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Emmet Otter's Jug-Band ChristmasOpening Date: Dec 27, 2021
Closing Date: Jan 2, 2022 Air date: Dec 27 - Jan 2, 2022 Medium: online Where to watch: not currently available |
Stage Production Notes
A stage adaption of Jim Henson’s 1977 television holiday special about Ma and Emmet Otter who wish to give each other a special Christmas gift. Billed as a “lovable mix of performers and Jim Henson’s puppets”.
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas started as a children’s book, which was itself inspired by O. Henry’s 1905 short story The Gift of the Magi. Henry’s story portrayed a young penniless couple, Jim and Della, who each desire to show their love for the other by buying a fine Christmas present. In giving up all they have to purchase a gift, the couple realize they share the most special gift of all, love for one another.
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas was written by Russell Hoban, with pictures by Lillian Hoban, and published in 1971 by Parents’ Magazine Press. The book won 1972 Lewis Carroll Shelf Award and the Christopher Award.
As noted by Jim Henson biographer Brian Jay Jones, Henson “was an early fan of the book,” and acquired the television rights. Jerry Juhl was bought on to write the television script, and after working with pop songwriter Paul Williams on The Muppet Show in London, hired Williams to write the score. The hour-long television special was produced and directed by Henson, and meticulously filmed in Toronto over a two-week period in March 1977.
According to the Muppet Wiki, the special used a variety of puppets, including Muppet hand puppets, marionettes, and one of the first use of ground-breaking radio-controlled puppets designed by Don Sahlin and Faz Fazakas.
The special featured the voice talents of Muppet Show regular Jerry Nelson as Emmet Otter, Marilyn Sokol as Ma Otter, Richard Hunt as Charlie, Frank Oz as Chuck, Dave Goelz as Wendell, and Eren Ozker as Gretchen Fox. The special also included narration by Kermit the Frog, voiced by Jim Henson.
Brian Jay Jones notes that it took a while for Henson to sell the final product - “incredibly, after completing the final mix in April, Jim couldn’t spark the interest of a single television network.” After much negotiation, Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas first aired in Canada on CBC on December 4, 1977. A year later it aired in the United States on HBO on December 17, 1978, in 1979, and and on ABC in December 1980, garnering praise for its warmth and charming story-telling. Throughout the 1980s, the program became a staple of Christmas programming on ABC and Nickelodeon.
The New York Times television critic John O’Connor noted the show was “one of the most charming Christmas specials of the last several years,” and stated that “Mr. Henson’s creations verge on the marvelous…[and] really are the nicest folks on the river — and on prime-time television.” Writing for The Hollywood Reporter, Peter Warner extolled the special as “a triumph of story, song, and charming execution,” and concluded that “Henson, his collaborators and HBO have a winner in appealing to children, small town America and those so inclined, based on the universal mythology of humanimals.”
The special was nominated for four Emmy Awards, including a nomination for Outstanding Children’s Program, and three nominations for Outstanding Individual Achievement - Children’s Programming for Calista Hendrickson and Sherry Ammott (costume design), Paul Williams (for the song “When the River Meets the Sea,”) and Tom Wright (lighting). The special won a CableAce Award, and a Gabriel Award from the Catholic Media Association which honors “works that support themes of dignity, compassion, community, and justice.”
In 1983, Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas was released on VHS by Muppet Home Video, and re-released in 1996 by Buena Vista Home Video. In 1999, a DVD was released by Columbia TriStar Home Video, and re-released in 2001 by Jim Henson Home Entertainment.
In 2008, Goodspeed Musicals produced a stage adaptation. The production was directed and choreographed by Christopher Gatelli, with music and lyrics by Paul Williams, and book by Gatelli and Timothy A. McDonald. Larry Pressgrove served as music director, Jay Hilton as sound designer, Anna Louizos as scenic designer, Gregg Barnes as costume designer, and Brian MacDevitt as lighting designer.
The cast included Daniel Reichard (Emmet Otter), Cass Morgan (Ma Otter), Alan Campbell (Pa Otter), Kate Wetherhead (Jane), Stephen Bienski (Stan Weasel), Tyler Bunch (Puppeteer, Puppet Captain), Kevin Covert (Mayor Fox), Leo Daignault (Chuck Stoat), Colin Hanlon (Fred Lizard), Jeff Hiller (Charlie Muskrat), Lisa Howard (Mrs. Fox), Anney McKilligan (Puppeteer), Sheri Sanders (Heddy), Robb Sapp (Wendell Porcupine), James Silson (Puppeteer), David Stephens (Puppeteer), and Daniel Torres (Harvey Beaver).
