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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.

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....


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...


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...


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. ...


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...


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. ...


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....


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...


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....


Sesame Workshop & Audible Announce Two More Seasons of SESAME STREET Podcast Photo Sesame Workshop & Audible Announce Two More Seasons of SESAME STREET Podcast
by Michael Major - October 29, 2021

Audible Inc. and Sesame Workshop have announced the return of their original Sesame Street podcast. Hosted by new monster on the block Foley, it’s the first podcast of its kind from the beloved children’s show – with original music, interactive games, jokes, and visits from friends like Elmo in ever...


HAND TO GOD Comes to University of Adelaide's Little Theatre Photo HAND TO GOD Comes to University of Adelaide's Little Theatre
by Stephi Wild - October 26, 2022

Described as Sesame Street meets The Exorcist, the funniest and filthiest Broadway show in years finally makes its South Australian premiere in University of Adelaide's iconic Little Theatre....


VIDEO: Check Out a New Clip of WINNIE THE POOH at the Hundred Acre Theatre Photo VIDEO: Check Out a New Clip of WINNIE THE POOH at the Hundred Acre Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 30, 2021

Disney’s Winnie the Pooh, the new musical stage adaption opened to rave reviews including “Winnie the Pooh Is a Perfect Reintroduction to Live Theater. The show features the Sherman Brothers’ classic Grammy Award-winning music with additional songs by A.A. Milne. ...


BWW Exclusive: How THE NICE LIST is Spreading Christmas Spirit Virtually Photo BWW Exclusive: How THE NICE LIST is Spreading Christmas Spirit Virtually
by Nicole Rosky - December 18, 2020

Niceness makes the world-go-round and The Nice List is keeping the world going this holiday season. 'The Nice List' is an original 45-minute holiday family musical with 6 original songs conceived for the Zoom Era, now available in time for the holidays. ...


Disney's WINNIE THE POOH to Hold Open Call for Young Actors for the Role of Christoph Photo Disney's WINNIE THE POOH to Hold Open Call for Young Actors for the Role of Christopher Robin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 24, 2021

Rockefeller Productions and casting director Cindi Rush will host an open call on Monday, October 4 from 3-6 PM at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street) with the hopes of finding a young actor to play Christopher Robin in the upcoming new musical, Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptat...


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. ...


VIDEO: On This Day, February 16: Happy Birthday, John Tartaglia! Photo VIDEO: On This Day, February 16: Happy Birthday, John Tartaglia!
by A.A. Cristi - February 16, 2021

Tartaglia earned a Tony Award® nomination for his performance in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Avenue Q, for which he originated the roles of Princeton and Rod. Additional Broadway credits include Shrek the Musical and Beauty and the Beast.  ...


BWW Exclusive: Watch a Sneak Peek of Ann Harada, Telly Leung, James Monroe Iglehart & Photo 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 - November 16, 2020

Niceness makes the world-go-round and The Nice List gives us a jingletastic look inside Santa’s workshop as he puts his elves in charge of Christmas while he checks in on his mall “ambassadors.” The elves set out to show they are up to the task but find themselves in over their candy canes until San...


VIDEO: Josh Lamon, Gabi Campo, Rena Strober and More Come Together for Broadway PSA ' Photo VIDEO: Josh Lamon, Gabi Campo, Rena Strober and More Come Together for Broadway PSA 'Make a Plan to Vote'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 29, 2020

Broadway performers have come together virtually to help get out the message to VOTE. The video features cast members from such shows as Hamilton, The Phantom of the Opera, The Prom and West Side Story, including Carolyn Berliner, Lamont Brown, Gabi Campo, Alex Drost, Kearran Giovanni, Deborah Graus...


Sonia Manzano Begins Performances in THE TEMPEST at Radial Park Photo Sonia Manzano Begins Performances in THE TEMPEST at Radial Park
by Stephi Wild - May 07, 2021

Sonia Manzano, who spent 44 years performing as Maria and writing for  the popular and enduring children's television series Sesame Street, and who was recently featured in the new documentary Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street will begin performances tonight in this live outdoor production of...


Photos: First Look at Elmo and Friends in SESAME STREET THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway Photo Photos: First Look at Elmo and Friends in SESAME STREET THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - August 25, 2022

Get a first look at all new photos featuring Elmo, Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch, and more from the world premiere of the new Sesame Street the Musical. ...


BWW Interview: Caitlin Sheppard & J'Kobe Wallace Talk SESAME STREET LIVE! LET'S PARTY Photo BWW Interview: Caitlin Sheppard & J'Kobe Wallace Talk SESAME STREET LIVE! LET'S PARTY!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 15, 2022

Join Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Abby Cadabby and more when Sesame Street Live! Let's Party! visits the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden from Saturday, February 19 through Sunday, February 27, 2022!...


Jazz At Lincoln Center's Virtual WeBop Family Jazz Party Streams On Saturday, Novembe Photo Jazz At Lincoln Center's Virtual WeBop Family Jazz Party Streams On Saturday, November 21
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 20, 2020

Jazz at Lincoln Center continues its mission to introduce new generations to America's greatest art form with two new programs aimed at family audiences....


BWW Interview: Alan Muraoka talks about directing A GENTLEMANS GUIDE TO MURDER in onl Photo BWW Interview: Alan Muraoka talks about directing A GENTLEMANS GUIDE TO MURDER in online concert for CollaborAzian
by E.H. Reiter - July 12, 2021

If you are looking for some fantastic vocals, aristocratic hijinks, and want to support a good cause then look no further than CollaborAzian’s upcoming abridged A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER on July 15th.  Directed by Alan Muraoka, and features an all-Asian American cast and production team...


Tickets Are Now on Sale For SESAME STREET THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway Photo Tickets Are Now on Sale For SESAME STREET THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - June 29, 2022

Tickets are now on sale for the world premiere of Sesame Street the Musical. Sesame Street's beloved furry friends will appear in their original puppet form in a new off-Broadway musical, with previews starting September 8, 2022. ...


VIDEO: The Count Counts Down to SESAME STREET's New Podcast Photo VIDEO: The Count Counts Down to SESAME STREET's New Podcast
by Sarah Leiber - October 22, 2020

“The Sesame Street Podcast” features new original music, interactive games, jokes and visits from friends like Elmo, Big Bird and Cookie Monster. ...






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