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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.

Photo Flash: Bronx's SCAN Receives 'Walmart Community Playmakers Award' at Sesame Str Photo Photo Flash: Bronx's SCAN Receives 'Walmart Community Playmakers Award' at Sesame Street Live
by A.A. Cristi - February 15, 2018

Today, Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Sesame Street Live! Let's Party! at the Theater at Madison Square Garden. SCAN New York received the Walmart Community Playmakers Award and a check for $1,000 on-stage before a Sesame Street Live show. As a part of the honor, Bronx children from SCAN were invite...


Richard Kind, Constantine Maroulis, Stephanie D'Abruzzo and More to Celebrate The Mup Photo Richard Kind, Constantine Maroulis, Stephanie D'Abruzzo and More to Celebrate The Muppets at 54 Below
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2017

Richard Kind, Constantine Maroulis, Tony nominee Stephanie D'abruzzo and more will take part in '54 Celebrates The Muppets' on Monday, Nov 20 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm at Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club....


THE MAGICAL WAND CHASE: A SESAME STREET SPECIAL Debuts on HBO, Today Photo THE MAGICAL WAND CHASE: A SESAME STREET SPECIAL Debuts on HBO, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2017

This November, the groundbreaking show kicks off its 48th season with the evening presentation THE MAGICAL WAND CHASE: A SESAME STREET SPECIAL, debuting SATURDAY, NOV. 11 (7:00-7:45 p.m. ET/PT), followed by new weekly episodes starting SATURDAY, NOV. 18 (9:00-9:30 a.m.)....


Sesame Street to Feature Muppet Girls From Around The World In Upcoming Episodes Photo Sesame Street to Feature Muppet Girls From Around The World In Upcoming Episodes
by Macon Prickett - February 05, 2018

Sesame Workshop today announced a four-episode SESAME STREET event that draws on the Workshop's global co-productions to bring this season's mutual respect and understanding curriculum to life....


CHRISTOPHER JACKSON Comes To Emelin Theatre Photo CHRISTOPHER JACKSON Comes To Emelin Theatre
by Alan Henry - September 19, 2018

CHRISTOPHER JACKSON of HAMILTON and IN THE HEIGHTS fame will be at the Emelin Theatre for a special, one-night engagement Saturday, Dec. 15. ...


All New SESAME STREET LIVE Coming To The VETS In November Photo All New SESAME STREET LIVE Coming To The VETS In November
by A.A. Cristi - June 07, 2018

Everyone's invited to take part in the sunniest and funniest street celebration in Sesame Street Live! Let's Party! The inaugural production under Feld Entertainment's new partnership with the non-profit educational organization, Sesame Workshop features favorite Sesame Street pals Elmo, Abby Cadabb...


Tony Talk: Best Orchestrations, DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Alex Lacamoire!
by Nicole Rosky - June 11, 2017

Alex Lacamoire has won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for Dear Evan Hansen. This marks his third Tony nomination and third win. Lacamoire won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for HAMILTON. and served as the Music Director, Orchestrator and Co-Arranger for the musical. He also...


Kerry Butler, Stephanie D'Abruzzo and More Lead Staged Industry Reading Of SEEING RED Photo Kerry Butler, Stephanie D'Abruzzo and More Lead Staged Industry Reading Of SEEING RED
by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2018

Tony Award nominees Kerry Butler (Disaster!, Xanadu, the upcoming Mean Girls), Charl Brown (Motown), John Ellison Conlee (The Full Monty, Murder Ballad), and Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Avenue Q, I Love You Because) will head a special reading presentation of the new musical Seeing Red, by Emmy Award winne...


VIDEO: Christopher Jackson Presents 'Bull: The Musical' on LATE SHOW Photo VIDEO: Christopher Jackson Presents 'Bull: The Musical' on LATE SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - December 07, 2017

On last night's LATE SHOW, actor Christopher Jackson, with the help of Stephen Colbert, used his Broadway talent to create a musical for the television show he's currently working on. Check out BULL: The Musical below!...


It's Children's Book Week All Across America May 1-7
by Robert Diamond - April 28, 2017

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VIDEO: Sutton Foster Recalls Big Broadway Break & Presenting Tony to Co-Star Gavin Creel
by Caryn Robbins - June 14, 2017

On today's LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN, Broadway star Sutton Foster recalled getting her big break in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE and discussed presenting her former co-star, Gavin Creel, with an award at Sunday's Tonys....


Sesame Street to Visit the Upside Down with STRANGER THINGS Parody Photo Sesame Street to Visit the Upside Down with STRANGER THINGS Parody
by Emily Bruno - October 31, 2017

The Upside Down does not know what it's messing with! The Sesame Street crew will visit Hawkins, Indiana in their parody of the hit Netflix show STRANGER THINGS this Thanksgiving....


