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Sesame Street is a long-running American children's television series created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett. The program is known for its educational content, and images communicated through the use of Jim Henson's Muppets, animation, short films, humor, and cultural references. The series premiered on November 10, 1969 to positive reviews, some controversy, and high ratings.

SESAME STREET Announces March Episodes Photo SESAME STREET Announces March Episodes
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 24, 2020

SESAME STREET is available on HBO, HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partners' streaming platforms....


Jonathan Rockefeller's Hit Family Show PADDINGTON GETS IN A JAM Will Host A Free Post Photo Jonathan Rockefeller's Hit Family Show PADDINGTON GETS IN A JAM Will Host A Free Post-Show Event  
by A.A. Cristi - January 30, 2020

Jonathan Rockefeller's NY Times's Critic's  Pick Paddington Gets in a Jam, now playing at Union Square's DR2,  will host award-winning illustrator R.W. Alley on Sunday, February at 2 pm for a FREE * post-show event that will feature a talk-back, a Paddington illustration demonstration and book signi...


Rena Strober to Release New Album IMAGINE THAT! THE SESAME STREET MUSIC OF JOE RAPOSO Photo Rena Strober to Release New Album IMAGINE THAT! THE SESAME STREET MUSIC OF JOE RAPOSO & JEFF MOSS
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 13, 2020

Award-winning Broadway, film, and television actor and advocate for the blind, Rena Strober, is thrilled to announce the August 28 release of her new family album, Imagine That! The Sesame Street Music of Joe Raposo & Jeff Moss....


PADDINGTON GETS IN A JAM Begins Toronto Run April 18 Photo PADDINGTON GETS IN A JAM Begins Toronto Run April 18
by A.A. Cristi - February 19, 2020

Jonathan Rockefeller's NY Times Critic's Pick Paddington Gets in a Jam will head to Toronto's Lower Ossington Theatre, ahead of its Canadian tour following its critically acclaimed run at New York's DR2 Theatre on March 8, 2020.  Paddington Gets in a Jam will also be launching its National Tour begi...


VIDEO: Learn How to Make FLY-Inspired Tinkerbell Wings With La Jolla Playhouse's Cost Photo VIDEO: Learn How to Make FLY-Inspired Tinkerbell Wings With La Jolla Playhouse's Costume Shop Supervisor Jennifer Ables
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2020

In a video introduced by Isabelle McCalla, La Jolla Playhouse Costume Shop Supervisor Jennifer Ables will teach you how to DIY your own Tink fairy wings, inspired by the musical Fly and the whimsical Paul Tazewell-designed costume....


PADDINGTON GETS IN A JAM Begins Toronto Run April 18 Photo PADDINGTON GETS IN A JAM Begins Toronto Run April 18
by A.A. Cristi - February 19, 2020

Jonathan Rockefeller's NY Times Critic's Pick Paddington Gets in a Jam will head to Toronto's Lower Ossington Theatre, ahead of its Canadian tour following its critically acclaimed run at New York's DR2 Theatre on March 8, 2020.  Paddington Gets in a Jam will also be launching its National Tour begi...


SESAME STREET Movie Musical Adds Chance the Rapper Photo SESAME STREET Movie Musical Adds Chance the Rapper
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 03, 2020

Variety reports that Chance the Rapper is in talks to star in the upcoming 'Sesame Street' movie-musical. Anne Hathaway stars opposite the multi-talented musician....


VIDEO: Conan O'Brien Pays Tribute to Late Songwriter Adam Schlesinger Photo VIDEO: Conan O'Brien Pays Tribute to Late Songwriter Adam Schlesinger
by A.A. Cristi - April 02, 2020

Last night, late night host Conan O'Brien paid tribute to the late Adam Schlesinger with a vintage performance from his band, Fountains of Wayne...


