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Frank Oz is an American actor, puppeteer, and filmmaker. He began his career as a puppeteer, performing the Muppet characters of Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, and Sam Eagle in The Muppet Show, and Cookie Monster, Bert, and Grover in Sesame Street.



He is also famously known for the role of Yoda in the Star Wars series, providing the voice for the character in several films and television series.

His work as a director includes The Dark Crystal (1982), The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984), Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988), What About Bob? (1991), In & Out (1997), Bowfinger (1999), The Score (2001), Death at a Funeral (2007), and an episode of the US TV series Leverage (2011).

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Video: Sherie Rene Scott Belts Out 'My Strongest Suit' During Birthday Party
by Michael Major - Feb 10, 2025

Sherie Rene Scott reprised one of her iconic roles during her Little Shop of Horrors birthday party. Watch a video of her singing 'My Strongest Suit' from Aida during for the cast of the hit Off-Broadway revival as they celebrated her big day.
Elizabeth Gillies & Milo Manheim to Star in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Beginning in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

Little Shop of Horrors – currently in its sixth year at the Westside Theatre in NYC – will welcome two new stars as Audrey and Seymour in February of 2025 - Elizabeth Gillies and Milo Manheim. Learn more about the cast and see how to purchase tickets.
Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher Set Final Performance in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025

Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher will play their final performances in Little Shop of Horrors as Audrey and Seymour, respectively, next month. Replacement casting for Seymour, Audrey, and Orin will be announced soon.
Filmmaker Payal Kapadia to Receive 2025 Coolidge Breakthrough Artist Award
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024

The Coolidge Corner Theatre (‘the Coolidge’) has announced visionary writer-director Payal Kapadia (All We Imagine as Light) as the 2025 recipient of The Coolidge Breakthrough Artist Award.
LABYRINTH and THE DARK CRYSTAL Receive Limited Edition 4K Collector's Sets
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2024

Get ready to bring home the epic fantasy movies from prolific genius Jim Henson when Shout! Studios presents LABYRINTH Limited Edition 4K UHD™ + Blu-ray™ Collector’s Set and THE DARK CRYSTAL Limited Edition 4K UHD™ + Blu-ray™ Collector’s Set.
Review: South Coast Repertory Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Quintos - Oct 4, 2024

For SCR's impressive, must-see local revival, the show gets a hyper-hybrid treatment that combines nostalgic elements inspired by the original but infused with 21st-century sass and sensibilities. Alongside its visual splendor, the show also features a superb ensemble cast, resulting in a blissfully-raucous, infectiously smile-inducing production.
The Coolidge Launches Free Youth Education Program
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2024

The cast for the upcoming production of THE LION KING has been announced, featuring a mix of new and returning performers. The show will open at the Broadway Theatre on December 1st.
Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher Are the Next Stars of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 19, 2024

Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher will soon join the off-Broadway cast of the hit revival of Little Shop of Horrors as 'Audrey' and 'Seymour' respectively. Check out all of the details about when they join the cast here!
South Coast Repertory Opens 2024-25 Season With LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2024

South Coast Repertory announced its 2024-25 season opener, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, running from Sept. 21 to Oct. 19 on the Segerstrom Stage. Directed by Jenn Thompson, this marks the show's SCR debut.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS to Unveil 'Audrey II' Times Square Installation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024

Little Shop of Horrors will unveil an “Audrey II” Times Square Installation this month. Learn more about the event and see how to attend.
Video: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Gives 'Somewhere That's Green' A Funky Skid Row Spin
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2024

The citizens of Skid Row are back with the show's latest stars Sarah Hyland and Jimmy Awards winner Andrew Barth Feldman, with Tiffany Renee Thompson, Zakiya Baptiste, Khadija Sankoh and members of the Little Shop band for a funky fabulous new take on one of the show's iconic songs! Watch the video!
See Frank Oz Live at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2024

The voice behind Yoda and many of the iconic Muppets characters will fill the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Mainstage. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Celebrates Its New Stars, Sarah Hyland and Andrew Barth Feldman
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2024

The denizens of Skid Row had a lot to celebrats this weekend as Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway welcomed television star Sarah Hyland, Jimmy Awards winner Andrew Barth Feldman to the cast as Audrey and Seymour! See new photos from the celebration.
Photos: See Sarah Hyland & Andrew Barth Feldman in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2024

Get a first look at photos of Sarah Hyland as Audrey and Andrew Barth Feldman as Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors.
Andrew Barth Feldman & Sarah Hyland Begin Performances in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2024

Little Shop of Horrors gets a shakeup this week! Sarah Hyland and Andrew Barth Feldman will star as Audrey and Seymour in the off-Broadway revival, beginning tonight, May 28, 2024.
Jinkx Monsoon and Corbin Bleu Play Final Performance in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Blair Ingenthron - May 26, 2024

Jinkx Monsoon and Corbin Bleu will end their run as Audrey and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theatre off-Broadway today, May 26th.
Andrew Barth Feldman and Sarah Hyland Will Lead LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2024

Screen Actors Guild Award winner Sarah Hyland and stage and film star Andrew Barth Feldman will star as Audrey and Seymour in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Learn more here!
Broadway Streaming Guide: May 2024 - Where to Watch BRIDGERTON & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2024

This May, Broadway fans can spring into action with new albums, concerts, and television shows to binge. From the new version of Doctor Who starring Ncuti Gatwa to the recording of Stephen Sondheim's final musical, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!
Video: Ron Howard-Directed Documentary JIM HENSON IDEA MAN Receives Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2024

The first trailer for Jim Henson Idea Man has dropped. The documentary features new interviews with Henson's children, Rita Moreno (who guested on The Muppet Show), Jennifer Connelly (Labyrinth) and Frank Oz and Michael Firth. Jim Henson Idea Man takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and beyond. Watch the trailer here!
Original LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Film Reboot in the Works
by Michael Major - Mar 15, 2024

Little Shop of Horrors, the 1960 horror comedy that inspired the hit musical, is being rebooted for a new film. Little Shop of Halloween Horrors will launch a new franchise, led by Joe Dante and Roger Corman. Following the original film, Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's musical adaptation premiered Off-Broadway in 1982, where the revival now runs.

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