EVENT, SCREENING
The Muppet Movie 40th Anniversary Celebration
Ongoing
Location: Redstone Theater
Hosted by Craig Shemin, President of The Jim Henson Legacy
With special guests Ed Christie (puppet designer/builder), Calista Hendrickson (Muppet costume designer), and puppeteer John Lovelady
Dir. James Frawley. 1979, 95 mins. DCP. With Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz. It has been 40 years since Kermit first sang “Rainbow Connection” in this road picture filled with cameo appearances, running gags, and Academy Award–nominated music by Paul Williams. MoMI is celebrating with two anniversary screenings, each with special guests and prizes for lucky audience members.
Tickets: $15 ($11 seniors and students / $9 youth (ages 3–17) / free for children under 3 and Museum members at the Film Lover and Kids Premium levels and above). Order online.(Members may contact [email protected] with questions regarding online reservations.)
Ticket purchase includes same-day admission to the Museum (see gallery hours). View the Museum’s ticketing policy here. For more information on membership and to join online, visit our membership page.