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Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas show poster

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