Henson Series Pick Up More Daytime Emmy Nominations!

The 2017 Daytime Emmy nominations have been announced and Sesame Street has once again racked up an impressive list of nominations and not just in the children's categories. Newcomer Julie's Greenroom also scored some noms, though it's competing directly with Sesame in the categories they're nominated in. Even Splash & Bubbles got a nom for creator and star John Tartaglia. 

And the Henson nominees are...

Outstanding Preschool Children’s Series 
Julie’s Greenroom Netflix
Sesame Street HBO

Outstanding Special Class – Short Format Daytime Program
Sesame Street: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star with Julia & Elmo YouTube.com

Outstanding Interactive Media Enhancement to a Daytime Program or Series 
Sesame Street sesamestreetincommunities.org

Outstanding Writing in a Children’s, Preschool Children’s, Family Viewing
Julie’s Greenroom Netflix
Sesame Street HBO

Outstanding Directing in a Children’s, Preschool Children’s or Family Viewing Program 
Julie’s Greenroom Netflix
Sesame Street HBO

Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design
Sesame Street HBO

Outstanding Lighting Direction 
Sesame Street HBO

Outstanding Technical Team 
Sesame Street HBO

Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing 
Sesame Street HBO

Outstanding Sound Mixing 
Sesame Street HBO

Outstanding Sound Editing – Live Action 
Sesame Street HBO

Outstanding Original Song 
“A Song About Songs”Sesame Street HBO 

“Try A Little Kindness”Sesame Street HBO

Outstanding Hairstyling Sesame Street HBO

Outstanding Performer in an Animated ProgramJohn Tartaglia – Splash and Mrs. Tidy in Splash and Bubbles

In total Sesame Street received 14 nominations, Julie's Greenroon 2, and Splash and Bubbles 1.

The Daytime Emmy Awards are to be held on Sunday, April 29. No TV network has yet to be announced. 

Adorkable Rachel - Muppet Monday: Thank You Julie and Julia!

Our friend Rachel is back with a new "Muppet Monday" video!

This week she looks two women recently introduced to the Henson world - Julie's Greenroom and Julia on Sesame Street!

Julie's Greenroom Soundtrack Coming Soon!

Julie's Greenroom has been streaming on Netflix for less than a month and a soundtrack has already been announced!

The soundtrack will released by Varèse Sarabande digitally April 14 and on CD May 5th.

Tracklist:

1. Mash-Up (Theme Song) – Performed by Giullian Yao Gioiello

2. Anything Can Happen In the Theater – Performed by Julie Andrews & Giullian Yao Gioiello

3. Hugo

4. Shakespeare Shakes – Performed by Giullian Yao Gioiello, John Tartaglia, Jennifer Barnhart, Frankie Cordero, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Dorien Davies & Tyler Bunch

5. Spike’s Despair

6. Let Your Voice Be Heard – Performed by Giullian Yao Gioiello, John Tartaglia, Jennifer Barnhart, Frankie Cordero, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Dorien Davies

7. Cheering Performed

8. When You Act Performed – Performed by Julie Andrews & Alec Baldwin

9. Fizz Breaks Joshua’s Violin

10. Julie & Gus

11. Yes And – Performed by Ellie Kemper, Giullian Yao Gioiello, John Tartaglia, Jennifer Barnhart, Frankie Cordero, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Dorien Davies

12. Circus Day

13. You Gotta Bring the Wow – Performed by Giullian Yao Gioiello, John Tartaglia, Jennifer Barnhart, Frankie Cordero, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Dorien Davies & Tyler Bunch

14. Sticky Handshake

15. Juggling & Handstands

16. Cirque du Soleil

17. Snap It – Performed by Giullian Yao Gioiello, John Tartaglia, Jennifer Barnhart, Frankie Cordero, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Dorien Davies

18. Runaway Cart

19. Costume Workshop

20. Someone Else’s Shoes – Performed by Tituss Burgess, Giullian Yao Gioiello, John Tartaglia, Jennifer Barnhart, Frankie Cordero, Stephanie D’Abruzzo & Dorien Davies

21. A Scarftacular Day

22. Wheelchair Steed

23. Circle Up Greenies

24. Take A Leap Performed – Performed by David Hyde Pierce, Julie Andrews, John Tartaglia, Jennifer Barnhart, Frankie Cordero, Stephanie D’Abruzzo & Dorien Davies

