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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...


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.)....


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. ...


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...


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

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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...


Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Nov. 4 Photo Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Nov. 4
by Audition Roundup - November 04, 2018

Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, November 4, 2018 for productions in your area and around the country. ...


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. ...


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....


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 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...


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...


Coming Up on SESAME STREET in January on HBO Photo Coming Up on SESAME STREET in January on HBO
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2018

Coming Up on SESAME STREET in January on HBO...


VIDEO: Sutton Foster Reveals Her Most Challenging Broadway Role
by Caryn Robbins - July 05, 2017

Tony Award winner Sutton Foster appeared on POPCORN WITH PETER TRAVERS to talk about her role in the hit TV Land comedy-drama series YOUNGER. Watch the appearance below!...


CURVY WIDOW, Starring Nancy Opel, Adds Thursday Matinees Off-Broadway Photo CURVY WIDOW, Starring Nancy Opel, Adds Thursday Matinees Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2017

Curvy Widow, the new musical comedy with a book by Bobby Goldman, music and lyrics by Drew Brody (Broadway: Oh Hello; Cutman), and directed by Peter Flynn (Rhapsody in Seth; Two Rooms), is currently playing at the Westside Theatre and has announced that beginning October 2, 2017, their schedule will...


THE MAGICAL WAND CHASE: A SESAME STREET SPECIAL Debuts on HBO, 11/11 Photo THE MAGICAL WAND CHASE: A SESAME STREET SPECIAL Debuts on HBO, 11/11
by Caryn Robbins - October 10, 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.)....


BWW Review: Uncomfortably Hilarious AVENUE Q Opens at Amelia Community Theater Photo BWW Review: Uncomfortably Hilarious AVENUE Q Opens at Amelia Community Theater
by Heather Vollman - August 11, 2017

"What Do You Do With a B.A. in English?" is the strikingly articulate song that follows the opening number of AVENUE Q, which opened last night at Amelia Community Theatre. I uncomfortably shifted in my seat, as my B.A. is…also in English (insert face-plant emoji). AVENUE Q, winner of three Tony Awa...


Coming Up on SESAME STREET in January on HBO Photo Coming Up on SESAME STREET in January on HBO
by Tori Hartshorn - December 21, 2017

Coming Up on SESAME STREET in January on HBO...


CURVY WIDOW, Starring Nancy Opel, Extends Off-Broadway Photo CURVY WIDOW, Starring Nancy Opel, Extends Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2017

Curvy Widow, the new musical comedy with a book by Bobby Goldman, music and lyrics by Drew Brody (Broadway: Oh Hello; Cutman), and directed by Peter Flynn (Rhapsody in Seth; Two Rooms), currently playing at the Westside Theatre, has announced that tickets are now on sale through December 31, 2017....


DVR Alert: Lin-Manuel Miranda to Guest on SESAME STREET This July Photo DVR Alert: Lin-Manuel Miranda to Guest on SESAME STREET This July
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2017

BWW has learned that HAMILTON creator and Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda will be the special guest on the July 22nd episode of SESAME STREET titled "Big Bird's Big Move"....


Sesame Street Files Lawsuit Against Puppet Film The Happytime Murders Photo Sesame Street Files Lawsuit Against Puppet Film The Happytime Murders
by Stephi Wild - August 26, 2018

According to The Daily Mail, Sesame Street has taken legal action against the new film The Happytime Murders, which features puppets partaking in obscene actions....


CURVY WIDOW, Starring Nancy Opel, Sets November Closing Off-Broadway Photo CURVY WIDOW, Starring Nancy Opel, Sets November Closing Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2017

Curvy Widow, the new musical comedy with a book by Bobby Goldman, music and lyrics by Drew Brody (Broadway: Oh Hello; Cutman), and directed by Peter Flynn (Rhapsody in Seth; Two Rooms), will close at the Westside Theatre on Sunday, November 5, 2017....


GREAT COMET's Oak Onaodowan to Celebrate THE MUPPETS at 54 Below with Taran Killam, Richard Kind & More
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2017

It's time to play the music... again! After two sold-out shows last summer, 54 Celebrates The Muppets is back on Monday, May 8 at 7 p.m. at Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club....


Mouse King Returns To Mandelstam Theater In South Miami This December Photo Mouse King Returns To Mandelstam Theater In South Miami This December
by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2017

For the fifth year in a row, the children's holiday musical Mouse King will entertain audiences at the Mandelstam Theater (8530 SW 57th Ave, South Miami, FL 33143). The production book by Sesame Street veteran Noel MacNeal and music and lyrics by award-winning composer Jim Camacho captures the i...






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