While the plot remained close to the original TV version, father and daughter human characters who read the story together on Christmas Eve, were added as a framing device. The production also made use of puppets from the original television special.
The musical featured songs from the original TV show, in addition to two new songs - “Alice Keep Dreaming,” and “Waterville.”
Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas opened at the Goodspeed Opera House on December 7, 2008.
Frank Rizzo, writing for Variety, noted that the musical needed “further finessing to add more pizzazz, sass and songs,” and that the father/daughter framing jarred with the original story, but overall felt the production was “theatrical comfort food.” Rizzo praised the puppet, costume and scenic design and felt a transfer to a larger space could help the production. TheaterMania’s Sandy MacDonald claimed the puppets stole the show, but also praised the performances of some of the human actors, including Cass Morgan, Jeff Miller, and Madeleine Doherty.
The production proved so popular, additional performances were added during the run before it closed on January 4, 2009.
Under a new title of Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter, the musical was reprised in the 2009-10 Goodspeed Musicals season, playing from December 16, 2009 until January 3, 2010.
Lauren Yarger, writing for CurtainUp, described the musical as “a lot of good, wholesome fun,” and praised the puppetry and delightful costume design. Peter Papazoglou also praised the show’s visual design, but like Frank Rizzo felt the added framing father/daughter framing device detracted from the story.
On December 15, 2015, a special reunion concert was held at Feinstein’s/54 Below in New York City. The concert was directed by Christopher Gatelli, produced by Timothy Allen McDonald, with music direction by Larry Pressgrove. The cast featured Paul Williams, Lisa Howard, Cass Morgan, Steven Booth, Kate Wetherhead, Robb Sapp, Daniel Torres, Stephen Bienskie, Kevin Covert, Leo Daignault, Kevin Zak, Jeff Hiller, Sheri Sanders; muppeteers Tyler Bunch, Anney Ozar, David Stephens, Matthew Furtado, Kristin Feeney, James Silson; and guest host Lesli Margherita. At this special performance, the framing device of the father/daughter was completely removed.
Six years later, on December 11, 2021, Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas began previews off-Broadway at the New Victory Theatre. The original production team were again on board, with new lighting designer Jen Schriever, and sound designer Matt Kraus.
According to New York Times writer Elisabeth Vincentelli, the original puppets from the television special and 2008 production had been placed in museums, and so the Jim Henson Creature Shop built new puppets, which included additional characters, for the off-Broadway production.
The off-Broadway cast included Jordan Brownlee (Doc Bullfrog/Puppeteer #4), Kevin Covert (Mayor Fox), LaVon Fisher-Wilson (Hetty Muskrat/Mrs. Mink/Madame Squirrel), Matt Furtado (Yancy Woodchuck/Puppeteer #1), Jakeim Hart (Harvey), Steven Huynh (Wendell/Emmet Otter u/s), Jason Jacoby (Puppeteer #5), Anney Ozar (Old Lady Possum/Puppeteer #2), J. Antonio Rodriguez (Charlie/Will Possum), James Silson (Fred Lizard/Puppeteer #3), Colin Trudell (Emmet Otter), Laura Woyasz (Mrs. Fox), Maggie Lakis, and original cast member Cass Morgan reprising her role of Ma Otter.
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas officially opened off-Broadway on December 17, 2021.
Writing for the New York Times, Alexis Soloski praised the stunning design and Paul William’s score, stating it was “naïve without condescension, as playful as it is heart-whole beautiful.” Hollywood Soap Box reviewer John Solte described the production as “a most wholesome and heartwarming showcase of exquisite puppetry and accessible storytelling from the 1970s.” He also praised the “uniformly excellent” cast, Paul Williams’ score, and Christopher Gatelli’s “fun, high-energy, heartfelt” direction.
Although scheduled to run until January 2, 2022, the production was forced to close early due to multiple positive COVID-19 cases within the company on December 29, 2021.
The original television special is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime and is available on Blu-Ray and DVD (as an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases from these links).
