News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Jim Henson Headshot

Jim Henson

Get Jim Henson Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Productions

 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Musical Director[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2012]
Musical Director

Videos

News


The Ballard Institute Hosts Puppetry and Photography With Richard Termine
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

As part of its 2025 Spring Puppet Forum Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry will host Puppetry and Photography, a UConn Puppet Forum with Richard Termine.
Video: Disney+ Unveils Trailer for Heartwarming PETS Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025

Disney+ has revealed the trailer for the upcoming documentary “Pets,” premiering April 11 on National Pet Day. Directed by Bryce Dallas Howard, Pets explores the extraordinary relationship that exists between animals and their people, all around the world. Watch the trailer!
Interview: Celebrate Jim Henson with Tyler Tafolla at The Green Room 42
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 4, 2025

Tafolla's MOVIN' RIGHT ALONG (3/21) will be a night of music, laughter, hysteria and of course, puppets, you know & love from Henson works like The Muppets, Sesame Street, and more. We spoke with Tyler about the upcoming show, puppetry, and more.
FRAGGLE ROCK LIVE Comes to the Warner Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

 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.
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry Hosts 'Puppets and Masks in Star Wars' Forum
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

As part of its 2025 Spring Puppet Forum Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is pleased to host Puppets and Masks in Star Wars, a UConn Puppet Forum with Professor Colette Searls.
The Ballard Institute to Welcome Back The Gottabees with DON'T MAKE ME GET DRESSED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025

As part of its 2025 Spring Puppet Performance Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will bring back the popular Boston-based company The Gottabee. Learn how to attend.
GO HOME TINY MONSTER Comes to Flushing Town Hall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

Flushing Town Hall will welcome The Gottabees for a whimsical and heartwarming performance of “Go Home Tiny Monster” for families with young children. Learn more here!
BETWEEN THE LINES JR. Now Available for Licensing
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2025

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International has announced that Between The Lines JR. is now available for licensing. The Broadway Junior adaptation of the Off-Broadway musical based on the novel by international bestselling author Jodi Picoult & Samantha van Leer, features a book by co-written by Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald and music & lyrics by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson
LABYRINTH IN CONCERT Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

For the first time ever, Jim Henson's original musical fantasy film Labyrinth will tour the UK in concert. Starring David Bowie, fans will be transported to Goblin City in a fusion of film and live music on stage.
SHOGUN, ANORA & More Win 2025 Writers Guild Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 16, 2025

Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) announced the winners of the 2025 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, streaming, news, radio/audio, and promotional categories during concurrent ceremonies.
Live Musical Fraggle Rock Touring Show Comes to Madison
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

 Jim Henson’s musical, fun-loving Fraggles are coming to Overture Center in “Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE,” the first-ever live touring show based on The Jim Henson Company’s beloved franchise.
First-Ever Episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE to Air on NBC
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 7, 2025

NBC is celebrating the legacy of “Saturday Night Live” on Feb. 15 with the first-ever “SNL” telecast airing at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT as well as an encore of presentation of the critically acclaimed documentary “Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music.'
ERNIE'S SECRET LIFE Production Coming to NYC and Catskill, NY!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

After a run at Dixon Place in January 2024, Ernie's Secret Life is back! Concrete Temple Theater will be presenting an accessible run in NYC and the Catskills. Learn more and see how to attend.
A Look Back at Our Favorite Musical Moments, Characters, & More in SCHMIGADOON!
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 31, 2025

With Schmigadoon! now taking over the Kennedy Center, we put together we took a look back at some of the most memorable moments across the two seasons of the Apple TV+ series. 
Review: FERGIE PHILIPPE AND AN UNLIKELY HERO at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts
by Theresa Bertram - Jan 25, 2025

What did our critic think of FERGIE PHILIPPE AND AN UNLIKELY HERO at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts?
LABYRINTH Sequel in the Works From Director Robert Eggers
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2025

Nosferatu director Robert Eggers is set to write and direct a sequel to Jim Henson's Labyrinth for TriStar Pictures. Eggers is writing the script with The Northman collaborator Sjón.
Al Roker Animated Series WEATHER HUNTERS Sets PBS Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2025

PBS KIDS has announced the premiere date of WEATHER HUNTERS, a new animated STEM series for viewers ages 5-8 from Al Roker Entertainment (ARE), the production company helmed by Al Roker, Emmy-winning weatherman and host from TODAY.
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!
Gretna Theatre and Imaginary Friends Puppet Theatre Present RYLIE'S ROTTEN DAY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

Gretna Theatre and Imaginary Friends puppet theatre will present a new musical to life that looks at the effects of bullying from the victim's perspective and how being bullied can get passed on to those you care about.
Andy Mientus, Adam Chanler-Berat, and More Will Lead THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

Casting has been set for the world premiere of The Jonathan Larson Project, a new musical that celebrates the dozens of unheard songs, unfinished and unproduced musicals, and pop songs found in files and boxes when the visionary writer of RENT died.

Get Jim Henson Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos