There is plenty of stimulation for young theatergoers in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved book.
Category: Puppets
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Miss Piggy, Fraggles and an Auction at the Twilight of a Hollywood Era
The Jim Henson Company sold its longtime studio and is auctioning Muppets memorabilia for the first time in its 70-year history.
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These Puppets Get Weird, With Georg Baselitz as a Guide
At this year’s Salzburg Festival, the German artist has designed marionettes for a troupe that usually performs “The Sound of Music.”
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‘Shari & Lamb Chop’: A Singular Talent Gets Her Due
Shari Lewis’s pioneering role in children’s television becomes clear in a new film that can be perfunctory about her life.
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David Lazer, Executive Who Joined the World of Muppets, Dies at 89
At IBM, he hired a young Jim Henson to make humorous corporate films using his puppet creations. Mr. Henson later hired Mr. Lazer to help run his company.
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What Will Be the Next Big Thing From Japan?
We asked some of our favorite chefs, designers and artists to predict what will become our new obsession.
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In Wes Anderson’s World, It’s All About the Details
A museum exhibition shows how thousands of small decisions add up to make the director’s signature style.
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Meet Lamb Chop, America’s Hottest Dog Toy
Beloved by generations of children as a famous TV puppet, the plush lamb has now earned elite status among an unlikely fan base: dogs.
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Santa Fe’s Secret to Happiness: The Annual Burning of Zozobra
Every year, Santa Fe incinerates a giant puppet of Zozobra — a ritual meant to purge anxiety and promote a reset.
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The People Reimagining ‘Spirited Away’ With Puppets
Hayao Miyazaki’s classic film is now onstage, brought to life with elements including a nearly 20-foot-long dragon.
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Everyone Who Made This Happen: Meet the Many People It Takes to Produce One Thing
The act of creation is rarely a solo affair. Here are five outsize teams behind projects ranging from a performance piece to a new pizza.
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Does an Artist Ever Work Alone?
Despite the Romantic notion of a solitary genius, most art is the result of collaboration.