VIDEO: Christopher Jackson Talks Being Unable to Avoid HAMILTON Photo VIDEO: Christopher Jackson Talks Being Unable to Avoid HAMILTON
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 16, 2019

Christopher Jackson was a guest on Monday morning's episode of GMA3: Strahan, Sarah and Keke to talk about the CBS series he stars in 'Bull.' Jackson shares with the morning show hosts, however, that he can't escape his iconic role as George Washington in the Broadway musical Hamilton - it follows h...


Daytime Emmy Winners Announced For Children's, Lifestyle, and Animation Programming - Photo Daytime Emmy Winners Announced For Children's, Lifestyle, and Animation Programming - ELENA OF AVALOR, RAPUNZEL'S TANGLED ADVENTURE, and More!
by Stephi Wild - July 27, 2020

The virtual ceremony was hosted by Loni Love, which saw winners accept their awards from their own homes. The big winners for the night were Elena of Avalor which won three Daytime Emmys, as well as Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure which also received three....


VIDEO: Conan O'Brien Pays Tribute to Late Songwriter Adam Schlesinger Photo VIDEO: Conan O'Brien Pays Tribute to Late Songwriter Adam Schlesinger
by A.A. Cristi - April 02, 2020

Last night, late night host Conan O'Brien paid tribute to the late Adam Schlesinger with a vintage performance from his band, Fountains of Wayne...


VIDEO: SNL's Weekend Update Tackles Trump's Impeachment Hearing, Colin Kaepernick, an Photo VIDEO: SNL's Weekend Update Tackles Trump's Impeachment Hearing, Colin Kaepernick, and More!
by Stephi Wild - November 17, 2019

During last night's Weekend Update segment of Saturday Night Live, anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che tackleed the week's biggest news, like Marie Yovanovitch testifying at the public Trump impeachment hearings, Sesame Street turning 50 years old, and Colin Kaepernick's workout,...


STAGE TUBE: John Stamos Hosts PBS' 39th Annual A CAPITOL FOURTH, Featuring Laura Osne Photo STAGE TUBE: John Stamos Hosts PBS' 39th Annual A CAPITOL FOURTH, Featuring Laura Osnes, Keala Settle & More!
by Marianka Swain - July 05, 2019

John Stamos hosted PBS' 39th annual broadcast of A CAPITOL FOURTH, which aired on PBS Thursday, July 4, 2019 before a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network. Watch the full broadcast!...


Billy Porter to Appear on SESAME STREET in Iconic Oscars Gown Photo Billy Porter to Appear on SESAME STREET in Iconic Oscars Gown
by A.A. Cristi - January 31, 2020

This afternoon, Tony and Emmy award winner, Billy Porter, shared the news that he will be joining the long legacy of stars to stop by the classic children's program, Sesame Street!...


THE CABARET SHOWDOWN Tis The Season Photo THE CABARET SHOWDOWN Tis The Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 10, 2019

The Cabaret Showdown is a game show produced by Sound Street Productions in association with Frigid New York @ Horse Trade since 2011. This unique competition is a mixture of live karaoke and musical improvisation, with a game board. Contestants are asked to choose songs from various categories with...


Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anne Hathaway Among Special Guests on SESAME STREET: ELMO'S PLAYD Photo Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anne Hathaway Among Special Guests on SESAME STREET: ELMO'S PLAYDATE Special
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2020

WarnerMedia announced it will air the half-hour special, SESAME STREET: ELMO'S PLAYDATE, simultaneously across HBO, HBO Latino, TBS, TNT, truTV, Cartoon Network and Boomerang on TUESDAY, APRIL 14 (7:00-7:30 p.m. ET/PT). The special will also air on PBS KIDS at the same time, and will later air inter...


STAGE TUBE: John Stamos Hosts PBS' 39th Annual A CAPITOL FOURTH, Featuring Laura Osne Photo STAGE TUBE: John Stamos Hosts PBS' 39th Annual A CAPITOL FOURTH, Featuring Laura Osnes, Keala Settle & More!
by Marianka Swain - July 05, 2019

John Stamos hosted PBS' 39th annual broadcast of A CAPITOL FOURTH, which aired on PBS Thursday, July 4, 2019 before a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network. Watch the full broadcast!...


