The Jim Henson Retrospectacle



The Jim Henson Retrospectacle is an upcoming, three-week celebration of Jim Henson held in Wellington, New Zealand from April 9 - 29, 2018.

The event will feature film and compilation screenings, workshops and puppetry master classes. Known guests include Bonnie Erickson and Dave Goelz. The entire event concludes with a two-night concert at the Michael Fowler Centre on April 27 and 28. The concert will be hosted by Bret McKenzie, backed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and feature Muppet characters from The Muppet Show troupe, Sesame Street and and Fraggle Rock.

The event has been in development since at least 2011.

Event Calendar

 * April 14
 * Screening: The Muppet Movie


 * April 15
 * Screening: "Muppet Music Moments" (compilation), Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal


 * April 20
 * Screening: The Great Muppet Caper


 * April 21
 * Screening: "Muppet History 101" (compilation), The Muppets


 * April 22
 * Screening: "The Muppets Heroic Sci-Fi Fantasy Spectacular" (compilation)


 * April 27
 * The Jim Henson Retrospectacle Live in Concert (two performances)


 * April 28
 * The Jim Henson Retrospectacle Live in Concert
 * Screening: Muppets Most Wanted


 * April 29
 * Screening: The Muppets Take Manhattan