for a New Generation to Meet the Muppets

by Student Blogger: Emma Rose Dorsch — February 18, 2021

Fellow late-teens and early-twenty-somethings, consider this your invitation to play the music and light the lights.

THE MUPPET SHOW With Special Guest Crystal Gayle Available to Stream February 19 Only On Disney+

by Sarah Jae Leiber — January 25, 2021

The long wait for Muppet fans is almost over! “The Muppet Show,” Jim Henson’s iconic variety series that started it all, will begin streaming Friday, February 19 exclusively on Disney+.

VIDEO: Jason Segel Talks About His Vampire Musical on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT

by Sarah Leiber — January 20, 2021

Jason Segel tells Stephen about director Judd Apatow's first reaction upon hearing Jason's now legendary vampire-themed musical for the first time.

Wake Up With BWW 1/20: James Corden, Patti LuPone & More Sing Trump-Themed 'One Day More' and More!

by Stephi Wild — January 20, 2021

Today's top stories: James Corden is joined by Patti LuPone and more in Trump-themed 'One Day More', Laura Benanti returns as Melania Trump one final time, and more!

VIDEO: Watch 30 Broadway Stars Make Music with Muppets!

by Nicole Rosky — January 19, 2021

Since Jim Henson first burst onto the scene over six decades ago, Muppets have taken center stage in pop culture, appearing on film, television, and beyond.

All Five Seasons of THE MUPPET SHOW Will Stream on Disney Plus

by Sarah Jae Leiber — January 19, 2021

The long wait for Muppet fans is almost over! “The Muppet Show,” Jim Henson’s iconic variety series that started it all, will begin streaming Friday, February 19 exclusively on Disney+.

Pacific Symphony Principal Trumpet Barry Perkins To Be Featured In INAUGURATION FANFARE FOR JOE AND KAMALA

by A.A. Cristi — January 15, 2021

Principal Trumpet Barry Perkins has been invited to represent Pacific Symphony in the Hope & Harmony Ensemble, formed by concert tour company Classical Movements in honor of the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

Papatango Announces Filmed Release Of Samuel Bailey's SHOOK

by Stephi Wild — January 13, 2021

Papatango today announces that the 2019 Papatango New Writing Prize-winner Shook by Samuel Bailey – which was due to transfer to the West End when the pandemic hit – has been filmed and will be available to watch online from Friday 5 February until Sunday 28 February 2021.

MUPPET BABIES Season Three Will Debut on Disney Junior

by Sarah Jae Leiber — December 17, 2020

Season three of Disney Junior's Emmy Award®-nominated series 'Muppet Babies' will debut FRIDAY, JAN.

12 Days of Christmas with Lea Salonga: Watch the Full List!

by Lea Salonga — December 26, 2020

Christmastime is here at last and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a 12 Days of Christmas countdown.

VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth Covers Taylor Swift's 'Mad Woman'

by Stephi Wild — December 13, 2020

Kristin Chenoweth took to social media to share a cover of Taylor Swift's song, Mad Woman, in honor of Swift's 31st birthday today.

12 Days of Christmas with Lea Salonga: The Muppets Countdown to Christmas

by Lea Salonga — December 21, 2020

Christmastime is here at last and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a 12 Days of Christmas countdown.

Joe Pasquale and Sarah Earnshaw To Tour In John Godber's APRIL IN PARIS

by Stephi Wild — December 11, 2020

Joe Pasquale and Sarah Earnshaw will star as Al and Bet in John Godber's classic comedy, April in Paris, which will tour the country, opening in Wellingborough on 28 January 2021, and will be directed by Richard Lewis.

BWW Interview: Carly Paoli Chats CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE, Sky Arts

by Fiona Scott — December 9, 2020

Carly Paoli is a Classical Brit-nominated soprano.

Clapham Grand Reopens With Upcoming Month Of Shows In December

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 3, 2020

The Clapham Grand has announced its post lockdown, physically distanced Christmas shows including a selection of comedy, drag, live acts, choirs and movie nights

Papatango Announces Plans For 2021

by A.A. Cristi — November 24, 2020

2021 will see Papatango mount an ambitious programme of open-entry opportunities to support early-stage artists and freelancers, who are among those hardest hit by Covid-19, and provide completely free and accessible new plays to help encourage audiences back to theatre.