A stage adaption of Jim Henson’s 1977 television holiday special about Ma and Emmet Otter who wish to give each other a special Christmas gift. Billed as a “lovable mix of performers and Jim Henson’s puppets”.
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas started as a children’s book, which was itself inspired by O. Henry’s 1905 short story The Gift of the Magi. Henry’s story portrayed a young penniless couple, Jim and Della, who each desire to show their love for the other by buying a fine Christmas present. In giving up all they have to purchase a gift, the couple realize they share the most special gift of all, love for one another.
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas was written by Russell Hoban, with pictures by Lillian Hoban, and published in 1971 by Parents’ Magazine Press. The book won 1972 Lewis Carroll Shelf Award and the Christopher Award.
As noted by Jim Henson biographer Brian Jay Jones, Henson “was an early fan of the book,” and acquired the television rights. Jerry Juhl was bought on to write the television script, and after working with pop songwriter Paul Williams on The Muppet Show in London, hired Williams to write the score. The hour-long television special was produced and directed by Henson, and meticulously filmed in Toronto over a two-week period in March 1977.
According to the Muppet Wiki, the special used a variety of puppets, including Muppet hand puppets, marionettes, and one of the first use of ground-breaking radio-controlled puppets designed by Don Sahlin and Faz Fazakas.
The special featured the voice talents of Muppet Show regular Jerry Nelson as Emmet Otter, Marilyn Sokol as Ma Otter, Richard Hunt as Charlie, Frank Oz as Chuck, Dave Goelz as Wendell, and Eren Ozker as Gretchen Fox. The special also included narration by Kermit the Frog, voiced by Jim Henson.
Brian Jay Jones notes that it took a while for Henson to sell the final product - “incredibly, after completing the final mix in April, Jim couldn’t spark the interest of a single television network.” After much negotiation, Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas first aired in Canada on CBC on December 4, 1977. A year later it aired in the United States on HBO on December 17, 1978, in 1979, and and on ABC in December 1980, garnering praise for its warmth and charming story-telling. Throughout the 1980s, the program became a staple of Christmas programming on ABC and Nickelodeon.
The New York Times television critic John O’Connor noted the show was “one of the most charming Christmas specials of the last several years,” and stated that “Mr. Henson’s creations verge on the marvelous…[and] really are the nicest folks on the river — and on prime-time television.” Writing for The Hollywood Reporter, Peter Warner extolled the special as “a triumph of story, song, and charming execution,” and concluded that “Henson, his collaborators and HBO have a winner in appealing to children, small town America and those so inclined, based on the universal mythology of humanimals.”
The special was nominated for four Emmy Awards, including a nomination for Outstanding Children’s Program, and three nominations for Outstanding Individual Achievement - Children’s Programming for Calista Hendrickson and Sherry Ammott (costume design), Paul Williams (for the song “When the River Meets the Sea,”) and Tom Wright (lighting). The special won a CableAce Award, and a Gabriel Award from the Catholic Media Association which honors “works that support themes of dignity, compassion, community, and justice.”
In 1983, Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas was released on VHS by Muppet Home Video, and re-released in 1996 by Buena Vista Home Video. In 1999, a DVD was released by Columbia TriStar Home Video, and re-released in 2001 by Jim Henson Home Entertainment.
In 2008, Goodspeed Musicals produced a stage adaptation. The production was directed and choreographed by Christopher Gatelli, with music and lyrics by Paul Williams, and book by Gatelli and Timothy A. McDonald. Larry Pressgrove served as music director, Jay Hilton as sound designer, Anna Louizos as scenic designer, Gregg Barnes as costume designer, and Brian MacDevitt as lighting designer.
The cast included Daniel Reichard (Emmet Otter), Cass Morgan (Ma Otter), Alan Campbell (Pa Otter), Kate Wetherhead (Jane), Stephen Bienski (Stan Weasel), Tyler Bunch (Puppeteer, Puppet Captain), Kevin Covert (Mayor Fox), Leo Daignault (Chuck Stoat), Colin Hanlon (Fred Lizard), Jeff Hiller (Charlie Muskrat), Lisa Howard (Mrs. Fox), Anney McKilligan (Puppeteer), Sheri Sanders (Heddy), Robb Sapp (Wendell Porcupine), James Silson (Puppeteer), David Stephens (Puppeteer), and Daniel Torres (Harvey Beaver).
