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Time Out
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
An adorable (and free!) Muppets exhibit will take over the Museum of the Moving Image this weekend
Not since The Muppets Take Manhattan have we been this excited about a puppetorial release! On Saturday June 21, the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria will reveal newly restored puppets from the beloved franchise (unseen for decades!), plus host tons of family-friendly activities during 'Muppet Babies Take MoMI,' a fanatical Muppets celebration. The weekend-long Muppet takeover spotlights baby Kermit the Frog, baby Gonzo, and baby Rowlf—who debuted on screen in The Muppets Take Manhattan —during their first public appearance in many, many years. Venture through the 15,500-square-foot public space to take part in hands-on workshops to craft paper-bag puppets and turn yourself into a Muppet; dance in the courtyard to live music by John Koozin and the Neighborhood; pose questions during a panel discussion with restoration experts and puppet builders from Jim Henson's Creative Shop; and, of course, screen that 1984 quintessential Muppets flick in the grand Redstone Theater. With support from Bank of America, MoMI restored ten puppets from its extensive collection of Jim Henson artifacts, including Camilla the Chicken (The Muppet Show, 1976–1981) and other rare puppets made for TV commercials and variety show appearances in the early '60s. Those will be on display in the lobby as part of the museum's 'Open Worlds' initiative, which invites the public to use its first-floor spaces as a free, accessible, WiFi-enabled community resource. 'We're delighted to present these historic puppets to the public during this fun weekend, and to share the story of MoMI's ongoing collaboration with Jim Henson's Creature Shop,' Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs Barbara Miller said in a statement. During the restoration process, the puppets were cleaned, given mounts to prepare for presentation, and reinforced with new foam to ensure they remain stable. None of these puppets have been in the public eye for decades; and in total, The Jim Henson Exhibition (ticketing required) boasts 50 puppets spanning the television legend's career. Here's the full schedule of free events this weekend: 'Muppet Babies Take MoMI presented by Bank of America' Saturday, June 21 1:00–5:00 p.m. 'Choose Your Own Adventure' hands-on workshops Draw Yourself as a Baby Muppet: Kids can contribute their own Muppet Babies drawing to be displayed in the Museum's classroom space Paper Bag / Plate Muppets: DIY puppet-making workshop Green Screen Station: Bring your puppet to life in front of camera with an imaginative setting created using (green) screen. Led by MoMI Puppeteer in Residence Brian T. Carson. Sunday, June 22 3:30 p.m. Jim Henson's Creature Shop Panel Discussion Jason Weber, Creative Supervisor, along with two other puppet builders from Jim Henson's Creature Shop, in conversation with MoMI Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs Barbara Miller, discussing the process of puppet building and conservation.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dance your cares away when ‘Fraggle Rock Live' comes to Springfield
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A stage adaptation of one of a beloved Jim Henson TV series is coming to Clark State College this March. The school will present 'Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live' on Sunday, March 23, at 3 p.m. at its Performing Arts Center. Written, directed and choreographed by Broadway's John Tartaglia, 'Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live' takes viewers on a journey through the caves of Fraggle Rock and beyond. Focusing on characters from the television series, the musical follows the Fraggles on a hunt to find the pieces of the legendary Celebration Stone. Local art gallery celebrating successes of Dayton Art Fair Weekend ''Fraggle Rock' is a world of silliness, hope, optimism, kindness and above all, fun. As a lifelong fan, I have loved creating this new stage show for families to experience the joy of Fraggle Rock,' said Tartaglia. 'I've also enjoyed adding special moments that dedicated fans will love. We can't wait to welcome everyone to Fraggle Rock.' The show features new exclusive puppets from Jim Henson's Creature Shop. There are new walk-around versions of the Fraggles, mechanized Doozers and giant Gorgs. Tickets for the all-ages event, which range from $25-75, are available by calling the Ticket Office at (937) 328-3874 or by visiting the Clark State Performing Arts website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
