"It's time to play the music! It's time to light the lights! ...Because "The Muppet Show" is back for a special event on ABC and Disney+! Watch the teaser trailer in the video player above. Featuring Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, the beloved Muppet gang and one very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter, get ready for a show filled with music, comedy and chaos, debuting February 4, 2026."
"The new special is executive produced by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and Sabrina Carpenter. Veteran Muppet performers Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, David Rudman and Matt Vogel will perform the majority of the iconic Muppet characters in this production, supported by a talented team of additional performers. Dave Goelz, who has performed with The Muppets for over 50 years, was one of the performers on the original "The Muppet Show" and originated the characters Gonzo and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, among many others."
The Muppet Show will return as a special event airing February 4, 2026 on ABC and streaming on Disney+. The special features Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, the Muppet ensemble and guest star Sabrina Carpenter in a program of music, comedy and chaos. The 2026 timing coincides with the show's 50th anniversary; the original series ran from 1976 to 1981 and included major guest stars. The new special is executive produced by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and Sabrina Carpenter. Veteran Muppet performers will perform the majority of the iconic characters, honoring long-running Muppet traditions.
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