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Jim Henson's Shop Opens $150 Tours, Preps Fraggle Musical

5/25/2026

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Jim Henson’s Creature Shop in Queens opened $150-per-person, 80-minute Saturday tours.
Creative supervisor Jason Weber said the tours honor the artisans who hand-craft the puppets.
Director Melissa Creighton said every piece on display is custom-made and bespoke, featuring Oscar the Grouch, a Dark Crystal black throne and a full-size Junior Gorg puppet.
Staff are building costumes for a Fraggle Rock musical that will open near Times Square later this month.

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Story summary

Jim Henson’s Creature Shop in Queens opened $150-per-person, 80-minute Saturday tours.
Creative supervisor Jason Weber said the tours honor the artisans who hand-craft the puppets.
Director Melissa Creighton said every piece on display is custom-made and bespoke, featuring Oscar the Grouch, a Dark Crystal black throne and a full-size Junior Gorg puppet.
Staff are building costumes for a Fraggle Rock musical that will open near Times Square later this month.