While the plot remained close to the original TV version, father and daughter human characters who read the story together on Christmas Eve, were added as a framing device. The production also made use of puppets from the original television special.
The musical featured songs from the original TV show, in addition to two new songs - “Alice Keep Dreaming,” and “Waterville.”
Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas opened at the Goodspeed Opera House on December 7, 2008.
Frank Rizzo, writing for Variety, noted that the musical needed “further finessing to add more pizzazz, sass and songs,” and that the father/daughter framing jarred with the original story, but overall felt the production was “theatrical comfort food.” Rizzo praised the puppet, costume and scenic design and felt a transfer to a larger space could help the production. TheaterMania’s Sandy MacDonald claimed the puppets stole the show, but also praised the performances of some of the human actors, including Cass Morgan, Jeff Miller, and Madeleine Doherty.
The production proved so popular, additional performances were added during the run before it closed on January 4, 2009.
Under a new title of Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter, the musical was reprised in the 2009-10 Goodspeed Musicals season, playing from December 16, 2009 until January 3, 2010.
Lauren Yarger, writing for CurtainUp, described the musical as “a lot of good, wholesome fun,” and praised the puppetry and delightful costume design. Peter Papazoglou also praised the show’s visual design, but like Frank Rizzo felt the added framing father/daughter framing device detracted from the story.
On December 15, 2015, a special reunion concert was held at Feinstein’s/54 Below in New York City. The concert was directed by Christopher Gatelli, produced by Timothy Allen McDonald, with music direction by Larry Pressgrove. The cast featured Paul Williams, Lisa Howard, Cass Morgan, Steven Booth, Kate Wetherhead, Robb Sapp, Daniel Torres, Stephen Bienskie, Kevin Covert, Leo Daignault, Kevin Zak, Jeff Hiller, Sheri Sanders; muppeteers Tyler Bunch, Anney Ozar, David Stephens, Matthew Furtado, Kristin Feeney, James Silson; and guest host Lesli Margherita. At this special performance, the framing device of the father/daughter was completely removed.
Six years later, on December 11, 2021, Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas began previews off-Broadway at the New Victory Theatre. The original production team were again on board, with new lighting designer Jen Schriever, and sound designer Matt Kraus.
According to New York Times writer Elisabeth Vincentelli, the original puppets from the television special and 2008 production had been placed in museums, and so the Jim Henson Creature Shop built new puppets, which included additional characters, for the off-Broadway production.
The off-Broadway cast included Jordan Brownlee (Doc Bullfrog/Puppeteer #4), Kevin Covert (Mayor Fox), LaVon Fisher-Wilson (Hetty Muskrat/Mrs. Mink/Madame Squirrel), Matt Furtado (Yancy Woodchuck/Puppeteer #1), Jakeim Hart (Harvey), Steven Huynh (Wendell/Emmet Otter u/s), Jason Jacoby (Puppeteer #5), Anney Ozar (Old Lady Possum/Puppeteer #2), J. Antonio Rodriguez (Charlie/Will Possum), James Silson (Fred Lizard/Puppeteer #3), Colin Trudell (Emmet Otter), Laura Woyasz (Mrs. Fox), Maggie Lakis, and original cast member Cass Morgan reprising her role of Ma Otter.
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas officially opened off-Broadway on December 17, 2021.
Writing for the New York Times, Alexis Soloski praised the stunning design and Paul William’s score, stating it was “naïve without condescension, as playful as it is heart-whole beautiful.” Hollywood Soap Box reviewer John Solte described the production as “a most wholesome and heartwarming showcase of exquisite puppetry and accessible storytelling from the 1970s.” He also praised the “uniformly excellent” cast, Paul Williams’ score, and Christopher Gatelli’s “fun, high-energy, heartfelt” direction.
Although scheduled to run until January 2, 2022, the production was forced to close early due to multiple positive COVID-19 cases within the company on December 29, 2021.
The original television special is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime and is available on Blu-Ray and DVD (as an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases from these links).
Filmed Production Notes
Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas was filmed during previews at the New Victory Theatre in December 2021.
The production was available to stream on demand from opening night on December 17, 2021 until January 2, 2022. Tickets were $25US for 72 hours access. Options to watch the capture with Sign Language interpretation and Audio Description were also made available.
