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Rob Lake Magic with The Muppets is closing its Broadway run at the Broadhurst Theatre on November 16, 2025, after a brief stint with 20 previews and 4 regular performances, featuring iconic characters like Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy.
Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are set to produce a Miss Piggy movie, with Cole Escola writing the script, marking a new solo project for the iconic Muppet character.
Maureen Ryan's new book Burn It Down exposes the dark side of Hollywood, revealing the racism, sexism, ageism, and homophobia that pervades the entertainment industry. The book includes bombshell revelations about popular shows like Saturday Night Live, Lost, The Muppets, Sleepy Hollow, and The Goldbergs. Ryan also offers suggestions for change and highlights positive examples, such as the beloved NBC drama Friday Night Lights.
Director Peter Jackson makes a surprise uncredited cameo in the Disney+ show "The Muppets Mayhem," confirming that his raunchy spluppet feature "Meet the Feebles" exists in the same world as the Muppets. In the seventh episode, Jackson gives a grim update on the Feebles, revealing that two are in witness protection and the rest are in prison. "Meet the Feebles" is a shocking puppet film that explores the sleazy underbelly of showbiz. All episodes of "The Muppets Mayhem" are available now on Disney+.
Disney+’s The Muppets Mayhem follows a young record executive named Nora who needs to save her dying label and turns to Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem to record their first studio album. The series is a roller coaster of music, madness, and celebrity cameos, expanding the lore of the Electric Mayhem. However, major Muppets like Kermit and Miss Piggy do not make appearances.
The latest Disney+ show, The Muppets Mayhem, follows the Electric Mayhem as they try to regain their fame. However, some Muppets, like Fozzie Bear, are beloved for their failure at their chosen art form. In the 1988 interactive video Hey, You’re As Funny As Fozzie Bear, Fozzie teaches children knock-knock jokes and does impressions. The video is worth watching for the chemistry between Frank Oz and Jim Henson, but it's an off-brand entry in the Muppet canon that presupposes Fozzie may not be as bad at comedy as he seems.
Disney+ series "The Muppets Mayhem" follows the Electric Mayhem, the Muppets' band, as they navigate the music industry and features cameos by Lil Nas X and other celebrities. The show is a sharp-toothed satire of the record industry while still maintaining the Muppets' signature warm-heartedness. While the plot may not resonate with small children, the zaniness and general vibes will entertain audiences of all ages.
"The Muppets Mayhem" is a new streaming series on Disney+ that follows Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem as they record their debut album.
The Muppets Mayhem, a new Disney+ series, focuses on the Electric Mayhem band as they attempt to record their first album. Co-creators Adam F. Goldberg, Jeff Yorkes, and Bill Barretta discuss the show's music, celebrity cameos, and exploring the backstories of the beloved Muppet characters. The show intentionally focuses on the band without the usual Muppet characters, and takes place in a mostly human world to ground the characters in reality. The show has a family-friendly tone with some cheeky drug references, but the creators self-censored to ensure it was appropriate for all ages.
Disney+ has released the trailer for The Muppets Mayhem, a musical series featuring The Muppets' backing band, The Electric Mayhem, as they record their debut album with the help of young music executive Nora Singh. The show boasts a long list of guest stars, including "Weird Al" Yankovic, Lil Nas X, and Kevin Smith. All episodes will premiere on Disney+ on May 10th, with the accompanying soundtrack arriving on streaming platforms the same day.