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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.

SESAME STREET Announces March Episodes Photo SESAME STREET Announces March Episodes
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 24, 2020

SESAME STREET is available on HBO, HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partners' streaming platforms....


VIDEO: Learn How to Make FLY-Inspired Tinkerbell Wings With La Jolla Playhouse's Cost Photo VIDEO: Learn How to Make FLY-Inspired Tinkerbell Wings With La Jolla Playhouse's Costume Shop Supervisor Jennifer Ables
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2020

In a video introduced by Isabelle McCalla, La Jolla Playhouse Costume Shop Supervisor Jennifer Ables will teach you how to DIY your own Tink fairy wings, inspired by the musical Fly and the whimsical Paul Tazewell-designed costume....


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. ...


SESAME STREET Movie Musical Adds Chance the Rapper Photo SESAME STREET Movie Musical Adds Chance the Rapper
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 03, 2020

Variety reports that Chance the Rapper is in talks to star in the upcoming 'Sesame Street' movie-musical. Anne Hathaway stars opposite the multi-talented musician....


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....


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. ...


Daytime Emmy Winners Announced For Children's, Lifestyle, and Animation Programming - Photo Daytime Emmy Winners Announced For Children's, Lifestyle, and Animation Programming - ELENA OF AVALOR, RAPUNZEL'S TANGLED ADVENTURE, and More!
by Stephi Wild - July 27, 2020

The virtual ceremony was hosted by Loni Love, which saw winners accept their awards from their own homes. The big winners for the night were Elena of Avalor which won three Daytime Emmys, as well as Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure which also received three....


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...


Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anne Hathaway Among Special Guests on SESAME STREET: ELMO'S PLAYD Photo Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anne Hathaway Among Special Guests on SESAME STREET: ELMO'S PLAYDATE Special
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2020

WarnerMedia announced it will air the half-hour special, SESAME STREET: ELMO'S PLAYDATE, simultaneously across HBO, HBO Latino, TBS, TNT, truTV, Cartoon Network and Boomerang on TUESDAY, APRIL 14 (7:00-7:30 p.m. ET/PT). The special will also air on PBS KIDS at the same time, and will later air inter...


SESAME STREET Movie Musical Adds Chance the Rapper Photo SESAME STREET Movie Musical Adds Chance the Rapper
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 03, 2020

Variety reports that Chance the Rapper is in talks to star in the upcoming 'Sesame Street' movie-musical. Anne Hathaway stars opposite the multi-talented musician....


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. ...


SESAME STREET Movie Musical Adds Chance the Rapper Photo SESAME STREET Movie Musical Adds Chance the Rapper
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 03, 2020

Variety reports that Chance the Rapper is in talks to star in the upcoming 'Sesame Street' movie-musical. Anne Hathaway stars opposite the multi-talented musician....


The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry Will Present PUPPETS AND LITTLE SHOW OF Photo The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry Will Present PUPPETS AND LITTLE SHOW OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 28, 2020

For its second installment of the 2020 Spring Puppet Forum Series the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will host 'Puppets and Little Shop of Horrors' with Martin P. Robinson and UConn Puppet Arts graduate students Robert Ian Cutler and K. William Smith on Thu...


Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anne Hathaway Among Special Guests on SESAME STREET: ELMO'S PLAYD Photo Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anne Hathaway Among Special Guests on SESAME STREET: ELMO'S PLAYDATE Special
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2020

WarnerMedia announced it will air the half-hour special, SESAME STREET: ELMO'S PLAYDATE, simultaneously across HBO, HBO Latino, TBS, TNT, truTV, Cartoon Network and Boomerang on TUESDAY, APRIL 14 (7:00-7:30 p.m. ET/PT). The special will also air on PBS KIDS at the same time, and will later air inter...


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...


VIDEO Ben Platt Sings with Cookie Monster on the NOT-TOO-LATE SHOW Photo VIDEO Ben Platt Sings with Cookie Monster on the NOT-TOO-LATE SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 09, 2020

Ben Platt stops by The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo to sing a duet with Cookie Monster to his favorite song, C is for Cookie!...


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...


VIDEO: Adam Schlesinger and David Javerbaum Perform 'Screw Loose' from Cry-Baby on Th Photo VIDEO: Adam Schlesinger and David Javerbaum Perform 'Screw Loose' from Cry-Baby on Theater Talk
by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2020

As BroadwayWorld previously reported Emmy and Grammy winner and Oscar nominated songwriter Adam Schlesinger has passed away from coronavirus-related complications. He was 52 years old....


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...


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...


VIDEO: Rena Strober Releases 'Imagine That!' Music Video Photo VIDEO: Rena Strober Releases 'Imagine That!' Music Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 05, 2020

Life can be challenging these days, especially for kids. Award-winning Broadway/film/television actor and advocate for the blind Rena Strober is here to help. Rena joins some very special animated friends in her new kids' music video, Imagine That!, based on the beloved SESAME STREET song and direct...






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