THE ASHES OF FORGOTTEN RAIN Announced At The Toronto Fringe Festival Photo THE ASHES OF FORGOTTEN RAIN Announced At The Toronto Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - June 24, 2019

The Ashes of Forgotten Rain is a story about the true indie theatre experience: taking yourself too seriously. It's a pretentious story about being pretentious. A deep dive into shallow waters. A feminist perspective written by a man. The Ashes of Forgotten Rain is a fast-paced, hard-hitting comedy ...


Showtime Attractions and Silvers Circus Present SESAME STREET - CIRCUS SPECTACULAR Photo Showtime Attractions and Silvers Circus Present SESAME STREET - CIRCUS SPECTACULAR
by A.A. Cristi - August 13, 2019

Following the success of Jurassic Unearthed by Silvers Circus, Showtime Attractions and Silvers Circus have once again joined forces to bring their most exciting and ambitious spectacular to Australiaa?"Sesame Street Circus Spectacular by Silvers, which will open in Melbourne on Thursday 11th Septem...


The Paley Center for Media Announces PBS AT 50: AN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Photo The Paley Center for Media Announces PBS AT 50: AN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 30, 2020

The Paley Center for Media today announced the latest selection to its Paley Front Row Presented by Citi series: PBS at Fifty: An Anniversary Celebration. It will premiere on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at 8:00 pm EST/5:00 pm PST on the Paley Centera??s dedicated channel on Yahoo Entertainment....


Showtime Attractions and Silvers Circus Present SESAME STREET - CIRCUS SPECTACULAR Photo Showtime Attractions and Silvers Circus Present SESAME STREET - CIRCUS SPECTACULAR
by A.A. Cristi - August 13, 2019

Following the success of Jurassic Unearthed by Silvers Circus, Showtime Attractions and Silvers Circus have once again joined forces to bring their most exciting and ambitious spectacular to Australiaa?"Sesame Street Circus Spectacular by Silvers, which will open in Melbourne on Thursday 11th Septem...


SESAME STREET Movie Musical Adds Chance the Rapper Photo SESAME STREET Movie Musical Adds Chance the Rapper
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 03, 2020

Variety reports that Chance the Rapper is in talks to star in the upcoming 'Sesame Street' movie-musical. Anne Hathaway stars opposite the multi-talented musician....


Yvette Nicole Brown, Rachel Dratch, and More to Star in DON'T LET THE PIGEON DO STORY Photo Yvette Nicole Brown, Rachel Dratch, and More to Star in DON'T LET THE PIGEON DO STORYTIME!
by Julie Musbach - July 10, 2019

Greg Silverman's Stampede today announced the cast of their upcoming premium family comedy special 'DON'T LET THE PIGEON DO STORYTIME!' with an all-star line-up of comedic and creative talent bringing bestselling author Mo Willems' original vision to life.     ...


VIDEO: SESAME STREET Cast Crashes THE LATE LATE SHOW Photo VIDEO: SESAME STREET Cast Crashes THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 08, 2019

Big Bird, Elmo, Grover, The Count, Oscar The Grouch, Cookie Monster, Bert and Abby Cadabby sing a special Late Late Show version of Sunny Days (the classic Sesame Street theme song) while searching for James Corden. But before they can find the late night host, the Sesame Street characters stop to p...


SESAME STREET Returns for Historic 50th Season This November Photo SESAME STREET Returns for Historic 50th Season This November
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 16, 2019

Sesame Street got its start at the height of the civil rights movement and the war on poverty, in answer to a simple but powerful question: could television help prepare less advantaged children for school? In 1969, the show's founders tapped researchers, entertainers, and other visionaries to creat...






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