The stage show features favorite characters like Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Grover performing well-known songs from the TV show plus new ones by Tom Kitt, Helen Park, and Nate Edmondson.
By
Meg Masseron, Talaura Harms
September 27, 2023
Sesame Street the Musical has extended Off-Broadway. After a hit run last year, the family favorite show returned July 29, and will now play Theatre 555 through December 31.
The musical features beloved SesameStreet characters like Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Grover, Rosita, Bert, Ernie, Oscar the Grouch, The Count, and more—in their original puppet forms— singing both classic songs from the long-running TV series as well as new songs written for the production by songwriters Tony winner Tom Kitt (Almost Famous), Tony nominee Helen Park (KPOP), and Nate Edmondson.
Rockefeller Productions' previous works include Disney’sWinnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation,Paddington Gets in a Jam, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
The Fred Ebb Award recognizes excellence in musical theatre songwriting, by a songwriter or songwriting team that has not yet achieved significant commercial success.