In 1977, Jim Henson produced a remarkable one-hour television special in Toronto for the Canadian Broadcast Corporation. Based on a book by Russell Hoban, a fantasy novelist and children’s writer, ...

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas is a theatrical adaptation of the Jim Henson Television Special and is based on the illustrated book Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas by Russell Hoban and Lillian ...

What a pleasure and a privilege to have Jim Henson’s puppets in downtown Chicago for the holiday season! The felt and furry critters in “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas,” the lovely new family show ...

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OFC Creations Theatre has announced the casting of Vivian Bayubay McLaughlin as Mrs. Alice "Ma" Otter in "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas" next season. Vivian is best known for co-hosting Disney ...

We can hardly believe that Christmas is almost here, so we were a little unprepared for little-heard-of holiday DVDs to offer you this month. But after some head-scratchin’ and blown gaskets, we ...

A heart-warming new musical based on the beloved holiday T.V. special by Jim Henson is making it’s way to Open Stage Harrisburg! “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas” opens November 22nd and performers ...

BRIGHTON, N.Y. — The Rochester theater scene celebrated a special milestone with the 20th anniversary of a beloved local staple, OFC Creations. The celebration included a preview of “Emmet Otter’s Jug ...

Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas (1977) is a heartwarming holiday special about a poor otter family, who struggles to make ends meet during Christmas. Despite their hardships, they remain optimistic ...