The Muppet Show is pulling up the curtain on the reboot effort. On February 4 on Disney+ and ABC, Kermit, Miss Piggy and more return to the stage. Seth Rogen produces this new The Muppet Show special. Sabrina Carpenter stars in the show, and seems like a perfect fit for performing alongside these iconic characters. 

Carpenter isn’t alone in this new return. Maya Rudolph joins the cast of The Muppet Show. Veteran performers that bring these characters to life like Bill Beretta, david Golds, peter Linz, eric Jacobson, david Rudman and Matt Vogel are all in the fold as well. This project, more than most other recent Muppets adaptations, has the potential to introduce the charming humor of the original show to a brand new audience

The Muppet Show is finally back

Disney+ teases all the fun: “Kermit, Miss Piggy and the beloved Muppets ensemble are back with a brand-new special event. Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos are bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter!”

Jim Henson’s original show ran from 1976 to 1981. Stars that appeared during that era range from Diana Ross, Elton John, Liza Minelli and Johnny Cash. 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show and this new special is ready to celebrate that fact!

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