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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.

Rena Strober to Release New Album IMAGINE THAT! THE SESAME STREET MUSIC OF JOE RAPOSO Photo Rena Strober to Release New Album IMAGINE THAT! THE SESAME STREET MUSIC OF JOE RAPOSO & JEFF MOSS
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 13, 2020

Award-winning Broadway, film, and television actor and advocate for the blind, Rena Strober, is thrilled to announce the August 28 release of her new family album, Imagine That! The Sesame Street Music of Joe Raposo & Jeff Moss....


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....


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 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....


PADDINGTON GETS IN A JAM Begins Toronto Run April 18 Photo PADDINGTON GETS IN A JAM Begins Toronto Run April 18
by A.A. Cristi - February 19, 2020

Jonathan Rockefeller's NY Times Critic's Pick Paddington Gets in a Jam will head to Toronto's Lower Ossington Theatre, ahead of its Canadian tour following its critically acclaimed run at New York's DR2 Theatre on March 8, 2020.  Paddington Gets in a Jam will also be launching its National Tour begi...


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. ...


BWW Previews: Leslie Carrara-Rudolph and Lolly Lardpop Announce Streaming Shows Start Photo BWW Previews: Leslie Carrara-Rudolph and Lolly Lardpop Announce Streaming Shows Starting October 24th
by Stephen Mosher - October 12, 2020

Five-time Emmy Award nominee Leslie Carrara-Rudolph brings Lolly Lardpop to the internet in some autumnal streaming shows....


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....


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. ...


PADDINGTON GETS IN A JAM Begins Toronto Run April 18 Photo PADDINGTON GETS IN A JAM Begins Toronto Run April 18
by A.A. Cristi - February 19, 2020

Jonathan Rockefeller's NY Times Critic's Pick Paddington Gets in a Jam will head to Toronto's Lower Ossington Theatre, ahead of its Canadian tour following its critically acclaimed run at New York's DR2 Theatre on March 8, 2020.  Paddington Gets in a Jam will also be launching its National Tour begi...


VIDEO: Conan O'Brien Pays Tribute to Late Songwriter Adam Schlesinger Photo VIDEO: Conan O'Brien Pays Tribute to Late Songwriter Adam Schlesinger
by A.A. Cristi - April 02, 2020

Last night, late night host Conan O'Brien paid tribute to the late Adam Schlesinger with a vintage performance from his band, Fountains of Wayne...


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....


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....


VIDEO: Conan O'Brien Pays Tribute to Late Songwriter Adam Schlesinger Photo VIDEO: Conan O'Brien Pays Tribute to Late Songwriter Adam Schlesinger
by A.A. Cristi - April 02, 2020

Last night, late night host Conan O'Brien paid tribute to the late Adam Schlesinger with a vintage performance from his band, Fountains of Wayne...


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...


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...


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 Paley Center for Media Announces PBS AT 50: AN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Photo The Paley Center for Media Announces PBS AT 50: AN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 30, 2020

The Paley Center for Media today announced the latest selection to its Paley Front Row Presented by Citi series: PBS at Fifty: An Anniversary Celebration. It will premiere on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at 8:00 pm EST/5:00 pm PST on the Paley Centera??s dedicated channel on Yahoo Entertainment....


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. ...


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 ...


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....


Rena Strober to Release IMAGINE THAT! Featuring Jason Alexander and More Photo Rena Strober to Release IMAGINE THAT! Featuring Jason Alexander and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 13, 2020

Award-winning Broadway, film, and television actor and advocate for the blind, Rena Strober, has announced the August 28 release of her new family album, Imagine That! The Sesame Street Music of Joe Raposo & Jeff Moss....


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...


IMAGINE THAT! THE SESAME STREET MUSIC OF JOE RAPOSO & JEFF MOSS Out Today Photo IMAGINE THAT! THE SESAME STREET MUSIC OF JOE RAPOSO & JEFF MOSS Out Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 28, 2020

Award-winning Broadway, film, and television actor and advocate for the blind, Rena Strober, is thrilled to announce that her new family album, Imagine That! The Sesame Street Music of Joe Raposo & Jeff Moss, is out now! ...


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...






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