"It’s nearly impossible to spend the show’s two hours doing anything but laugh. Grade: A"
Entertainment Weekly
Brian Henson presents
Puppet Up! – Uncensored
July 16–27, 2025
Brian Henson presents
Puppet Up! – Uncensored
Age Recommendation
Guests ages under 16 will not be admitted.
Ticket Price (all-in pricing including fees)
Starts at $43.70
VIP Experience for $175.95
Runtime
Two hours, including one intermission.
Friends Ticket Presale
Presale: May 19, 2025
Single Tickets
On sale: May 21, 2025
Puppet Up! – Uncensored is a night of outrageous, off-the-cuff comedy...
...featuring the MISKREANT puppets brought to life by a cast of world-class puppeteers from The Jim Henson Company. Created by legendary puppeteer and award-winning director Brian Henson and co-created and directed by Patrick Bristow, Puppet Up! – Uncensored is never the same show twice.
Based on suggestions from the audience, Patrick and his team of expert puppeteers create a hilarious two-shows-in-one: the improvised puppet action projected live on screens above the stage and the puppeteers racing around below in full view for the audience. The show also features recreations of classic pieces originally created by Jim and Jane Henson that haven’t been seen by live audiences in decades.
Time Out said, “Puppet Up! – Uncensored combines top puppeteering talent with music, jokes and shenanigans. It’s not just about watching the puppets either—you’ll be mesmerized by the sheer skill of the puppeteers on full display, who are coming up with songs on the fly while manipulating puppets on stage. If you’re a Jim Henson buff, this show is not to be missed: you’ll see recreations of Henson classics with a twist. In case ‘uncensored’ wasn’t enough warning, make sure you leave the kids at home for this one.”
Enhance your Puppet Up! experience with an exclusive pre-show VIP cocktail party! Select any $175.95 ticket for preferred seating and access.
VIP EXPERIENCE
Enhance your Puppet Up! experience with an exclusive pre-show VIP cocktail party! Beginning an hour and 15 minutes before curtain, the VIP experience includes priority seating, a complimentary cocktail, meet and greet with our puppeteers, photo opportunities with iconic Henson characters (from Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, and Fraggle Rock), an autographed Puppet Up! Hot Dog, and a behind-the-scenes conversation with Brian Henson. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience for any Henson fan.
Select any $175.95 ticket for access to this VIP Experience.
Showtimes & Tickets
Click on the button below to view a calendar with all of our available performance dates and times.
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Show Details
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Brian Henson and the company of PUPPET UP! – Uncensored.
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The company of PUPPET UP! – Uncensored.
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The company of PUPPET UP! – Uncensored.
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Patrick Bristow in PUPPET UP! – Uncensored.
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The company of PUPPET UP! – Uncensored.
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Patrick Bristow in PUPPET UP! – Uncensored.
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Patrick Bristow in PUPPET UP! – Uncensored.
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The company of PUPPET UP! – Uncensored.
Performers (Rotating)
Host
Patrick Bristow
Host
Ithamar Enriquez
Bill Barretta
Peggy Etra
Ted Michaels
Grant Baciocco
Dan Garza
Stoph Scheer
Kathryn Chinn Molloy
Colleen Smith
Sarah Oh
Michael Oosterom
John Tartaglia
Ben Schrader
Allan Trautman
Raymond Carr
Brian Clark
PUPPET UP! STAFF
Creator, Producer, Performer
Brian Henson
Co-Creator, Director, Host
Patrick Bristow
Producer
WestBeth Entertainment
Associate Producer
Joe Witt
Company manager
Jordyn Pritsker
Production Manager
Cameron Zetty
Technical Director
Tim Moore
Audio Supervisor
Dan Kelly
Lighting Designer
Jenna Pletcher
Video Supervisor
Bishop Rhone
Video Supervisor
Kate Russell
Musical Director
Willie Etra
Puppet Wrangler
Kathryn Molloy
Puppet Wrangler
Rachel Burson
VIP EXPERIENCE STAFF
Art Director
Jeanine Ringer
Production Manager
Ron Crume
Lighting Director
Theresa Bagan
Lighting Programmer
Matthew DeYoung
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