Get Ready to Hoot! Sesame Street's Hoots the Owl Swings into Jazz at Lincoln Center

This fall, prepare for a unique celebration as Sesame Street icons, including the wise and melodious Hoots the Owl, join forces with Jazz at Lincoln Center to commemorate Sesame Street’s remarkable 50th anniversary. Beloved characters such as Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, Grover, Oscar the Grouch, Rosita, Bert & Ernie, and Count von Count will grace the stage alongside Hoots, singing timeless Sesame Street classics. These memorable tunes, including “Sing,” “People in Your Neighborhood,” “Rubber Duckie,” and “Sunny Days,” will be reimagined with the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) with Wynton Marsalis in Rose Theater.

This world premiere, titled A Swingin’ Sesame Street Celebration: 50 Years and Counting, is musically directed by the legendary Wynton Marsalis, with Kenneth Diego as director and Andrew Moriarty penning the script. Mark your calendars for October 25th at 7:00 p.m. and October 26th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in Rose Theater for this exceptional event. This concert is a highlight of Sesame Street’s milestone 50th-anniversary festivities, promising a delightful experience for audiences of all ages.

Sesame Street has a rich history of embracing jazz music, introducing generations of children to the genre through appearances from jazz luminaries. Over the past five decades, legends like Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock, and Mary Lou Williams have graced Sesame Street, sharing their musical gifts with young viewers. Wynton Marsalis himself is no stranger to Sesame Street, having made memorable appearances. Notably, he performed “Take the A Train” with the Duck Ellington Orchestra and shared a special musical moment with Hoots the Owl on “No Matter What Your Language (Our Music Can Be The Same).” This upcoming concert builds upon this legacy, bringing together the worlds of jazz and children’s entertainment in a spectacular fashion.

A Swingin’ Sesame Street Celebration: 50 Years and Counting is a proud collaboration with Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit force behind the iconic children’s program. All performances will be held at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s home, located on Broadway at 60th Street in the heart of New York City. Don’t miss this chance to witness Hoots the Owl and your favorite Sesame Street characters swing into action with the JLCO. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit jazz.org.

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