Heather Henson
Latest News on Heather Henson:
THE AUSTIN PUPPET INCIDENT 15th Anniversary to Take Place in December (Nov 22, 2024)
Jim Henson's FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE Will Embark on North American Tour (Nov 15, 2024)
Museum Of The Moving Image Receives $1 Million Gift From The Jane Henson Foundation (Sep 25, 2024)
THE AUSTIN PUPPET INCIDENT 15th Anniversary to Take Place in December (Nov 22, 2024)
Jim Henson's FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE Will Embark on North American Tour (Nov 15, 2024)
Museum Of The Moving Image Receives $1 Million Gift From The Jane Henson Foundation (Sep 25, 2024)
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THE AUSTIN PUPPET INCIDENT 15th Anniversary to Take Place in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2024
Glass Half Full Theatre in collaboration with Trouble Puppet Theater Company will present The Austin Puppet Incident in a 15th Anniversary celebration with Heather Henson’s Handmade Puppet Dreams. Learn how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2024
Glass Half Full Theatre in collaboration with Trouble Puppet Theater Company will present The Austin Puppet Incident in a 15th Anniversary celebration with Heather Henson’s Handmade Puppet Dreams. Learn how to attend.
Jim Henson's FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE Will Embark on North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024
The Jim Henson Company's fun loving, musical Fraggles are sharing their joy and magic across North America in Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE, the first-ever live touring show based on the beloved franchise.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024
The Jim Henson Company's fun loving, musical Fraggles are sharing their joy and magic across North America in Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE, the first-ever live touring show based on the beloved franchise.
Museum Of The Moving Image Receives $1 Million Gift From The Jane Henson Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2024
The Museum of the Moving Image has announced a $1 million gift from The Jane Henson Foundation to support its educational programs and exhibitions, enhancing its mission to explore the art, history, and technology of film and television.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2024
The Museum of the Moving Image has announced a $1 million gift from The Jane Henson Foundation to support its educational programs and exhibitions, enhancing its mission to explore the art, history, and technology of film and television.
'Puppet Slams: Short-Form Puppetry for the 21st Century' Comes to the Ballard Institute
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024
As part of its 2024 Fall Puppet Forum Series and in conjunction with the 2024 UConn Fall Puppet Slam on Sept. 20, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry will host Puppet Slams: Short-Form Puppetry for the 21st Century, a discussion with Puppet Slam Network (PSN) founder Heather Henson; Brenna Ross, the Producer & General Manager for Green Feather Foundation, which oversees the PSN; and Anatar Marmol-Gagné, director of the Pinned and Sewtured Puppet Slam in New Haven, Connecticut.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024
As part of its 2024 Fall Puppet Forum Series and in conjunction with the 2024 UConn Fall Puppet Slam on Sept. 20, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry will host Puppet Slams: Short-Form Puppetry for the 21st Century, a discussion with Puppet Slam Network (PSN) founder Heather Henson; Brenna Ross, the Producer & General Manager for Green Feather Foundation, which oversees the PSN; and Anatar Marmol-Gagné, director of the Pinned and Sewtured Puppet Slam in New Haven, Connecticut.
Plays for New Audiences Reveals New Titles Now Available
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024
Plays for New Audiences, the script licensing division for the Tony Award-winning® Children’s Theatre Company, has announced new titles now available for licensing.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024
Plays for New Audiences, the script licensing division for the Tony Award-winning® Children’s Theatre Company, has announced new titles now available for licensing.
Celebrate World Puppetry Day At Great AZ Puppet Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2024
Celebrate World Puppetry Day 2024 at the Great Arizona Puppet Theater. Join the fun-filled event on Sunday, March 24, for a unique puppetry experience.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2024
Celebrate World Puppetry Day 2024 at the Great Arizona Puppet Theater. Join the fun-filled event on Sunday, March 24, for a unique puppetry experience.
INTERNATIONAL PUPPET FRINGE FESTIVAL to Return to New York City in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2023
Get ready for summertime fun as New York City is set to host the free and 3rd Annual International Puppet Fringe Festival from August 9 –13, 2023, in the Lower East Side.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2023
Get ready for summertime fun as New York City is set to host the free and 3rd Annual International Puppet Fringe Festival from August 9 –13, 2023, in the Lower East Side.
PUPPETS COME HOME 2023 Season Announced At Coney Island USA
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2023
Puppets Come Home! at Coney Island kicks off its fifth season with a screening of Heather Henson's HANDMADE PUPPET DREAMS film series on Friday, June 2nd, 8pm at Coney Island USA, 1208 Surf Ave, Brooklyn.
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2023
Puppets Come Home! at Coney Island kicks off its fifth season with a screening of Heather Henson's HANDMADE PUPPET DREAMS film series on Friday, June 2nd, 8pm at Coney Island USA, 1208 Surf Ave, Brooklyn.
AJIAAK ON TURTLE ISLAND Brings Spectacular Puppetry to Lincoln
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2023
Travel with the cranes as they migrate across Turtle Island! Nebraska’s favorite bird takes center stage in this larger-than-life production featuring live music, dance, and some of the finest puppets in the world. The story features Native American/Indigenous artists, music, language, and culture with puppets created by the Jim Henson Creature Shop (creator of the Muppets).
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2023
Travel with the cranes as they migrate across Turtle Island! Nebraska’s favorite bird takes center stage in this larger-than-life production featuring live music, dance, and some of the finest puppets in the world. The story features Native American/Indigenous artists, music, language, and culture with puppets created by the Jim Henson Creature Shop (creator of the Muppets).
AJIJAAK ON TURTLE ISLAND Family Musical to Open at Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023
Ajijaak on Turtle Island, a new family musical, will premiere at Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College as part of its second national tour.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023
Ajijaak on Turtle Island, a new family musical, will premiere at Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College as part of its second national tour.