VTA's Family Flix Matinees are Back with FOLLOW THAT BIRD!
by A.A. Cristi - June 20, 2017

Victoria Theatre Association is back with the 2017-2018 Family Flix Matinee Series, starting with a familiar yellow friend in FOLLOW THAT BIRD. The 2017-2018 Family Flix Matinee Series begins Thursday, July 6 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $3. To purchase, visit Ticket Center Stage, located in the Wintergar...


Sesame Workshop Names New Executive Producer of SESAME STREET Photo Sesame Workshop Names New Executive Producer of SESAME STREET
by Caryn Robbins - December 12, 2017

Sesame Workshop today named Benjamin Lehmann the new Executive Producer of SESAME STREET, taking the helm from Creative Director and interim Executive Producer Brown Johnson....


PORTLANDIA's Jonathan Krisel to Direct SESAME STREET Movie Photo PORTLANDIA's Jonathan Krisel to Direct SESAME STREET Movie
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 28, 2018

Sources tell Variety that Jonathan Krisel, co-creator and director of “Portlandia,” will direct the live-action 'Sesame Street' film for Warner Bros. According to sources, the film will be a muscial. ...


Emmy Award Winner Magnetic Dreams Boards 'The Sock Bandit' Photo Emmy Award Winner Magnetic Dreams Boards 'The Sock Bandit'
by Robert Diamond - November 01, 2017

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VIDEO: 'Orange Is The New Snack' in All-New SESAME STREET Parody!
by Caryn Robbins - June 07, 2017

SESAME STREET takes on ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK in an all-new parody titled 'Orange is the New Snack'!...


SESAME STREET LIVE! LET'S PARTY! to Arrive at Madison Square Garden This February Photo SESAME STREET LIVE! LET'S PARTY! to Arrive at Madison Square Garden This February
by BroadwayWorld JR - October 03, 2017

MSG Live and Feld Entertainment announced today that Sesame Street Live! Let's Party! will take the Theater at Madison Square Garden stage from February 9, 2018 through February 19, 2018 for 17 performances....


Top Gun Soars on Stage with All Puppet Players
by A.A. Cristi - March 30, 2017

Fly into the danger zone with a show that's as crazy as it sounds. Top Gun: Live, Abridged, and Completely Underfunded is a stage production of the classic Tom Cruise film, but instead of hunky fighter pilots soaring in the sky you'll see scruffy puppets gliding a few feet above the stage....


VIDEO: Sutton Foster Recalls Big Broadway Break & Presenting Tony to Co-Star Gavin Creel
by Caryn Robbins - June 14, 2017

On today's LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN, Broadway star Sutton Foster recalled getting her big break in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE and discussed presenting her former co-star, Gavin Creel, with an award at Sunday's Tonys....


VIDEO: There's A New Friend on SESAME STREET - 'Meet Julia' Debut on HBO 4/10
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2017

As an extension of Sesame Workshop's ongoing autism initiative, Julia, a new SESAME STREET Muppet with autism, makes her first appearance during Autism Awareness Month in the episode entitled “Meet Julia,” debuting MONDAY, APRIL 10...


SESAME STREET LIVE! MAKE YOUR MAGIC Comes to the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garde Photo SESAME STREET LIVE! MAKE YOUR MAGIC Comes to the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 24, 2018

Everyone's invited on an amazing journey with Elmo to discover the “power of yet” in Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic. Building on a successful tour with Feld Entertainment's inaugural Sesame Street Live! show last season in partnership with the non-profit educational organization Sesame Workshop...


VIDEO: John Legend Teams with SESAME STREET to Encourage Laughter & Kindness Photo VIDEO: John Legend Teams with SESAME STREET to Encourage Laughter & Kindness
by Caryn Robbins - September 01, 2017

John Legend is joining Kit Harington, Alessia Cara and many more, in participating in Sesame Workshop's #ShareTheLaughter Challenge. Elmo is encouraging fans to spread kindness and laughter to children across the country through social media....


Sesame Street Live! Comes to Bethel Woods Photo Sesame Street Live! Comes to Bethel Woods
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2018

Your friends from Sesame Street are throwing a celebration and the whole neighborhood is invited. Join in the excitement, laughter and music of Sesame Street Live! C is for Celebration at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts for two shows, at 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 18th, located a...


Interview: Ashley Budinick of SESAME STREET LIVE! LETS PARTY! at MSG through Monday, Photo Interview: Ashley Budinick of SESAME STREET LIVE! LETS PARTY! at MSG through Monday, 2/19
by Marina Kennedy - February 15, 2018

MSG Live and Feld Entertainment is now presenting 'Sesame Street Live! Let's Party!' at the Theater at Madison Square Garden through Monday, February 19th. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Ashley Budinick, the show's Female Swing and Dance Captain....






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