25. Mash-Up The Musical

26. Anything Can Happen in the Theater (Part 2) – Performed by Julie Andrews, Carol Burnett, Giullian Yao Gioiello, John Tartaglia, Jennifer Barnhart, Frankie Cordero, Stephanie D’Abruzzo, Dorien Davies & Tyler Bunch

27. Mash-Up (Reprise Finale) – Performed by John Tartaglia, Jennifer Barnhart, Frankie Cordero, Stephanie D’Abruzzo, Dorien Davies & Tyler Bunch

As you can see, the soundtrack features songs performed by  Julie Andrews as well as guest stars like Alec Baldwin, Carol Burnett, Ellie Kemper, and Dave Hyde Pierce. The original score composed by Ryan Shore will be included as well.

Julie’s Greenroom is streaming exclusively on Netflix and you can pre-order the soundtrack on Amazon. 

Julie's Greenroom Takes The Stage!

Not only is today St. Paddy's Day, but it also marks another reason to wear green, the debut of the new Jim Henson Company series Julie's Greenroom.

The series was created by Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton. Both recently visited Good Morning America to promote the show:

Here is the original teaser announcement:

And the season 1 trailer:

With such a diverse cast, who Julie's favorite? Hugo the Duck!

You can read more about Julie's Greenroon from the New York Times, LA Times and USA Today who take a look at all the guest stars who'll be appearing!

All 13 episodes of the first season are available now on Netflix!

Julie Andrews Joins Henson Company for New Netflix Kids' Show!

The legendary Julie Andrews is once again working with the Jim Henson Company, this time on a new kid's series for Netflix.

Coming in 2017, Julie’s Greenroom will star Andrews as Ms Julie, the director of the Wellspring Centre for the Performing Arts where she oversees a cast of puppet children as they create a show and learn about disciplines ranging from dance to mime, circus acts to singing and acting. She's helped in the “greenroom” by her assistant Gus, played by Giullian Gioiello.

Guest stars announced include Carol Burnett, Josh Groban, Alec Baldwin, Tituss Burgess, Sara Bareilles, Joshua Bell, Chris Colfer, Robert Fairchild, David Hyde Pierce, Idina Menzel, Bill Irwin, and Ellie Kemper.

Andrews created the series with her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, and Judy Rothman-Rofe. In recent years Andrews, Hamilton and Rothman-Rofe have also penned a series of children’s books.

Check out the announcement for the series below:

The diverse cast of puppets are called the “Greenies,” and have been created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.

Aimed at pre-school children, Julie’s Greenroom aims to rekindle some of the magic from from shows such as Fame and The Muppet Show.

Andrews said she has always wanted to make a show about all the elements of the performing arts.

“This project represents the fulfilment of a long held dream to educate children about the wonder of the arts. I am thrilled to be partnering with my daughter and long time coauthor, Emma, to bring this show to life along with our co-creator, Judy Rothman-Rofė. We could not be more honoured to be working with the extraordinary Jim Henson Company. We are equally delighted to be premiering as a Netflix original production.”

“This show is all about awakening children’s interest in the performing arts while introducing a new era of puppets to the viewers,” said Netflix director of global kids content Andy Yeatman. “It’s been an incredible treat to work with Julie on this project.”

“The best of the best have joined together to bring Julie’s Greenroom to Netflix,” said Lisa Henson, chief executive of the Jim Henson Company. “Our award-winning director, Tony-nominated puppeteers, Broadway composer, and accomplished guest artists, led by the incomparable Julie Andrews, together will inspire kids to explore, appreciate and celebrate all forms of performing arts.”

“The best of the best have joined together to bring ‘Julie’s Greenroom’ to Netflix,” said Henson Co. CEO Lisa Henson.

Andrews, Hamilton and Lisa Henson are exec producers with and Steve Sauer and Halle Stanford. Joey Mazzarino is co-producer and director, Tom Keniston is producer. Bill Sherman will serve as the series’ composer.

Thanks to our friend Craig Shemin, we know that behind the scenes and under the the cast are many other Henson veterans including his wife Stephanie D'Abruzzo, John Tartaglia, Jennifer Barnhart, Tyler Bunch, Frankie Cordero, John Kennedy, Dorien Davies, Kenny Stevenson, Paul McGinnis, Halle Stanford, Stacey Weingarten, Tom Guad, Rollie Krewson, Alexandra Rockwell, and Robin C. Both.

Julie’s Greenroom will air it first 13 episodes worldwide on Netflix in early 2017.