Breaking: Emmett Otter Stage Show Cancels All Remaining Performances!

According to Broadway World, all remaining performances of Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas have been canceled.

The cancellation comes as multiple positive COVID-19 cases have been reported within in the company and staff. Performances were scheduled to play through January 2, 2022.

"We're grateful to have been able to share the magic of Emmet Otter with many families in person, and are fortunate to have it available on demand for families and our school partners to see at home." said Russell Granet, President & CEO of New 42. "I extend my gratitude to the staff of the New Victory and Emmet Otter company for their dedication and enormously hard work."


New Victory Ticket Services will be in touch with all affected ticket holders with options including refunds. Ticket Services can be contacted by phone at 646.223.3010 or email Ticket_Services@NewVictory.org. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 11am-7pm and Sunday 11am-5pm.

Thankfully, you can still support and watch the production via a recording available to rent and stream on New Victory's website through 7pm on January 2.

IBEX Puppetry's Ajijaak on Turtle Island in NY!

IBEX Puppetry's new stage production Ajijaak on Turtle Island is now playing at the New Victory Theatre in New York. 

About the show:
Kites morph into soaring birds and branches transform into a gentle deer. Visionary puppetry artist Heather Henson and Grammy Award winner Ty Defoe bring together an ensemble of North American First Nations Peoples to tell the tale of Ajijaak, a young whooping crane who must face her first migration south. Indigenous songs, languages and dance weave together in a spectacle of artistry to create this affecting fable about the dangerous effects of climate change on animals and our Mother Earth. With puppets from Jim Henson's Creature Shop and music by Ty Defoe, Grammy nominee Dawn Avery and Kevin Tarrant of The SilverCloud Singers, AJIJAAK ON TURTLE ISLAND takes flight in a celebration of the natural world.

Running Time:
60 minutes with no intermission

Check out a few clips of the show:

Ajijaak on Turtle Island is at The New Victory Theater in New York City March 1 - 10

Sign-Interpretation: Friday, March 8 at 7pm
Talk-Back: Friday, March 8 at 7pm
Audio-Described: Sunday, March 10 at 5pm

Tickets start at $17, but Members save up to 40%.

About IBEX Puppetry:
Founded in 2000 by Creative Director Heather Henson, IBEX Puppetry operates activities in Central Florida, Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY. IBEX Puppetry produces Heather Henson’s original works, including Ajijaak on Turtle Island, Environmental Spectacles, Sing-Alongs, Education Initiatives, Ibex Presents, and Handmade Puppet Dreams.

IBEX's original performances and outreach have been recognized with UNIMA Citations of Excellence as well as awards from festivals and organizations around the world.

You can read more about the show from the NY Times and order tickets here.