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MuppetsBroadway Debut Cut Short as Rob Lake Magic Sets Final Performance for Nov. 16

No official reason was released, but reviews and audience feedback pointed to brief, pre-recorded Muppet segments that left the magic showcase feeling disconnected.

Overview

  • Producers set the Broadhurst Theatre run to end November 16, 2025, more than two months earlier than the originally scheduled January 18 close.
  • By closing, the engagement will have totaled 20 previews and four regular performances after beginning previews on October 28.
  • The production’s opening was postponed from November 6, and after the abrupt closing notice, it declared itself open November 12 to allow reviews to publish.
  • The show paired illusionist Rob Lake with the first credited Broadway appearances of Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, the Great Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, Rowlf the Dog, and Animal as billed “special guests.”
  • Critics reported the Muppets appeared for roughly 10–15 minutes of an 80–90 minute performance with pre-recorded vocals, and some coverage cited sluggish ticket sales; no official explanation was provided.