Jennifer Barnhart
Jennifer Barnhart is a veteran puppeteer who joined Sesame Street in Season 32. She eventually inherited the roles of Gladys the Cow and Mama Bear, and starting with season 46, became the primary performer for Zoe following Fran Brill's retirement.
Latest News on Jennifer Barnhart:
- Photos: Primary Stages Gala Honors Ann Harada, Cathy Bendall and Cherry Lane AlternativeOct 6, 2026
- Julie Benko, Bryce Pinkham and More to Perform at Primary Stages 2026 Fall GalaSep 15, 2026
- Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 27, 2026- Megan Thee Stallion to Join MOULIN ROUGE! and MoreFeb 27, 2026
BIO
Jennifer Barnhart is a veteran puppeteer who joined Sesame Street in Season 32. She eventually inherited the roles of Gladys the Cow and Mama Bear, and starting with season 46, became the primary performer for Zoe following Fran Brill's retirement. She also performs the Galli Galli Sim Sim character Raya for the "Cleaner, Healthier, Happier" campaign.
Barnhart was the longest running member of the original Broadway cast of Avenue Q, portraying her original roles of Mrs. Thistletwat and all-purpose assistant, and understudying the roles of Kate Monster and Lucy T. Slut, for the show's entire six-year run. She briefly returned to her former roles in an Off-Broadway production of Avenue Q in 2013[3] and has consulted for regional productions of the show.
For the 2009/2010 Goodspeed production of Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, Barnhart assumed the role of Madame Squirrel.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2003
Bear, Other Characters, Mrs. T, Kate Monster (Understudy), Lucy The Slut (Understudy)
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Videos
BWW Exclusive: Watch a Sneak Peek of Ann Harada, Telly Leung, James Monroe Iglehart & More in THE NICE LIST- Airs December 1
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-11-16 08:01:00
BWW Exclusive: Ann Harada, Telly Leung, James Monroe Iglehart & More Will Star in THE NICE LIST
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-10-26 08:01:00
STAGE TUBE: Broadway Responds to Homophobic Russian Government - Featuring Block, Rannells, Burstein, Urie & Many More!
by Courtnie Mele - 2014-01-23 11:51:56
Video: Cast of AVENUE Q Congratulates Lopez Team on Oscar Nom w/ 'Let It Go' Cover
by Caryn Robbins - 2014-01-22 08:02:29
News
Photos: Primary Stages Gala Honors Ann Harada, Cathy Bendall and Cherry Lane Alternative
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 6, 2026
Just last night, Primary Stages hosted their 2026 Fall Gala, honoring Ann Harada with the Einhorn Mentorship Award, Cherry Lane Alternative with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award, and Cathy Bendall with the inaugural Theater Service Award. The special night was directed by Michael Heitzman, with music direction by Will Van Dyke. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 6, 2026
Just last night, Primary Stages hosted their 2026 Fall Gala, honoring Ann Harada with the Einhorn Mentorship Award, Cherry Lane Alternative with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award, and Cathy Bendall with the inaugural Theater Service Award. The special night was directed by Michael Heitzman, with music direction by Will Van Dyke. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
Julie Benko, Bryce Pinkham and More to Perform at Primary Stages 2026 Fall Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2026
PRIMARY STAGES revealed performers for their 2026 Fall Gala, honoring Ann Harada with the Einhorn Mentorship Award, and Cherry Lane Alternative with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2026
PRIMARY STAGES revealed performers for their 2026 Fall Gala, honoring Ann Harada with the Einhorn Mentorship Award, and Cherry Lane Alternative with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 27, 2026- Megan Thee Stallion to Join MOULIN ROUGE! and More
by - Feb 27, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Feb 27, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
John Tartaglia to Host 2026 Children’s & Family Emmy Awards with Special AVENUE Q Reunion
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 26, 2026
An Avenue Q reunion will take place next week at the 2026 Children’s & Family Emmy Awards in New York City. Host John Tartaglia will be joined onstage by fellow Avenue Q Broadway cast members Stephanie d’Abruzzo and Jennifer Barnhart to present an award at the ceremony.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 26, 2026
An Avenue Q reunion will take place next week at the 2026 Children’s & Family Emmy Awards in New York City. Host John Tartaglia will be joined onstage by fellow Avenue Q Broadway cast members Stephanie d’Abruzzo and Jennifer Barnhart to present an award at the ceremony.
Videos: Inside 2026 BroadwayCon With RENT & IN THE HEIGHTS Reunions
by Michael Major - Jan 26, 2026
BroadwayCon was held over the weekend in New York City. Watch videos from Rent, In the Heights, SIX, The Lost Boys, Avenue Q, Heathers the Musical, Kerry Butler, Marc Shaiman, and more.
by Michael Major - Jan 26, 2026
BroadwayCon was held over the weekend in New York City. Watch videos from Rent, In the Heights, SIX, The Lost Boys, Avenue Q, Heathers the Musical, Kerry Butler, Marc Shaiman, and more.
