Sing Along With The Muppets At Count Basie

RED BANK, NJ -- Anyone who grew up in the late 1970s surely remembers -- and probably loves -- ”The Muppet Movie.”

Chances are, you probably sing along any time you watch it now.

You could do that this weekend -- in fact, you’re encouraged to -- as the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank presents Heather Henson’s “Sing along with The Muppet Movie.” The show is presented at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m.

Heather Henson is the daughter of the legendary Jim Henson, who created the Muppets and brought them into our lives in “Sesame Street” and later in “The Muppet Show.”

“The Muppet Movie,” which came out in 1979 as ”The Muppet Show” on television was soaring in popularity, received two Academy Award nominations and is listed in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.”

Heather Henson’s IBEX Puppetry Sing Along crew brings elements of the film to life for the audience via puppetry, kiting, and shadow acting. Children and adults alike are urged to yell out famous lines, blow bubbles, dance in the aisles, and of course, sing along with the movie, similar to a viewing of “Rocky Horror Picture Show” for adults familiar with that movie.

”The Muppet Movie follows Kermit the Frog as he embarks on a cross-country trip to Hollywood. Along the way, he meets many other misfit Muppets. They join Kermit to overcome danger, discover their true selves, and build a future of friendship together.

If you’ve ever wanted to share the joy of the Muppets with your children, this is a terrific opportunity to do so.

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets, which are free with the purchase of a $20 goodie bag.