The capture opened with a short introduction by New Victory teaching artist Peter Musante, who returned at the conclusion of the show to ask viewers how many different animals they saw, and what they thought the moral of the story was. Musante also shared that at-home music and puppet activities were available through the New Victory website.
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas is not currently available to view.
Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas was filmed during previews at the New Victory Theatre in December 2021.
The production was available to stream on demand from opening night on December 17, 2021 until January 2, 2022. Tickets were $25US for 72 hours access. Options to watch the capture with Sign Language interpretation and Audio Description were also made available.
The capture opened with a short introduction by New Victory teaching artist Peter Musante, who returned at the conclusion of the show to ask viewers how many different animals they saw, and what they thought the moral of the story was. Musante also shared that at-home music and puppet activities were available through the New Victory website.
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas is not currently available to view.
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas PRODUCTION CREDITS
Theatre: New Victory Theater, NYC
Producer: Timothy Allen McDonald, iTheatrics, Writer’s Cage, Cheryl Henson, Heather Henson, Alex Robertson (associate producer)
Book: Timothy A. McDonald and Christopher Gattelli
Music and Lyrics: Paul Williams
Director and Choreographer: Christopher Gattelli
Puppet Director: John Tartaglia
Associate Director: Ray Demattis
Associate Choreographer: Kevin Covert
Musical Director: Larry Pressgrove
Orchestrations: Dan DeLange
Arrangements: Dan DeLange and Larry Pressgrove
Scenic Design: Anna Louiszos
Costume Design: Gregg Barnes
Lighting Design: Jen Schriever
Sound Design: Matt Kraus
Puppets and Costumes: Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
Make-Up Design: Melissa Munn
Stage Manager: Peter Lawrence
Assistant Stage Manager: Cheyney Coles
Video Production: Super Awesome Friends
Editors: Nicholas Guldner, Jim Glaub, Jensen Chambers
Cast: Jordan Brownlee (Doc Bullfrog/Puppeteer #4), Kevin Covert (Mayor Fox), LaVon Fisher-Wilson (Hetty Muskrat/Mrs. Mink/Madame Squirrel), Matt Furtado (Yancy Woodchuck/Puppeteer #1), Jakeim Hart (Harvey), Steven Huynh (Wendell/Emmet Otter u/s), Jason Jacoby (Puppeteer #5), Anney Ozar (Old Lady Possum/Puppeteer #2), Cass Morgan (Ma Otter), J. Antonio Rodriguez (Charlie/Will Possum), James Silson (Fred Lizard/Puppeteer #3), Colin Trudell (Emmet Otter), Laura Woyasz (Mrs. Fox), Maggie Lakis
Theatre: New Victory Theater, NYC
Producer: Timothy Allen McDonald, iTheatrics, Writer’s Cage, Cheryl Henson, Heather Henson, Alex Robertson (associate producer)
Book: Timothy A. McDonald and Christopher Gattelli
Music and Lyrics: Paul Williams
Director and Choreographer: Christopher Gattelli
Puppet Director: John Tartaglia
Associate Director: Ray Demattis
Associate Choreographer: Kevin Covert
Musical Director: Larry Pressgrove
Orchestrations: Dan DeLange
Arrangements: Dan DeLange and Larry Pressgrove
Scenic Design: Anna Louiszos
Costume Design: Gregg Barnes
Lighting Design: Jen Schriever
Sound Design: Matt Kraus
Puppets and Costumes: Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
Make-Up Design: Melissa Munn
Stage Manager: Peter Lawrence
Assistant Stage Manager: Cheyney Coles
Video Production: Super Awesome Friends
Editors: Nicholas Guldner, Jim Glaub, Jensen Chambers
Cast: Jordan Brownlee (Doc Bullfrog/Puppeteer #4), Kevin Covert (Mayor Fox), LaVon Fisher-Wilson (Hetty Muskrat/Mrs. Mink/Madame Squirrel), Matt Furtado (Yancy Woodchuck/Puppeteer #1), Jakeim Hart (Harvey), Steven Huynh (Wendell/Emmet Otter u/s), Jason Jacoby (Puppeteer #5), Anney Ozar (Old Lady Possum/Puppeteer #2), Cass Morgan (Ma Otter), J. Antonio Rodriguez (Charlie/Will Possum), James Silson (Fred Lizard/Puppeteer #3), Colin Trudell (Emmet Otter), Laura Woyasz (Mrs. Fox), Maggie Lakis
Sources
Books
Articles
Websites
