Jim Henson probably never saw the future when he began working on Sesame Street decades ago. Who would have known that it would turn out one of America’s most popular and influential TV shows among children and adults alike? Despite his death in 1990, his legacy lives on in the present sprout of puppeteers including […]
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Puppetry Theaters in the US
The Great Arizona Puppet Theater is open to the public all year round, five days every week. It is known to feature local professional troupe as well as have exclusive features from international and national guest artists.
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Top Movies about Puppets for Adults
The Misfit Heights is zombie-themed musical puppet film released in 2012. The film’s storyline is about an apartment that filled by puppets who will have to find a way to survive after the failure of an insane scientist’s scheme to take over the...
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Puppet Theatre in NYC For Kids
This theatre founded in 1973 was imported from Sweden. Since it opened for public shows, it has been presenting puppet shows in the park not far from the American Natural History Museum and the Upper West Side. The theatre building is a 19th-century ...
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Simpich Showcase
The Simpich Showcase is a combination of a Gallery, a museum, and a Marionette theatre.
Thankskilling 3
Thankskilling was released in 2012. The storyline is about a villain who has to find a way to survive a mindless puppet...
Penny Jones And Co Puppets
The Westbeth Home is located in between West Street and Washington streets. The children puppet theatre was opened in the 70’s.
Puppetry Theaters
In the US:
- 1. Great Arizona Puppet Theater (Arizona)
- 2. Bob Baker Marionette Theatre (California)
- 3. Children’s Fairyland
- 4. Puppetry Center Of San Diego (San Diego)
The Great Arizona Puppet Theater is open to the public all year round, five days every week. It is known to feature local professional troupe as well as have exclusive features from international and national guest artists.
This theatre was first opened about 44 years ago and is known as the oldest and longest puppet theatre in existence in the country. The proprietor, Bob Baker, has been into puppetry for almost 72 years now.
This puppet theatre was also known as the Storybook Puppet theatre was found in 1956 and is known as the oldest professional puppet theater in the country.
This theatre is being managed by the San Diego Guild of Puppetry Inc. it is community-based and holds exhibitions for literature and curriculum-based programs. More in Our Blog!
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Well, the answer to that question is a simple resounding NO! Although in these modern times, many people view puppets as meant for children’s entertainment, however, what they may not know is that puppetry has been popular among adults for thousands of years as well. The Evolution of Puppetry Both in movies and television shows […]
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1. Penny Jones And Co Puppets (West Village) The Westbeth Home is located in between West Street and Washington streets. The children puppet theatre was opened in the 70’s. Although it may not be as well known as some of the other theaters it is still one of the best and it always plays the […]
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1. Misfit Heights The Misfit Heights is zombie-themed musical puppet film released in 2012. The film’s storyline is about an apartment that filled by puppets who will have to find a way to survive after the failure of an insane scientist’s scheme to take over the world with an army of undead. The burden is […]
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1. Great Arizona Puppet Theater (Arizona) The Great Arizona Puppet Theater is open to the public all year round, five days every week. It is known to feature local professional troupe as well as have exclusive features from international and national guest artists. The theater also has a gift shop where can buy books, puppets, […]
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