World Premiere of Sesame Street: The Musical to Debut in NYC

Word on the street is that there's a brand-new show coming to New York City! The world premiere of Sesame Street the Musical is set to bring sunny days, bright smiles and fun to kids and families across the city starting Sept. 8. 

Sesame Street: The Musical’s All-Star Cast

Everyone’s favorite Muppets from the hit show Sesame Street will go from street to stage in this Off-Broadway event that features an all-star cast of celebrities including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Grover, Rosita, Bert, Ernie, Oscar the Grouch, The Count, Gabrielle, and a host of Honkers, Martians, and many other puppet pals. Special guest stars from Broadway and beyond will join the gang, with the show featuring Sesame Street’s classic songs, plus new numbers created especially for this production by popular Broadway composers and songwriters. 

Mum's the word on the plot line right now, as creative details will be announced soon. But with an amazingly talented cast like this, Sesame Street: The Musical is bound to be packed with adorable scenes, sensational scripting and lots of stage presence! 

Directed and produced by Jonathan Rockefeller of Rockefeller Productions, previews start Sept. 8. Opening night is Sept 22. All performances take place at the Theater Row. 

“We are so honored and proud to partner with Sesame Workshop to bring Sesame Street’s first original Off-Broadway musical, along with its iconic characters, to the stage,” Rockefeller said. “We believe it will be a production for children and fans of all ages to embrace and enjoy.” 

Sesame Street first aired in 1969 and is now in its 53rd season in the United States. It is seen in 150 countries and continues to expand globally with content production and distribution, consumer products, English learning and formal education, and themed entertainment. Sesame Street has won 11 Grammys and 214 Emmys–more than any other children’s show. Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit organization behind the show.