Broadway World : Puppets Take Manhattan In August For First-Ever PUPPET WEEK NYC
International puppet Fringe festival returns, featuring 40+ puppet troupes and diverse programming.
by Alexa Criscitiello Jul. 19, 2021
Rich puppetry traditions from around the world converge in New York, where talented puppeteers and troupes have developed an artform that is distinct to the city. As the city brings back live events and performances, Puppet Week NYC will kick off with the International Puppet Fringe Festival's puppet celebrity red carpet. Beloved puppets and iconic puppeteers will make their entrance along with members of the audience. The festival will also honor Center for Puppetry Arts founder Vincent Anthony, and will include appearances by Lamb Chop, Mallory Lewis and Leslee Asch.
Many of the live Puppet Fringe events are free, outdoors, and open to the public, welcoming New Yorkers back to the world of live puppet performance.
"Puppetry channels the joy, the energy and the artistry of New Yorkers, and Puppet Week NYC brings this talent to the international stage," said Dr. Manuel Morán, founder and producer of the International Puppet Fringe Festival. "During the pandemic, when our curtains couldn't go up, our roster of puppet makers and puppeteers were eagerly preparing to enthrall audiences with their creative talents, and we can't wait to finally share their work with you."