- Brian Jay Jones, Jim Henson: The Biography, Ballentine Books (2013)
Articles
- Stuart Brown, “Review of "Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas”” Stu on Broadway (Dec 19, 2008)
- Catherine Edwards, “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas: The Gift of the Muppets,” in The Wider Worlds of Jim Henson, Eds. Jennifer C. Garlen and Annisa M. Graham, McFarland and Company (2013)
- Evan G., Joe Hennes, Shane Keating, Louie Pearlman, and Matthew Soberman, “ToughPigs Roundtable: Emmet Otter Stage Show” Tough Pigs (Dec 27, 2021)
- Kenneth Jones, “Jim Henson's Emmet Otter Musical Will Return to Goodspeed for Holidays,” Playbill (Aug 4, 2009)
- Sandy MacDonald, “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas,” TheaterMania (Dec 19, 2008)
- John O’Connor, “TV: Whole New Cast of Muppets,” New York Times (Dec 15, 1980), p. 64
- Peter Papazoglou, “Guest Review: Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas,” Tough Pigs (Jan 18, 2009)
- Chloe Rabinowitz, “EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS Cancels All Remaining Performances,” Broadway World (Dec 29, 2021)
- Frank Rizzo, “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas,” Variety (Dec 18, 2008)
- Alex Robertson, “Sharing Emmet Otter with a New Generation,” New Victory Theater (Dec 16, 2021)
- Robert Sokol, “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas,” Talkin’ Broadway (undated)
- John Soltes, “Review: Emmet Otter is what NYC needs right now,” Hollywood Soap Box (Dec 19, 2021)
- Eddie Varley, "Goodspeed's EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS Adds Holiday Performances," Broadway World (Dec 12, 2008)
- Elisabeth Vincentelli, “Remember Emmet Otter and His Jug Band? They’re Back, and Onstage,” New York Times (Dec 9, 2021)
- Uncredited, “3/1-2/1977 – ‘Recording Emmet Otter. Music in LA with Paul Williams.’,” Jim Henson’s Red Book (March 1, 2012)
- Uncredited, “3/13-25/1977 – ‘Shoot Emmet Otter in Toronto.’” Jim Henson’s Red Book (March 14, 2013)
- Peter Warner, “Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas,” The Hollywood Reporter (Jan 3, 1979) p.
- Lauren Yarger, “Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter,” CurtainUp (Dec 19, 2009)
Websites
- About the Artists, “Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas,” Accessed via: https://www.abouttheartists.com/productions/85997-jim-hensons-emmet-otters-jug-band-christmas-at-goodspeed-opera-house-december-7-2008-january-4-2009
- Catholic Media Association, “Gabriel Awards,” Accessed via: https://www.catholicmediaassociation.org/gabriel-awards/
- Feinstein’s/54 Below, “EMMET OTTER’S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS IN CONCERT,” Accessed via: https://54below.com/events/emmet-otters-jug-band-christmas-in-concert/
- Goospeed Musicals, “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas,” Accessed via: https://www.goodspeed.org/productions/2008/emmet-otter's-jug-band-christmas
- IMDb, “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas: Awards,” Accessed via: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075988/awards/?ref_=tt_awd
- McCain Library and Archives, “de Grummond Collection: RUSSELL AND LILLIAN HOBAN PAPERS,” Accessed via: https://lib.usm.edu/legacy/degrum/public_html/html/research/findaids/hobanrus.htm
- MuppetWiki, “Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (stage show)” Accessed via: https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Emmet_Otter%27s_Jug-Band_Christmas_(stage_show)
- Muppet Wiki, “Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas,” Accessed via: https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Emmet_Otter%27s_Jug-Band_Christmas
- Muppet Wiki, “Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (video)” Accessed via: https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Emmet_Otter%27s_Jug-Band_Christmas_(video)
- New Victory Theatre, “Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas,” Accessed via: https://newvictory.org/tickets-and-events/2122-live-performance-emmet-otters-jugband-christmas/
Written by Luisa Lyons (February, 2022)