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Sesame Street is a long-running American children's television series created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett. The program is known for its educational content, and images communicated through the use of Jim Henson's Muppets, animation, short films, humor, and cultural references. The series premiered on November 10, 1969 to positive reviews, some controversy, and high ratings.

New Songs by Tom Kitt and Helen Park to be Featured in World Premiere of SESAME STREE Photo New Songs by Tom Kitt and Helen Park to be Featured in World Premiere of SESAME STREET THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 04, 2022

The world premiere of the new Sesame Street the Musical will feature new songs written by three of Broadway and the music industry’s brightest composers, Tom Kitt, Helen Park, and Nate Edmondson. Sesame Street the Musical will take to the stage in New York starting on Thursday, September 8, 2022, th...


Stage and Screen Actor Ira Hawkins Has Passed Away Photo Stage and Screen Actor Ira Hawkins Has Passed Away
by Stephi Wild - November 16, 2021

Hawkins' Broadway credits include Timbuktu! (1978), The Tap Dance Kid (1983), Honky Tonk Nights (1986), and Roza (1987). Off-Broadway, he appeared in The Crystal Tree (1981), The Gig (1994), and 70, Girls, 70 (2006). His regional theatre credits include The Desert Song (1984) and Roza (1986)....


VIDEO: Trailer for All-Asian A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Photo VIDEO: Trailer for All-Asian A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by Nicole Rosky - July 02, 2021

Tony Award Winner and Disney Legend Lea Salonga will make a special appearance as the host of CollaborAzian's production of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder on July 15th, 2021. The abridged version of Robert L. Freedman and Steven Lutvak's musical is directed by Sesame Street's Alan Muraoka an...


SESAME STREET: THE MUSICAL to Premiere Off-Broadway This Fall Photo SESAME STREET: THE MUSICAL to Premiere Off-Broadway This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 07, 2022

Sesame Street: The Musical just set its world premiere of a new stage production: Sesame Street: The Musical, in New York. Sesame Street’s beloved furry friends will appear in their original puppet form in an Off-Broadway musical, with previews starting September 8, 2022. Find out how to get tickets...


Acclaimed Documentary Featuring New York Theatre Ballet's Community LIFT Program Wins Photo Acclaimed Documentary Featuring New York Theatre Ballet's Community LIFT Program Wins Children's Resilience in Film Award
by A.A. Cristi - October 26, 2022

New York Theatre Ballet (NYTB), under the Artistic Direction of Steven Melendez, is pleased to be honored by Shine Global and its first-ever Children's Resilience in Film Award bestowed upon the feature-length film LIFT and filmmaker David J. Petersen....


Leslie Carrara-Rudolph Premiers In New Episode Of Season 4 Of The Hit Series DORIS DE Photo Leslie Carrara-Rudolph Premiers In New Episode Of Season 4 Of The Hit Series DORIS DEAR'S GURL TALK
by A.A. Cristi - February 20, 2023

DeForest Theatricals has announced season 4 of the hit series 'Doris Dear's Gurl Talk' is set to premiere episode 2 with the puppeteer from “Sesame Street” and “The Muppets”, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph on the streaming network BroadwayonDemand starting February 21th at noon! ...


New Songs by Tom Kitt and Helen Park to be Featured in World Premiere of SESAME STREE Photo New Songs by Tom Kitt and Helen Park to be Featured in World Premiere of SESAME STREET THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 04, 2022

The world premiere of the new Sesame Street the Musical will feature new songs written by three of Broadway and the music industry’s brightest composers, Tom Kitt, Helen Park, and Nate Edmondson. Sesame Street the Musical will take to the stage in New York starting on Thursday, September 8, 2022, th...


BETTER NATE THAN EVER, Eden Espinosa, and More Nominated For 2022 Children's & Family Photo BETTER NATE THAN EVER, Eden Espinosa, and More Nominated For 2022 Children's & Family Emmys
by A.A. Cristi - November 01, 2022

Nominations have been announced for the first-ever Children's and Family Emmy Awards and some familiar names are among the honorees....


WarnerMedia Kids & Family and Sesame Workshop Expand Content Partnership Photo WarnerMedia Kids & Family and Sesame Workshop Expand Content Partnership
by Michael Major - March 08, 2022

Sesame Street Mecha Builders, the first of many new Sesame Workshop originals for WarnerMedia’s Cartoonito preschool programming block. More animated series and specials, including newly greenlit family miniseries Charlotte’s Web, upcoming preschool shows Bea’s Block and a Sesame Street-themed reima...


HAMILTON's Fergie L. Phillipe Joins SESAME STREET's Tyler Bunch In Conversation Photo HAMILTON's Fergie L. Phillipe Joins SESAME STREET's Tyler Bunch In Conversation
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2022

Broadway's 'Hamilton' actor and budding puppeteer, Fergie L. Phillipe, interviews one of his revered creative influences, 'Sesame Street's' own, Tyler Bunch ('The Muppets', 'Bear In The Big Blue House', 'The Tick'). The conversation will revolve around creating and establishing characters....


Photos: See Celia Keenan-Bolger, Miguel Cervantes & More on the Red Carpet for SESAME Photo Photos: See Celia Keenan-Bolger, Miguel Cervantes & More on the Red Carpet for SESAME STREET THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 20, 2022

Sesame Street: The Musical has officially opened Off-Broadway at Theatre Row Theatre. Produced by Rockefeller Productions and Sesame Workshop, Sesame Street: The Musical will run through Thursday, November 27, 2022 with an opening night set for Monday, September 19. See photos from the red carpet he...


