Disney Theatrical Eyeing Muppets On Stage - Would LOVE this in DHS

[SyracuseOrange]

http://variety.com/2013/legit/news/disney-theatrical-eyeing-muppets-on-stage-exclusive-1200495467/

As much as I love Muppet Vision 3D, I would LOVE for this to come to DHS. (It'd be cool on Broadway, but I think it'd be more at home in WDW.)

 

[djlaosc]

If they could get it to work in the Premiere Theater, that would be close to Muppet Vision 3D if they were ever to create a Muppet Land.

 

[DABIGCHEEZ]

Doesn't matter where it is... just do it!

I mean who doesn't love the Muppets???

 

[disneyfan1995]

I think this would work perfectly at DHS. Not so much on Broadway..

 

[t3techcom18]

I think this would work perfectly at DHS. Not so much on Broadway..

If you believe this is because of the use of puppets...

Avenue Q. Nuff said.

 

[ToTBellHop]

If you believe this is because of the use of puppets...

Avenue Q. Nuff said.

I don't think Muppets on Stage would involve puppets doing the deed...

 

[Calvin Coolidge]

If you believe this is because of the use of puppets...

Avenue Q. Nuff said.

In Avenue Q the puppeteers were visible on stage the whole time. That would not fly with The Muppets.

It's pretty difficult to orient the Muppets for a live show but I will absolutely see this if it comes to Broadway.

I'd also be interested in replacing MuppetVision with an Audio-animatronics based Muppets show...

 

[RandomPrincess]

The article states them being careful about the site lines for the audience which makes me think they were trying it with the puppeteers hidden.

 

[JEANYLASER]

I think that the Muppets will be Perfect for the Disney's Hollywood Studios! Besides I love those Muppets!

 

[sshindel]

Well, guess I had better start looking for airfare now. If this comes to be, I WILL be there.

 

[t3techcom18]

I don't think Muppets on Stage would involve puppets doing the deed...

I know, but I'm saying that if someone thinks it's a bad idea because the main characters would be puppets and not have that trade show 'LIVE!' feel, Avenue Q is the perfect example of using puppets to the best extent.

You could even use The Lion King as an example, to a certain degree.

Examples of two shows that prove puppets can be used to interpret a story, create innovative characters and not feel cheap or fake in the process.

 

[Rodan75]

Does Disney Theatrical produce the shows for the parks and the ships as well as Broadway and touring?

 

[t3techcom18]

Does Disney Theatrical produce the shows for the parks and the ships as well as Broadway and touring?

From what I remember correctly, DTP only does shows for Broadway and touring.

 

[Rodan75]

Ah, that is disappointing. But a Muppet show could mean big business on the touring circuit and in local playhouses. I see them chasing this like they did with Newsies and at least setting it up for local playhouses.

 

[disneyfan1995]

If you believe this is because of the use of puppets...

Avenue Q. Nuff said.

Not the use of puppets. I wouldn't like them using puppets just the whole premise of it.

 

[t3techcom18]

Not the use of puppets. I wouldn't like them using puppets just the whole premise of it.

Remember, this is a proof of concept. This is in no way an official premise for a show.

 

[SyracuseOrange]

From what I remember correctly, DTP only does shows for Broadway and touring.

Correct. However, if DTP didn't end up running with this idea, maybe TDO could scoop it up.

 

[Genie of the Lamp]

Personally, I'd love to have the "Here come the Muppets" stage show that ran for over a year in the early 90s put back into the dhs show entertainment lineup.

 

[Magenta Panther]

Uh, but the Muppets already have their own theater in DHS, which is sparsely attended. Why would TDO put more of what most park guests have made clear they don't really want? Plus, it's rumored that Disneyland will be doing away with their Muppet theater altogether, to put in a Monstropolis attraction. So I doubt there will be any expansion of the Muppets in the parks. Star Wars is much more likely IMO (although I'm not too crazy about that idea either). Just sayin'.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I don't think Muppets on Stage would involve puppets doing the deed...

Not the use of puppets. I wouldn't like them using puppets just the whole premise of it.

Well, they can always get Vee Corporation again to bring the characters back...

And this one was from a Live Tour (Ala Sesame Street Live) from the 80's

Also The Muppets had a show on the Disney Cruise line called Muppets Ahoy! But with the Puppets..