Photo by John E. Barrett, courtesy of The Jim Henson Company. Kermit the Frog © The Muppets Studio, LLC.

SERIES
Henson Screenings and Programs (Fall/Winter 2011)

October 1–January 2, 2012

This season’s programs highlight the diversity of Jim Henson's creations beyond the Muppets, from Fraggle Rock to commercials, environmental advocacy to made-for-television experiments, and much more. The season also includes special personal appearances by some of Henson’s most important collaborators, including his longtime creative partner Frank Oz, Miss Piggy designer Bonnie Erickson, Labyrinth costume and conceptual designer Brian Froud, Brian Henson, and many more.

This series is organized by Museum of the Moving Image in partnership with The Jim Henson Legacy, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and Irena Kovarova. It includes programs from the touring series Muppets, Music and Magic: Jim Henson’s Legacy.

Screening + Discusson
Labyrinth
Saturday, December 3, 7:00 p.m.
Screening
Labyrinth
Sunday, December 4, 1:00 p.m.
LIVE PROGRAM
The Evolution of Puppetry: A presentation by Brian…
Sunday, December 4, 7:00 p.m.
Screening
“Christmas Eve on Sesame Street” and Sesame Street…
Saturday, December 10, 1:00 p.m.
WORKSHOP
Sound Effects
Saturday, December 10, 3:00 p.m.
Screening & Live Event
“Christmas Eve on Sesame Street” and Sesame Street…
Sunday, December 11, 1:00 p.m.
WORKSHOP
Sound Effects
Sunday, December 11, 3:00 p.m.
Screening
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Saturday, December 17, 1:00 p.m.
Screening
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Sunday, December 18, 1:00 p.m.
Screening
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Saturday, December 24, 1:00 p.m.
Screening
A Muppet Family Christmas and A Classic Henson Hol…
Monday, December 26, 1:00 p.m.
Screening
A Muppet Family Christmas and A Classic Henson Hol…
Monday, December 26, 3:00 p.m.
Screening
A Muppet Family Christmas and A Classic Henson Hol…
Tuesday, December 27, 1:00 p.m.
Screening
A Muppet Family Christmas and A Classic Henson Hol…
Tuesday, December 27, 3:00 p.m.
Screening
A Muppet Family Christmas and A Classic Henson Hol…
Wednesday, December 28, 1:00 p.m.
Screening
A Muppet Family Christmas and A Classic Henson Hol…
Wednesday, December 28, 3:00 p.m.
Screening
A Muppet Family Christmas and A Classic Henson Hol…
Thursday, December 29, 1:00 p.m.
Screening
A Muppet Family Christmas and A Classic Henson Hol…
Thursday, December 29, 3:00 p.m.
Screening
A Muppet Family Christmas and A Classic Henson Hol…
Friday, December 30, 1:00 p.m.
Screening
A Muppet Family Christmas and A Classic Henson Hol…
Friday, December 30, 3:00 p.m.
Screening
Jim Henson and Friends: Inside the Sesame Street V…
Saturday, December 31, 1:00 p.m.
Screening
Jim Henson and Friends: Inside the Sesame Street V…
Sunday, January 1, 1:00 p.m.
Screening
Jim Henson and Friends: Inside the Sesame Street V…
Monday, January 2, 1:00 p.m.