Season 44 (2013-2014)



Sesame Streets 44th season' began production on September 20, 2012, and wrapped on December 14; the season is expected to debut in the fall of 2013. The season was filmed alongside the second half of season 43.

The season's focus will be on Hispanic heritage, and will feature a new recurring Hispanic human picked from an open audition session held on August 20.

"Elmo the Musical" will return this season, featuring five new episodes. Among the celebrity appearances include Audra McDonald and Tom Bergeron. Jake Huffan, of The McLovins, also co-wrote a new song for the season with music director Bill Sherman and Joey Mazzarino.