The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

Synopsis of The Muppets Take Manhattan

Jim Henson's Muppets find themselves in Manhattan yearning to get a musical on Broadway in this charming film that also chides show business and its foibles. Kermit the Frog has just put together a successful variety show at Danhurst college (probably somewhere between Amherst and Dartmouth), and although he would like to mount it on Broadway so he would have a hit and be able to marry Miss Piggy, he cannot find backers. The Muppets are then forced to take jobs to support themselves, and it is while working as a waiter that Kermit meets the friendly Jennie (Juliana Donald). Jennie is the daughter of the owner of the restaurant and a source of great jealousy for Miss Piggy, who does not like competition. With stunning musical numbers involving a hundred or so Muppets and on-scene locations in New York City, the film is impressive in its merging of technical achievements and acting. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:

94 mins

Director(s):

Frank Oz

Writer(s):

Tom Patchett, Frank Oz, Jay Tarses

Producer(s):

David Lazer, Jim Henson

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

G(Child Classic, Excellent For Children)

Categories:

Family & Kids, Comedy, Music & Performing Arts

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