THE NICE LIST Comes to Bristol Riverside Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025
Bristol Riverside Theatre will present the world premiere of The Nice List, a new musical featuring a book and lyrics by Phoebe Kreutz and music by Gary Adler.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025
Bristol Riverside Theatre will present the world premiere of The Nice List, a new musical featuring a book and lyrics by Phoebe Kreutz and music by Gary Adler.
SoHo Playhouse Reveals Finalists For 2025 Lighthouse Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2025
SoHo Playhouse has revealed the six finalists for the 2025 Lighthouse Series. Learn more about the series and see how to attend upcoming performances here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2025
SoHo Playhouse has revealed the six finalists for the 2025 Lighthouse Series. Learn more about the series and see how to attend upcoming performances here!
Cast Set For Industry Reading of THE BELFAST CONNECTION
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025
Sup Dummies will present an exclusive industry presentations of The Belfast Connection, a new play by John Donovan. Learn more about the reading and the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025
Sup Dummies will present an exclusive industry presentations of The Belfast Connection, a new play by John Donovan. Learn more about the reading and the cast here!
Sierra Boggess and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond including Sierra Boggess, Lea DeLaria and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond including Sierra Boggess, Lea DeLaria and more!
See Tom Kitt Featuring Ariana DeBose and More at 54 Below in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. The lineup includes Tom Kitt featuring Ariana DeBose, plus more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. The lineup includes Tom Kitt featuring Ariana DeBose, plus more!
Lillias White, Noel MacNeal and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Noel MacNeal, Lillias White, and more. See the full lineup and learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Noel MacNeal, Lillias White, and more. See the full lineup and learn more!
Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. See the full March programming here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. See the full March programming here!
See Tony Yazbeck, Kerry Ellis & More Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tony Yazbeck, Kerry Ellis and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tony Yazbeck, Kerry Ellis and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
54 Below to Present BEST OF BROADWAY PUPPETRY - Full Casting Revealed
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 28, 2024
54 Below will present 'Best of Broadway Puppetry' in January, hosted by the Bad Idea Bears of Avenue Q (Rick Lyon and Jennifer Barnhart). Learn more here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 28, 2024
54 Below will present 'Best of Broadway Puppetry' in January, hosted by the Bad Idea Bears of Avenue Q (Rick Lyon and Jennifer Barnhart). Learn more here!
Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis & More to Perform at 54 Below in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024
In January, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis, and many more! Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024
In January, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis, and many more! Learn how to purchase tickets.
Telly Leung Joins BACK TO THE BEECH Fundraiser at Laurie Beechman
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024
Performers will come together for BACK TO THE BEECH - an evening to benefit the survival and revitalization of the beloved Laurie Beechman Theatre located in the West Bank Cafe. Telly Leung has joined the cast. Learn more about the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024
Performers will come together for BACK TO THE BEECH - an evening to benefit the survival and revitalization of the beloved Laurie Beechman Theatre located in the West Bank Cafe. Telly Leung has joined the cast. Learn more about the event here!
Photos: The Gasp Collection
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 31, 2023
After four years at Broadway World Cabaret, quite a collection of photos has been amassed. These are the gasp-worthy pics.
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 31, 2023
After four years at Broadway World Cabaret, quite a collection of photos has been amassed. These are the gasp-worthy pics.
Original AVENUE Q Stars To Reunite For STARS IN THE HOUSE FOR MAUI
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2023
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will welcome members of the original, Tony Award-winning company of the musical Avenue Q for a special edition of their lockdown roundtable series, Stars in the House.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2023
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will welcome members of the original, Tony Award-winning company of the musical Avenue Q for a special edition of their lockdown roundtable series, Stars in the House.
Video: Celebrate 20 Years of AVENUE Q
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 31, 2023
20 years ago, Avenue Q opened on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre, where it ran for over six years and 2534 performances. Watch videos from throughout the show's Broadway journey!
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 31, 2023
20 years ago, Avenue Q opened on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre, where it ran for over six years and 2534 performances. Watch videos from throughout the show's Broadway journey!
Legacy Theatre To Open New Musical AWESOMER AND AWESOMER in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2022
The team at The Legacy Theatre is bringing a powerhouse of a new work to the Legacy stage. Running July 7-16, Thursdays through Saturdays, is the second production of the Legacy's 2022 New Works Series - 'Awesomer and Awesomer.'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2022
The team at The Legacy Theatre is bringing a powerhouse of a new work to the Legacy stage. Running July 7-16, Thursdays through Saturdays, is the second production of the Legacy's 2022 New Works Series - 'Awesomer and Awesomer.'
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jennifer Barnhart been in?
Jennifer Barnhart has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Jennifer Barnhart been in?
Jennifer Barnhart has not appeared in the West End.
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