Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
Dec 7, 2008 – Jan 4, 2009 / The Goodspeed - 6 Main Street, East Haddam, CT 06423 view map
As Christmas approaches the world of Frogtown Hollow, Emmet Otter and his Ma can only dream of buying each other gifts. So when a Christmas Eve talent contest is announced, both secretly enter hoping to win the prize money. In a heartwarming twist on "The Gift of the Magi," Emmet and Ma risk all they have and end up with the greatest grand prize of all. Based on director Jim Henson's television feature, this new theatrical adaptation features a lovable mix of actors and puppet characters from The Jim Henson Company and a toe-tapping score. It’s a classic holiday musical for all ages!
Music and Lyrics by
Paul Williams
Book by
Timothy A. McDonald and Christopher Gattelli
Based on the Book by
Russell & Lillian Hoban
From the original television special produced and directed by
Jim Henson
From the original television special written by
Jerry Juhl
Sound By
Jay Hilton
Music Direction by
Larry Pressgrove
Directed and Choreographed b
Christopher Gattelli
Dates
Dec 7, 2008 – Jan 4, 2009
Theatre
The Goodspeed