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Henson Alternative: Stuffed and Unstrung is the adult-oriented stage show from The Jim Henson Company, blending live puppetry with on-screen puppeteers and improvisational sketches. Marketed as two shows in one, the production invites audience participation for a unique, unpredictable experience. The Off-Broadway run at Union Square Theatre in New York showcased its edgy humor and inventive puppetry from previews on March 17, 2010, opening April 1, 2010, and closing July 3, 2010. While additional engagements appeared through 2012, the most recent information shows no 2025 tour dates at this time. We’ve got you covered for upcoming or nearby opportunities to experience Henson Alternative live when/where available, and we’ll help you secure your seats with straightforward, friendly service.

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About the performer: Henson Alternative is the Jim Henson Company’s brand for adult-oriented material, delivering innovative puppetry and comedic sketches. Stuffed and Unstrung leverages both live performers and on-screen puppeteers to create a dynamic, fast-paced show that invites audience participation. The production earned recognition from Entertainment Weekly as one of the top 10 Best Stage Shows of 2010. For fans, the show represents a rare intersection of classic puppetry craft and contemporary improv. Follow official channels for updates and behind-the-scenes content:

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Quick Facts About Henson Alternative: Stuffed and Unstrung

  • Produced by Henson Alternative, the Jim Henson Company's brand for adult-oriented content.
  • Format blends live puppetry with on-screen puppeteers and improvisational sketches, described as two shows in one with audience participation.
  • Off-Broadway run at Union Square Theatre: previews began March 17, 2010; opened April 1, 2010; closed July 3, 2010.
  • Entertainment Weekly named Stuffed and Unstrung one of the top 10 Best Stage Shows of 2010.
  • Social media presence exists via The Jim Henson Company channels (Facebook: hensoncompany; Twitter: @hensonparents).

About the performer: Henson Alternative is the Jim Henson Company’s brand for adult-oriented material, delivering innovative puppetry and comedic sketches. Stuffed and Unstrung leverages both live performers and on-screen puppeteers to create a dynamic, fast-paced show that invites audience participation. The production earned recognition from Entertainment Weekly as one of the top 10 Best Stage Shows of 2010. For fans, the show represents a rare intersection of classic puppetry craft and contemporary improv. Follow official channels for updates and behind-the-scenes content:

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