Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
Audiences watch the classic Jim Henson holiday tale set in Frogtown Hollow unfold live on stage with puppets designed and created by the Jim Henson Company. The heartwarming story follows Ma and Emmet Otter as they risk what little they have to enter a Christmas talent contest and secretly buy each other gifts. The production features a score by Paul Williams, including classic songs such as 'When The River Meets The Sea' alongside new music written for the stage.
Nov 25 – Dec 12, 2026 No children under 5 permitted
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Hours
Nov 25 7:30PM; Nov 27 2PM and 7:30PM; Nov 28 2PM and 7:30PM; Nov 29 2PM and 6PM; Dec 2 7:30PM; Dec 3 7:30PM; Dec 4 7:30PM; Dec 5 2PM and 7:30PM; Dec 6 2PM and 6PM; Dec 9 7:30PM; Dec 10 7:30PM; Dec 11 7:30PM; Dec 12 2PM and 7:30PM. Opening-night celebration on Nov 27 begins at 6PM and runs until showtime.
Neighborhood
Brighton
Food & Drink
At the November 27 opening-night pre-show celebration, ticket holders can enjoy happy-hour drinks, free charcuterie, and snacks.
Accessibility
The Saturday, November 28 matinee is ASL interpreted.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Leave children under 5 at home, because they are not allowed at any Broadway in Brighton production, including this one.
- Pick the November 27 evening show and arrive early to enjoy the free opening night celebration with drinks, charcuterie, a raffle and live music.
- Book the Saturday, November 28 matinee if anyone in your party needs ASL interpretation, since it is the only interpreted performance.
- If you hold a Broadway in Brighton subscription, use your 10% discount on tickets for this add-on show.
- Bring a group and ask about group discount tickets, which are offered for this production.
Special Events & Promotions
- Preview performance on Wednesday, November 25.
- The opening night celebration on Friday, November 27 has happy hour drinks, free charcuterie, snacks, a raffle and live music, free with opening-night tickets.
- The Saturday, November 28 matinee is ASL interpreted.
- Broadway in Brighton season subscribers get 10% off this add-on show.
- Group discount tickets are available.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the show right for young children?
It suits all ages, but children under 5 are not allowed at Broadway in Brighton productions.
How long is the show?
It runs about 1 hour 30 minutes, plus an intermission.
Is there an ASL-interpreted performance?
Yes. The Saturday, November 28 matinee is ASL interpreted.
What happens at the opening night celebration?
Anyone with a ticket for the November 27 evening show can arrive early for happy hour drinks, free charcuterie, snacks, a raffle and live music. Entry is free with an opening-night ticket, and it runs right up to showtime.
Who is in the show?
Vivian Bayubay McLaughlin, from Disney's Out of the Box and Sesame English, plays Ma Otter. The puppets are designed and made by the Jim Henson Company. Eric Vaughn Johnson directs a cast of professional performers from across the country.
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