TFANA Extends REMEMBER THIS: THE LESSON OF JAN KARSKI Starring David Strathairn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2022
Theatre for a New Audience has announced the one-week extension of Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski, by Clark Young and Derek Goldman, directed by Goldman, and starring David Strathairn (Nightmare Alley; Nomadland; Good Night, and Good Luck).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2022
Theatre for a New Audience has announced the one-week extension of Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski, by Clark Young and Derek Goldman, directed by Goldman, and starring David Strathairn (Nightmare Alley; Nomadland; Good Night, and Good Luck).
Cast Announced for Midwest Premiere of MARYS SEACOLE Presented by Griffin Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2022
Griffin Theatre Company has announced casting for its Midwest premiere of Marys Seacole by Pulitzer Prize winner Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Jerrell L. Henderson and Hannah Todd. Launching Griffin’s 33rd season, Marys Seacole will play October 1 – November 6, 2022 on Raven Theatre’s Schwartz Stage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2022
Griffin Theatre Company has announced casting for its Midwest premiere of Marys Seacole by Pulitzer Prize winner Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Jerrell L. Henderson and Hannah Todd. Launching Griffin’s 33rd season, Marys Seacole will play October 1 – November 6, 2022 on Raven Theatre’s Schwartz Stage.
Griffin Theatre to Launch 33rd Season With Midwest Premiere of MARYS SEACOLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2022
Griffin Theatre Company will launch its 33rd season with the Midwest premiere drama Marys Seacole by Pulitzer Prize winner Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Jerrell L. Henderson and Hannah Todd, playing October 1 – November 6, 2022 on Raven Theatre’s Schwartz Stage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2022
Griffin Theatre Company will launch its 33rd season with the Midwest premiere drama Marys Seacole by Pulitzer Prize winner Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Jerrell L. Henderson and Hannah Todd, playing October 1 – November 6, 2022 on Raven Theatre’s Schwartz Stage.
David Strathairn to Star in New York Premiere of REMEMBER THIS: THE LESSON OF JAN KARSKI at TFANA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2022
Theatre for a New Audience will present Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski, by Clark Young and Derek Goldman, directed by Goldman, and starring David Strathairn (Nightmare Alley; Nomadland; Good Night, and Good Luck), September 10 – October 9, 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2022
Theatre for a New Audience will present Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski, by Clark Young and Derek Goldman, directed by Goldman, and starring David Strathairn (Nightmare Alley; Nomadland; Good Night, and Good Luck), September 10 – October 9, 2022.
EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS Cancels All Remaining Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2021
Due to multiple positive COVID-19 cases in the company and staff, New 42 announced that all remaining performances of Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas have been canceled. Performances were scheduled to play through January 2, 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2021
Due to multiple positive COVID-19 cases in the company and staff, New 42 announced that all remaining performances of Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas have been canceled. Performances were scheduled to play through January 2, 2022.
Photos: First Look at EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS at New Victory Theater
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2021
Production photos have been released for Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, which opens on Friday, December 17th at the New Victory Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2021
Production photos have been released for Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, which opens on Friday, December 17th at the New Victory Theater.
Photo: First Look at JIM HENSON'S EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2021
Today, Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas released a first look at the upcoming production with a photo showcasing a few of the characters audiences will see onstage, including both humans and puppets from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2021
Today, Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas released a first look at the upcoming production with a photo showcasing a few of the characters audiences will see onstage, including both humans and puppets from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.
JIM HENSON'S EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS Announces Cast & Creative Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2021
Today, Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas announced their full cast and creative team. The cast will include Colin Trudell as Emmet Otter, Jordan Brownlee (Puppeteer) as Tiny Squirrel/Doc Bullfrog, Kevin Covert as Mayor Fox, LaVon Fisher-Wilson as Mrs. Mink/Hetty Muskrat, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2021
Today, Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas announced their full cast and creative team. The cast will include Colin Trudell as Emmet Otter, Jordan Brownlee (Puppeteer) as Tiny Squirrel/Doc Bullfrog, Kevin Covert as Mayor Fox, LaVon Fisher-Wilson as Mrs. Mink/Hetty Muskrat, and more.
The Ballard Institute Presents THE DOLL PLAYS Reunion Fall Online Puppet Forum
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2021
For its second installment of the 2021 Fall Puppet Forum Series, and in conjunction with its Puppetry's Racial Reckoning exhibition, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will host “The Doll Plays” Reunion with Alva Rogers, Heather Henson, and Holly Laws on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. ET.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2021
For its second installment of the 2021 Fall Puppet Forum Series, and in conjunction with its Puppetry's Racial Reckoning exhibition, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will host “The Doll Plays” Reunion with Alva Rogers, Heather Henson, and Holly Laws on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. ET.
London International Mime Festival (LIMF) Announces 2022 Programme
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2021
London International Mime Festival (LIMF), the UK's annual festival of contemporary visual theatre, runs from Wednesday 12 January to Sunday 6 February 2022 with 15 productions including 7 co-commissioned works in 8 London venues: Barbican Theatre & The Pit, Jacksons Lane, Puppet Theatre Barge, Shoreditch Town Hall, Sadler's Wells' Lilian Baylis Studio and Peacock Theatre, and The Place.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2021
London International Mime Festival (LIMF), the UK's annual festival of contemporary visual theatre, runs from Wednesday 12 January to Sunday 6 February 2022 with 15 productions including 7 co-commissioned works in 8 London venues: Barbican Theatre & The Pit, Jacksons Lane, Puppet Theatre Barge, Shoreditch Town Hall, Sadler's Wells' Lilian Baylis Studio and Peacock Theatre, and The Place.
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