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The Muppets return to primetime with a contemporary, documentary-style show. For the first time ever, a series will explore the Muppets

Jim Parsons Will Promote THE BOYS IN THE BAND on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Photo Jim Parsons Will Promote THE BOYS IN THE BAND on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 06, 2020

Jim Parsons will appear on 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' this Thursday, October 8th, to promote the film adaptation of 'The Boys in the Band.'  ...


Listen: Emily Rothstein Discusses Her Acting Background and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACT Photo Listen: Emily Rothstein Discusses Her Acting Background and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - May 31, 2022

New Jersey native Emily Rothstein began her career after graduating from the University of Southern California with a degree in Cinematic Arts. ...


Disney+ Greenlights THE MUPPETS MAYHEM Series Photo Disney+ Greenlights THE MUPPETS MAYHEM Series
by Michael Major - March 07, 2022

The series will take audiences on a music-filled journey as, at long last, The Electric Mayhem Band records its first ever album. Lilly Singh ('A Little Late with Lilly Singh,' “Dollface.”) will play the (human) lead role of “Nora” the junior A&R executive tasked with managing and wrangling the mayh...


MUPPETS NOW to Premiere This July on Disney+ Photo MUPPETS NOW to Premiere This July on Disney+
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 20, 2020

This morning, as part of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+'s celebration of National #StreamingDay, Disney+ announced the new original series 'Muppets Now' will premiere July 31 on the service....


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


Darren Criss Joins MUPPETS HAUNTED MANSION Photo Darren Criss Joins MUPPETS HAUNTED MANSION
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - August 31, 2021

Darren Criss is joining The Muppets and those 999 happy haunts in the upcoming special Muppets Haunted Mansion on Disney Plus! 'Muppets Haunted Mansion' takes place on Halloween night, when Gonzo is challenged to spend one very daring night in the most grim grinning place on Earth ...The Haunted Man...


ABC Announces Lineup for Unscripted Series Featuring The Muppets, THE CHASE & More Photo ABC Announces Lineup for Unscripted Series Featuring The Muppets, THE CHASE & More
by Michael Major - March 15, 2022

ABC announced today an all-star lineup of unscripted programming. Season four of “Holey Moley” kicks off the evening featuring The Muppets, followed by the heart-racing quiz show “The Chase” and a brand-new series, “Who Do You Believe.” Additional summer premiere dates will be announced at a later d...


VIDEO: Jim Parsons Breaks Down THE BOYS IN THE BAND on THE TONIGHT SHOW Photo VIDEO: Jim Parsons Breaks Down THE BOYS IN THE BAND on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - September 29, 2020

Jim Parsons discusses filming the movie version of The Boys in the Band with Ryan Murphy, and talks about how he learned acting from Mary Tyler Moore....


THE MUPPET SHOW With Special Guest Crystal Gayle Available to Stream February 19 Only Photo 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+. ...


Darren Criss, Taraji P. Henson & More Featured on MUPPETS HAUNTED MANSION Soundtrack Photo Darren Criss, Taraji P. Henson & More Featured on MUPPETS HAUNTED MANSION Soundtrack
by Michael Major - October 08, 2021

The 'Muppets Haunted Mansion' EP was released today from Walt Disney Records and will include three new original songs titled 'Rest in Peace,' 'Life Hereafter' and 'Tie the Knot Tango,' plus a cover of 'Dancing in the Moonlight' and you can listen to it right here. ...


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....


L.O.S. KIDS' Professor Treblemaker Composes an Opera Mash-up On Stage At The Kaye Pla Photo L.O.S. KIDS' Professor Treblemaker Composes an Opera Mash-up On Stage At The Kaye Playhouse, April 2-3
by A.A. Cristi - March 16, 2022

The Little Orchestra Society, an experiential presentation of music for children and families, will offer its second program of the season on April 2nd and 3rd at the Kaye Playhouse with a unique concert focused on the making of an opera, think of it like Opera 101!...


LISTEN: Joe Iconis Discusses His Career & More on NOW WE'RE TALKING WITH DREW GASPARI Photo LISTEN: Joe Iconis Discusses His Career & More on NOW WE'RE TALKING WITH DREW GASPARINI
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2021

Hear about Joe Iconis' amazing career and listen to him play some silly games, give some truly terrific advice to all future generations of theatre workers, and more on the latest episode of Now We're Talking With Drew Gasparini....


