![]() So Kermit doesn’t get lonely, Miss Piggy is also nearby This one was used on Muppet Treasure Island (1996) which is obvious from her tribal costume, playing the role of Benjamina Gunn in the film. These two are well-preserved and have been with the Center’s collection since before the 2015 renovation. Julius Strangepork and Captain Link Hogthrob are indeed screen-used, built for The Muppet Show in 1977. It would be nice if the placards had some insight as to where these guys came from and what they were used for – perhaps Henson recordkeeping didn’t track details for this type of thing… I digress.ĭon’t worry though, the stars of Pigs in Spaaaaaaace are here Dr. Even though they were never performed as puppets, they still look beautiful in-person. Teeth and Robin are both labeled as “display puppets”. Similar to Big Bird, however, the Kermit here is labeled as a “photo puppet” from the mid-1970s (assumably used in still photography shoots and not actually performed as a puppet – hence the legs on this one). Highlights here include Kermit (of course), Dr. He purchased it in 1966 and kept it on display in his New York City office. The paper-mache light-up moose head hanging above was a personal favorite of Jim’s. Family photos line the walls among a shelf of awards with letters, books, and trinkets strewn about. – John Stark, People Magazine (July 1989)įurther down we see a scene of an office desk representing Jim’s personal life, work life, and interests. “Jim Henson… has an imagination that flows like lava from a psychedelic volcano.” The version on display here was used in a series of IBM training videos in the 60s. Rowlf was conceived in 1962 to be used in a series of dog food commercials but gained national stardom as a regular on The Jimmy Dean Show in 1963. Next, we find tributes to the earliest Henson collaborators, Jerry Juhl, Frank Oz, and Don Sahlin, along with the next puppet on display: Rowlf the Dog. A vintage TV plays clips from the show on loop, so you can see him, and other 1950s Henson puppets in action. This is where we get a glimpse of the first puppet of the exhibit on display: the original 1955 Omar puppet built by Henson for his first TV stint, Sam and Friends. First Jim and his wife Jane and their early commercial projects. The first thing we see inside the space is an introduction to the performers. Get the Goldstar deal for museum admission only (no puppet show included).Instead of following a strict chronological flow like the traveling Jim Henson: Imagination Unlimited exhibit and The Museum of the Moving Image‘s Jim Henson Exhibit, displays here are grouped by theme. The Goldstar ticket price is $9.50 (although a $2.50 service fee is added on at a checkout). If you’re only interested in the World of Puppetry Museum, you can visit without attending show.Ī current Goldstar deal lets you save $3 on the price of admission. The museum also includes interactive spaces where you can try your hand at puppetry. You’ll see puppets from Fraggle Rock, Muppets, Sesame Street, and the Dark Crystal. Museum exhibits include the Jim Henson Collection and the Global Collection, which showcases puppets from around the world. Your ticket includes admission to the World of Puppetry MuseumĬheck out the World of Puppetry Museum while you’re there for the show! Your puppet show ticket gets you into the museum for free, either before or after the show - so plan for that extra time. This time round, you’ll be making a Stellaluna Rod & String Puppet. ![]() Modifications are made to the lights and sound at both the puppet show and the museum.Įvery puppet show at the Center for Puppetry Arts is followed by a “talk back.” This means the puppeteers turn on the lights and reveal some of the tricks of their craft - it is always fascinating and enlightening to see how puppet show magic is created.Įvery show also includes a FREE puppet-making workshop afterward. 16th is designed for guests with sensory sensitivities (such as Autism Spectrum Disorder) and guests with unique learning needs. Remember, shows can sell out - so it’s best to buy tickets early. Sunday, February 16th - sensory-friendly performance.Sunday performances includes these dates: There are two shows on Sundays - at 1 p.m. Thanks to a deal offered by WSB-TV (Atlanta’s channel 2), you can get 25% off tickets for Sunday performances. This production runs through March 8, 2020. ![]()
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