Overview
- The Broadhurst Theatre engagement features Rob Lake’s illusions with Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie, Rowlf and Animal appearing as guest collaborators.
- Producers set the final performance for Nov. 16, concluding a truncated New York run.
- USA TODAY describes bits such as Gonzo shooting from a cannon, Fozzie doing stand-up and a Kermit-assisted card trick, alongside audience-involving stunts.
- Kermit and Lake frame the collaboration as a celebration of wonder aimed at introducing live theatre and magic to new generations.
- Lake says recent performances have included unannounced celebrity guests such as Penn & Teller, Punkie Johnson, Laura Benanti and Christopher Sieber.