John Denver & The Muppets: A Christmas Together (45th Anniversary) + Henson Holiday Clips

Introduced by Craig Shemin, President of The Jim Henson Legacy

In 1979, John Denver appeared on The Muppet Show, collaborated with the Muppets on a record album, and rounded out the year by joining the characters for an ABC television special inspired by the record (the first of two TV specials Denver would create with the Muppets). The show includes such holiday classics as “The 12 Days of Christmas,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Silent Night,” and culminates in a presentation of the nativity featuring a new puppet cast built especially for the show. We’ll celebrate the 45th anniversary of John Denver’s 1979 Muppet hat trick with a screening of this hard-to-find Christmas special, along with some additional classic Henson holiday clips.  

Combined running time: 75 mins. Digital projection. 

Tickets: $17.50 / $12 senior and students / $10 youth (ages 3–17) / free for MoMI members at the Senior/Student level and above. There is a $1.50 transaction fee per ticket for all online purchases. The cost of admission may be applied toward a same-day purchase of a membership. 

Order tickets. Please pick up tickets at the Museum’s admissions desk upon arrival. All seating is general admission.