Video: Kid Critics Tell You How to Get to SESAME STREET: THE MUSICAL Photo Video: Kid Critics Tell You How to Get to SESAME STREET: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 31, 2022

BroadwayWorld's Kid Critics is back for a new season! It's not hard to stumble across an excess of reviews for any given show these days, but there is a group of theatre-goers that is wildly underrepresented when it comes to opinions on Broadway- kids! What did our Kid Critics think of Sesame Street...


VIDEO: Watch 30 Broadway Stars Make Music with Muppets! Photo 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. From the kid-centric Sesame Street to the universally loved The Muppets Show, the furry (and felty) creatures have often used music to entertai...


Video: Kid Critics Tell You How to Get to SESAME STREET: THE MUSICAL Photo Video: Kid Critics Tell You How to Get to SESAME STREET: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 31, 2022

BroadwayWorld's Kid Critics is back for a new season! It's not hard to stumble across an excess of reviews for any given show these days, but there is a group of theatre-goers that is wildly underrepresented when it comes to opinions on Broadway- kids! What did our Kid Critics think of Sesame Street...


VIDEO: HBO Releases STREET GANG: HOW WE GOT TO SESAME STREET Trailer Photo VIDEO: HBO Releases STREET GANG: HOW WE GOT TO SESAME STREET Trailer
by Michael Major - November 23, 2021

The documentary is a rare window into the early days of “Sesame Street,” revealing the creators, artists, writers and educators who together established one of the most influential and enduring children’s programs in television history. It details how Muppets creator Jim Henson and Jon Stone crafted...


Keith Cooper To Retire As Executive Director Of Gateway Playhouse Photo Keith Cooper To Retire As Executive Director Of Gateway Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 21, 2022

Keith Cooper, Executive Director of The Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point,NJ, will retire from that position on Sunday April 3rd . There will be a celebration for Keith during a concert that day at the playhouse Starring Broadway Veterans Kelly Briggs, Jerry Christakos, Krissy Fraelich and musical d...


BWW Blog: Ivy Austin - A Woman of Many Voices and Many Hats Photo BWW Blog: Ivy Austin - A Woman of Many Voices and Many Hats
by Student Blogger: Drew Eldridge - February 19, 2021

There are few performers who can be declared a “triple threat” talent. Ivy Austin is undoubtedly one of them. Austin is a star of stage, radio, and the recording studio, and has been involved with smash hits including “Grease 2,”“A Prairie Home Companion,” and “Sesame Street” where she has recorded ...


Two new MADE IN NY Talks Announced for Spring 2021 Photo Two new MADE IN NY Talks Announced for Spring 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 13, 2021

The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment has announced two new “Made in NY” Talks for Spring 2021: “Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street” on April 22, and “Marketing, Messaging and the Public Interest” on April 26.  All “Made in NY” Talks are free, virtual and open to the public. ...


HBO Documentary Films to Debut STREET GANG: HOW WE GOT TO SESAME STREET in 2021 Photo HBO Documentary Films to Debut STREET GANG: HOW WE GOT TO SESAME STREET in 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 08, 2020

HBO Documentary Films’ STREET GANG: HOW WE GOT TO SESAME STREET takes audiences inside the minds and hearts of the “Sesame Street” creators, artists, writers and educators who together established one of the most influential and enduring children’s programs in television history. The film will debut...


The Olney Home Hour Returns For Valentine's Day Photo The Olney Home Hour Returns For Valentine's Day
by Stephi Wild - February 08, 2021

“The Olney Home Hour” an online revue of songs, sketches, and reflections on a monthly theme, returns this week on Friday, February 12 with “Seasons of Love” at 8:00 pm, streaming for free on Facebook, YouTube and the Olney Theatre Center blog....


VIDEO: Ali Ewoldt, Rena Strober and More Featured in 'Go Go GA' - a Broadway PSA for Photo VIDEO: Ali Ewoldt, Rena Strober and More Featured in 'Go Go GA' - a Broadway PSA for the Georgia Runoffs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 15, 2020

A group of Broadway artists has come together to encourage Georgia voters to vote for Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock. This company of artists has produced a vibrant, engaging video called, “Go Go GA,” with the simple premise that, despite the challenges of 2020, if Democratic voters—in Georgia—turn ...


Adam Schlesinger Will Be Honored With Tribute Concert Featuring Rachel Bloom, John Ga Photo Adam Schlesinger Will Be Honored With Tribute Concert Featuring Rachel Bloom, John Gallagher Jr., & Many More
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 16, 2021

Participants include 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' star and co-writer Rachel Bloom and Tony-winning actor John Gallagher Jr., as well as collaborators like Mike Viola, Mickey Dolenz, Sean Ono Lennon, and Taylor Hanson. ...


SESAME STREET: THE MUSICAL to Premiere Off-Broadway This Fall Photo SESAME STREET: THE MUSICAL to Premiere Off-Broadway This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 07, 2022

Sesame Street: The Musical just set its world premiere of a new stage production: Sesame Street: The Musical, in New York. Sesame Street’s beloved furry friends will appear in their original puppet form in an Off-Broadway musical, with previews starting September 8, 2022. Find out how to get tickets...


DORIS DEAR'S GURL TALK Bonus Episode Streaming Now On Broadway On Demand Photo DORIS DEAR'S GURL TALK Bonus Episode Streaming Now On Broadway On Demand
by A.A. Cristi - March 01, 2023

A 'bonus' episode of the streaming series “Doris Dear's Gurl Talk” is available now on Broadway On Demand with special guest Lolly Lardpop!  ...


Jonathan Rockefeller Signs With Creative Artists Agency Photo Jonathan Rockefeller Signs With Creative Artists Agency
by Stephi Wild - February 17, 2023

Acclaimed American-Australian producer, director, and writer, Jonathan Rockefeller has signed with CAA. Rockefeller is the founder and owner of Rockefeller Productions....






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