The gang from Sesame Street is coming from television to the stage in the form of Sesame Street: The Musical! As the premiere date marches ever closer, the crew has given the first sneak peek of what to expect from the show. Images are courtesy of theatermania.com. The show’s about page describes the experience as such.
This September, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Grover, Rosita, Bert, Ernie, Oscar the Grouch, The Count, Gabrielle, and a whole host of Sesame Street favorites will venture onto the stage to appear in their very own musical– starring… well, themselves. Directed and produced by Jonathan Rockefeller, this all-new stage show will feature live puppetry and classic Sesame Street songs, plus new numbers by Broadway’s brightest songwriters and guest starring some of Broadway’s best-known talent Bring your family or grab a friend– even grouches are sure to enjoy this exciting new musical!
Since the announcement of the project back in June, there has been a buzz on what could be expected of the show. Of course, it’s not Sesame Street without the iconic puppets. And judging from these images, it will be as if the characters leaped off the screen in order to delight audiences of all ages. They already seem to be having a good time playing around in the theater!
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Oscar the Grouch, from Sesame Workshop
Sesame Street Brings Children To The Theater
Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and Grover, from Sesame Workshop
Sesame Street: The Musical is a show that is describes for children from ages three and onward, but states there will be something for fans of all ages. When the show’s announcement was made, Jennifer Ahearn, the vice president of Strategic Partnerships and Themed Entertainment, spoke about families wanting to get out after two years of the pandemic.
“As the world begins to open up, families and fans are looking forward to live, high-quality in-person experiences with their favorite brands, and Sesame Workshop is answering the call with the expansion of our themed entertainment offerings. With its critically-acclaimed productions and keen eye for presenting beloved stories, we’re thrilled to collaborate with Rockefeller Productions on a stage show that will have the young and young-at-heart singing, dancing, and celebrating with their Sesame Street friends.”
Sesame Street: The Musical will be a time for little ones to experience a new type of entertainment. The show’s website is already prepping for both parents and children for the big day. For parents, a runtime, confirmation of an intermission, ticket info, and stroller information can be found in the FAQ page. Meanwhile, little ones can access Elmo’s Theater Dictionary, which features a list of things one may find in the theater, such as a dressing room, props, stage door, and more! The dictionary also has a list of the types of people one might find at the theater as well such as the cast, choreographer, and stage manager. The site also features printable activity sheets that parents can print and bring to the theater to keep their children occupied while waiting for the show.
Abby Cadabby and Grover, from Sesame Workshop
Sesame Street: The Musical is ready to begin preview shows starting September at 42nd Street in New York, New York. Tickets are available for purchase on the official website.
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