VIDEO: The Muppets and James Corden Perform 'With a Little Help from My Friends' Photo VIDEO: The Muppets and James Corden Perform 'With a Little Help from My Friends'
by Stephi Wild - June 26, 2020

Although James Corden, Reggie Watts and The Muppets can't be together in a studio, the group comes together on video chat to sing The Beatles classic 'With a Little Help from My Friends.'...


VIDEO: Watch The Muppets in a TICK, TICK...BOOM! Parody Trailer Photo VIDEO: Watch The Muppets in a TICK, TICK...BOOM! Parody Trailer
by Michael Major - December 14, 2021

Watch a new parody trailer for Netflix's tick, tick...BOOM! film adaption, starring The Muppets! Watch Kermit the Frog as Jonathan Larson in the fictional 'Muppets Tick Manhattan' trailer now. ...


Leah Buono Promoted to Vice President, Casting, Disney Branded Television Photo Leah Buono Promoted to Vice President, Casting, Disney Branded Television
by Michael Major - August 09, 2022

Leah Buono is currently managing the casting process on an array of distinguished upcoming projects such as 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians,' 'American Born Chinese,' 'National Treasure: Edge of History,' 'The Santa Clauses' and 'The Muppets Mayhem.' ...


VIDEO: Disney+ Shares the MUPPETS NOW Video Call Trailer Photo VIDEO: Disney+ Shares the MUPPETS NOW Video Call Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 15, 2020

In preparation for the world premiere of the Muppets' first-ever streaming show, “Muppets Now,”  Kermit the Frog will conduct a video chat to break the news that Disney+ has ordered six half-hour muppisodes premiering July 31....


Amy Adams to Make West End Debut in THE GLASS MENAGERIE Photo Amy Adams to Make West End Debut in THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by A.A. Cristi - September 13, 2021

Acclaimed film actor Amy Adams is set to make her West End debut in a revival of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie....


Disney Hits Channel (302) Celebrates One-Year Anniversary on SiriusXM Photo Disney Hits Channel (302) Celebrates One-Year Anniversary on SiriusXM
by Michael Major - March 25, 2022

The channel will also highlight encore programming that has included Disney Legend, Hayley Mills, John Stamos, Kristin Chenoweth and more, plus segments from our “Be Our Guest 4 The Day” series featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda, voice talent from “Encanto,” and more....


Breaking: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Movie Adds Amy Adams to Cast Photo Breaking: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Movie Adds Amy Adams to Cast
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 28, 2020

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Amy Adams will star in the upcoming 'Dear Evan Hansen' movie musical as Cynthia Murphy. ...


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: Jim Parsons Breaks Down THE BOYS IN THE BAND on THE TONIGHT SHOW Photo VIDEO: Jim Parsons Breaks Down THE BOYS IN THE BAND on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - September 29, 2020

Jim Parsons discusses filming the movie version of The Boys in the Band with Ryan Murphy, and talks about how he learned acting from Mary Tyler Moore....


VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For THE RHYTHMICS at Southwark Playhouse Photo VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For THE RHYTHMICS at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - November 17, 2021

As previously announced, Noel Sullivan (School of Rock, Years and Years and Gavin and Stacey) will star as 'Grey' alongside Zweyla Mitchell Dos Santos making her professional debut playing 'Silva'. ...


Student Blog: Five Movies that Disney Should Bring to Broadway Photo Student Blog: Five Movies that Disney Should Bring to Broadway
by Student Blogger: MaryRose Jones - September 03, 2021

Disney has opened many spectacular shows on Broadway, such as Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, and The Lion King. However, it's been around four years since they opened a new show on Broadway. Here are some of my top picks for their next movie-to-stage adaptation to come to Broadway. It has been so lon...


Award-Winning Director and Choreographer Tony Charmoli Dies at Age 99 Photo Award-Winning Director and Choreographer Tony Charmoli Dies at Age 99
by Stephi Wild - August 10, 2020

Tony Charmoli died peacefully on the evening of August 7th at his home in the Hollywood Hills. He was 99. Tony had a decades long, award-winning career as a director, a producer, and as a choreographer for television, film, and theater.  ...






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